Family-owned winemakers, Scott and Jana Harvey, celebrated the release of the latest Batman film by hosting a "Batman Barbeque Bash" at their Victorian home surrounded by the verdant vineyards in Napa Valley. They combined succulent baby-back ribs with choices of their own wines like refreshing InZinerator, Jana Napa Valley Riesling, One Last Kiss and the Jana Rose. Their handcrafted, sun-kissed InZinerator was a hit at gathering with its limited edition collector Super-Hero art labels and that it grabbed a Gold Medal at the California State Fair. "It makes summertime grilled chicken, meat, burgers, pizza or pasta totally rock," chimed one of their 20-something partygoers. Mr. Harvey, a leader in Amador County's starring role in the wine world, is a partner is California's oldest Zinfandel vineyard which dates from 1869 and also produces one of the top three Barberas in the world outside Italy. And his wines are featured at popular restaurants like, The Girl and the Fig, on Sonoma's Historic Old Plaza. In fact they've held-over Scott Harvey wines, by popular demand for a record two years on their wine by-the-glass list that is traditionally changed weekly. The Golden State's first vineyards were planted in 1769 at the San Diego Mission. Today, California is the fourth largest wine producer among the worlds 70-nations engaged in the 8,000 year old craft of winemaking. California produces 90% of U.S. wine exports, which adds $45 billion to the states economy, compared, say to Hollywood's total 2007 worldwide ticket sales of $25.6 billion. And Napa Valley is the epicenter of U.S. wines, added a glammy unnamed mystery woman in dark glasses and a trench coat. In this week of celebrations and tongue-in-cheek rivalry between the states two famed industries, bean counters noted that Batman (aka billionaire industrialist, Bruce Wayne) made Forbes List of Richest Comic Characters. Assets of The Caped Ones alter ego were calculated at a muscular $7 billion. The California Wine Association countered that Northern California's wine industry is the states second tourist destination after Disneyland. Super-Heroes All Around: Scott and Jana Harvey are passionate about their secret ingredient - premium grapes that bask in mountain warmth and are blended with the same kind of meticulous artistry that is devoted to creating a BMW, Apple notebook or a fine import cheese from Whole Foods. Every sip of Scott and Jana's wines contains the sensuous taste of glorious Napa Valley. As the temperature rose, guests cheered at the opening of more bottles of icy wine, which promised to rescue them from the menacing summer heat. Jana Harvey, who entertained in legendary style, revealed her trick, "Our refreshing One Last Kiss with an ice cube helps me to keep my cool." Soon darkness approached and the warmth faded in Napa Valley, the dangers of Gotham City evaporated from all of their minds. For more information on Scott and Jana Harvey's delicious and Gold Medal winning and value priced wines and to join their wine club click-on: http://scottharveywines.com/html/index.htm 2008 -Suzanne de Cornelia. All worldwide rights apply. This article may be reprinted on websites as long as the entire article, including website link and resource box below are included and unchanged. Suzanne de Cornelia is a freelance writer. Her novel, "French Heart" is a wickedly funny romance that takes readers on a heart pounding roller-coaster ride through glamorous settings as a former CIA-agent and her cohorts battle global racketeers to uncover the secret to love, riches and environmental transformation. "French Heart" will be launched in December 2008 along with brand merchandize including "French Heart" private label wine, organic cotton spa-wear, and signature charm bracelets. Please sign up for a one-time book announcement on her site: http://web.mac.com/myfrenchheart
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