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Eat, drink and be merry…

“The wineries of Gilroy, and the surrounding area, can boast of a level of intimacy that you just do not find anywhere else. Each winery is unique - in history, in facilities and in wine styles. When you visit, you get a sense of per-sonal attention and hospitality that instantly makes you one of the family. I get lost sometimes when I visit other wine regions, where the sheer size can be intimidating and the wineries become repetitively “color-by-number.” Eat, drink and be merry with the wineries of Gilroy!”

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EDITORJ. Chris Mickartz

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Jeffrey M. Orth, CSA, ChF

Health & Fitness Deb Smith, F.A.T.E. Fitness

Wine Art Whitney McCelland

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Wine art by Whitney McClelland,whitneymcclellanddesigns.com

J. Chris Mickartz

From the EditorWine is like the best creation man ever came up with. And wine is good for you. According to winepros.com, wine is a mild natural tranquilizer, serving to re-duce anxiety and tension. As part of a normal diet, wine provides the body with energy, with substances that aid digestion, and with small amounts of minerals

and vitamins. It can also stimulate the appetite (not always a good thing). In addition, wine serves to restore nutritional balance, relieve tension, sedate and act as a mild euphoric agent to the con-valescent and especially the aged.

We are so fortunate to live in California where wineries are so abundant — and in Gilroy, where we have ten great wineries to enjoy with our friends and family. I personally enjoy the wine events that the individual wineries put on just about every weekend during the summer. We hope you take some time and visit a few of them this summer.

I want to especially thank Whitney McClelland and Westside Grill for sharing Whitney’s fantastic wine art with us. If you would like to see more of Whitney’s work, stop by Westside Grill… and have a glass of wine from one of our local wineries while you’re there.

Anyone for Palm Springs? Don’t bother to book a flight, it’s getting too warm there anyway. Just give Therese and Steve Costa a call and see if you can hang out at their place. I guarantee you that the view will exceed anything you can find in the dessert but the surroundings will make you will feel as though you were there. (For a glimpse, see pages 9-10.)

Buckle your seat belt. Summer is here and the events are numerous. An event that we were unable to fit in this issue is an Annual Brunch put on by the Las Madres organization on Saturday, June 2nd. So if you’re a new mom or an expectant mom and would like to know more about the organization and/or the event, call Michelle Craig at 373-7090.

On page 16, we have included the downtown event schedule for this summer. Hope to see you all there.

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The Wineries of Gilroy“Life is good!” People who live in Gilroy and who like wine have ample opportunity to say this. Gilroy is a wine lovers delight and Santa Clara County is the oldest wine grow-ing region in California. It might not have the status of Napa but some of the local wines are world class; some of the wineries are picture perfect; others are fun gathering places; some host outrageously entertaining events; some offer education in wine mak-ing; and still others offer self-bottling oppor-tunities. But most importantly, they are all in Gilroy!

Gilroy Today found ten wineries with a Gilroy address; all producing award winning wines as well as novelty wines and outra-geous brews like Garlic Wine.

Almost all of the local wineries have wine clubs and enough events to keep wine lovers busy on weekends. There are some people who have the sophisticated pallet and the knowledge to judge good wine but for most of us it comes down to a very basic, “ I like it.” or “I don’t.” Whatever your level of wine sophistication, you bound to find a wine to enjoy right here in Gilroy.

Fernwood Cellars7137 Redwood Retreat Road 848-0611 fernwoodcellars.com

Wine Club: Yes Tasting Room: No Hours: By Appointment Only

Founded: 2000

“We try to make the best wine possible. We only use grapes we grow so we have control of the whole process. Some think this area does not produce good wine… Fernwood is seeking to change that perception by mak-ing some great wines.”

Matt OetingerOwner & Winemaker.

Most Celebrated Wine2002 Cabernet Sauvignon garnered the most awards. The new 2005 Vanumanutagi Chardonnay received a gold medal at the San Francisco Chronicle wine tasting and is in line to receive more awards.

Future PlansMore great events like the recent Spring Release, which had over 400 people in atten-dance. Some great wines that are coming up are the Limited Release Estate Sirah which will probably only go to Wine Club members. In 2007 there will be three Cabernets from dif-ferent vineyards, one of them Vanumanutagi.

