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One perfect day in Lodi, CA
Why go now: The weather's pitch perfect, the vines are emerald green, and new wineries and tasting rooms are sprouting up overnight.
Another reason: ZinFest (May 13-15; zinfest.com), a three-day tasting party on the shore of placid Lodi Lake that brings you nose to brim with 250 wines from the region's best producers.
Easy going: Most of the action is located within a 15-minute drive from downtown.
The vibe: Laid-back, as in the person filling your glass more often than not made the wine.
Grape cred: The 600,000 tons of wine grapes grown here each year is more than Napa and Sonoma combined.
Star of the show: Zinfandel. Lodi produces nearly half of California's big, juicy red Zin.
Old-school vines: Some local Zin vines date back to the 1880s. Many survived because of the 1970s boom in white Zinfandel--yes, the sweet pink stuff.
Hometown hero: Robert Mondavi, who put California wine on the map, grew up here.
Backroads, big pours: The bulk of Lodi's wineries are concentrated along a grid of country roads. Start at powerhouse Michael David Winery (4580 W. State 12; michaeldavidwinery.com) for five free pours, including the iconic 7 Deadly Zins. Next, shoot north to Abundance Vineyards ($5 tasting; 1150 W. Turner Rd.; abundancevineyards.com) to sip fruit-forward Petite Sirah in a Tuscan villa-style tastint room looking out over the vineyard.
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Spas of America Top 50 Spas of 2010
(Santa Monica, California) — The spa travel website Spas of America today announced their annual ranking of the Top 50 Spas, based on consumer behavior on their website. "This year the list includes wine-tasting spas in Ontario and California, destination spas in Utah and the Midwest, and ocean spa experiences in Hawaii and British Columbia. The Top 50 Spas of 2010 offers insight into what spa consumers around the world are viewing," says Spas of America president Craig Oliver.
Fourth place went to Northern California's Wine & Roses, in picturesque Lodi Wine Country. A short drive from San Francisco or Sacramento, Wine & Roses offers guests a warm and inviting relaxation experience.
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Lodi: cranes • wine - who knew?
Come for the wine, stay for the birds. Or come for the birds, stay for the wine. Either way, you're in for a treat in this yet-to-be-fully discovered, little bit of an insiders secret place. Lodi has long been California's number one source of varietal grapes: Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc. Its old-vine Zinfandel has achieved cult status among connoisseurs, yet few wine labels mention Lodi. This is changing as the area promotes itself more aggressively, and as the number of charming, home-grown wineries increases. Come for the wine! While wine savor is taste and smell, the birds are all sight and sound. Every autumn thousands of Sandhill cranes fly in to make this their winter home, gliding down the great Pacific Flyway migratory path from Alaska. The majestic cranes (up to 5' tall, with 7' wingspan) are dramatic, prehistoric-looking, with both males and females having the red crest. They mate for life and their calls to each other are like the trill of a distant French horn. Seeing them fly-in and fly-out reduces you to awed silence. Come for the birds!
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Back in the music business
After 15 years of Lodi Night Time Live, producer ready with new series
Posted: Thursday, July 22, 2010 12:01 AM, By Tony Sauro,
Record Staff Writer
Live at W&R
What: Summer music series
When: Wednesday-Sept. 8
Where: Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant Spa, 2505 W. Turner Road, Lodi
Tickets: $30 to $35
Information: (209) 371-6117
Schedule
All shows 7:30 p.m.
Wed.: Pete Escovedo Orchestra
Aug. 11: Gator Beat
Aug. 18: Tom Rigney & Flambeau
Sept. 1: Dick Johnson's Mardi Gras Band with Claudette Stone
Sept. 8: Jules Broussard
Kerner, an interior designer and Lodi resident for 48 years, is back in the music business. His new Live at W&R series continues Wednesday when the Oakland-based Pete Escovedo Orchestra performs at Lodi's Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant Spa. Four more shows are scheduled there through Sept. 8. The July 14 series debut, a tribute to Doris Day by Sacramento's Laura Didier and Jim Martinez, "was OK," Kerner said. "I'm not sure. It was a decent crowd."
Kerner, who turned 75 on April 19 - Escovedo reached that milestone July 13 - produced the successful Lodi Night Time Live concerts for 15 years Escovedo, a Latin-jazz percussionist, was a popular presence.
