Sample over 150 wines from 50 New Zealand winegrowers while enjoying hors d'oeuvres in the setting of the one of the city's architectural treasures. This event has sold out every year, so buy your tickets early. All proceeds benefit the Taproot Foundation.

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Join the Host Committee and win free wine!

The Host Committee is made up of enthusiastic fans of the Taproot Foundation, and participation is open to all.

Host Committee Benefits:

* Receive a free bottle of New Zealand wine, selected for you by David Strada of the New Zealand Winegrowers. You must sell or purchase at least 6 tickets to Taste of New Zealand to receive this benefit.

* The Host Committee member who sells the most tickets to Taste of New Zealand will receive a full case of choice New Zealand wines, selected by David Strada.

Host Committee Duties:

* Purchase at least 4 tickets to Taste of New Zealand.

* Actively encourage your friends and colleagues to attend.

How to Participate:

* Send an e-mail to tasteofnewzealand{at}taprootfoundation.org. Please include your daytime telephone number. We will send you complete instructions.

* Ask your friends to enter your first and last name in the "Host Committee Contact" field when they purchase their tickets on the Acteva web site. Only purchases that list your name will be counted toward your total. Be sure to list yourself when you purchase your own tickets! Your ticket purchase counts toward your total.

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And in other news...

New Zealand Wine Dinner - Pres A Vi Restaurant @ The Presidio: Thursday May 31, 6:30 pm

Presented by The American Institute of Wine and Food- Northern California Chapter. The AIWF is a non-profit organization with proceeds providing scholarships in accredited food, wine and hospitality programs.

Click here for dinner details: http://www.aiwf.org/norcal/chapter_calendar/event.html?calendarevent_id=1808&date=2007-05-31&