Fortino Winery4525 Hecker Pass Highway 842-3305 fortinowinery.com

Wine club: YesTasting Room: Yes Hours: Tues — Sat 10am-5pm Sunday 11am-5:pm

Founded: 1970

“The winery has award winning wine and great customer service. It is home to a new generation of fun!”

Kit Ganz, Director of Events & Marketing

Most Celebrated WineBurgundy Reserve has been around for 37 years and is a strong local favorite. Recently the 2005 Syrah and the 2004 Cabernet have garnered some serious attention and awards.

Future PlansThe Winery and Event Center is home to numerous weddings, parties and events including the upcoming May 25 Relay for Life Fundraiser.

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Hecker Pass Winery4605 Hecker Pass Highway 842-8755 heckerpasswinery.com

Wine club: Yes Tasting Room: Yes Hours: Mon — Sun 10am-5pm

Founded: 1972

““We are passionate about wine and we are fully family owned. Our vines are sixty years old, estate grown and produced using a dry farming technique, and we have a great new tasting room and event center.”

Mario FortinoOwner

Most Celebrated Wine2001 Petite Syrah Estate

Future PlansSixteen great wines: the newest is from 2001; while the oldest is from 1999.

Kirigin Cellars11550Watsonville Road 847-8827 kirigincellars.com

Wine club: Yes Tasting Room: Yes Hours: Mon — Sun 10am-5pm

Founded: 130-year his-tory — from the wild grapes the Spaniards found to the estate wines today.

“The winery is the only known winery to host soccer and cricket tournaments. It is a huge event center with numerous weddings, sporting events and family gatherings,”

“The large barrel shaped tasting room is another unique feature.”

Maria Ohlson Tasting Room Manager

Most Celebrated Wine Vino De Mocca, a combination of port, coffee, chocolate and orange is a unique treat. The Estate Cabernet and Syrah are also getting some attention.

Future PlansThe 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve will be released soon and is showing great poten-tial. Watch for an announcement for the Fourth of July “BYO BBQ” at the winery.

Mann Cellars7475 Crews Road 847-1556 manncellars@earthlink.com

Wine club: No Tasting Room: Not Yet Hours: Call Mike. He will come to you!

Founded: 1996

“We make excellent wines. We use a trellis system that produces big fat mellow estate wines.”

Michael Mann, Chief Grape Officer

Most Celebrated Wine Merlot is a big wine for beef, leg of lamb and chocolate; the Syrah is big and round and goes with just about everything else.

Future PlansWatch for a tasting room some-where in Gilroy within the year and the website is under construction. In the mean time, Mann Cellars will host several wine tasting dinners and special events in the next few months.

Martin Ranch Winery6675 Redwood Retreat Road 842-8197 martinranchwinery.com

Wine club: Yes Tasting Room: Yes Hours: 3rd Saturday 11am-4:pmOr by appointment M-F 9-55:00

Founded: 1993 growing grapes for others; 2002 the first Martin Ranch wines.

Dan & Thérèse Martin own and run the winery, which they treat as a chance to share the winemaking experience with friends. Visiting the winery is an opportunity to learn a little about winemaking, to make some great friends and to taste some very good wines.

Most Celebrated Wine Thérèse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Reserve.

Future PlansThe 2004 Estate Cabernet is shaping up very well. Watch for a winemaker’s dinner at the Winery in August.

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Rapazzini Winery4650 Monterey Road 842-5649 rapazziniwinery.com

Wine Club: Yes Tasting Room: Yes Hours: 9am-6pm Daily

Founded: 1962Alex and Charlie Larson purchased the winery in 1999

“Rapazzini Winery is more than a winery, it is also the Garlic Shoppe next door and at the Outlets. Because we purchase grapes, we are able to choose grapes that produce several vari-etals and desert wines that suit the needs of their customers.”

Alex Larson, Owner

Most Celebrated WineGenerally the reds are well known but recently Apribella, a California white with infused apricot and peach flavors has been very popular. But of course there is always the infamous Garlic Wine!