"He was a very big draw," said Kerner, a multi-instrumental musician who fit that description himself in the 1970s as a pianist at Woodbridge Feed and Fuel. "I thought I might want to get him here early. He's celebrating his 75th birthday. So the timing is right."
In more ways than one.
"If we do what I want to do, I'm probably going to do it year-round," Kerner said. "I've already decided. Of course, it depends on management at Wine & Roses."
The renovated Lodi venue's ballroom accommodates 300, nearly the audience size (350) during peak years of Lodi Night Time Live, sponsored by Lodi's Arts Commission.
This time, his Marlo Kerner Productions is operating in a profit-making business environment, not volunteering for a nonprofit organization.
"We aren't in the range of having $100,000 players," Kerner said. "Jazz musicians are behind in that respect. I'm all for the musicians, and, of course, we want to take care of them. Whatever we can do.
"I like the setup. It's really developed. The people at Wine & Roses have done a wonderful job."
Les Munson, owner and general manager of Wine & Roses - where
San Francisco's late Rudy Tenio (1934-2007) was a longtime jazz piano player and vocalist - was "one of my (Night Time Live) sponsors for a long time," Kerner said.
"I've always loved jazz and was a regular for the Night Time Live shows," Munson said. "So the progression seemed natural. We're excited."
The shows are scheduled Wednesday nights because Wine & Roses is so busy on weekends, hosting weddings and other events.
Kerner's past reliability and connections helped him assemble a list of familiar and dependable acts: Escovedo, Gator Beat, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, Dick Johnson's Mardi Gras Band (with Claudette Stone) and Jules Broussard.
"I like to do a variety," Kerner said. "Not all the same kind of thing. But my main focus is more on the jazz part of it. I might even try some classical music. It's a nice setting for cabaret singers, too. I've got a harpist, and I'd like to concentrate on some accordion players."
Kerner had been organizing a 90th birthday concert in Lodi for Art Van Damme - a Michigan- and Chicago-bred accordion player, quintet leader and Night Time Live regular - when Van Damme died Feb. 15 at age 89.
Now, Kerner's developing a DVD about him. He hopes PBS will broadcast it.
He said most musicians such as Van Damme and Escovedo "can play until their 80s. I have a lot of them tell me the reason they do it is that's what keeps them going."
Born in Pasadena, Kerner grew up in Escalon, played piano as a kid, graduated from Escalon High School and studied music at Modesto Junior College.
"I decided I didn't want to be a schoolteacher and went into another field," he said.
That led to a stint with Tommy Galindo's Modesto band. In 1962, Kerner moved to Lodi and spent most of the '70s doing his Woodbridge gigs.
"I've always been involved in one way or another," said Kerner, who plays piano, trumpet, vibes and drums. "I've been a wannabe musician, I guess, for 100 years."
Kerner built the Night Time Live series progressively - from early audiences of 50 up to 350 - and said staging shows still provides a musical fix.
"As far as I'm concerned, the more the better," Kerner said Tuesday as he traveled home from checking things out at the Mendocino Music Festival. "This will be something I can really do in my later years. I guess I'm just very passionate about the music. If I can make it work, and if people will come out, I'll do it year-round and bring in a lot of music."
Contact reporter Tony Sauro at (209) 546-8267 or tsauro@recordnet.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/lensblog.
Lodi offers many choices for 'staycationers' and visitors
Posted: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 1:10 am, By Jordan Guinn,
News-Sentinel Staff Writer
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With an emerging Downtown market, destination resort and events like CycleFest, Lodi is becoming a popular location for so-called staycations.
Residents in the Bay Area could lack extra money for a trip to Maui, but they are still willing and able to spend some discretionary income at wineries, restaurants and hotels around town, say local advocates of wine and leisure.
"Lodi has always been in a great position as a destination for day trips," said Nancy Beckman, president and CEO of Visit Lodi! Visitors and Conference Bureau. "There are millions of people who live within two hours of here."
To court those visitors, Beckman said Visit Lodi! has shifted its marketing strategy to reach more Bay Area residents.
"We want to reach those who traditionally vacationed in Napa and are looking for a less expensive alternative," she said.
Although AAA reported gas prices generally fell the week following Independence Day, California's gas prices are still the third highest in the nation. The average price of gas per gallon in the nation is $2.71, while Northern California's average is $3.15. The slumping economy, coupled with pump prices, have made people reconsider how they spend their vacations, something many in Lodi think the city is poised to take advantage of.
