For those interested in healthy drinks and cuisine, Mendocino County invites all its visitors to experience “America’s Greenest Wine Region” at the Hopland Passport Weekend on Saturday May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants will have the unique chance to try exceptional wines, speak to and connect with the winemakers and vineyard owners in an intimate setting, and learn more about the history and culture of Hopland and its sustainable, organic, and estate produced wines.

Not only recognized worldwide as a great travel destination, Mendocino County and its Hopland Valley hold the highest “green” credentials of any  wine region in the world. In fact, the farmers, grapegrowers, and winemakers of the region, some tracing their roots to the first settlers in the 1850’s, were at the forefront of the sustainable, organic, biodynamic, and fish friendly farming movement. Just by looking at the numbers we can get a clear idea of Mendocino’s green commitment: 18% of Mendocino County’s winegrapes are certified organic and more than 4% are certified biodynamic or pending biodynamic certification. This pristine travel destination also offers the traveler true wild places, with wild coastline and miles upon miles of standing timber.

So this coming May, if you’re looking to enjoy green beverages and cuisine amidst breathtaking landscape, have your Hopland Passport in hand. Taste distinctive wines and learn more about the history and culture of the area, and come back to tell us about it.

For more information on the event, please visit www.hoplandpassport.com