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NEWS FROM WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB Since 1972 November, 2006 Wines evaluated last month: 121 Rejected: 95 Approved: 26 Selected: 6 ovember comes, The results can be greater Getting Ready for November goes, than the sum of its parts. With the last This white wine made with the Holidays red berries , and passion and finesse is a see page 2 the first white work of art from one of the Nsnows. With night coming most exciting wine regions early, and dawn coming of the decade. late, ice in the bucket and Send Us Your frost by the gate. The fires LIMITED SERIES e-mail Address! burn and the kettles sing, 2003, La Filice, Syrah. and earth sinks to rest Paso Robles, California send to: until next spring. La Filice Winery is [email protected] –Clyde Watson operated by a family whose roots go back 70 REGULAR SERIES years in California. Their approach is to pick 2004, Kinderwood, grapes from the greatest Home Wine Merlot. Coastal, vineyards in the Central Tasting Parties California Coast, and then let Four generations of see page 11 nature make the wine. passion and grape growing Handcrafted and delicious! have gone into making Kinderwood Merlot. The 2003 Red Horse Ranch, winemakers at San Merlot. Central Coast, Gift Assortments Antonio handcraft each California wine using the most see page 9 Made for casual modern equipment enjoyment, Red Horse blended with family Ranch Merlot has fruit- experience and tradition. forward, bold, rich flavors New Member that make you go back to 2006, Flagtree, Sauvignon the glass again and again. Application Blanc / Chardonnay. Celebrate the “way of the for a Friend Patagonia, Argentina west” with this limited The practice of blending production Merlot. see page 15 different varietals to make a fine wine is hardly new. INSIDE THIS MONTH
WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB NEWS 1 ORDER FORMS 7–10 WHAT’S NEW?2UPCOMING EVENTS 11 REG. MERLOT, 2004. KINDERWOOD 3 MEMBER COMMENTS 12 REG. SAUVIGNON BLANC/CHARDONNAY, 2006. FLAGTREE 4 ADVENTURES IN GOOD FOOD 13 LTD. SYRAH, 2003. LA FILICE 5 REGULAR & LTD TASTING NOTES 11, 14 LTD. MERLOT, 2003. RED HORSE RANCH 6 WORD ON THE STREET 16 Join us on the Web: www.WineoftheMonthClub.com WOMC-News10/06 10/19/06 2:44 PM Page 2
A NOTE WE’RE READY FOR THE FROM YOUR HOLIDAYS! ARE YOU? ELLARMASTER C THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING When you give the Wine of the Month Club membership the recipient receives a wonderful reminder of your generosity every month, not just once a year! If you order soon, the December selection will arrive during the holidays. For the cost of the wine, your co-worker, friend, or business contact will receive two great selections each month, delivered to their door with all the information inside the newsletter to make their enjoyment of the wines that Paul Kalemkiarian much better. One call does it all!
CLASSY GIFT BASKETS Boy, things are heating up We have a wide assortment of beautifully arranged in the wine business. gift baskets that will fit any taste and budget. You can Lawsuits abound about select food only, wine only, or food and wine combos. Avoid unpleasant traffic, crowds, parking and shipping regulations and waiting. Don’t worry about wrapping your gifts or there is even a lawsuit in the hassles of shipping and insurance. We do it all for you! Washington challenging there 3-tier wholesale system LOOKING GOOD established after prohibition. Your gift is carefully wrapped in a shiny burgundy Stay tuned for more action! box with a silver ribbon and delivered with a hand- written gift card. When you send a Wine of the Month Club gift, the recipient receives a beautifully presented Salud! gift showing your thoughtfulness.
SAVE MONEY You can be assured that your gift has a value beyond your actual cost. The purchasing power of the Wine of the Month Club is your guarantee that you will always Paul Kalemkiarian be sending the best for less. We are shipping November and December wines early so you can have them in time for all your holiday gatherings. We encourage you to reorder as soon as possible to avoid the last minute rush.
