Woodbridge Winery has grown over the years, but kept its small winery traditions.  Limited bottlings of grape varieties available only at the visitor center in Woodbridge and through the Hertiage Wine Club offers varietials that date to California’s earlier days, like Petite Syrah, Alicante Bouchet and Barbera.  The Select Vineyard series offerings include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Old Vine Zinfandel and Merlot as well as an inventory many others.

Membership benefits to the Woodbridge Wine Club include, but aren’t limited to 20% off all wine, clothing and gift purchases. During the year, shipments of two bottles are made four times and allow the oppoturnity to mix limited-bottling wines created by winemakers just for club members. Advance notice of new releases and insider information about wines are part of belonging to one of the most exclusive and extensive lists of wine varietals in California.

Woodbridge Winery Hosts California State Championship Chili Cook-Off
Top Cooks Compete to Raise Funds for the Lodi Public Library Foundation
LODI, Calif. — Today, Woodbridge Winery announces it will be hosting the California State Championship Chili Cook-Off, scheduled on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Open to the public at no cost, this event will bring more than 20 head cooks and their teams together to compete in the California State Championship Chili Cook-Off to raise funds for the Lodi Public Library Foundation. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is a primary sponsor of the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI), a non profit organization aimed to promote chili and raise money for charity.“We’re very excited to host the State Championship Chili Cook-Off at Woodbridge Winery,” said Larry Pilmaier, Visitors Center Manager of Woodbridge Winery. “Each year, this event draws hundreds of people – either cooks who compete or chili fans who simply want to taste. It’s a winning combination when you can raise funds for a great charity like the Lodi Public Library Foundation and have fun while you’re doing it.”

This year’s competition will feature cooks from around the state preparing chili from scratch at the Woodbridge Winery. Each cup of chili will be evaluated by a panel of judges in a blind tasting based on select criteria. The three California teams with the highest scores will qualify for the Terlingua International Chili Cook-Off in Terlingua, Texas in November 2007; as well as receive an etched 3 liter bottle of Woodbridge Select Vineyard Series by Robert Mondavi.
“CASI’s slogan is Chili, Charity, and Fun! which is the perfect description for what people can expect from this wonderful event,” said Alan Dean, President of CASI.  “CASI is proud to have Woodbridge as a sponsor and the Woodbridge Winery will provide the perfect setting for this world class food festival.”  Adding to the fun and excitement of the day, the competition will include a ‘People’s Choice Award,’ in which the people get to vote for one lucky winner with the best chili.  Guests attending the Chili Cook-Off will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique car show onsite. Classic models on display will include Ford, Chevy and Mopar.  Woodbridge will also be hosting the International Harvester Tractor Club, a collector’s network of vintage tractors.  CASI has had a mission to promote chili and raise money for charity for more than 39 years. Each year, CASI sanctions close to 600 chili cook offs around the United States and surrounding territories and raises more than $1,000,000 annually for local charities. The Chili Cook-Off event at Woodbridge Winery lasts from 9 am to 4 pm, with judging beginning at 2 pm. For more information, contact the Woodbridge Visitors Center at 209-365-2839 or go to  www.woodbridgewines.com" www.woodbridgewines.com or  www.chili.org.
 
About Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi is produced at the Woodbridge Winery in Woodbridge, Calif. by the Centerra Wine Company, the popular-priced and premium wine producer of Constellation Wines U.S.  Constellation Wines U.S. is part of Constellation Wines, the world’s largest wine business, which is an operating division of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B).  Constellation Wines U.S. encompasses four U.S. wine businesses: Icon Estates, Centerra Wine Company, Pacific Wine Partners, and North Lake Wines.  Leading brands include Alice White, Arbor Mist, Cook’s, Covey Run, Inglenook, Ravenswood, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Talus Collection, Toasted Head, Vendange, and Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.