Raymond Vineyards Launches “I am Raymond” Club

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Ray Liotta. Ray Romano. Rachael Ray. Usher Raymond. Everybody knows a “Raymond,” but Raymond Vineyards wants to know—are you one?

The Napa Valley winery, founded by Roy Raymond and his sons Walter and Roy Jr. in 1970, has launched a search for any and all Raymonds throughout the US in an effort to bring together all those who share the name of the winery. Whether it is your first, middle or last name, you are invited to join Raymond Vineyard’s exclusive club that unites all those who share the name in common in appreciation of fine wine and the five generations of family winemaking in Napa Valley that the winery represents.

According to the U.S. Census, Raymond is the country’s 825th most popular last name, with over 38,000 Raymonds. There are more than 711,000 first-named Raymonds, making it the 36th most popular first name. Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of Raymond Vineyards, hopes to bring together as many Raymonds as possible to create a special community unified by its name.

Joining is free and upon registering, members are inducted into the Raymond Club with several VIP perks:

• Complimentary tastings for life at Raymond Vineyards

• “I am Raymond” pin, magnetic bumper stickers and other unique merchandise

• A 375 mL of the award0winning Raymond Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon for $1 (plus shipping)

• An invitation to the exclusive Raymond-only annual BBQ at Raymond Vineyards

• A picture (if desired) in the “Raymond” vineyard at the winery

• A picture (if desired) on the “I am Raymond” website at http://www.raymondvineyards.com/I-am-Raymond.

Over 700 Raymonds have already joined. The first annual BBQ will be held on September 10, 2011. To become a part of this special Raymond family, fill in the online form at http://www.raymondvineyards.com/I-am-Raymond.