Kunde Estate Announces 2008 Eco-Green Tour & Sustainable Winegrowing Hike Dates
Schedule Includes May 10th Tour for Dogs and Their People, Raising Funds for Canine Companions and the Sonoma County Humane Society KENWOOD, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- Kunde Estate has announced its "Eco-Green Tours" and expanded "Sustainable Winegrowing Hike" schedules for 2008. Added to the schedule is the May 10th dog-friendly date, providing a rare wine country experience for dog lovers while raising funds for Canine Companions and the Sonoma County Humane Society, both non-profit organizations that provide vital services to people and animals in the region. The balance of the "Sustainable Winegrowing Hikes" will also raise funds for the Sonoma Ecology Center. Altogether, 50% of the proceeds from the May 10th hike and the "Sustainable Winegrowing Hikes" will go to their respective charities. Fourth Generation Winegrower Jeff Kunde personally leads the "Eco-Green Tours," offering wine and environmental enthusiasts an insider's exploration of the family's commitment to environmental sustainability throughout Kunde Estate's winegrowing, land management and winery operations. "Advancing our sustainability programs is an ongoing process and a constant dialogue here," said Jeff Kunde. "Our goal for the future is to incorporate native plant growth throughout the valley, and to educate the community as a whole on how sustainability works. I love getting out on the trails and sharing these messages with our visitors. I walk away inspired, and I believe they do, too." The Eco-Green Tours were first created in 2006 to enhance wine enthusiasts' knowledge of sustainable winegrowing. The hikes climb from the Sonoma Valley floor up 1400' through the vineyards and into the Mayacamas Mountains and conclude with a wine tasting and gourmet lunch. Lasting approximately four hours, Eco-Green Tours are $60.00 per person and pre-registration is required. 2008 dates are April 26, June 14, August 23, and October 18. The May 10th dog-friendly walk is $20 per person and dog pair (walk only). Sonoma Valley docent Bill Myers will start his monthly Sustainable Winegrowing Hikes early this year, with dates scheduled for March 8, April 12, June 21, August 16, September 13, November 15 and December 20. These hikes are $15 and guests are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. For more information or to sign-up for a tour, visit www.Kunde.com. The Kunde family is committed to the creation of 100% estate grown wines that are unique to their land in the Sonoma Valley, and farmed with an ethical and sustainable pedigree. In December 2005, Kunde Estate achieved Second Level Green Business Certification from the San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program -- one of only 12 Sonoma County wineries out of more than 225 to be awarded this certification. To learn more about Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards, visit www.kunde.com. Kunde Estate Winery & Vineyards Marcia Kunde Mickelson, 707-833-5501 marcia@kunde.com or Paige Poulos Communications Joel Quigley or Christina Zirker 510-970-9777 or 800-497-3376 kunde@paigepoulos.com Copyright Business Wire 2008
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