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"Mr. Watson, come here --
I want to see you."
March 10, 1876: Alexander Graham Bell makes the first telephone call in his Boston laboratory, summoning his assistant from the next room. He used those words to change the way we communicate forever. This Friday night we will follow in his footsteps and for the very first time connect the people behind the great wines of the world directly with our customers. We have been told that no other retail store has done this before. We will be using Skype to connect our big screens to Napa Valley and the winemaking team behind Rutherford Ranch wines. We hope you will join us to share a little history and take part in the photo-ops we hope to organize with The Day newspaper.
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THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
The Winemaking Team At Rutherford Ranch
"Winemaking begins in the vineyard; carefully matching the site and varietal then selecting and harvesting fruit at just the right moment. Flavors may be slightly modified through winemaking techniques, but a wine's unique flavor and essential character develop on the vine."
Steve Rued |
 | Family Owned Winery Of The Year 2012
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1 - Cabernet Sauvignon - $18
Luscious flavors of currant, blackberry, French vanilla, cocoa powder. This wine has firm tannins and a smooth, lingering finish.
Rutherford appellation, and Abela, which surrounds the winery property. Both give that distinctive 'Rutherford Dust' quality that is unique to our region. The winemaking team blends in Merlot for bright fruitiness and zinfandel for lush spice, then ages the wine in French and American oak barrels
This wine is an example of the classic, big Cabernet Sauvignon that makes Napa world-renowned. A dense ruby color with rich, concentrated aromas ofblack currant, anise, cedar box and Bing cherry.Complex, layered flavors of black currant, Bing cherry and vanilla.
Full-bodied and intense. Well-balanced with refreshing acidity, elegant tannins and a long, velvety finish.
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1 - Chardonnay Napa Valley - $16
The long, warm days of the Napa Valley create concentrated fruit with good balance. The cool nights help preserve balance, acidity and the aromatic qualities. The 2011 growing season was particularly cool and long - giving us outstanding, flavorful fruit.
A portion of the lots are aged in stainless steel to preserve the lush fruit characteristics. Some is barrel aged sur lies to impart rich, intense aromas, flavor complexity and creamy texture.
A delicious and versatile wine that pairs well with a wide range of dishes - fine, rich, steamed or grilled fish; crab and prawns; grilled veal chops with mushrooms; late summer vegetables such as red peppers, corn, butternut squash and pumpkin. Goes well with creamy vegetable soups, or a Cheddar cheese plate.Lush aromas of apricot, Meyer lemon, ripe green apple and spicy vanilla.
A rich, creamy mouthfeel with bright acidity. Complex flavors of green apple, white peach, passionfruit, honey- dew melon and vanilla.
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1 - Predator - Old Vine Zinfandel - $21
Rated 95 Points "Exceptional"
World Wine Championship Awards - June 2012
The Lodi appellation in California's Central Valley, is known for it's legendary "Old Vine" Zinfandels. Ideally situated between the Sierra Foothills and the San Francisco Bay Delta, Lodi benefits from cool afternoon and evening breezes, producing world-renowned Zinfandel.
Predator Zinfandel is sourced from 50+year old vines that produce rich and intensely flavored fruit. The resulting wine is big and bold with hallmark "old vine" velvety texture, spice and vibrant varietal flavors.
The lady bug is a natural predator that feeds on insects harmful to plants. "Natural predation" is just one of the many sustainable vineyard practices that eliminates the need for synthetic pesticides.
You will want this on your table - please try it on Friday night.
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BUZZ - News & Events 
Wine Celebrities are coming to the store.
Michael Mondavi
Louis Latour
Stefano Inama
Marc Perrin
Etiene Hugel
Susana Balbo
Doug Shafer
To name just a few - and the list is growing everyday.
First of their kind, ground breaking, one on one - that's what we are working on now. And it is only because of your remarkable support that we are able to make these types of events happen. Thank you for being part of the revolution. Drink Different.
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