ADVISORY/Emeril In The Harvest Sun at Fetzer Vineyards.

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ADVISORY...for Sept. 12-13 (Fri.-Sat.)

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Who: Fetzer Vineyards and Emeril Lagasse Present Two Harvest Events
     September 12-13, 2003

What: Third Annual Emeril Under The Stars at Fetzer Vineyards
      Gala Dinner & Auction Benefiting the Emeril Lagasse Foundation
      Chef Emeril Lagasse, joined by Fetzer Executive Chef Bridget
      Harrington and Chefs from Emeril's restaurants, will prepare
      the meal. Live auction conducted by David Reynolds
      $300 per person, paddles available for bidding on outstanding
      auction lots
      (Previews will be available on the web closer to the auction
      date) Dress: Wine Country Semi-Formal

      Third Annual Emeril In The Harvest Sun At Fetzer Vineyards
      A day-long food & wine extravaganza featuring the release of the
      second vintages of Emeril's Classics(TM) wines.
      Cooking demonstration by Chef Emeril Lagasse. Food & wine
      seminars, Garden Tours, Cheese, Olive Oil and seasonal fruits &
      vegetable tastings. Mendocino artisans. Gourmet Picnic included
      with admission.
      $110 per person All proceeds from this event support the Emeril
      Lagasse Foundation

      No one under 21 years of age will be allowed to participate in
      these adult oriented events

Where: Fetzer Vineyards Valley Oaks Ranch in Hopland, Mendocino County
       (120 miles north of San Francisco)
       For maps & directions, visit Fetzer on the web at
       www.Fetzer.com

When: Emeril Under the Stars at Fetzer Vineyards
      Friday, September 12 beginning at 6 p.m. until the event
      concludes
      Emeril In The Harvest Sun at Fetzer Vineyards
      Saturday, September 13 beginning at 9 a.m., ending at 4 p.m.

Why: The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides funding for educational
     programs directed to at risk children in the various cities where
     the popular Chef has restaurants, including
     New Orleans(Emeril's Restaurant, NOLA and Emeril's Delmonico),
     Las Vegas(Emeril's New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico
     Steakhouse), Orlando(Emeril's Restaurant, Emeril's Tchoup
     Chop) and Atlanta (Emeril's Atlanta).

     Each Harvest Fetzer Vineyards joins with Emeril Lagasse to
     celebrate the release of a new vintage of Emeril's
     Classics(TM) wines and raise funds for the programs supported
     by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Tickets/Updates: Call toll-free to [phone] or visit Fetzer
        on the web at www.Fetzer.com. Watch for program updates and
        additional event information. Tickets sell out quickly each
        year, and space is limited for both events. Tickets for both
        events go on sale in early June, 2003. Visit Emeril on the web
        at www.emeril.com.

Wines: Emeril's Classic(TM) wines are available nationwide and on the
       Fetzer Vineyards website at www.Fetzer.com