RRV Pinot Noir release party

The RRV Pinot Noir release party was this Saturday from 1-5pm. It was a success. Martha did all the delicious food. There was toasted brie on bread, Gruyere puffs, Pate and olives.
There were a lot of local wine events going on....Periscope cellars, Urbano Cellars, Rosenblum Cellars and Dashe Cellars. At our release party, we had some media and trade friends show up along with new walkins and lots of wine club members (this was the first time they could pick up their futures).
Our wine club members have been very excited about our new Pinot Noir, Widdoes vineyard from Dutton Ranch. These grapes are in the Green Valley AVA, which is a smaller AVA in the larger RRV AVA. This wine consists of only 1 clone, the Berringer suitcase clone, also known as the Martini clone. If you haven't tried this one yet, get down to our tasting room Friday-Sunday from 1-6pm for a tasting. This Pinot Noir will go quick. We only made 350 cases!! I was pouring Widdoes Pinot Noir on Friday to some chemical sales guys and one of them described the smell of the Widdoes as the inside of a new Cadillac. I don't personally agree with his nose, but I thought it was a cool description.

Roy's Art show with Lost Canyon Wine

I know this post is a little late, but there was a lot of work to be done. We are planning many upcoming events that are going to be a good time. We promise!


Roy Tomlinson's event at Lost Canyon was Nov. 3 from 3-6pm. It was a great turnout!! We had about 100 people come through and check out Roy's photos (not his usual media) from around the 'hood. Roy also opened up his studio space for folks to walk through and check out his paintings. Check out his website for more info on his paintings: http://roytomlinson.com/ They are dark and sophisticated. Roy has got some serious talent, we are very lucky to have him as our neighbor!!!
This Saturday is our Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Release Party. It is from 1-5pm and we will be pouring all of our new releases all day! This new vintage is fantastic, but I may be biased because this is my first vintage as assistant winemaker. Come and taste for yourself! The event is $10 at the door, free to wine club members and this includes some delicious snacks paired with our wines.

Harvest week Oct. 29-Nov. 4

While I was basking in the sun, vacationing in Michigan for the week (just kidding, I was there for my little brother's wedding), Randy, Jack and Martha were hard at work finishing up the crush. On Tuesday, they put the 07 Stage Gulch Syrah into barrels!! Hurray, we have finished. All of our babies are resting in their barrels. Now, we will continue to monitor their fermentation and top them off every 3 weeks.
Harvest is over and all the events are coming! Nov. 17 is our 06 Pinot Noir release party from 1-6pm, our wine club party is on Nov. 30 from 6-10pm, and our Holiday Open House is Dec. 1 and 2 from 1-5pm. The cellar will be all cleaned up and decorated for the holiday celebrations.