Membership in THE WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB is open to anyone with an interest in and an appreciation for superb wines... and excellent wine values. Membership is FREE. For more info write: WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB P.O. Box 660220, Arcadia, CA 91066 Or call: 1-800-949-WINE (9463) or (626) 303-1690 FAX: (626) 303-2597 Visit us at: www.WineoftheMonthClub.com Newsletter written by: Elizabeth Schweitzer, Master Sommelier
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he winemaking program at the University of at San Antonio Toulouse in France. He Winery has worked in Bordeaux and spanned four Cahors before deciding to T generations, move to the United States beginning with Santo to challenge his talents. Cambianica in 1917. Today He assisted at Newton the entire family is involved Vineyards before joining the in an enterprise built on winemaking team at San lifetimes of devotion to Antonio. He is enthusiastic, making great drinking energetic and committed wines. The family has to the high standards set vineyards in select coastal before him. 2004 regions of California renowned for their excellent Kinderwood Merlot is a Kinderwood grapes. Some of these premium wine from the properties are in Napa California Coastal appella- Merlot Valley along the Silverado tion. Blended from many Trail, Rancho Soledad, vineyards throughout the (mare-low) El Camino Real, Loma Vista, area, the grapes are selected and Paso Robles. The for their premium ripeness Coastal winemakers use techniques and consistency. Kinderwood California that express the individual Merlot is fermented in flavors of each parcel of temperature controlled land, relying on the stainless steel tanks to Color: family’s experience while preserve the bright fruit Deep purple embracing new viticulture aromas and then it is and winemaking methods. barrel aged for complexity Nose: and flavor. Anthony Riboli is the first Blackberry, spice, family member to receive a The wine pours a deep ripe fruit, vanilla degree in winemaking and purple color. The aromas grape growing from U.C. greet you with smells of Davis. He took the books blackberry, spice, ripe fruit, Palate: from the classroom into the and a hint of vanilla. The Medium-bodied, vineyards with innovations palate is dry, soft, and full of dry, plum, black such as clonal selections, plum, black currants, and crop thinning and deficit dark fruit flavors. The finish currants, dark fruit irrigation. But, he claims is smooth and silky. This his greatest pleasure is wine is a perfect match with Finish: grilled beef, hamburgers, working with his father and Smooth silky finish grandfather in the winery. and autumn stew.
Arnaud Debons graduated from the winemaking
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any wine region bursting with pride drinkers for its wines. The vineyards believe that in the province Neuquen Argentina’s enjoy a cool southerly M wine industry climate with a long sunny is young, yet in truth growing season, with chalky Argentina has been making soils. Growing Sauvignon wines for hundreds of years. Blanc and Chardonnay in a In the mid 16th century cool, sunny climate with Spanish settlers brought chalk soil seems to work in vinifera vines to the foothills Burgundy and the Loire of the Andes Mountains. Valley, and it works well in For years the local people this area, too. enjoyed these basic, common red wines with At the Bodega del Fin del their robust, regional beef Mundo, they are passionate 2006 dishes. In 1816 after about this area, and Argentina achieved Winemaker Marcelo Miras Flagtree independence from Spain, is proud of the blend he has a wave of European created from the fruits of the Sauvignon immigrants brought with land. He found that the cool Blanc / climate Chardonnay gives them a taste for more Chardonnay sophisticated wines. depth and balance to the Argentina’s School of delicate flavors of the (saw-veehn-yawn-blah Agriculture was founded in Sauvignon Blanc. This is not / shar-doe-nay) 1853, and the headmaster, a common blend, yet it is Frenchman Miguel Pouget, delicious. The wine has won Neuquen- introduced French varietals, Silver Medals in Argentina Patagonia vine cutting techniques, and and we’re certain that you’ll Argentina new winemaking methods. want to give it your own By the end of the 1800s medal of distinction. Color: Argentina had invested in Flagtree has a clear yellow Yellow with lime irrigation projects that color with lime highlights. highlights prepared the land for The nose is fresh and today’s modern viticulture. Nose: forward with citrus, green Today Argentina produces herbs, cilantro, and a touch Forward citrus, wines of world-class quality. of honey. The palate is soft, green herbs, honey Because land and labor in delicate, and rich with citrus Argentina are relatively Palate: fruit and a touch of creamy inexpensive, consumers butter. The finish is soft Delicate, well- can look to Argentina for and lingering. Marcelo balanced, fresh great tasting wines of loves this wine with tuna citrus fruit remarkable value. tartar. Enjoy! Finish: In the far south of Argentina, Soft and lingering Patagonia is a wine growing
