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THORNTON WINERY ANNOUNCES CHAMPAGNE JAZZ SCHEDULE

TEMECULA  - The nineteenth annual THORNTON WINERY Champagne Jazz Series, continues to provide a stellar lineup of nationally renowned contemporary jazz artists. THORNTON WINERY continues to build on its national and critically acclaimed reputation as one of the finest outdoor venues. The intimate and acoustically superb Mediterranean fountain terrace, overlooking the beautiful Temecula Wine Country, offers a memorable and unique concert experience unmatched in Southern California.

A special Gourmet Supper Package, prepared by the award-winning Café Champagne, is available during each performance. The package includes a reserved table under a covered patio, a three-course gourmet meal, tax and gratuity. Early reservations are highly recommended, as seating is limited. Dining is also available in Café Champagne after the concerts.

A selection of Thornton Sparkling and Premium Varietal Wines, assorted beverages, bottled water and freshly prepared items from the outdoor Jazz Grill will also be available for purchase before and during the concerts. General admission seating is available in rows of concert-style seats as well as a limited number of small tables for four on a first-come-first-serve basis. Season tickets, which offer reserved seating and parking, are also available. All tickets include a commemorative 2007 Champagne Jazz Series glass.

Thornton winery, an elegant French-style chateau overlooking the graceful vineyards of the Temecula Valley, highlights Café Champagne, the 19th Annual Champagne Jazz concert series, a breathtaking Fountain Terrace, Herb Gardens, Gift Shop, and Champagne Lounge. Café Champagne's expertise and artfully designed menu, has won the Gold Award for Contemporary Cuisine for twelve consecutive years and two “Chef of the Year” awards (2003, 2005) from the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association. “Four Stars for Cuisine” and “Four Stars for the Wine List” were awarded by the California Restaurant Writers Association.

John M. and Sally B. Thornton founded Thornton Winery, located North of San Diego in Temecula, California, in 1988.  In the beginning, their focus was on sparkling wines, and in 1993, premium varietal still wines were added. Thornton Winery boasts more awards and medals for these products than any other American producer of Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wine/Champagne. These European in style sparkling wines, have received some of the highest of praise and ratings for California Méthode.

Champenoise Sparkling Wine/Champagne.  For tickets and additional information, please call (951) 699-3021 or visit www.thorntonwine.com.

THORNTON WINERY 19TH ANNUAL CHAMPGNE JAZZ CONCERT SCHEDULE

Sunday, April 22 - 4:00pm - “Soul Express and Slim Man”
Featuring Everett Harp, Jody Watley, Chris Strandring
General Admission - $45.00; Gourmet Supper - $110.00

Sunday, April 29 - 4:00pm – “Guitars & Sax”
Featuring Gerald Albright,Tim Bowman, Jeff Golub and Kirk Whalum
General Admission - $65.00; Gourmet Supper - $130.00

Sunday, May 6 - 4:00pm – Keiko Matsui and Steve Oliver
General Admission - $45.00; Gourmet Supper - $110.00

Saturday, May 12 - 7:00pm – Jazz Attack
Featuring Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, Richard Elliot, Peter White
General Admission - $75.00; Gourmet Supper - $140.00

Saturday, June 9 - 7:00pm – Brian Culbertson
General Admission - $65.00; Gourmet Supper - $130.00

Sunday, June 17 - 4:00pm – Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra
General Admission - $55.00; Gourmet Supper - $120.00

Sunday, June 24 - 4:00pm – Mindi Abair and Kyle Eastwood
General Admission - $55.00; Gourmet Supper - $120.00

Saturday, June 30 - 7:00pm - Acoustic Alchemy and Eric Darius
General Admission - $55.00; Gourmet Supper - $120.00

Saturday, July 14 - 7:00pm – Bobby Caldwell
General Admission - $65.00; Gourmet Supper - $130.00

Sunday, July 22 - 5:00pm – Boney James with Special Guest
General Admission - $65.00; Gourmet Supper - $130.00