The Rutherford Appellation Wineries invite the public to take a wine tasting journey through Napa Valley’s famed Rutherford region during their semi-annual Spring Passport Weekend on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8, 2011. Passport holders can experience the wineries of the Rutherford Appellation as never before with hearty spring wine and food pairings featuring wine country brunch fair.

Weekend passports are available for $75 per person for the weekend. Members of participating winery wine clubs and Facebook Fans will be sent a promotional code which extends a 20% passport ticket discount. A limited number of passports are available to purchase online at www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com and will be available to pick up on May 4th and 5th at Rancho Caymus Inn in Rutherford. Proceeds from the spring Passport Weekend will be donated to a local Napa Valley charity.Rutherford Passport Weekends are semi-annual events held the first weekends of May and December. To learn more about the Rutherford Appellation Wineries please visit www.rutherford-appellation-wineries.com