'Drinkable Art' Debuts in Healdsburg at Huntington Wine Cellars; Winery and Artist Collaborate to Create Fine Art Inspired by Fine Wine.HEALDSBURG, Calif. -- Wine lovers Noun 1. wine lover - a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut cognoscente, connoisseur - an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts who crave unique winery win·er·y n. pl. win·er·ies An establishment at which wine is made. Noun 1. winery - distillery where wine is made wine maker experiences as well as unique visual experiences can enjoy a special combination of wine, food and art at the free "Drinkable Art" Open House featuring Artist-in-Residence Ken Schilling at the Huntington Huntington. 1 City (1990 pop. 16,389), seat of Huntington co., NE Ind.; inc. 1848. It is a farm trade center and an industrial city. Manufactures include automotive parts, machinery, construction materials, food and beverages, cleaning agents, Wine Cellars Tasting Room located within the Front Street Wineries collective at 53 Front Street in Healdsburg on June June: see month. 24 and 25, 2006. "Drinkable Art" incorporates the creation of a fine art piece by Schilling inspired by each varietal va·ri·e·tal adj. Of, indicating, or characterizing a variety, especially a biological variety. n. A wine made principally from one variety of grape and carrying the name of that grape. and vintage produced by Huntington Wine Cellars. The work of art will be created as a result of tasting each wine and then reproduced as part of the label to represent each vintage. "All of us at Huntington Wine Cellars are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to be working with Ken on this project," said Kent Godwin, a Proprietor proprietor n. the owner of anything, but particularly the owner of a business operated by that individual. PROPRIETOR. The owner. (q.v.) of Huntington Wine Cellars. "We've always believed that wine is by definition a 'drinkable art' -- Ken's work has given each of our wines an inspired visual component that makes the enjoyment even better." Ken Schilling's career has taken him to more than fifty countries, with his global canvas of visual experiences, he brings viewers into his paintings through the use of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color , light, shadow and reflection, delivering dimension and realism. The addition of Ken Schilling's paintings has transformed the Huntington Wine Cellars Tasting Room into a tasting room and fine art gallery. "Wine is a work of art in and of itself," said artist Ken Schilling. "The act of tasting or drinking wine makes use of all of our senses -- smell, taste, sight -- and each leaves a distinct impression and mental image. I've tried to bring that inspiring collection of mental imagery to the canvas for each of the Huntington wines." In addition to the Drinkable Art project, Ken Schilling is Huntington's Artist in Residence. "Ken's incredible vision and his ability to translate that vision into a beautiful work of art has always amazed a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. me. The addition of his art to our tasting room has literally transformed it," added Godwin. For more information contact Huntington Wine Cellars at 707-433-5215 or send an email to tastingroom@huntingtonwine.com.
CALENDAR LISTING
Huntington Wine Cellars
presents
Drinkable Art
What: "Drinkable Art" Open House and Reception with
Artist-in-Residence Ken Schilling at the
Huntington Wine Cellars Tasting Room and Art Gallery
Date: Saturday and Sunday, June 24 and 25, 2006 --
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Place: Huntington Wine Cellars Tasting Room located within the
Front Street Wineries collective at 53 Front Street,
Healdsburg, California
Cost: Free
Public
Information: Contact Huntington Wine Cellars at 707-433-5215 or send
an email to tastingroom@huntingtonwine.com
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