Future PlansThe Winery has purchased the land and building across the highway. The mansion is the new event center for now. Eventually it will also house the winery when it is replaced by a new 101-25 interchange. Soon the web page will post information on a series of upcoming wine dinners at the new event center.

Sarah’s Vineyard4005 Hecker Pass Road 842-4278 sarahsvineyard.com

Wine club: Yes Tasting Room: Yes (new) Hours: Friday Noon-5pm Sat-Sun 11am-5pm

Founded: 1978

“We are working hard to produce the very best wine. In the recent Chronicle tasting Sarah’s entered eight wines and won eight med-als, four of them gold.”

Jerry StarrDirector of Sales & Marketing

Most Celebrated WineProbably the 2004 Reserve Pinot Noir. The four wines that received the Gold Medals were 2005 Roussanne, Besson 2005 Chardonnay, Reserve 2005 Chardonnay, Steel Blue 2005 FiftyFifty Blend.

Future PlansExpanded tasting room hours to seven days a week, new releases including some Rhone style wines and several new events.

Solis Winery3920 Hecker Pass Hwy 847-6306 soliswinery.com

Wine club: Yes Tasting Room: Yes Hours: Daily 11:00-5:00

Founded: 1980First wine 1989; sold to Michael and Vic Vanni 2007

“First of all we make some great wines that are Napa quality. Secondly, we maintain a friendly atmosphere that makes everyone feel welcomed.”

Michael Vanni, Owner

Most Celebrated WineThe premium reds such as the Reserve Cabernet and Merlot, the Santa Clara Syrah and the Sangiovese which all have won numerous awards are the ones.

Future Plans Very soon the winery will receive new winemaking equipment, which will allow them to process the grapes quicker and more efficiently with the end result of a better wine.

Thomas Kruse Winery3200 Dryden Ave 842-7016 thomaskrusewinery.com

Wine club: No Tasting Room: Yes Hours: Tues-Sun 12:00-5:00

Founded: 1971; moved to pres-ent location in 1997 and opened the tasting room in 2004

Tom Kruse, owner and wine-maker, describes his winery as “having vertical integration from grape growing to wine making. At the winery people can experience the whole wine-making process. They get to see some of our 20 acres of trellised grapes and taste the end product. We host educational programs and go out to speak on the wine-making process. We invite people to bring a lunch and enjoy the whole experience.”

Most Celebrated Wine2005 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Future Plans A very good chardonnay is com-ing out soon as well as some very good champaign fermented in the bottle.

Gilroy Today would be remiss and overly provincial if it did not acknowledge some of the other wineries nearby but outside Gilroy. Sycamore Creek Vineyards with winemaker, Ted Mereiros, is producing some great wines in a beautiful location (12775 Uvas Road) near the Gilroy border. Clos LaChance in San Martin off Watsonville Road (One Hummingbird Lane) produces some fabulous wines at one of the most picturesque locations in all of California. Further up in Morgan Hill some long time favorites are Emilio Guglielmo and Pedrizzetti Wineries. Going southeast outside of Hollister there are numerous good wineries like Calera, Leal, Pietra Santa, Cienega Valley and De Rose.

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For most of us, Palm Springs is a long ways away and often comes with some pretty stifling heat. But for Steve and Theresa Costa, it’s home — up on a hill overlooking Gilroy. Completed in 2004, their home has many desert architectural features. Wooden pop-up ceilings, lots of open spaces, and windows everywhere, give this one of a kind home the feel of being outdoors without the discomfort associated with actually being outside in the elements.

Thanks to Steve and Theresa Costa for inviting Gilroy Today into their home.

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You can’s help but be impressed by this 6006 square foot home as you walk through the two sets of large custom glass doors and into the spacious living room dominated by a sliding glass wall that invites in the outside patio, the infinity pool and Gilroy, along with the east foothills.

Steve Costa worked with local builder Jim Hoey on the origi-nal design, which was presented to Rick Holden of Holden & Johnson in Palm Desert. The architect came back with a design that only needed minor modifications before it was built. The house is “very livable” says Steve. Much of the homes warmth comes from the personal touches Steve and Theresa added — the colors, and many personal photos that accompany family art, beautiful sculptures and wonderful lighted alcoves.

