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JULY 10, 2009
Local vintner takes best in state Bloomfield Vineyards, a Brentwoodbased winery owned and operated by Tom and Becky Bloomfield, received several prestigious awards at the recent California State Fair. Their 2008 Viognier was awarded Double Gold, 98 points, Best of Region, Best of
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We also offer Wraps (Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, Veggie), Paninis, Soups and cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory.
2565 Sand Creek Blvd., Ste. 100 • Streets of Brentwood • 240-2835
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Class Greater Bay Appellations and Best of California. “It’s beyond words to explain the feelings I’m having right now,” said Becky Bloomfield, the vineyards’ owner and winemaker. “And I hope these awards get people to not only discover the great varietal Viognier is, but to see that Contra Costa County is a great growing region that produces great wine.” Besides the Viognier, Bloomfield’s 2007 cabernet sauvignon captured Gold, 95 points, Best of Class Greater Bay Appellations and Best of California. Their 2008 Devil’s Daughter White Wine took the Silver, scored 88 points and was named Best of Class Greater Bay Appellations, and their 2007 pinot noir
won Bronze and notched 86 points. “Your cabernet sauvignon competed against 370 other cabs and took Number one … Wow, that’s impressive and those are some bragging rights,” said “Pooch” Pucilowski, chief judge of the California State Fair Wine Competition. “A non-Sonoma or Napa cab – people are gonna want to meet you.” Bloomfield’s official release takes place July 19. For more information about the event, e-mail becky@bloomfieldvineyards. com. Further information about Bloomfield Vineyards and the California State Fair Wine Competition can be found at www.bloomfieldvineyards.com and www. bigfun.org.
2econd Saturday concerts The first of Antioch’s free downtown summer concerts revs up Saturday, July 11 – the “2econd” Saturday of the month – and features country singer Shawna Lynn from 5 to 7 p.m. in the city’s Rivertown District at Waldie Plaza (Second and I streets). Con-
certgoers are invited to come early and visit downtown’s quaint shops and take advantage of special bargains. The Saturday Summer Concert Series continues through Aug. 22. For more information, visit www. art4antioch.org or call 925-779-7018.
Cook-off to aid teachers The Friends of Oakley, a community foundation, is hosting a competitive chili cookoff and barbecue on Saturday, July 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Oakley teachers’ instructional supply budgets. The community event will be held in the
Mike’s Beer ‘N’ Brew parking lot (near Bank of the West and Raley’s). The event features a car show, music, car wash, bake sale and barbecue. For additional information on cookoff rules, guidelines and entry forms, visit www.friendsofoakley.com.