Looking to entice more potential visitors, the bureau has stepped up its advertising on the Internet, Beckman said. She noted that 70 percent of people make a portion of their travel plans online.
The wineries are the main draw for Lodi, she said, and many tasting rooms are seeing the same number of customers as last year or more.
Abundance Vineyards is one winery seeing a spike in its business this summer.
"We are getting people from all over," said Courtney Roesler, general manager of Abundance Vineyards. "We are getting a lot of people from Redding and Chico."
While Abundance Vineyards was named Winery of the Year by Visit Lodi! for 2009, Roesler said the increase in traffic is also likely due to the region's growing popularity.
"Lodi in general is getting a lot of attention," she said. "I think people are over the Napa and Sonoma scene, and they are hearing things about Lodi and making a point to see it."
The great outdoors
Outdoor activities are also a draw for travelers looking to stay local, said Mike Reese, recreation manager for the city of Lodi's Parks and Recreation Department.
"Besides the swimming and boating at Lodi Lake, we have walking and bike trails there," he said. "We also have boat tours on the Mokelumne River."
Reese pointed to the California Glory and Legion baseball games at Zupo Field and last week's CycleFest as potential attractions for visitors.
The city is also doing more to promote its outdoor events, he said.
"With the special events and activities at Lodi Lake, we are making more public notices and advertising our extended hours for swimming and boating," he said. "We want to make it a fuller day."
A place to indulge
For those into pampering themselves, the region's premier spa is there to offer manicures, pedicures and massages.
"There is no place like us, unless you go to Napa or Sonoma," said Joline Meyer, spa director at Wine & Roses.
A year ago, the spa started offering a frequent guest discount card. The program has been received well and led to more business, Meyer said.
The director of sales and marketing for the resort agreed that they are making an effort to attract locals.
"We are more community-focused," said Heather Reagan. "People aren't venturing out as much and we are developing more packages for locals."
The Live Summer Concert Series and Rediscover package are two such items the resort is using to attract locals, she said.
The Rediscover package offers a one-night stay in a King Fireplace Room, winetasting and a four-course meal for $349.
While the resort remains a popular tourist destination, Meyer said she sees a large amount of regular customers who bring in their friends and family from out of the area.
"When family comes in to visit from out of town, they come to the spa," she said. "A lot of them say they don't need to go to Napa when they have Wine & Roses in Lodi."
Downtown attractions
With several restaurants, tasting rooms and boutiques, Downtown Lodi is also a popular destination for tourists on a budget, said Jaime Watts, executive director of the Downtown Lodi Business Partnership.
"Because of the poor economy, I notice people are taking advantage of local opportunities," she said.
Some DLBP events helping to attract tourists to the area are the Certified Farmers Market and Shop Sunday campaign.
The 23-week Shop Sunday campaign showcases Downtown stores open on Sunday and features live entertainment in the middle of Downtown.
"The Shop Sunday campaign is for locals and visitors alike," she said. "For those who aren't leaving town, we want to keep Downtown as busy as possible during the weekend."
Two Sacramento-area residents were at the farmers' market Thursday night and commented on Lodi's charm and attractiveness.
"I started coming to the farmers' market last year because a friend in Galt told me about it," said Liz Suposs. "I love Lodi; it's small and friendly."
Suposs was at the market with her daughter, Melissa, who was thumbing through a visitors guide. Melissa Suposs was planning to visit some wineries with her friends, she said.
"I'm looking forward to tasting some of the Zinfandels," she said.
For Immediate Release July 12, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Reagan
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Wine & Roses hosts "Live at W&R"
Marlo Kerner Productions, Production Company of the "Night Time Live" jazz concert series at Hutchins Street Square since 1993, announced not long ago that Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant, Spa will be the new host of a music series entitled "LIVE at W&R". LIVE will feature mostly jazz and jazz-influenced performers as well as touches of zydeco and soul.
"My focus continues to be to bring a variety of top-flight live entertainment to our community," states Marlo Kerner. "Wine & Roses is the perfect place to make new friends and attract new performers."
