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Upcoming Events
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Meet with the PGWA Board
Wednesday, November 6th
6 to 8 pm
La Dolce Vita Wine Bar
PGWA Member Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 11th
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Save the Date! More details to follow.
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Random Wine Facts
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Bettino Ricasoli, founder of Brolio, is credited with having created the original recipe for Chianti, combining two red grapes (Sangiovese and Canaiolo) with two white grapes (Malvasia and Trebbiano). Today the better Chiantis have little or no white grapes in them and may contain some Cabernet. They are thus deeper in color and flavor and more age worthy.
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Media Tasting of Petaluma Gap Wines
Three wine experts attended the most recent Petaluma Gap Winegrowers Alliance Targeted Media Tasting on October 2, 2013. The blind tasting was focused on the 2010 and 2011 vintages of Petaluma Gap chardonnays, pinot noirs, and syrahs. Twenty-nine wines were submitted by local wineries, and all of the wines were composed of 100% Petaluma Gap fruit.
"We are not in Carneros anymore," said Cyril Penn, Editor of Wine Business Monthly as he tasted the 2010 Petaluma Gap pinot noirs. "These wines have lots of spice, earthiness and nuance with the fruit in the background." Greg Walter, editor and publisher of the PinotReport, agreed. "These 2010 pinots are herb driven but with rich dark cherry and complex earth and spice notes." Virginie Boone, wine writer for the Press Democrat and contributing reviewer for Wine Enthusiast, concurred. "There is a lot of pepper and herbal components on these pinots. They are almost syrah like."
For a complete report from the media tasting, including a list of the 29 wines, please check it out on our website at www.petalumagap.com/blog.
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Meet with Your Board Members
Please join several members of the PGWA Board of Directors at La Dolce Vita Wine Bar on Wednesday, November 6th from 6 to 8pm. Enjoy a glass of wine (no host) and let us know what you would like to see covered in the newsletter, ideas for educational seminars, events, or anything else related to Petaluma Gap wines. This is an informal gathering, so feel free to drop by and join us!
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 Member News
Jason Lee Baker, Assistant Winemaker at Karah Estate Vineyard (aka, Windy Hill Estate Winery) reports that the 2013 crush has been wave after wave of grapes, with yield up by 57% over the previous year. Jason and his crew used every tank in the winery three times! The long, mild growing season with only a smattering of sprinkles resulted in ideal grape maturity at harvest. This year also saw grapes harvested in September, much earlier than usual. Jason and his crew managed to bring in 82 tons from 37 acres in a total of 26 days! Jason also reports that they are almost sold out of their Harvest Fair gold medal 2009 Karah Estate Pinot Noir. Tasting room hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5, or other days by appointment.
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Member Holiday Party December 11th!
 | More than 100 people attended the 2012 Member Holiday Party at the
Petaluma Art Center |
SAVE THE DATE! The PGWA "Members Only" Holiday Party will be held at the Petaluma Art Center on Wednesday, December 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. The Petaluma Art Center is located at 230 Lakeville Street next to the Visitor's Center at the historic rail depot. An eVite will be sent out to all members in November with additional details regarding the event.
VERY IMPORTANT! If you are not sure your membership is current, please contact Linda Corbett, PGAP Membership Director, at linda.corbett@sbcglobal.net.
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Great Educational Events Planned for 2014
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The Education Committee is busy lining up several events for our members in 2014! These events will include:
- PGAP Wine Pouring Training
- Reidal Seminar - A Sensory Experience of Glassware
- Visit a Cooperage
- Vineyard Tours
- Cheese Factory Tour and pairing w/PGAP Wines
Details are currently being worked out and will be announced in future Newsletters.
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