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aso Robles is beter and better, so fourteen becoming known years later they established as the region in La Filice Winery. Their P California with the approach to winemaking most potential for producing is very traditional; “Great many different high quality wine is made in the wines. It’s located in the vineyard,” they believe. center of California’s Central They want to express the Coast, just 20 miles from the varietal character of the Pacific Ocean. The warm grape from the particular daytime temperatures drop vineyard site and vintage. dramatically each night, and La Filice Syrah is hand the autumn rains fall after crafted from harvest to harvest—both of these bottling. This artisan characteristics of the local approach is only possible on 2003 climate allow the grapes a small scale with a huge to fully ripen while La Filice commitment to quality. Each maintaining acidity. La Filice lot was vinified and aged Winery obtains its premium Syrah separately before blending. grapes from Paso Robles. (seer-ah) The oak is a combination of The winery has located new and used Yugoslavian vineyards with soil profiles Paso Robles and French. There are less and sun exposure perfect for California than 300 cases of this wine, growing Syrah. so you know it’s special. The Color: In the 1930s the Filice family color is a deep, garnet- Deep garnet-crimson acquired the San Martin crimson. The nose is Winery in the Santa Clara intriguing with earthy Nose: Valley, California. For more smells, dark black cherry, Earth, dark black than forty years, their wines oak and smoke. The palate is berry, smoke, oak won numerous awards. full-bodied, yet soft with Palate: The winery was sold in ripe fruit and integrated 1973. However, Ed Filice tannins. The finish is a Full-bodied, soft, continued the family’s lengthy mouthful of fruit. ripe fruit, integrated winemaking tradition. In You could sip this with tannins 1986 he and his cousin Tim aged cheeses and flavorful Finish: Filice made wine in a garage. tapas as well as more Lengthy fruity finish Their wines kept getting robust dishes.
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he identity of any Barbara. He founded his wine region is winery in 1997 with one inextricably mission: “to hand-craft T linked to its wine from key coastal history. Honoring the appellations, focusing on pioneering efforts of those unique growing sites.” who settled and tamed the Dan Kleck has a gift for rugged terrain of the Central capturing the intricate Coast, Silver Stone Winery nuances of the vineyard and introduces Red Horse the grape in each wine he 2003 Ranch. Red Horse Ranch makes. His wines are rich wines are sourced from the and approachable. Red Horse finest Central Coast grapes The Red Horse Ranch Merlot Ranch available. They are crafted to is a wonderful blend of 88% express the land in which Merlot Merlot and 12% Petit Sirah. (mare-low) they are grown. They are Just when you thought all made in small batches, you’ve had enough Merlot— Central Coast hand harvested and made taste the Red Horse Ranch California in limited amounts. with that splash of Petit Color: Red Horse Ranch owner and Sirah and you’ll be hooked. Rich purple garnet winemaker Dan Kleck has The wine pours a rich purple been making wine for 29 garnet color. The nose is Nose: years. He began in the mid assertive with damson Damson plums, 1970s making wine in the plums, blueberry, chocolate, blueberry, chocolate, Long Island region of New and red currants. True to red currants York. He has a preference form, the palate is smooth Palate: for cool climate growing and soft with rich flavors Full-bodied, upfront seasons. He and his wife, of black fruit, spice and black fruit, cedar, Debra moved to California perfectly balanced tannins. and spice when he went to work for The finish is smooth with Jess Jackson and Kendall- a hint of vanilla. It’s a Finish: Jackson. He then realized the great wine to pair with Smooth with a hint potential of the vineyards steak, pasta Bolognese of vanilla in Monterey and Santa and burgers.
