VASCM: SCM Appellation Wine Cellar at Redman House: Meeting Aug. 16

[Mary Lindsay/VASCM]

Forwarding for Judy Schultze, Windy Oaks:

Hello,
We are Santa Cruz Mountains residents involved in the growing, 
production and promotion of the appellation's wine, and we are writing 
to invite you to an event that we think you will find of interest for 
your business.  We are sending out this email to all members of the 
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association and the Viticulture 
Association of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

We are sure most of you have noticed the old Redman House on Highway 1 
as you are traveling south out of Watsonville.  The 'Save the Redman 
House' sign has adorned the dilapidated old structure for several years, 
but finally, it has a future.  And we invite you to be a part of it. 
 The House is being completely renovated and will serve as a gateway and 
center for Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowers, farmers, and the 
agricultural community in general.  (For complete details on The Redman 
Foundation, link to their website, www.redmanhouse.com)

We are proposing the formation of a group, named The Wine Cellar Group, 
which would be incorporated as a Close Corporation with a maximum of 35 
equal participants.  The Group's mission would be to promote the 
appreciation and sale of Santa Cruz Mountains wine.  The Group would 
sell wine in the cellar of the renovated Redman House on Highway 1.  The 
majority of participants would be winery owners.   Only those wines of 
the participants, and only wines made from grapes grown in the Santa 
Cruz Mountains appellation would be available for sale.

Further, due to the way we are thinking of structuring this venture, the 
Cellar would not count as a 'second site' for those of you who already 
have a remote site.

Upon completion of the House, The Wine Cellar Group will lease the 2,500 
square foot cellar, tentatively scheduled for completion before this 
winter; occupancy will tentatively be in 2008.  There will be an 
adjoining courtyard (~8,000 square feet) also available to The Group for 
events, including weddings, tour groups and special corporate functions 
and civic activities.  A gift shop is envisioned for the sale of related 
accessory products, and there will be a caterer's kitchen for special 
events.

The promotional prospects of this unique landmark are unlimited.

To learn more about this proposed venture, we invite you to an 
introductory session with a brief presentation of our vision, with 
plenty of time for questions that you have regarding this venture. 
 Following this meeting, we invite you to Sunset at the Redman House, 
organized by the Redman Foundation Board of Directors, as a social and 
informational community gathering.  Gourmet appetizers, prepared by 
Monterey Bay Caterers, and local wines will be served.


WHAT:  INTRODUCTORY MEETING, THE REDMAN HOUSE WINE CELLAR GROUP and
SUNSET AT THE REDMAN HOUSE

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2006

WHERE:  AMD ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK, 121 LEE ROAD, WATSONVILLE, 4-5PM
5-7PM - SUNSET AT THE REDMAN HOUSE, WINE AND APPETIZERS

Please RSVP and direct questions to:
info at redmanwinecellargroup.com


We hope you can join us in moving this vision forward.

Sincerely,
The Steering Committee, The Redman House Wine Cellar Group

Peter Allison, Owner, Pleasure Point Wine & Spirits
Judi Lazenby, Attorney
Frank 'Ted' Remde, Grapegrower
Judy & Jim Schultze, Proprietors, Windy Oaks Estate Winery