The large open floor plan make this home perfect for enter-taining. And entertaining is something the Costas do very well. They have hosted many social events for the community. A fully equipped barbeque, outdoor living space complete with fire-place and water treatment, and an amazing infinity pool make outdoor activities sizzle. And for indoor entertaining, there’s a kitchen that would delight even the greatest of chefs and enough dining space to accommodate fifty for a formal sit-down dinner.

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to lose those extra inches? You may be camping out in “Plateau-ville”. For long-term success, you need to learn how to overcome training plateaus. Ideally, you want to always be going through a momentum phase in which you try something new and “shock” your muscles, forcing them to make gains.

Always remember variety is the spice of life. To keep see-ing results, you need to present yourself with new challenges. Your body is extremely smart and will adapt. Keep it on its toes by changing your routine periodi-cally, increasing your intensity, and pushing to the next level!

Here are some ways to spice up your weekly workouts:

1 Increase your walking time. If you usually walk 30

minutes a day, add 10 minutes to your next walk.

2 Increase your walking speed. If it usually takes you 30

minutes to walk 2 miles, chal-lenge yourself to walk two miles in 28 minutes --- you will have cut one minute off each mile and worked harder!

3 On your next bike ride, select two new hills to

conquer.

4 Add one interval workout during the week – Interval

training intersperses work-efforts with recovery cycles. Instead of working in a sustained duration period, interval exercises work you at a different percentage of your target heart rate by increas-ing the intensity of the move-ment. Both the work and recov-ery intervals occur at intensity that is still considered within your aerobic zone. Here is an example of an interval: Warm up for five minutes of easy walking. Follow that by two minutes of “huff and puff” walking. A five-minute recovery walk follows, and it is then time for another “huff and

puff” two-minute period, fol-lowed by a five-minute recovery walk. Repeat the cycle 4 times

5 Anaerobic Training: Anaerobic is the quick-

burst, short, get-you-totally-out-of-breath type of exercise that uses oxygen faster than the body can replenish it. We can success-fully add anaerobic fitness train-ing to our fitness program, but it will require a slow, progressive buildup period. There are many examples of anaerobic train-ing. You should always include a five minute warm up period before attempting the following examples:

a Sprint 15-30 seconds interspersed with 2-3

minutes of walking (repeat the cycle 4 to 8 times depending on your fitness level)

b Power walk 15-30 sec-onds, interspersed with

walking 2-3 minutes (repeat the cycle 4 to 8 times depend-ing on your fitness level)

c Power plyometric moves such as lunges, jumping

jacks, kicks, high knees for 15-30 seconds, with walking or easy jog for 2-3 minutes. (repeat the cycle 4 to 8 times depending on your fitness level)

6 Rotate your strength training routine to reduce

muscle memory. Muscle memory is a reality, and it can cause some exercises to lose their impact after months of repetition, unless they are changed periodically. If you always work your upper body on Monday and your lower body on Wednesday – rotate that routine or better yet, mix both upper and lower and split the exercises up on both days.

7 If you have been attending the same type of aerobic

class every day during the week, skip one day and go play ten-nis with a friend. Tennis is an intensely active sport --- espe-cially for those of us who play infrequently --- we spend a fair amount of time chasing a “pesky green ball” that our racquet can-not seem to connect with.

So, we need to keep our workouts interesting and fresh. Boredom and complacency can unravel our best-laid plans. AND, the most important chal-lenge of all ---

DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!

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Many people believe that you need to be wealthy to have a financial plan. The truth is everyone should have one. Many people confuse a product like an IRA or a 401(k) with a comprehensive plan. While these products may represent a signifi-

cant piece of the puzzle, they are not the whole puzzle. So what does a complete and viable plan look like and what piece of the puzzle should you start with?Developing a plan requires some thoughtful consideration, beginning with the end in mind. The plan should

involve a balance of savings, equities, retirement accounts, life insurance and disability insurance in the early years. Later in life, the plan should also include “long term care” coverage, followed by estate planning, which

takes into consideration the size and future plans for the estate. The first piece of your financial plan ‘puzzle’ should be Life Insurance. Though life insurance is often overlooked

as part of a portfolio, no financial plan is complete without it. Life insurance helps insure that a personal tragedy does not become a financial tragedy. It pays the mortgage, buys the groceries, pays college tuitions and

allows your family to remain in the world you created together, by replacing lost income. If you have people relying on your income, life insurance is an obligation.