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REGULAR MEMBER ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE/ DISC. QTY. REORDER PRICE/ TOTAL UNIT CASE/EACH Syrah, 2003. La Filice $179.88/cs L1106C $17.99 17% “Earthy, dark black berry, smoke” $14.99/ea Merlot, 2003. Red Horse Ranch $215.88/cs L1106D $25.99 31% “Damson plums, blueberry, chocolate” $17.99/ea Riesling, 2005. Jana $155.88/cs L1106E $17.99 28% “Lychee nut, granny smith apples, honey” $12.99/ea Chardonnay, 2005. Donati $191.88/cs L1106F $19.99 20% “Papaya, vanilla, delicious apples” $15.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001. Finca Koch $239.88/cs L1006C $25.99 23% “Cassis, dark chocolate, blackberries” $19.99/ea Merlot, 2005. Grayson $131.88/cs L1006D $15.99 21% “Black cherry, toasty oak, cinnamon spice” $10.99/ea Chardonnay, 2004. Martin Alfaro $179.88/cs L1006E $19.99 25% “Lush, vanilla, grilled pineapple” $14.99/ea Malvar, 2004. Grego $119.88/cs L1006F $11.99 17% “Fresh lime, almond, orange” $9.99/ea Zinfandel, 2003. 2820 Wine Company $203.88/cs L906C $21.99 23% “Ripe red apple, raspberry, cranberry” $16.99/ea Merlot, 2001. Lucas & Lewellen $191.88/cs L906D $22.99 31% “Tea, earth, spice, black cherry” $15.99/ea Pinot Gris, 2004. Willm Domaine $167.88/cs L906E $19.99 31% “Fresh pear, smoky peaches, quince” $13.99/ea Chard/Viognier, 2005. Zenaida Cellars $179.88/cs L906F $19.99 25% “Flowery, oranges, almond, vanilla” $14.99/ea Tempranillo, 2003. Finca Sobreno $215.88/cs L806C $19.99 10% “Earthy, sandalwood, spice” $17.99/ea Zinfandel, 2004. Amazin $215.88/cs L806D $19.99 10% “Anise, bramble berries, pepper” $17.99/ea Chardonnay, 2003. Tin Pony $191.88/cs L706C $19.99 20% “Green apple, cling peaches, vanilla” $15.99/ea Merlot, 2003. Monticello $239.88/cs L706D $22.99 13% “Olive, cherry, black licorice” $19.99/ea You must be a Limited Series Member Sub-Total to order Limited Series wines. 8.25% CA Sales Tax S&H TOTAL 7 WOMC-News10/06 10/19/06 2:44 PM Page 8
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REGULAR MEMBER ITEM # DESCRIPTION PRICE/ DISC. QTY. REORDER PRICE/ TOTAL UNIT CASE/EACH Merlot, 2004. Kinderwood $95.88/cs 1106A $11.99 34% “Blackberry, spice, ripe fruit, vanilla” $7.99/ea Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay, 2006. Flagtree $71.88/cs 1106B $9.99 40% “Citrus, green herbs, honey” $5.99/ea Chardonnay, 2005. Bliss $71.88/cs 1006A $11.00 46% “Green apple, pear, butter” $5.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot, 2005. Southern Most $107.88/cs 1006B $12.00 25% “Black cherry, toasty oak, cinnamon” $8.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002. Brutocao $119.88/cs 906A $19.99 50% “Dark chocolate, black fruit, cedar” $9.99/ea Torrontes, 2005. Fantelli $71.88/cs 906B $12.99 54% “Yellow roses, cherry blossoms, lychee” $5.99/ea White Merlot, 2005. Cardiff $71.88/cs 806A $10.99 45% “Watermelon, cotton candy, cherry” $5.99/ea Shiraz, 2003, Rosenblum $95.88/cs 806B $19.99 60% “Plum, black currant, berry” $7.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004. King Fish $83.88/cs 706A $15.99 56% “Black plums, cedar, currants” $6.99/ea Sauvignon Blanc, 2004, Coppola $71.88/cs 706B $14.99 60% “Tropical fruit, pears, figs” $5.99/ea Chardonnay, 2005. Sycamore Lane $71.88/cs 606A $10.99 46% “Fresh apple, pear, peach” $5.99/ea Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003. Feudo Arancio $89.88/cs 606B $12.99 40% “Black currants, spices, black plums” $7.49/ea Merlot, 2003. Sonoma Creek $107.88/cs 506C $12.99 31% “Blueberries, plum, cedar” $8.99/ea Torrontes, 2005. St. Lucas $71.88/cs 506B $11.99 50% “Aromatic, passion fruit, melon” $5.99/ea Viognier, 2005. Steel Creek $83.88/cs 406A $10.99 37% “Dry, rich, pear, peach” $6.99/ea Carmenere, 2005. Gracia $95.88/cs 406B $12.99 39% “Dark spices, black pepper” $7.99/ea Sub-Total 8.25% CA Sales Tax S&H TOTAL 8 WOMC-News10/06 10/19/06 2:44 PM Page 9