Wine & Roses is no stranger to great jazz music. The late long time Jazz pianist and vocalist Rudy Tenio called Wine & Roses home for many years performing with friends most evenings in the lounge. Owner/General Manager Russ Munson is thrilled to be the host of the upcoming LIVE series. "I've always loved jazz music and was a regular for the Night Time Live shows, so the progression seemed natural. We are excited to host this series and to work with Marlo Kerner to bring talented artists to our guests and the community," expresses Munson.
Wine & Roses and Marlo Kerner Productions have a winter LIVE series in the works as well as other special performances and shows lined up for the future. Both Kerner and Munson expect success with quality performers and a supper-club type atmosphere in the Garden Ballroom.
LIVE shows takes place on Wednesday evenings with the summer series kick off on Wednesday July 14, 2010 featuring The Jim Martinez Trio featuring Laura Didier; tribute to Doris Day. Also in this series line-up is: Pete Escovido Orchestra, July 28, Gator Beat August 11, Tom Rigney & Flambeau August 18, and Dick Johnson's Mardi Gras Band with Claudette Stone September 1. The summer series concludes on September 8 with legendary performer Jules Broussard.
All shows begin at 7:30pm in the Wine & Roses Garden Ballroom. Ticket prices are $35.00 for preferred seating, $30.00 for all other seating, and incentive pricing of $160.00 for all 6 shows. For more information about the artists, visit www.winerose.com, and to purchase tickets, contact the W&R box office at 209.371.6117.
You don't know jazz
Posted: Saturday, July 10, 2010 12:00 am, By Lauren Nelson, Lodi Living Editor
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Do you know the greatest jazz singer of all time? Do you know what dessert goes best with a jazz album? Jazz musicians in Lodi’s live summer music series share their knowledge and love for the music.
Laura Didier channels Doris Day
Q: Why is jazz such a great genre of music?
A: For me, I’m doing the old-school jazz, big band swing because our showcase is a tribute to Doris Day. I love the lyrics and the melodies. The musicians do improvisational jazz with their solos ... it sounds a little bit different each time that you play. What I love about jazz is that it evolves and you never get the same song twice.
For my portion of (the show), I do try to stay very true to her style of singing, which is less improvisational, but close to the melody.
Q: You’ve had the opportunity to speak with Doris Day over the phone. What does she think about your band?
A: She is a very private person. We came to know her just over a year ago through a personal assistant of hers. She opened that door to us and made Doris aware of what we were doing. She has been so incredibly gracious and thankful that we’re keeping the music alive and her audience is still so in love with her. We’ll tell her stories that people share. She’s really a lovely lady.
Q: Do you have a favorite Doris Day song?
A: ... My favorite part of our show is at the end when we do her most popular song, “Que Sera Sera.” Everybody sings along.
Q: Do you remember you first encounter with Jazz music or Doris Day?
A: I’m not sure if I remember the first time. I have always been exposed to classic movies.
Q: What is your favorite jazz moment?
A: Probably one of my favorite moments was when we, out of the blue, got to talk to Doris Day on the phone. We were performing at the Sacramento Jazz Festival during Memorial Day weekend 2009. We were getting ready to go on and (Day’s) assistant ... tells us Doris wants to talk to us on the phone. We got to speak with her, but had to start the show. Jim, the pianist, was on the phone with Doris Day. I got on the stage and told the audience we were on the phone with Doris Day. I said, I think we should all say hello. At one time, 500 people yelled, “Hello, Doris.” She heard it all. I put the mic up to the phone and you could hear she was choked up with emotion.
Jules Broussard has music in his blood
Q: Why is jazz such an important genre?
A: It’s an American art form. It was made and grown in America.
Q: Did you have an epiphany where you realized you love jazz?
A: Well, jazz is built on the blues. It’s like the blues on steroids, and I certainly like the blues. It’s more basic ... It’s like sports — you want to see how fast you can go and spread your wings. Jazz is like the classical era of American music. It has all the elements.
Q: Do you remember the first time you heard a jazz song?
A: My mother liked the blues. In our hometown, Marksville, La., when she would go dancing, she would put me on top of the jukebox so I wouldn’t get in the way. I’d be sitting there and the music would be going right through me.
Q: Who is the best jazz musician?
A: The main one, as far as contributing, would be Louis Armstrong. There’s not much you can do in jazz that Louis Armstrong didn’t do ... he covered all the ingredients.
Q: What should someone who’s never heard a jazz album expect?
