There is no better place to celebrate spring than in Montana, add in some wine, and you have the perfect wine destination weekend. Triple Creek Ranch has announced the 2010 dates for its Seventh Annual Spring Vintners Series, where Montana’s premier Relais & Châteaux member property invites guests to sip and swirl some serious wines from leading U.S. vintners.

The Spring Vintners Series will showcase an award winning winery each of four weekends, May 14-17, 20-23, 27-30 and June 3-6, 2010. The special three-night Vintner Weekend Package, for two people, includes wine tastings with visiting vintners, wine pairing dinners, plus all outdoor and indoor on-ranch activities, ranging from fly-fishing and horseback riding to couple’s massages, as well as all meals, beverages and house wines and spirits. Want to stay longer? Triple Creek Ranch is offering Vintners Series guests a 10% discount on any pre- or post-night stays.

For the weekend of May 14 – 17, visit with Flora Springs. Flora Springs is a family endeavor that optimizes three generations of hard work, dedication and team effort. The vitality of the Flora Springs family is obvious as they set about the task of growing great grapes and making world-class wines. Even the name Flora Springs has significance. Flora is the matriarch, and the spring refers to the natural water source on the estate. Flora Springs has flowed uninterrupted through Napa Valley wine making history.

Chappellet – Pritchard Hill, is the winery that is highlighted the weekend of May 20 – May 23. Located on the rugged eastern slopes of the Napa Valley, Chappellet – Pritchard Hill has become synonymous with powerful hillside Cabernet Sauvignon. Donn and Molly Chappellet first tapped its potential with their landmark Cabernets of 1969 and 1970. After three decades of producing extraordinary Cabernets and with the guidance of Cyril and Blakesley Chappellet, they are now making some of the finest wines in their history.

Koenig Vineyards will be at the ranch the weekend of May 27 – May 30. Koenig Vineyards has been producing hand-crafted varietal wines in Idaho’s Snake River Valley since 1995. The high-altitude, volcanic soils and warm
climate of the Snake River Valley are ideally suited to many varietals, allowing winemaker Greg Koenig to produce small lots of award-winning and highly acclaimed wines. Particular specialties include Rhone-style wines from
Viognier and Syrah, as well as traditional Ice Wine from Riesling.

Fidelitas, which will be showcased the weekend of June 3 – June 6,is a family-owned winery on Red Mountain. Veteran winemaker and owner, Charlie Hoppes, recently celebrated his 22nd harvest in the Washington wine industry. Fidelitas is faithful to Cabernet Sauvignon, loyal to classic Bordeaux wine making techniques, and true to Washington State’s unique terroir. Fidelitas wines are handcrafted and aged in small lots, creating wines of exceptional
character, varietal expression and structure.

Set against a backdrop of the Montana Rockies, Triple Creek Ranch is a favored all-inclusive luxury getaway for couples who appreciate a balance of rest, romance and outdoor recreation with exquisite service, an extensive wine cellar and innovative cuisine. Rated the #1 US hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “T+L 500” as well as the #1 US hotel for service and #3 hotel worldwide by Travel + Leisure in 2009, Triple Creek Ranch is a Relais & Châteaux member property and an Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge and resort.

Rates begin at $1,950 per couple, based on double occupancy for the three-night weekend.
For more information and reservations, contact Triple Creek Ranch by phone at 406-821-4600, 800-654-2943, e-mail at info@triplecreekranch.com, or via any travel agent. Visit online at www.triplecreekranch.com.