Destination Cellars Sponsors PGA Tour Pro in 2009

DULLES, VA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 5, 2009 -- Destination Cellars, the first and only luxury destination wine club, today announced that it will sponsor PGA Tour Pro Parker McLachlin for the "West Coast Swing" of the 2009 PGA Tour season. As a part of the endorsement McLachlin will prominently wear the Destination Cellars logo on his right sleeve during all six events in Hawaii, California and Arizona. After an impressive 2008 golf season, McLachlin took some well-deserved time off with his family during which they embarked on a luxury destination wine tour from Destination Cellars to Montalcino, Italy to experience the world of wine.

"The best thing about experiencing Italy for the first time with a trip arranged by Destination Cellars is that they have genuine relationships with the vineyard owners, meaning that we were welcomed at the winery as if we were extended family," said Parker McLachlin. "I'm looking forward to my next trip to Tuscany just as much as I'm looking forward to starting the '09 season next week. One thing I learned on my wine vacation is that appreciating truly great wine is very similar to playing a great game of golf, it takes patience and is best enjoyed one sip -- or one hole at a time."

McLachlin's trip to Italy was so successful that Destination Cellars has named the customized itinerary after the PGA Tour pro. The Parker Package - Destination Tuscany is a week long adventure exploring the culture, history and vineyards of Italy from Rome to Montalcino to Florence. Each step of the journey is customized based on personal preference, down to hand-picked restaurant recommendations.

The highlight of the trip is a private tour, tasting dinner, cooking lessons and accommodations at the Altesino estate in Montalcino. During the past 30 years the estate has been a trendsetter in the production of Brunello di Montalcino. Guided by the director of the estate, Destination Cellars' guests will spend the morning traversing the vineyards, visiting the aging cellars and ending with a wine tasting to fully appreciate the elegance and refinement of Altesino Wines. The afternoon is spent with the estate's private chef for private cooking lessons, followed by lunch with the chef. The evening is open to rest and relaxation before venturing out for a custom dining experience.

"Parker's characterization of his Tuscan wine experience is just what we strive for -- familiar, memorable and relaxing," said David Keuhner, founder and CEO of Destination Cellars. "We are thrilled to be supporting him and wish him the best of luck for the 2009 PGA Tour season."

During his milestone-making 2008 season, Parker McLachlin had his first win at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, carding a personal season-low 18-under par 270, shooting a career-best 196 through three rounds during the event. He played in 27 events, recording three Top-10 finishes and six Top-25 finishes. McLachlin has tripled his earnings since 2007, finishing the year with a total $1,311,839, placing 84th on the PGA Tour's official Money List. He also moved up some 200 spots in the World Golf Rankings during the span of the season. McLachlin was recently ranked number 86 in the "2009 PGA Tour preview: Top 100 Players to Watch." McLachlin will kick off his 2009 season on January 8, 2009 as only the fourth Hawaiian ever to play in the winners-only Mercedes-Benz Championship event.

About Destination Cellars

Founded in 2006, Destination Cellars is the first and only luxury destination club that offers affluent wine, food and travel enthusiasts personalized access to prestigious winery properties around the world. Individual and corporate club members enjoy exclusive, tailored experiences at more than 100 of the world's finest wineries spanning seven countries. From an intimate wine tasting and fine dining experience, to cave exploration and bio-dynamic seminars, Destination Cellars creates private "once in a lifetime" experiences, to ensure it opens the world of wine to those who desire an extraordinary and memorable journey. Destination Cellars has built an esteemed alliance network to guarantee its members receive the best services available, including YPO, TIGER 21, Exclusive Resorts, Merrill Lynch, Hardin & Associates, VIP Desk, MacArthur Beverage, Cellar Advisors and American Express Travel, which provides all travel services for Destination Cellar experiences.

For more information on Destination Cellars membership, visit http://www.destinationcellars.com or contact us at 703-327-3109.

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