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Two more weeks to go until 2010′s first official event up here in Healdsburg.

The Wine Road is hosting their 18th annual Winter Wineland event where wineries all throughout Dry Creek Valley, Russian River Valley and Alexander Valley will be pouring wines, among other fun events.

This year will be my first year attending this event, but if it is anything like other Wine Road events, I will make sure to plan for the unexpected… And most likely will spend most of my time at my “happy place” Michel-Schlumberger.  This year it is a bit different.  This year, they are actually a client of mine and I will be helping out with online promotions for them.  So yes, they are a client of mine…. But also (in my own opinion) they have the best Winter Wineland theme –

The Winter Wineland Olympics at Michel-Schlumberger will be hosted on January 16 & 17th

Many Winter Olympic “stars” have signed on to make appearances just for the event, pouring wines and helping with the Michel-Schlumberger Winter Games.

New Releases will be poured (yes, I am talking about Malbec), paired with food from Relish Culinary Adventures and playing some of your favorite Winter Games with a MS twist.

Another winery that shouldn’t be missed (and yes, is another client of mine) is HANNA Winery & Vineyards.  They are going back to the 50′s during the two days of Winter Wineland with poodle skirts, classic cars, your favorite 50′s foods and even an Elvis impersonator…  Both their Alexander Valley and Russian River tasting rooms will be open.

If you haven’t already bought your tickets, then go here to purchase them for only $40… The price will go up after the 11th!  So make sure to get them before-hand!