Another piece of your puzzle should be Disability Insurance, which provides replacement income for you and your family should you become injured or sick and are unable to work. Disability not only causes a

Is your financial plan “puzzle” missing a piece?

loss of income to the family, but it also brings with it the added expense for medical care and rehabilitation. Add this to the normal obligations of maintaining a family, and it is possible for even a good-sized estate to disappear rather quickly when pro-longed disability occurs in a household. Providing for a replace-ment income will help lessen the impact caused by a disability.

All this begs two questions: How much and what type of insurance do you need and where can you turn for help?

Just like putting together a puzzle, it can be hard to get started if you don’t have a picture to go by. Take the first step and con-sult with a credentialed financial professional who can help you put together a picture of your complete financial plan.

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Quick Statistics GILROY Single Family Homes Condos/Townhomes

Current Inventory 316 16Percent of List Price received 98% 100Median Price $780,000 $385,000Average Price $786,164 $405,000Average Days on market 98 67New Listings 123 8

A little extra work can mean not only a difference in how smoothly the sale of a home goes but how much it will sale for. Realtors will tell you that anything you do cosmetically to increase curb appeal is going to help the resale value. And the good news is that many improvements that have an impact on selling a home aren’t very expensive to do. And some tasks, such as giving rooms a fresh coat of paint, quickly pay off.

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Planning on adding a “for sale” sign to the front lawn?You might want to consider these five areas while creating you to-do list.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT The home’s exterior, the shrubbery, the gutters and the front door should all be kept fresh and clean.

NEUTRALIZE AND DECLUTTER Neutral colors can have an added advantage of making a room appear larger. Remove all the clutter, basic spring cleaning: shampoo the carpets, rebuff hardwood floors and oil any wood cabinetry.

CONSIDER REPLACEMENT PROJECTS Home buyers recognize the value of a house that doesn’t need major repairs.

KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS RULE Buyers tend to be awed by updated kitchens and bathrooms.

WARRANTY COVERAGE AND DOCUMENTATIONSellers can provide some extra peace of mind to buyers by purchas-ing a home warranty on their home that will cover such things as heating and plumbing should the buyer run into problems after closing.

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June 17 Father’s Day Antique Street FaireJune - Sept Fifth Street Live Music Series & Open Air MarketFridays 4-7pm OpenAirMarket 5-7pm Kid’sFunArea 7-9pm Music TentativeSchedule June1 JJHawg Rock&Roll June8 PattiKistnerBand Country June15 4OfHearts Rock&Roll June22 Symphony Symphonic June29 7thWave AcousticR&R July6 ChristineFerrari SwingBand July13 Corvairs Oldies/R&R July20 AaronAvila Country July27 JohnGarcia Blues Aug3 CommonGround Bluegrass Aug10 Karaoke Aug17 Suave Latin Aug24 Kids’Bands Aug31 Stormin’Norman Rock&Roll Sept7 PearlAlley Blues/Rock Sept14 FastLaneBand AllTypes DanceContest

June - August Movie Night Under the Stars and Custom CarsWednesdays 5pm CustomCars Dusk Movie June27-August15 NoMovieJuly14thJuly 14 Garlic City Fun Run Car ShowAugust 24-25 BBQ EventOctober 6 Gilroy Art & Wine FestivalDecember 1 Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting

Formoreinformationgoto:downtowngilroy.comorcall408-842-6501

Time to go downtown…

2007June 17 Father’s Day Antique & CollectiblesStreet Faire

On June 17 the annual Father’s Day Antique and Collectibles Street Fair will once again take over Monterey and Fifth Streets in Downtown Gilroy.

Browse through a great collection of furniture, toys, prints, linens, kitch-en items, figurines, garden items, glassware, pottery, china, jewelry and more.

An antique appraiser will be on site. The first appraisal is free; additional appraisals will be charged a nomi-nal fee. Appraisals are not valid for insurance purposes.

There will also be a small quilt show. Great food and drinks will be available. Parking and admission are free.