Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn Unveils Six Winemaker Suites

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. October 14, 2008

SONOMA, CA, June 12, 2008. California's classic resort destination, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in partnership with six acclaimed local Sonoma Valley wineries is pleased to unveil the Winemaker Suite Collection. Renowned Sonoma Valley wineries including, Benziger, Chateau St. Jean, Deerfield Ranch Winery, Hanzell Vineyards, Robledo Family Winery and St. Francis Winery promise to wake your senses to the rich wines of this famous region. These six unparallel named suites offer enthusiasts an authentic California Wine Country experience-

The California Winemaker Signature Suite Package includes: Overnight accommodations in a handsome themed-d'ecor suite complete with wood-burning fire place and sommelier wine selection offerings, private VIP wine tour (at any of the aforementioned local wineries), daily breakfast, signature amenities and gifts, complimentary valet parking, and exclusive access to the resort spa's famed bath house. Set in the heart of the wine country, the resort is home to an acclaimed spa where ancient thermal mineral waters ease bathers into blissful relaxation. All guests of the resort are invited to join in the Lobby Living Room for the daily wine tasting hosted between 4:30-5:30p. Tailored for discerning travelers this opportunity promises the total Sonoma "wine" experience.

California Wine Maker Signature Suite Package Inclusions:

---|Signature food and wine amenity and departure gift

---|Overnight themed-d'ecor suite accommodation complete with wood-burning fireplace and sommelier wine selection offerings

---|Private VIP Wine Tour

---|Daily Breakfast

---|Complimentary Valet Parking and Bath House Access

---|Nightly Wine Country Turndown Service

ABOUT WINE MAKER PARTNER WINERIES

Benziger

Benziger Family Winery is a highly respected, pioneering winery at the forefront of sustainable winemaking. Founded in 1980, Benziger Family Winery produces an array of single-vineyard ultra premium wines from grapes grown using certified-sustainable, organic and Biodynamic winegrowing practices. The first wine estate in Northern California to be certified Biodynamic, their 85-acre Sonoma Mountain estate offers spectacular views of the Sonoma Valley, informative, in-the-vineyard tours and inspired wine tastings. Benziger is considered one of the best winery destinations by both the Wine Spectator and the New York Times.

Chateau St. Jean

Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in vineyard designated wines and is particularly well-known for its Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay, Belle Terre Vineyard Chardonnay and La Petite 'Etoile ("Little Star") Vineyard Fum'e Blanc. Chateau St. Jean was the first Sonoma winery to be awarded the prestigious "Wine of the Year" award from the Wine Spectator Magazine for its 1996 Cinq C'epages Cabernet Sauvignon, a Bordeaux-style blend of "five varieties." The winery received high acclaim again when it received the "#2 Wine of the Year" from Wine Spectator for it 1999 Cinq C'epages Cabernet Sauvignon.

Deerfield Ranch Winery

Deerfield Ranch Winery is an award-winning boutique winery producing ultra-premium, artisan wines. Winemaker and owner, Robert Rex handcrafts small lots of wine from carefully selected vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties. Specializing in "clean," blended wines, Deerfield is at the forefront of this modern yet traditionally based style. Deerfield wines are renowned for their brilliant colors, rich complex flavors and long finish. They tend to be fruit forward, with gentle tannins and low acid. Nestled in the heart of the Valley of the Moon, Deerfield Ranch Winery's stunning views and 23,000 square foot wine cave offer a unique Sonoma Valley wine experience.

Hanzell Vineyards

In 1948, Ambassador James D. Zellerbach acquired 200 acres in the Mayacamas Mountains one mile north of the Sonoma plaza. The Ambassador's ambition was to create a small vineyard and winery dedicated to the best traditions of Grand Cru Burgundy: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of extraordinary quality and great longevity. The Zellerbachs planted 6 acres in 1953 (now the oldest Pinot Noir vineyard in America) and created the first vintage in 1957. They named their winery Hanzell, a contraction of Mrs. Hana Zellerbach's name, and embarked on what would become recognized as one of California's most enduring and historically important wine estates. The Zellerbachs' achievement passed to the Day family in 1965 and then in 1975 the de Brye family acquired the estate.

Robledo Family Winery

Every bottle of wine produced by the Robledo Family Winery is a small triumph. The quality of the wine displays viticulturist Reynaldo Robledo's skills of grape culture. The first Mexican immigrant vineyard worker to establish his own winery in the US, Robledo overcame his humble beginnings as an immigrant field worker to become one of the most successful vineyard consultants and winery owners in California Wine Country - A family who has found the true "American Dream. More than anything, the Robledo Family Winery is a success because Robledo shares his knowledge and passion with his children and his grandchildren.

St. Francis Winery

Forty years ago, long before the world began to recognize that Sonoma County terroir was some of the finest in the world, St. Francis made the commitment to craft wines exclusively from Sonoma. St. Francis owns over 600 Estate acres of prime vineyards in the Sonoma and Russian River Valleys. Under the direction of Winemaker Tom Mackey, each of these vineyards was planted block by block, row by row, with varietals that were particularly well suited to the particular terroir of each site. St. Francis now reaps the rewards of their pledge through the bounty of outstanding fruit used to create luscious, fruit forward wines from superior mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County's best appellations.

Renowned for natural mineral waters, unparalleled charm and gracious service, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, is located 40 miles north of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge at 100 Boyes Blvd. in Sonoma Valley, the heart of Northern California's wine country. A recipient of both the AAA-Four Diamond and Mobil-Four Star Award, the resort consistently provides the country's finest European spa experience. For reservations please call 1-800-441-1414 or (707) 938-9000, or visit the Inn's website at www.fairmont.com/sonoma.