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WINE MESSENGER March, 2010
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Greetings!
Wow! March alre ady? That means it's Washington Wine Month at many retailers and that they'll feature our wines.
It all leads up to the region's premier
wine and food event, Taste Washington! in Seattle on March 28, 2010.
(Hope to see you there) This is the twelfth consecutive year that Washington Wine Month will be
celebrated in March.
We hope you'll look for our display above at your favorite wine shop and pick up Barnard Griffin Tulip and Reserve wines that suit your fancy.
March also means daylight savings time on March 14, but we think that really means Wine Savings Time at Barnard Griffin!
Speaking of Savings, It's BaaAack: 5 for $5 at 5pm: New Day of the week and new dates with the first of 2010 taking place this Thursday, March 4th at 5pm.
It's a busy month. On Tuesday, March 23rd, Elise Barnard Griffin will present a Winemaker's Dinner featuring our wines at Ice Harbor at the Marina in Kennewick.
Check out our events section for details below.
Easter is April 4th this year so it's not too early to think about what you'll serve your guests and what wine pairings will go great with all that food.
One of the best choices for a wine that'll stand up to a wide variety of food pairings is our Rose of Sangiovese. This
years' win in the SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition means that
our Rose of Sangiovese has won Gold or Better in the largest American
Wine Competition in the world for an unprecedented five years in a row. But your special guests will be the true winners when they taste this delicious and refreshing wine.
We have just released our 2009 Riesling. Check out the info below in our New Releases section.
Construction of our new Barrel Room is complete and awaiting our first bottling in this new facility.
As always, there's much going on at the winery; including a number of new releases that are sure to please. So
give us a call at 509-627-0266, check out our website or email us. Or, stop by the Tasting Room to taste what's new and winning great acclaim.
So, be a Lamb this month and give us a call to order your favorite varietal.
From the Barnard Griffin family to yours, Cheers!
Kim Gravenslund
BARNARD GRIFFIN WINERY |
NEW RELEASES
2007 Malbec (Columbia Valley)
Release Date: February 1st, 2010
250 Cases made
Spicy, black pepper nose with hints of dark
chocolate. Approachable, agreeable
attack boasts rich, plum flavors followed by coffee, toffee and vanilla notes.
The smooth, mouth-coating texture gives way to a fresh, bright finish. Pair this with foods that require a fruity,
flavorful young red.
Questions? Buy a case or two? Call Kim at 509-627-0266 or Email: Kim
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NEW RELEASES
2009 Riesling (Columbia Valley)
Release Date: March 1st, 2010 7,130 cases made
Sensory Notes
This beautifully crafted Riesling greets the palate with tiers of ripe fruit flavors ranging from tangerine to crisp apple. Hints of pear, flint and orange blossom add intrigue and nuance to this elegant, impeccably balanced wine. Our 2007 Riesling was #2 on the Wine Enthusiast's top 100 Best Buys list of 2008 and in the Wine Spectator's December 31, 2009 issue, our 2008 Riesling scored 90 points and was included in their list of the Top 100 Wines of the World. Discover for yourself America's love affair with Barnard Griffin Riesling!
Vintage
For much of 2009 the accumulated heat units (our way of keeping score for sunshine) were spot on or a long term average. A warm early spring brought out good growth and a generally trouble free bloom and heavy set. Mid and late summer were very warm and promoted intense early ripeness and relatively high sugar for the climate. A somewhat compressed harvest commenced in the 1st week of September with early whites. Whites are full bodied, rich and flavorful..
Questions? Wanna buy a case or two? Call Kim at 509-627-0266 or Email: Kim
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SAVE with
1-Cent
Shipping!
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"Washington Wine Month"
3-Bottle Bundle!
Save a bundle with our three special wines for Daylight Savings:
- 2006 Reserve Misto Roso - Exotic and mysterious. A complex combination of aromatic dried cherry, raspberry and oak spice notes with hints of licorice, leather and orange. The bright, upbeat character showcases dried fruit and citrus flavors. This is a blend of :40% barbera, 40% zinfandel, 20% cabernet. Enjoy with foods that call for a wine with zingy, spicy attitude.
- 2006 Reserve Merlot - Strikes an elegant balance between lovely cherry/plum fruit and
vanilla/cigar box, wood spice notes. Effusive plum, cherry and
cranberry fruit leaps out of the glass and cascades through the palate,
enlivened by juicy acidity. A discreet wood profile plays second fiddle
to the amazing fruit found in this youthful merlot. Bottle age will
certainly make this wine even better, but do you possess the necessary
self restraint? Better buy some to lay down and some to drink now!
