GEJA'S CAFE Presents The Hess Collection Winemaker Dinner 9/13

On Monday, September 13, Geja's Café, 340 West Armitage, invites guests to enjoy a fondue dinner paired with the best of the Hess Collection. The Hess Collection portfolio is comprised of Hess Collection Mount Veeder Estate wines, Hess Napa Valley Single Vineyard Estate wines and Hess Select wines. The Hess Collection Winemaker Dinner, part of Geja's Café's ongoing popular 2010 Winemaker Dinner series, will be a special and informative event featuring a representative on hand to provide commentary and answer questions on the wines.

The wines cultivated at The Hess Collection demonstrate the distinctive qualities of the Napa Valley, including the unique qualities of high altitude and single vineyard wines. The Mount Veeder wines are an expression of the unique mountain climate they come from and are distinguished for their complexity, structure and elegance. Hess Single Vineyard wines come from the Napa Valley single vineyard sites, each of which was handpicked for its superior climate and location. All of the estate vineyards are sustainably farmed in accordance with founder, Donald Hess' philosophy: "nurture the land, return what you take." This philosophy brings with it a dedication to delivering wines that speak to their natural origins.

The evening begins with a 6:30 reception followed by dinner at 7:00 with a lively discussion of the evening's wines. The four-course dinner features Geja's house Salad, Cheese Fondue, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp Entree, and Flaming Chocolate Fondue for dessert. Each course will be paired with the appropriate all-you-can-drink wine. Cost for each dinner is $50 per person, which includes the wines, dinner, tax, and gratuity. Reservations are required for the dinners, and interested parties are encouraged to act quickly as the popular Winemaker Dinners tend to sell out. For more information and to reserve, please call 773-281-9101.

Geja's Café is known for romantic fondue dining and an extensive list of fine but moderately-priced wines. A cozy wine cellar atmosphere, private booths and candlelight contribute to its intimate surroundings, with live flamenco and classical guitarists performing nightly to enhance the ambiance.Hours for Geja's Café are: Monday through Thursday, 5 to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. to 11:00; Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11:30; and Sunday, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Valet parking is available. For reservations, please call 773-281-9101 or visit www.gejascafe.com.

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