Vintage Albuquerque 2008 will occur over 4 days from Wednesday, June 25th through Saturday, June 28th. Wednesday’s opening night gala at Zinc Wine Bar & Bistro in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill will feature Justin wines at a dinner for 100 hosted by Honorary Chair Justin Baldwin. Guest chef for the evening will be Chris Kobayashi, Executive Chef/Proprietor of the Artisan in Paso Robles, who has gained a vast following along California's Central Coast for his unique version of Contemporary American Cuisine.

Eight winemaker dinners will be held on Thursday, June 26th. Participating restaurants are Artichoke Café, Gruet Steakhouse, Marcello’s Chophouse, Prairie Star, Le Cafe Miche, Savoy, Scalo & Seasons Rotisserie. Winery pairings will be announced shortly. The Grand Tasting for some 800 attendees on Friday will feature 25 restaurants and a like number of wineries and be held once again at San Felipe Plaza in Old Town Albuquerque.

Vintage Albuquerque activities will culminate on Saturday, June 28th with awine tasting, silent auction, live auction and dinner for 450 on the grounds of Bernalillo's award-winningPrairie Star Restaurant just minutes north of Albuquerque.