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WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB 2006 GIFT BASKETS CPB THE CROWD PLEASER Let everyone savor the flavors of our biggest basket. Plenty to go around for all to enjoy! Basket includes: One bottle of 2003 Rosenblum Shiraz, one bottle of 2005 Sycamore Lane Chardonnay, Thatcher’s Popcorn, Artisan Breadsticks, Sourdough Truffles, Upper Crust Cookies, Savannah Cookies, Kara’s All American taffy, Kara’s assorted Chocolate Bars, Greek Gourmet Kalamata Olive Spread, Mississippi Cheese Straws, Homestyle Peanuts, Dillions Peanut Brittle, Lady Walton Cookies, Stuffed Gourmet Olives, Upper Crust Crostini, Nicolettes Cookies, Malto Bella Malt Balls, Classic Vanilla Caramels, Starr Ridge cookies, assorted hard candies. Delivered in a large oval basket. #CPB $114.00 + $9.98 CA sales tax + $14.00 Shipping & Handling ($19.50 S&H outside CA) $114.00 WCPB WINE AND CHEESE PICNIC This gift allows you to take the celebration with you. Everything you need to create your own special picnic. Basket includes: One bottle of 2002 Domaine St. George Cabernet, one bottle of 2006 Sycamore Lane Chardonnay, Northwood’s Cheese with Shiraz, Starr Ridge crackers, assorted hard candies. Delivered in our insulated double wine tote complete with cheese board, knife and corkscrew. #WCPB $49.95 + $4.37 Ca sales tax + $8.50 Shipping & Handling ($10.50 S&H outside CA) $49.95 SOMSPEC SOMETHING SPECIAL Chic and simple this gift will make anyone feel special. Basket includes: One bottle of 2002 Brutocao Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon, Kara’s Chocolate bar, Starr Ridge cookies, assorted hard candies. Arrives in a rectangular wicker basket. #SOMSPEC $19.95 +$1.75 CA sales tax + $7.50 Shipping & Handling ($9.50 S&H outside CA) $19.95 Add this amount to GIFT ORDER TOTAL on line 1 on Order Form on page 10 GIFT ORDERS TOTAL
1. All wine assortments, as well as the first month of WINE OF THE 3. All recipients must be 21 years or older. MONTH CLUB membership, will be handsomely gift boxed. 4. If any of the items to be included is out of inventory, we A card will be attached with your greeting. guarantee that we will substitute a product of equal or superior 2 Shipments are made by UPS/Fed Ex and are guaranteed to quality. Call us for weekend delivery. arrive in perfect condition. *Gift wrapping included. 9 WOMC-News10/06 10/19/06 2:44 PM Page 10
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SYRAH, 2003. LA FILICE MERLOT. 2003. RED HORSE RANCH Date Tested Color Date Tested Color Nose Nose Taste Taste Tracking Notes Tracking Notes Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments
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A report on how previous LIMITED SERIES Selections are faring with age. Obtained from actual tastings on wines under cellar conditions and/or vintner, importer or wholesaler surveys.
November 2002 Chianti Classico, 1998. Felsina. Drink now. Merlot, 2001. Michel Laroche. Drink now. November 2003 Valpolicella, 1997. Zardini. Drink now. Merlot, 2000. Claudius. Drink now. November 2004 Chardonnay, 2001. Mount Eden. Drink now. Moulin Noir, 2001. Montagne. Hold 3 years. November 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002. James Judd & Son. Drink through 2008. Syrah, 2003. Finca La Linda. Drink now through 2010.
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HOME WINE TASTING PARTIES Many members have asked us about both our wine tasting parties and about conducting wine seminars. So, in combining the two ideas we have introduced the WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB WINE TASTING PARTIES. If you are living in Southern California or the Reno area, and are interested in hosting a home wine tasting party, please call Susan at THE WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB 1-800-949-9463 or email [email protected]
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Gift Assortments Celebrate any occasion with Special Gifts for friends, family and business associates. Visit our website at www.wineofthemonthclub.com for gift baskets, gift memberships and various wine assortments. Give a Wine of the Month Club special gift and you will be the “toast” of the celebration!
