LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is hosting a release party event with winemaker Bryan Kane and Jill Brothers of Sol Rouge and book signing with Carolyn Marchetti.

The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27.

Sol Rouge is a family estate vineyard and winery located in the Red Hills Appellation at elevations over 1,800 feet.

North of Napa Valley in the foothills of the dormant volcano which formed the North Coast wine country, this land contains rich, red volcanic soil and, from this unique profile, Sol Rogue derived its name – translating to “Red Soil” in French.

This 70-acre estate is currently planted with Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Counoise, Petite Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and will soon be planted with Cinsault.

Nestled between Mt. Konocti and Benson Ridge, this aggressive site is all hillside with slopes up to 50% and is said to be the most tightly planted vineyard in the Red Hills AVA, with nearly 6,000 vines per hectare in some blocks.

The $10 wine & appetizer sampler will include new Sol Rouge releases – 2008 Viognier, 2007 Gypsy Rouge (People's Choice Nominee), 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County (People's Choice Nominee) and 2007 Sol Rouge Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley (Tied, Top Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Gold Medal, S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition).

At this special one-night-only Thanksgiving weekend event, LCWS will offer a sampling of appetizers from featured recipes found in 'La Povera Cucina', a new book by Kelseyville artist, Carolyn Marchetti.

The better part of Marchetti’s life has been involved in some aspect of art and color. A corporate art consultant for 15 years, she owned a company employing up to 20 employees.

With husband Anthony Marchetti, she appraised, designed and supplied artwork to businesses in Northern California. Upon retiring, she took up photography as an avocation that has turned into a vocation.

The book is a collection of special family recipes as remembered by Marchetti, from her husband's grandmother. The book contains insightful quotations and thoughts that she has collected over the years and photographs from her work as a professional photographer.

The body of recipes are what her family refers to as La Povera Cucina, or the poor kitchen. They are neither gourmet or glamorous. They are, however, memorable. The kind of food that fills the heart, as well as the belly.

Marchetti will be at the Studio during the reception event along with copies of her book and a showing of some of her newly completed photographic art that will be available for purchase.

Artworks remaining on display at the Studio throughout November include paintings by Ruthie Martin and Illustrations by Steve Bellah.

Lake County Wine Studio is located on the corner of First and Main Streets in historic Upper Lake, across from the famous Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon & Café.

For more information, call Susan Feiler at 707-275-8030 or 707-293-8752.