From left to right is Gregory Graham, owner of Gregory Graham Winery; Linda Shields, director of Marketing Vigilance Winery; Joey Luiz, sales manager, Shannon Ridge & Vigilance; and Anderson Marsh representatives Roberta Lyons, Gaye Henry and Henry Bornstein at a check presentation to Anderson Marsh for the proceeds from the June 2011 Cattails & Tules fundraiser. Courtesy photo.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The proceeds of the Cattails & Tules fundraiser earlier this year recently were presented to two groups that support outdoor recreation in Lake County.

Gregory Graham, owner of Gregory Graham Winery, along with Linda Shields, director of marketing for Vigilance Winery & Vineyards, and Joey Luiz of Shannon Ridge Vineyards presented donation checks to Alan Flora with Konocti Regional Trails and Gaye Henry, Henry Bornstein and Roberta Lyons with Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association.

Konocti Regional Trails and Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association each received a check for $1,402.98.

The Cattails & Tules fundraiser held in June showcased local restaurants paired with Gregory Graham and Vigilance wines.

Guests enjoyed great cuisine and participation of the contest that was judged by guests as well as by three prestigious judges – Greg Celadon, Traci Dutton and Ken Frank.

Local restaurants and chefs won awards, and great prizes were raffled off. Guests also were introduced to the first vineyard trail between two wineries.

Plans are in place to repeat the successful event in 2012. Restaurants, chefs, and possible beneficiaries are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible in an effort to allow for necessary coordination and advertising to lead up to another exciting day of great wine and great food, all enjoyed for a good cause.

Gregory Graham, owner of Gregory Graham Winery; Alan Fiora, representative of Konocti Regional Trails; Linda Shields, director of marketing, Vigilance Winery; and Joey Luiz, sales manager, Shannon Ridge Winery, during a check presentation to Konocti Regional Trails for the proceeds from the June 2011 Cattails & Tules fundraiser. Courtesy photo.