Who:
Fetzer Vineyards and Emeril Lagasse Present Two Harvest Events September 12-13, 2003

What:
Third Annual Emeril Under The Stars at Fetzer Vineyards
Gala Dinner & Auction Benefiting the Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chefs from his restaurants, joined by Fetzer Executive Chef Bridget Harrington will prepare the meal. Auctioneer David Reynolds will conduct the live auction.
$300 per person, paddles available for bidding on outstanding auction lots

Dress:
Wine Country Semi-Formal
Third Annual Emeril In The Harvest Sun At Fetzer Vineyards
A day-long food & wine extravaganza featuring the release of the second vintages of
Emeril’s Classics™ wines. Cooking demonstration by Chef Emeril Lagasse. Food & wine seminars, Garden Tours, Cheese, Olive Oil and seasonal fruits & vegetable tastings. Mendocino artisans. Gourmet Picnic included with admission.

$110 per person. All proceeds support the Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Guests must be 21 years of age to attend these events.

Where:
Fetzer Vineyards Valley Oaks Ranch in Hopland, Mendocino County
(120 miles north of San Francisco)

For maps & directions, visit Fetzer on the web at www.Fetzer.com

When:
Emeril Under the Stars at Fetzer Vineyards
Friday, September 12 beginning at 6 p.m. until the event concludes

Emeril In The Harvest Sun at Fetzer Vineyards
Saturday, September 13 beginning at 9 a.m., ending at 4 p.m.

Why:
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides funding for educational programs directed to at risk children in the various cities where the popular Chef has restaurants, including New Orleans (Emeril’s Restaurant, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico), Las Vegas (Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse), Orlando (Emeril’s Restaurant, Emeril’s Tchoup Chop) and Atlanta (Emeril’s Atlanta). Each harvest, Fetzer Vineyards joins with Emeril Lagasse to celebrate the release of a new vintage of Emeril’s Classics™ wines and raise funds for the programs supported by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Tickets:
Call toll-free to (800) 846-8637. Watch for program updates and additional event information at www.Fetzer.com. Tickets sell out quickly each year, and space is limited for both events.

Tickets for both events go on sale in early June 2003. Visit Emeril on the web at www.emerils.com.

Wines:
Emeril’s Classic™ wines are available nationwide.

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