L'AUBERGE DE SEDONA MAKES A NEW SPLASH

LUXURY RETREAT DEBUTS ENTICING WINE BAR AT OAK CREEK

SEDONA, Ariz. - March 27, 2008 - L'Auberge de Sedona, nestled in the heart of Red Rock country and known for its award-winning four-diamond Restaurant on Oak Creek, hailed as the most romantic dining venue in Arizona, will debut an outdoor wine bar that is sure to please even the most discerning wine palate. With the area's most elaborate wine program, the luxurious eatery has garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence," 14 consecutive times. Now, the Resort will add many more selections to its already extensive wine collection at the new L'Auberge Wine Bar, which opens April 1st.

Destined to become the place to see and be seen, the new Wine Bar will be open daily from 2:00 p.m. to sunset. What could be more pleasant than relaxing in this romantic outdoor setting and sipping a favorite fruit of the vine amid the rippling sounds and sumptuous fragrances of Oak Creek?

In addition to its impressive and refined wine list, the Wine Bar will entice guests with savory food fare that will change each day. Samplings include bruschetta on fresh baked baguettes, hummus served with tahini, grilled vegetables and pita bread, antipasto with olive bread, country pate served with crostini and stone ground mustard, as well as cheese and fruit platters, and charcuterie.

Award-winning sommelier Stephen Johnson is available to select the perfect wine from such international red and white wines selections as:

• Riesling: Dr. Thanisch QbA Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
• Sauvignon Blanc: Domaine Mardon Quincy, Loire, France
• Chardonnay: Marsannay Blanc, Burgundy, France
• Pinot Noir: Carmel Road, Monterey, California
• Sangiovese: Di Bruno, Santa Maria, California
• Merlot: La Garto, Mendoza, Argentina
• Cabernet Sauvignon: Coppermine Road, Barossa Valley, Australia

For more information on the Wine Bar on Oak Creek or L'Auberge de Sedona, please call 800-905-5778 or visit www.lauberge.com.

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About L'Auberge de Sedona

L'Auberge de Sedona is an intimate creekside retreat surrounded by the stunning Red Rocks of central Arizona. The Inn's 11 acres of lush forest grounds offer 56 king bed accommodations; including 19 guest rooms and two junior suites in the European styled Lodge, 31 private cottages and four rooms in the expansive Creek House. The AAA Four-Diamond L'Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek features the culinary artistry of Executive Chef David Schmidt with breakfast, lunch, and dinner services and a popular Sunday brunch. The luxurious Spa at L'Auberge, a serene retreat offering a tranquil, rejuvenating experience, is surrounded by lush natural beauty, and offers a carefully crafted spa menu designed to soothe and balance. Guests of L'Auberge are treated nightly to an informal, complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres reception in the living room of the Lodge. For more information, please call 800-905-5778 or visit L'Auberge de Sedona Resort and Spa.