A: Authenticity. Music has been such a gold mine for America.
Q: Who is the greatest jazz musician?
A: When you say best, music is only as good as its listener. So, I like other kinds of music as well. There’s a very realistic part of any music, like I like cowboy music. The words make sense. They make you laugh, they make you cry.
Q: What is your show going to be like in Lodi?
A: We aim to please. We even ask for requests.
Q: Do you have a favorite song to perform?
A: No, but I have songs that have worked well, like, “Harlem Nocturne.”
Q: What’s your favorite jazz album?
A: That wouldn’t be by any single artist, but a compilation. I like songs that tell a story. Usually that’s vocal. There’s no favorite singer. There’s a lot of song that have some very deep meaning, like, “Time is so old, love is so brief, love is pure gold, and time a thief.”
Q: Do you have a ritual for listening to jazz? Do you have to eat or drink anything with it?
A: I don’t drink or smoke. I can relax standing up.
Q: What are key instruments in jazz music?
A: You would have to include the piano because, when you play the piano, you have everything right there. The piano has such an extensive range, from bass to treble.
Claudette Stone loves Sinatra, Streisand and Fitzgerald
Q: Why do you think Jazz is such a popular genre?
A: For one thing, it’s really music and that’s what music started out to be in the south.
Q: Who are the best jazz musicians?
A: Ella Fitzgerald is one. Peggy Lee is one, but as far as the men go, Frank Sinatra was my absolute idol. I just thought he was fabulous. Also, Sammy Davis and Barbra Streisand. I could listen to her forever.
Q: What made you fall in love with Ella?
A: Her scatting, my mother was an entertainer and I guess when I was still in the crib, I was listening to Ella recordings. She was a performer back then. She played stride piano, she danced, she sang and she even wanted to be a cotton club girl.
Q: Do you remember the first time you heard jazz?
A: Yeah, but then that’ll tell you how old I am. It was in the ’30s. I went to the premier of “The Wizard of Oz” in ’39. Walt Disney came to our home. He and my mother had an argument because she accused him of using my brother as a model for Mickey Mouse.
(My mother sang at) Arrowhead Springs Motel, and his daughter would babysit my brother. She would dress him up ... in those little fat shoes and he had those little black skinny legs.
Q: What’s your favorite song to sing?
A: “When October Goes,” it’s been requested a lot. I have so many songs that are favorites. One that’s been running through my head for days because I have to memorize it is “I Can’t Make You Love Me if I Don’t” and “How Do You Keep the Music Playing.”
I don’t even think I can say I have an absolute favorite. I love songs that can really tell a story ...
Q: What’s your favorite thing to eat or drink while playing or listening to jazz?
A: (My husband and I are) both ice cream freaks. If it was left up to me, we’d eat Death by Chocolate. Now, I eat my strawberry yogurt. I don’t eat ice cream like (other people), I have to put walnuts and sliced bananas.
Q: What should someone who’s never heard a jazz album expect?
A: They can expect to hear some real music.
I think that’s one of the reasons I like Beyonce: She can sing the new songs and sing the (classic) songs. The idea she can do either one makes me think a lot of her. And Natalie Cole — she blows me away.
Q: If you could choose one person to perform with — dead or alive — who would you choose?
A: I would have loved to perform with a kicking, big band. That has been my desire. I’d love to sing a duet with Barbra Streisand. To me, that would be the ultimate.
Q: You are a fan of Sacramento jazz musicians. Who are some of your favorites?
A: Steve Homan. Herman Perez, he’s fabulous. Tom Shove — I started singing professionally with him. I’ve left out Dick Johnson, he’s my mentor. I admire him most. He can go and write a song in two days. He writes a majority of the comedy that we do, including “Hot Flash Blues,” “911,” “Voicemail,” “Paradies on Songs.”
Get caught up in the music: The summer concert list
Live at Wine & Roses: A Marlo Kerner Production
July 14
Tribute to Doris Day: The Tim Martinez Trip with Laura Didier
July 28
Pete Escovido Orchestra
Aug. 11
Gator Beat
Aug. 18
Tom Rigney & Flambeau
Sept. 1
Dick Johnson’s Mardi Gras Band with Claudette Stone
Sept. 8
Jules Broussard
Tickets
All shows are 7:30 p.m. in the garden ballroom.
$35 for preferred seating (first three rows). $30 for all other seating.