- 2005 Reserve Cuvee de nos Amis - The base wines were from small lots destined for reserve and
special wines. The blend, while dominated by merlot numerically, has a unique
aroma which doesn't necessarily betray any of it's constituents. The scents are
pleasantly earthy, woody, and show clove spice with some sort of science-fiction
fruit; new and delicious! The flavors are broad, dense, and rich with a bright
fruit flavor and smoky, full, soft tannins. This is from the 2005 vintage,
rather a senior citizen in our cellar but well modified and ready to drink. Very
limited, we bottled less then 100 cases of this very special
blend!
All three 750ml bottles for only $110.00 with 1-Cent shipping!
Our voluptuous wines make it fun to spend extra time each day this spring with family and friends.
Call 509-627-0266 or: Email our Tasting Room |
| Hurry, Offer Expires: March 31st, 2010 - Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts . WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. |
UPCOMING WINERY EVENTS
MARCH:
4th:
5 for $5 at 5:oo
5pm on Thursday (New Day of the Week!), March 4th
Appetizers (featuring yummy Fried Ravioli on 3/4 while supplies last) served while you sample 5 different wines from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by Tasting Room manager Kim Gravenslund and her wine specialists.
What a great way to spend a late afternoon/early evening.
Sample - Taste - Explore
5th & 6th:
 Come out and meet Elise Barnard Griffin!
Elise will conduct a bottle signing at: COSTCO - Issaquah: from 11 am - 5pm
18th:
5 for $5 at 5:oo
5pm on Thursday (New Day of the Week!)
 Appetizers served while you sample 5 different wines from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by Tasting Room manager Kim Gravenslund and her wine specialists. What a great way to spend a late afternoon/early evening. Sample - Taste - Explore
23rd:
Special Winemaker's Dinner featuring Barnard Griffin Reserve Wines
Presented by: Elise Barnard Griffin
 An evening of fine dining with unique dishes prepared just for the evening to complement Barnard Griffin's award winning wines. A glass of a specially selected Barnard Griffin Reserve Wine is paired with each course.
6pm. Only 24 seats available. $60 per person.
Where: Ice Harbor at the Marina
Contact: Tess Canaday
Phone: (509) 586-3181
Address: 350 Clover Island Dr., Kennewick, WA 99336
28th:
 We will again have a booth at this extraordinary event in Seattle hosted by the Washington Wine Commission. Come join us as we pour the best in the Northwest. Sample - Taste - Enjoy!APRIL:
1st (No Foolin'!):
5 for $5 at 5:oo
5pm on Thursday (New Day of the Week!)
Appetizers served while you sample 5 different wines from a unique selection of 15 wines from our cellar with authoritative commentary by Tasting Room manager Kim Gravenslund and her wine specialists.
What a great way to spend a late afternoon/early evening.
Sample - Taste - Explore
There's always something happening at Barnard Griffin
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!
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WINE CLUB MEMBERS:Next Continuous Bloom Wine Club shipment is scheduled for mid March.
The next Reserve Wine Club shipment will follow shortly thereafter.
Questions? Call Kim at 509-627-0266 or Email: Kim
Mmmmmmmmm, wine club membership has its privileges. |
 Barnard Griffin
WINE VIDEO Library
We did quite well in the 2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition with the 2009 Rose of Sangiovese winning Gold! This is the fifth year in a row that Rob Griffin's take on this varietal has won GOLD or Better!
 On January 8th, 2010, 63 professional wine experts within the media, restaurant and
hospitality, education, winemaking and retail wine industries tasted and
evaluated a world-record breaking 4,913 entries, a number that maintains the
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition's status as the largest competition of American wines in the
world.
Do your own Video (2 minutes or less please) about Barnard Griffin wines, winery and/or tasting room and it might get posted here and on our Facebook page. It could happen!
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WINE of the MONTH:
2009 Rose of Sangiovese (Columbia Valley)
Amazing. Our 2009 Rose of Sangiovese won Gold in the 2010 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Wine Competition. This is the fifth year in a row that Rob Griffin's take on this varietal has won GOLD or Better!
On January 8th, 2010, 63 professional wine experts within the media, restaurant and
hospitality, education, winemaking and retail wine industries tasted and
evaluated a world-record breaking 4,913 entries, a number that maintains the
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition's status as the largest competition of American wines in the
world.
But we're now releasing the 2009 Rose. And, if history is any indication, this will be yet another stand-out crowd pleaser; the perfect pairing for oh soOo many complex dishes you will serve in the years to come.
Rob's Notes: Possessing a lovely, bright, garnet hue. Effusive
strawberry, pomegranate, watermelon nose. Bright and dry on the attack,
boasting long balanced flavors of strawberry and lime. Satisfying,
lingering finish with hints of butter and minerals. This wine will pair
with an amazing variety of foods. Limit two cases, please:
Sug. Retail Price: $12 - 750ml
$144 - Case
Member Price: $10.20 - 750ml
$115.20 - Case
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