| In and Around The Vineyard |
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Julia's pots and pans have left the building! In 2002, Copia (now defunction in Napa, CA) unveiled an exhibit of Julia Child's cookware. Today, you can find them in the Smithsonian National Museum in Washington D.C.
Believe it or not, one group from the Pacific Northwest actually LIKED the +100 degree weather recently....Growers in Washington and Oregon
expect the high heat to allow for an early harvest and no fungi. Translation: little or no spraying - yeah!
There are no shortage of 2008's coming out now - keep your eye out! Next month I'll showcase some amazing values for Oregon Pinot Noirs. Cheers!
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| Upcoming Events |
Methven Family Vineyards: Concert in the vineyard - 8/22 and 9/12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A wonderful evening is ready for you with live music as well as some delicious foods preared by The James Gang BBQ. RSVP by phone: 503-868-7259 - reservations are required. Concert AND dinner: $20/per person!
Three Rivers Wine and Land Benefit - 9/13/09 at Oregon Golf Club in West Linn. 20 wineries and 15 restaurants pairing their goodies plus auction items galore! $100/per person - includes all the wine and food you can enjoy, opportunity to bid on some amazing auction items, wines sales of featured wines and a good time for everyone. Click on Three Rivers at www.trlc.org for details. I hope to see you there!
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| ". . .direct from vine to table."
August 2009 |
Dear Wine Enthusiast:
Summer in the vineyard is busy as harvest looms in the not-too-distant future. Canopies are being cropped; fruit is being thinned; and 2008 wines are being bottled and released. It seems the only "quiet" time is December and January! I have had the pleasure of tasting some of the 2008's and I am excited to offer them as they are available.
In this issue of CWM Newsletter, I have chosen to highlight Seven $11 and Under wines. You'll find bright white wines, a crisp rose' and full bodied, full flavored reds. And the value is unmistakable.
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Heard it through the Grapevine...
You may find this interesting . . .
CWM has undergone a number of recent additions and changes. Check out my website at www.customwinemarketing.com to see them first hand. There you will find the same wines featured in this newsletter as well as from previous "Alerts" and new releases. I have added a Wine and Service Menu so you can check out the other services CWM has to offer. All my newsletters and Alerts have been archived and available to read, as well as my blog entries. It was my desire to make my website much more user-friendly. And the option to order wine and pay for it online is another new enhancement. Check it out and tell me what you think?
And one of those enhancements will be the launch of Cellar Select - a unique wine club membership. As a member of Cellar Select, you will receive bi-monthly deliveries of wine after choosing which level of membership you desire -- Red Select, White Select, Mixed Select, or Barrel select. Shortly after Labor Day, you will receive a personal invitation to join. Don't limit yourself to wine from just one winery like other Wine Clubs. By joining Cellar Select you will receive wine from several different wineries, areas of the world, and different varietals to try. I'm really excited about this and look forward to sharing it with you. |
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"Seven $11 and Under"
2007 Arbor Crest Riesling: Hand picked and hand sorted, this wine shows bright pineapple, lemon and honey characteristics that unfold on the palate as peach and almond. Slightly sweet to balance the bright acidity to create a long and supple finish. $10/bottle.
2008 Pedroncelli Zinfandel DRY Rosé: Light ruby red in color with aromas of just-picked strawberries. Flavors of red raspberry, vanilla and peach blend together in this very enjoyable, end-of-summer rosé. Perfect with burgers and grilled salmon. $10/bottle
2008 Tilia Merlot (Mendoza, Argentina): Dark violet in color with reddish tones. Nose is full of ripe plum and cherry aromas with light notes of chocolate and toast. Flavors showing jammy red fruit finished with soft tannins and lively acidity. $11/bottle
2008 Ch. Saint-Florin White Bordeaux (Sauvignon Blanc): Color of light straw yellow. Intense nose with notes of green limes and black currants. Slight hint of musk. The palate is marked by Sauvignon Blanc's typical fruitiness. Well-balanced and highly perfumed with flavors of black currants. A dry clean fresh finish of green tones. $11/bottle
2007 Capestrano Montepulciano D'OAbruzzo (Sangiovese): Deep ruby color with some violet reflection. Aromas of strawberry, and ripe fruit. On the palate it is dry, rich with a great body. Excellent structure with a firm finish. $11/bottle
2008 Fratelli Pasqua Pinot Grigio (Veneto): A quintessential Italian pinot grigio (in Oregon it's pinot gris). Dry, crisp and perfect for seafood salads or cracked crab. $11/bottle
2008 Tilia Malbec-Syrah Blend: The nose is full of ripe black cherry and espresso aromas with light notes of white pepper. The mouthfeel is big and juicy, with dark fruit flavors, a touch of bitter chocolate and cinnamon from light oak aging. The finish is soft and lush with ripe, velvety tannins. $11/bottle
This month - something for everyone! |
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My newsletters have been in short supply these last couple of months but it's not for lack of being busy in the wine industry. Lots happening for Custom Wine Marketing with auctions, tastings, pairings, and sales. Give me a call today or email me at customwinemarketing@hotmail.com to place your order. I value your business and look forward to serving you. Thanks!
Chris Hardy
Custom Wine Marketing, LLC
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