El Dorado Winery Association's 15th Annual Passport Weekends 2006
The two weekends are April 1st & 2nd and April 8th & 9th. Call or visit the website to get an application to purchase your passport to this great event. Applications can only be postmarked on or after January 20, 2006. Twenty wineries located in El Dorado County. $65.00 per person Tickets are limited, and we suggest that you get your “application” in early. www.eldoradowines.org For more information contact: El Dorado Winery Association (800) 306-3956
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