Wine Appreciation Classes Third Wednesday of each month. For info, call 1-800-949-9463
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ADVENTURES IN GOOD FOOD Country fried steak ranks high on the list This recipe will add a twist to your of autumn comfort foods. Paired with the Thanksgiving turkey as well as a great La Filice Syrah and you have a meal for match with your white wine choices. a memory. HERB-ROASTED TURKEY WITH COUNTRY-FRIED STEAK WITH CITRUS GLAZE BUTTERMILK GRAVY INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS: 15 lb. whole turkey 2 lb. round steak 3 large lemons Salt, pepper, and flour 2 large limes 1 Tbs vegetable oil 1-1/2 tsp salt 1 onion, chopped 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 cup water 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 Tbs each fresh sage, marjoram, thyme
Hot buttermilk biscuits 2-3 Tbs oil
PREPARATION: PREPARATION:
Cut steak into serving size pieces. Season Glaze: In bowl, mix the wine, brown sugar, with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour. Heat 2 Tbs lemon juice, and 2 Tbs lime juice. oil in large skillet. Brown meat on both sides. Set aside. Add onion and continue cooking until onion Turkey: Preheat oven to 325°. Remove is translucent. Add water and cook for a giblets and neck from turkey; reserve for couple of minutes until all browned bits are gravy. Rinse and pat dry turkey. Cut the scraped off bottom. Add the buttermilk and citrus fruit in half and place in turkey cavity. stir in well. Cook, covered, over low heat Sprinkle cavity with salt. Gently loosen skin until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Just from breast and place the fresh herbs under before serving, stir in cheese. Serve gravy the skin. Replace the skin. Fold the neck skin over meat and the wings. Return legs to tucked and hot position. Place turkey, breast side up on a buttermilk rack in a roasting pan. Rub turkey with salt, biscuits. pepper, and 2 to 3 Tbs of oil. Insert meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. Roast until the thermometer reads 180°. Loosely cover with light weight foil to prevent excessive browning. During the last hour of cooking, baste the pan with drippings. During the last 30 minutes, baste with the citrus glaze. Remove bird from oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
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MERLOT, 2004. KINDERWOOD SAUVIGNON BLANC/CHARDONNAY, 2006. FLAGTREE Date Tested Color Date Tested Color Nose Nose Taste Taste Tracking Notes Tracking Notes Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments Date Comments
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A report on how previous WINE OF THE MONTH CLUB Selections are faring with age. Obtained from actual tastings on wines under cellar conditions and/or vintner, importer or wholesaler surveys. November 2002 Pinot Noir, 2001. Charing Cross. Drink now. Chardonnay, 2000. Zaca Mesa. Drink now. November 2003 Carmenere, 2001. Torrealba. Drink now. Bordeaux, 2002. Pierre Lafitte. Drink or hold one year. November 2004 Cabernet, 2002. Mountain View. Drink now. Pinot Grigio, 2003. Havemeyer. Drink now. November 2005 Chardonnay, 2003. Wisteria Cellars. Drink now. Merlot/Cab Franc/Cab Sauvignon, 2003. Quarry Road. Drink through 2008. MEMBER INQUIRY All of the larger format Salmanazar (Assyrian bottles are named after great I know the larger size monarch, reigned 1250 B.C.) = kings and leaders, the “big wine bottles have special 12 bottles, 9 liters. men” of history. The earliest names, but I just can’t Methuselah (Patriarch from recorded use of a biblical remember what they are. Old Testament who lived 969 years) = 8 bottles, 6 liters. name for a bottle dates to Can you help? Thanks, 1725 when winemakers in Rehoboam (King of Judah, 933 – G.F., TEMECULA, CA Bordeaux, France, used the B.C.) = 6 bottles, 4.5 liters. name “Jeroboam” for the Here are the names of the larg- Jeroboam (King of Israel, 753 large bottle which holds the B.C.) = 4 bottles, 3 liters. equivalent of four regular er wine bottles, listed from largest to smallest: Marie-Jeanne (Marie-Jeanne (750 ml) bottles. Jeroboam Ozanne, beloved daughter was the biblical founder of Sovereign (supreme ruler) = of a king, 1734-1786) = the Kingdom of Israel. 34 bottles, 25.5 liters. 3 bottles, 2.25 liters. It’s thought that wine ages Melchior (King of Light, one of Magnum (great in power or more slowly in larger bottles the three wise men) = size) = 2 bottles, 1.5 liters. 24 bottles, 18 liters. since there is less oxygen Bottle (fifth) = 1 bottle, 750 ml. per volume of wine in a Nebuchadnezzar (King of the larger bottle. But other Chaldean Empire, 604 B.C.) = Fillette (little girl) or Pony = factors such as vintage, 20 bottles, 15 liters. 0.5 bottle, 375 ml. quality, and proper storage Balthazar (King of Treasures, Picolo (small) or Split = conditions, also affect the one the three wise men) = 0.25 bottle, 187 ml. ageing process. 16 bottles, 12 liters.