Book all shows for $160 ($20 savings).
To purchase tickets, contact the Wine and Roses box office at 371-6117.
For Immediate Release May 5, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Reagan
(209) 371.6119
heather@winerose.com
California Garden Clubs, Inc. announces 2010 Design Awards
Wine & Roses cited as an asset to the community
The Landscape Design Council of California Garden Clubs, Inc. (CGCI), the statewide federation of California garden clubs and plant societies representing more than 22,000 California Gardeners, announced their Landscape Design awards at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp on Tuesday May 4, 2010.
Wine & Roses was chosen to receive a distinguished commendation award for ‘beautiful gardens surrounding the Lodi Wine & Visitor’s Center, and Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant, Spa.’ Donna Anguiano, Master Gardner, of the Grounds Department at Wine & Roses accepted the award on behalf of the Grounds Crew and Wine & Roses.
The panel of CGCI Landscape Design Consultants chose Wine & Roses as an overall ‘example of good land use and as an asset to the community’. Russ Munson, Owner and General Manager of Wine & Roses, was also recognized for transforming a 1902 home and garden in to a lush paradise featuring outdoor dining, patios, swimming pools, spa, and wedding/banquet venue.
Kathryn Munson, Owner, attended the awards ceremony with Donna Anguiano and commented, “This is a special award and truly an honor to receive for everyone who has worked hard to make Wine & Roses what it is today.”
About the CGCI:
The CGCI was founded in 1931, and is a non profit incorporation of garden clubs devoted to the development of all phases of gardening, the betterment and beautification of the community and the protection and conservation of our natural resources.
About Wine & Roses:
Originally a residential home, Wine & Roses opened as a Bed & Breakfast with 11 rooms in 1988. In 1997, present owners Russ & Kathryn Munson became managing partners and began expansion to create Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant, Spa- which today features award-winning hotel accommodations, dining, spa services, weddings, meetings, events, and now acclaimed landscape design. For more information and reservations, you can Wine & Roses at 209.334.6988 or find us at www.winerose.com.
For Immediate Release
February 23, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Reagan
(209) 371.6119
heather@winerose.com
OpenTable Announces Sacramento/Central Valley Area Diners Choice Awards
Wine & Roses Restaurant in Lodi, CA is chosen as a favorite among diners
OpenTable, the world’s leading website for making restaurant reservations online, announced the Sacramento/Central Valley Diner’s Choice list, the dining industry’s best restaurants, based on thousands of reviews from OpenTable diners.
Making the Sacramento/Central Valley diner’s favorite list in the categories of Special Occasion-7th, Great for Lunch-8th, and Best Ambiance-9th, is Wine & Roses Restaurant. More notably, Wine & Roses topped the list as the Sacramento/Central Valley’s most popular choice in the category of Romantic Dining.
“We’re thrilled to be chosen by our diners for this elite list of recognition,” remarks Art Tovar, Director of Food & Beverage. “It’s an incredible compliment not only to be chosen as a favorite in one category, but to be recognized in four categories is truly an honor. We’re extremely grateful to our diners.”
About OpenTable:
Voted one of the 50 best websites of 2009 by Time Magazine, OpenTable has more than 12,000 restaurant customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain and Japan. Since its inception in 1998, OpenTable has seated more than 120 million diners around the world. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
About Wine & Roses Restaurant:
Wine & Roses Restaurant is the innovative leader in culinary excellence nestled in the heart of Lodi. The fresh, seasonal cuisine and the gracious service team provide an unparalleled dining experience in uniquely distinctive surroundings.
Featuring award winning cuisine, an extensive wine offering from Lodi Wine Country vintners, nightly live piano music in the lounge, a charming ambiance and outdoor patio seating overlooking lush botanical gardens, the restaurant is the ideal choice to celebrate life’s greatest moments. Wine & Roses Restaurant is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
For restaurant reservations, email restreservations@winerose.com, or call 209.371.6160.
For Immediate Release
February 8, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Reagan
(209) 371.6119
heather@winerose.com
Wine & Roses Launches Full Service Off-Premise Catering & Event Production
The innovative leader in hospitality and culinary excellence will provide a seamless experience for those in need of catering and event planning services.
LODI – Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant & Spa (Wine & Roses), the Central Valley’s distinctive hospitality experience, has long been a place to celebrate life’s greatest moments offering a world-class hotel, restaurant and spa facility in which travelers and community members create lifelong memories.
