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Annika Sorenstam Chardonnay

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This spring look for a new release from Annika Vineyards, a 2008 Chardonnay that's described as full-bodied with a balance of apricot, peach, and tangerine and a finish of vanilla, graham, and ground spice. Annika Vineyards is a collaboration between Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam and the family-owned Wente Vineyards and this new vintage joins a 2006 Syrah to be the second ultra-premium boutique wine offered by the vineyard. Sorenstam worked closely with winemaker Karl Wente to select the Chardonnay and said "This is the one I could picture myself enjoying with family, friends, and business associates."

Look for it to be released nationally this spring with a retail price of $40/750ml.

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Annika Sorenstam Takes Her Brand To The Ritz

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Sports

Golfer Annika Sorenstam already has her own wine and her own fragrance. Now she has a new deal with the Ritz-Carlton Destination Club serving as an ambassador for the brand. The equity-based, luxury destination club will create a total Annika experience with signature clothing, fragrances, wines and autographed photography. Culinary events, wine tastings and golf outings with Annika will provide memorable experiences for members. For golfers looking to improve their game the Annika Academy will help members to take their performance to the next level. The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club has also created the "Lion & Crown Golf Series," a sequence of Member/Guest tournaments at key Club destinations, which Annika will serve as host for in 2010.

Ritz-Carlton Destination Club members can choose either a Home Club Membership which provides a one- to four-bedroom, titled residence and guaranteed usage at their favorite resort every year, or a deeded Portfolio Membership which lets the member discover a wide variety of locations, accommodations and experiences around the globe through the use of Club points. Portfolio members can also use some of their points at Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts. Membership pricing ranges from the low $100,000s - low $800,000s per membership. A typical membership is approximately $250,000.

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Annika Sorenstam To Launch Pricey Syrah

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Filed under: Wine, Sports

Golfers and wine seem to be a natural match. Greg Norman, Ernie Els and Nick Faldo are just a few of the golfers with a label to their credit. Now the list swells to welcome one of the best female golfers to play the game, Annika Sorenstam Sorenstam has been working with fifth generation Winemaker Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards on her own namesake Syrah, Annika, which will be released in May 2009. The ultra-premium Central Coast Syrah will sell for $75.

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