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cott Harvey Scott says, “Having gone tended his own to winemaking school in experiences and Germany, I have always S education carefully loved making European style to become the Rieslings. There are not many winemaker he is today. As Riesling vines left in Napa a high school exchange and I am thankful to the student in the Rhineland Pfalz McGills for preserving this region of Germany, he first Riesling vineyard right in the realized his life’s ambition. middle of Napa Valley.” He He finished high school, then named his Riesling after the 2005 studied winemaking at the love of his life, Jana. Jana California State University The 2005 Jana Riesling is in Sacramento. Later, he harvested from 36 year-old Riesling returned to Germany to (rees-ling) vines from the McGill’s apprentice with K. Fritz-Ritter Vineyard in the Rutherford while attending the Napa Valley Bench of Napa Valley. It’s prestigious Weinbau Schul made in a dry style—picked California Neustadt. He moved back to at low brix (sugar content) the States to work at the Color: and high acidity to produce a Montevina Winery in Amador Pale yellow with crisp, low alcohol, Kabinett County, CA. His crafts- lime tinge style Riesling. manship has garnered much Nose: critical acclaim, including This Riesling is a clear pale Delicate lychee nut, credit for putting the Santino yellow color with lime tinge. canned pears, Winery on the California The nose is fresh with lychee, granny smith apple, map. Scott also worked with pears, granny smith apple honey the Folie a Deux Winery in and a touch of honey. The Napa and continued to palate is dry with a hint of Palate: strengthen his grape-growing sweet fruit flavors, cooked Light-bodied, dry, and winemaking experiences. apples, lychee, pears, honey crisp, complex, By 2004 he was ready to start and spice. It has a crisp, apple, pear his own venture with his clean finish to accompany Finish: wife, Jana, also a wine Asian food, chicken, and Crisp and clean industry veteran. pork dishes.
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on Donati recalls make it a point to see that a childhood filled each and every vine is with wine at carefully tended for optimal R dinner as well as fruit quality. “Our goal is to every special occasion. Ron grow grapes and make inherited his grandfather’s wines of the best possible and father’s appreciation for caliber,” Matt says. wine, but also their work The Donati Family ethic and adventuresome Vineyards are located in spirit. “When my Paicines (pie-see-ness), in grandfather first came to the the Central Coast of United States from Italy, it 2005 California. The Donatis was five years until he had hope to establish the enough money to send for Donati Paicines AVA (American my grandmother and their Viticultural Area) with the Chardonnay daughter,” Ron said. “That is potential of their next door (shar-doe-nay) the kind of dedication it took neighbors, Harlan and to succeed then and it still Chalone, but without the Central Coast holds true today.” When price tags. Ron was in college he California worked part-time at a liquor The Donati 2005 Color: store and tried all the wines Chardonnay shows off the Golden straw sold there. After graduation quality of the Paicines he worked as a CPA. vineyards. It pours a Nose: Eventually, the wine, the beautiful golden straw color. Fresh fruit, delicious work, and the sense of The nose is fresh, clean and apples, papaya, adventure led Ron and his ripe with delicious apple, son, Matt, to ownership of papaya, mango and vanilla. mango, vanilla the Donati Family Vineyard. The palate is dry and Palate: The father and son team delicate with ripe fruit and Dry, delicate, ripe share a commitment to textures filled with healthy excellence, and a discipline acidity. The finish is clean fruit, rich texture, to being the best. True A- and long. Pair it with good acidity type personalities with a grilled seafood, pasta with Finish: shared mission can make for cream sauce, and salad with some very great wines. They goat cheese. Clean lengthy finish
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