October 13, 2006 (Linden, NJ) — Sutter Home Winery has joined Colavita USA and Cooking Light to sponsor the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light, one of only two U.S.-based women’s team to qualify for cycling’s prestigious UCI designation for the 2007 season. John Profaci, Vice President of Marketing for Colavita USA, made the announcement.

“We are pleased that Sutter Home Winery is expanding its role in U.S. cycling,” Profaci said. “With continued support from our media partner, Cooking Light, we look forward to another winning season and the special honor of representing the U.S. at major cycling races around the world.”

Chris Allen, Vice President and Publisher of Cooking Light, concurred, adding, “we applaud Sutter Home Winery’s increased commitment to women’s cycling. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of our magazine, we look forward to working with our partners to foster opportunities for women to achieve their goals in competitive and recreational sports.”

“Encouraging women to think about their health has been a top priority for our company for many years,” said Wendy Nyberg, Director of Marketing for Sutter Home Winery. “Through Sutter Home for Hope, we’ve contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to research organizations to help find a cure for breast cancer. We’re thrilled to support the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light and plan to honor their podium appearances next season with special donations to the Sutter Home for Hope Foundation.”

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will be led by Tina Pic, ranked #1 among women cyclists in the U.S. Joining her will be teammates Dotsie Bausch (USA), Sarah Tillotson (USA), and Iona Wynter-Parks (JAM).

For the 2007 season, the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light has added Canadian powerhouse Alex Wrubleski, who currently holds the twin titles of Canadian National Road Race Champion and National Time Trial Champion, Candice Blickem (USA), Mackenzie Dickey (USA), Andrea Dvorak (USA), Stacey Spencer (CAN), and Alison Powers (USA).

“We are thrilled with the roster we’ve lined up for the upcoming season,” said Team Director Jim Williams. “We’ve got a well-balanced squad, which will allow us to compete for the overall win in stage races as well as one-day events. I’m looking forward to working with this great group of accomplished riders.”

As previously announced, the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will race against the top U.S. and European teams at UCI events in 2007, including Australia’s Geelong Women’s Tour and World Cup and Italy’s Giro d’Italia Femminile.

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will also be involved in several major initiatives related to women’s health, well-being, and safety. As Cooking Light Executive Editor Billy Sims explained, “Through our regular columns, feature stories, and special events, Cooking Light readers will have the opportunity to not only get acquainted with these incredible women but also find inspiration in their extraordinary accomplishments.”

In addition, the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light plans to partner with organizations around the country to raise awareness for the importance of wearing bike helmets, particularly among teenage girls. Team members will help advance the Sutter Home for Hope Foundation’s goal to find a cure for breast cancer throughout the season as well.

The Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light will kick off the season in February at training camp in Napa Valley (CA), hosted by Sutter Home Winery. A preliminary race schedule for 2007 will be released shortly.

About the sponsors of the Colavita/Sutter Home Women’s Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light

Colavita USA imports and distributes the #1 brand of Italian extra-virgin olive oil in the U.S. as well as durum wheat semolina pasta, a full selection of balsamic and wine vinegars, and many other fine Italian products. A family-owned business headquartered in Linden, NJ, Colavita has championed the sport of cycling throughout its 25+-year history. The company supports the Colavita New Jersey U19 Racing Team, the largest junior cycling team on the East Coast, as well as recreational cycling clubs in 10 states, including California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, South Carolina, and Texas. Through its charitable arm, the Colavita Foundation for Children, the company provides bicycles and helmets to children in need. To learn more about Colavita USA, please visit www.Colavita.com

Trinchero Family Estates is wholly owned and operated by the Trinchero family, Napa Valley vintners since 1948. The company produces the wines of Sutter Home, Trinchero, Montevina, Wild Bunch, Trinity Oaks, Folie à Deux, Menage à Trois, the number one alcohol-removed wine, Fre, and imports Angove’s, Reynolds Vineyards and Little Boomey wines of Australia. For more information, visit www.tfewines.com

Founded in 1987, Cooking Light (www.cookinglight.com) is the world’s largest food magazine. Each month, more than 11 million consumers turn to Cooking Light to “eat smart, be fit and live well.” CookingLight.com provides daily food and fitness updates, healthy recipes and nutrition advice to millions of unique visitors every year.