Close your eyes and imagine a lovely $30 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. Open your eyes to discover it's Fitzpatrick's 2006 vintage for only $16 and as May's selection only $9.60 per bottle by the box(case of 12). Barrel select this Cab is the blend of our 4 vineyard blocks each fermented seperately with either an exotic or 'wild' yeast and aged in a variety of American oak barrels new and seasoned. This Cab delivers a comfort-style of rich smooth complex layers of classic Cabernet Sauvignon satisfaction. Add a case to your stash for upcoming barbecues as well as formal dinner with family and friends. And you can afford to let it flow at this $9.60 price.

The Sierra Dreams and the Cabernet were April's selections but since I never sent an April eNewsletter how would you know. So I'm rolling those over to May and adding our very exciting 2006 Zinfandel too. Our 2006 estate Zin packs so much briary jammy berry flavors into a bottle I'm surprised the sides aren't bulging. And amazingly all that flavor, spice and oak notes has been captured within a modest 14.3% alcohol (instead of the typical 15-16% monster). So now you can pick up a case for 40% OFF the $17 per bottle price for $10.20 per bottle.

All three of these wines can be purchased at these special prices here at the tasting room, by phone, internet or pre-order and I'll meet you at the farmers markets. And you can help us make our Big Facelift here at the Lodge even more special with your overwhelming support by buying a case or two of these wines in May. Prices good through May 31st.

The three wines ready for release are the 2006 Syrah, 2006 Grenache and the 2006 Cabernet Franc. That's an impressive lineup and you will be impressed with each and every bottle. And don't forget Gold Members can purchase a case of any and all of these new releases for 33% OFF through May 15th (since this eNewsletter is publishing late this month). Otherwise enjoy your everyday 25% OFF all our wines.

Please note that new and rejoining Gold members get a special thank you sign-up bonus -One case of our King's Red XIII, the Royal Flush, for only $60 per case. And that's on top of all the other benefits of membership. Join today - you deserve it and it makes good economic sense.

I normally do not send more than one email each month to my customers but this 30th year kickoff needs a last minute update with all the details of the weekend's festivities and especially the absolutely unbelievable 1980 retro-pricing of a broad selection of our current wines. You will be talking about this for years to come; so don't miss it.

So there's room for eight special people (couples or singles willing to share accommodations) to join us. If your interested now is the time to book your spot. You'll have many questions and I'll be happy to talk to you about all of them. The most ideal situation is for friends and families (adults) to fill the eight spots. However a mix of healthy, fun-loving adventuring travelers can create a new bond for a lifetime excursion too. Call 530-620-3248, email: brian@fitzpatrickwinery.com or stop by to reserve your spot today.

At Fitzpatrick's will be showing off our new wines, new winetasting Menu, new patio addition and featuring the famous folk-rock duo Anderson and Graham. So come join in the fun that is so uniquely Fair Play - More fun than you can fit into two days.

Space is limited so contact us at 530-620-3248 for tickets.

You will be amazed at the great offerings from local farms at each of these markets year round. And add to that the convenience of purchasing Fitzpatrick wines right in your neighbor at the same tasting room prices and discounts as well as special market deals. Come visit us each weekend and make Fitzpatrick organically grown wines part of a healthy diet of fresh foods right from the farmers.