LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – More than 25 wineries around Lake County are planning to open their tasting room doors to welcome guests to the Lake County Winery Association’s Annual Holiday Open House Dec. 6-8.

Member wineries of the Association invite visitors to “sip, savor and shop” between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free.

The event will take place at wineries, cellars and wine artisans throughout the communities of Lake County, including Clearlake Oaks, Kelseyville, Lakeport, Lower Lake, Middletown, Nice and Upper Lake.

“Enjoy holiday shopping in our beautiful rural areas,” says Nick Butitta, president of the Lake County Winery Association. “Avoid the crowds and malls, and find wonderful gifts offered by our award-winning wineries. In addition, enjoy many of our local communities’ holiday events.”

The open house will feature case and wine sales as well as a variety of gift ideas from the wineries and artisans.

For a list of participating wineries and additional information about Lake County wineries, visit the Lake County Winery Association Web site, www.lakecountywineries.org .

The Lake County Winery Association promotes the wineries and award winning wines produced in the higher elevations of the North Coast.

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