Leonhardt Vineyards Proud Sponsor of the San Francisco Giants During the 2010 Season
HEALDSBURG, Calif., April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Leonhardt Vineyards announced today a new sponsorship with the San Francisco Giants, which will feature the Sonoma County winery's products on home plate signage at AT&T Park during the 2010 season. Two large panel advertisements behind home plate will feature Leonhardt advertising for one 1/2 inning in 25 home games this season. Leonhardt Vineyards is also in discussions with ballpark concessionaire, Centerplate, about offering Leonhardt products for sale at home games to Giants fans.
As part of the marketing partnership, Leonhardt Vineyards will offer wine tastings at many organized San Francisco Giants events during the 2010 season. The two organizations launched their working relationship at the end of last year when Leonhardt Vineyards wines were poured at the fan appreciation event "Picnic in Park."
"We're excited to partner with the San Francisco Giants and offer their fans a taste of our Gold Medal winning Leonhardt Vineyards wines," stated actress and model Nikki Novak, Leonhardt Vineyards Official International Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador. "At last season's Picnic in The Park event, Barry Zito was kind enough to give me some pitching tips, and I am warming up my arm with the hope of having a chance to throw out a ceremonial first pitch before a home game this season."
Howard J. Leonhardt, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Leonhardt Vineyards, said that "San Francisco is the gateway to the Wine Country and the Giants are a beloved team with a strong fan base. The Giants' management and ownership has made us feel like part of their family. They are a winning organization that we are proud to be a part of this 2010 season. The Giants' AT&T Park motto is - 'It's Magic Inside' and we hope our wine and charitable giving contributes to some of that magic."
"Leonhardt Vineyards produces Gold Medal winning wines that we are proud to associate with the San Francisco Giants. The wine industry is a major employer in Northern California and an important part of our fan base. Most importantly, Leonhardt's strong commitment to supporting local charity endeavors makes them a great partner for us," said Giants President & COO Larry Baer.
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Howard J. Leonhardt an inventor and entrepreneur merged his cardiovascular medical device company WorldMed with Arterial Vascular Engineering, Inc. of Santa Rosa, California in April of 1998. Leonhardt was the primary inventor of the Taheri-Leohardt or TALENT stent graft for repairing aortic aneuryms without open chest surgery. The TALENT is currently a world leading product sold by Medtronic Vascular based in Santa Rosa, California a unit of Medtronic, Inc. of Minneapolis. Shortly after the 1998 merger Leonhardt purchased 15 acres in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County and started Leonhardt Vineyards (www.leonhardtvineyards.com). At the 2009 Sonoma County Harvest Fair the Leonhardt Vineyards 2007 Estate Reserve Zinfandel won a Gold Medal in the $35 and above category. Michael Dashe serves as Winemaker and Ulisis Valdez as Vineyard Manager. Leonhardt Vineyards will sponsor a 16 game charity baseball season this summer in Sonoma and Napa counties to help raise funds for school sports programs and other causes in need in the local areas - see www.winecountrybaseball.com. The Wine Country Old Fashioned Baseball League has 12 teams, 8 in Sonoma and 4 in Napa counties including the Napa Knights and the Sonoma Crushers. The season opens June 5th. The league will organize group bus transportation for baseball fans from Wine Country locations to and from San Francisco Giants games all season. Howard Leonhardt currently also serves with www.bioheartinc.com and www.kindheartlionheart.com
About San Francisco Giants and AT&T Park
The San Francisco Giants of the National League is one of the oldest franchises in Major League Baseball. Boasting a 128-year history, the team moved to San Francisco from New York in 1958 playing a total of 42 years in Seals Stadium and Candlestick Park before moving into their current home at AT&T Park in 2000.
Since opening its gates in 2000, AT&T Park has become internationally-renowned as a premier venue in the world of both sports and entertainment. On the diamond, more than 28 million spectators have witnessed a trio of playoff appearances, the 2002 World Series and a bevy of magical moments. Barry Bonds established his own historical stage on the shores of McCovey Cove, from his record-setting 71st home run in 2001 to the all-time home run record (762 HRs) in 2007. Likewise, the euphoria that surrounded the Giants' pennant clinching win in 2002 is forever etched upon the San Francisco sports landscape. The ballpark was the center of the baseball universe when it hosted the 78th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 10, 2007. In 2008, the Giants celebrated the team's 50th year in San Francisco. AT&T Park has also played host to some of music's biggest acts, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band and Green Day.
Off the field, the Giants have one of the premier community outreach programs in professional sports, becoming the first team to implement a 100 percent participation program, involving every player, coach and uniformed staff member in at least one community project throughout the season. Through its community outreach programs, the Giants work with corporate and non-profit partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of issues important to both their fans and community.
CONTACT: Drew Bayer of Leonhardt Vineyards, +1-352-262-0963, [email protected]
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