While the Wine & Roses hotel, restaurant, and spa have earned numerous accolades (Top 10 Most Romantic Inns by American Historic Inns in 2005, Wine Spectator’s Award for Excellence in Wine for several years running, and recently named a Spas of America Top 50 Spas of 2009) it’s the off-premise catering side of the business, Wine & Roses sets its sights on thriving by offering complete full service catering and event production services.
Exploiting their twenty years of experience in food and beverage, hospitality, and event planning, Wine & Roses is poised to provide fresh cuisine, customized, original menus, and ease of planning for events anywhere from 10-1000 people.
“The timing is perfect.” says Owner and General Manager of Wine & Roses Russ Munson, “The new venues in Lodi and the surrounding area provide us with the opportunity to continue to pursue our passion, which is partnering with our community members to provide an unparalleled experience.”
In addition, Wine & Roses can be your “one-stop-shop” offering full catering menus and event design as well as, décor, linens, chairs, tables, china, flatware, stemware, party rentals, heaters, dance floors, stage and lighting, and sound systems.
So, whether you prefer to have your event at Wine & Roses, in the privacy of your own home, or at any other delightful location, you're assured of the finest quality food, outstanding gracious service and the exquisite attention to detail you expect from Wine & Roses.
For your next business meeting, corporate party, wedding, gala reception, retreat, social gathering, or wine tasting event, call for a proposal. Catering by Wine & Roses can be contacted at 209.371.6046 or on-line at www.winerose.com .
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For Immediate Release January 25, 2009
MEDIA CONTACT:
Heather Reagan
(209) 371.6119
heather@winerose.com
Best of the Best- Spas of America’s Top 50 Spas of 2009
The Spa at Wine & Roses in Lodi, CA tops list of popular spa searches
The spa travel website, Spas of America, today announced their annual ranking of the Top 50 Spas of 2009, based on consumer traffic on their website. “This year’s list is a unique collection of resort, hotel and destination Spa experiences” says Spas of America president Craig Oliver.
The most popular searched regions in 2009 were California, Arizona, Florida, New York and Hawaii in the United States; and in Canada: Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. The most popular spa experiences were: Destination, Beach, Mineral, Desert, City, Ocean, Country and Wine. Spas of America’s Top 50 Spas of 2009 are ranked by unique page views generated by customers visiting the website throughout the year.
Ranking as one of the top 50 spas, is the Spa at Wine & Roses in Lodi, CA. Wine & Roses Hotel, Restaurant, Spa (Wine & Roses) is the Central Valley's distinctive location for the discerning traveler. In 2006, Wine and Roses opened what is today known as the property’s crown jewel; the 5,600 square-foot spa which blends all of the earth's natural elements into a soothing space for spa guests.
Some of the features of the Spa at Wine & Roses include:
- Secluded treatment rooms with private outdoor showers.
- A private duet suite called the "Keneshaw Retreat" that provides a special hideout for couples or friends in need of rejuvenation. The suite features a fireplace, natural rock spa tub, walk-in Swiss style shower and double French doors leading to a secluded garden patio.
- A spacious co-ed salon that's comfortable, bright and lively. A delightful place for
- manicures, pedicures, special occasion hair styling and makeup.
- For peaceful reflection, the "Tranquility Room," is a quiet solarium with an exposed beam ceiling and soaring windows offering panoramic views of the garden surround. Comfortable furnishings, a replenishment station and rock walled fireplace with perpetual flame, complete the room's ambience.
- Elegant robes, comfortable spa slippers and personal lockers for all spa guests.
- Personally designed spa experiences allow guests to combine the services of their choice.
- "The Nest," a boutique located within the spa is a showcase of therapeutic spa and salon products and fresh selections of one-of-a kind gifts will have spa patrons returning for more.
Now a Spas of America Top 50 Spa of 2009, The Spa at Wine & Roses is an extraordinarily unique destination in which to relax, unwind and rejuvenate the soul while invigorating the spirit.
Find out more about the Spa at Wine Roses online at www.winerose.com, or call 209.334.6988 for reservations. The complete list of Spas of America Top 50 Spas of 2009 can be viewed at:http://www.spasofamerica.com/lifestyle/wellness/top_50_spas_2009
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