RECIPE OF THE MONTH HOT TOPIC OF THE MONTH by Chef Robin Obert by Sommelier Robin Obert CelebrationsFeaturing the great wines of &Wine California for the Club® month of January Post 2018 Huevos Rancheros Con Papas rancois was very open with Barbe-Nicole Fix this for the kids over winter break! when it came to discussing the business. This is believed to be in part because Scrambled eggs 31.5# (6C) Francois father did not feel comfortable Shredded cheddar .5# (2C) with his son traveling the globe, attempting Fto sell luxury wines to people who were just Enchilada sauce 2C Chipotle peppers in adobo 3 oz. (Or, to taste -this is an optional ingredi- overcoming severe adversity and economic ent) crisis due to warring among countries. As a Bacon 8 oz. newcomer it was very difficult for Francois, Tater tots 1# (4C) but, he continued to persevere. It was criti- Tortilla chips 3oz. cal to his success to become entwined with Green onion ¼ C aristocracy who could afford the luxury of ex- pensive wines. It was difficult for Francois as Coat one casserole dish with pan spray. Bake tater tots according to manu- it was not common for the wealthy to swing their doors wide open for traveling salesmen. factures recommendations. Finely chop chipotle in adobo. Scacciadiavoli Winery Sans Liege Wines In a bowl mix scrambled eggs, enchilada sauce, chipotle in adobo & bacon, Sales were measly at best. Even the re- pour into the coated casserole dish. Top mixture with cheese (reserve one nowned Moet family was struggling. Sales for half cup for later) and bake for 15 – 20 minutes (or until it becomes hot and Francois were disastrous and Francois had to ITALIAN CALIFORNIAN bubbly). return home to face his father. To make mat- Crush tortilla chips in to smaller pieces and sprinkle over baked mixture. ters worse, weather was an enemy that sum- Wineries of the Month Winery of the Month Top with tater tots and finish by garnishing with the remaining cheese and mer and the meager orders that he was able to secure would not be able to be fulfilled. Scacciadiavoli Winery Sans Liege Wines green onion. The Scacciadiavoli Estate s one of the most an- When choosing vineyards to source fruit from, wine- It was with all of this Francois decided to up i Can be served with salsa or Pico de gallo. cient wine production estates of the “Montefal- maker Curt Schalchin, favor character over notoriety. the risk and determined that it was time to A spicy and delicious way to start off the day. Freshly scrambled eggs are co” zone. The name Scacciadiavoli (Devil banish- Each of these sites have a distinctive appeal that stop relying on others to provide him with tossed in enchilada sauce, chipotle in adobo and (who can resist) bacon! Cov- er), derives from an exorcism carried out here in the separates them from the rest, and very often they their wines. He was going to jump off the ered in cheese and baked to a bubbly state. Sprinkled with crushed tortilla XVII century. The episode involved a young wom- are locations passed over by other winemakers. In cliff and begin growing his own grapes and chips and topped with crispy golden brown tater tots. We finish it with a bit an possessed by the devil, who was made to drink taking up his own journey, he has learned to not bottling his own wines. more cheese and fresh green onion. some of the local red wine by the exorcist, which discount any field for its quirks and eccentricities, Francois pushed forward, more than a year Option of serving with Pico de gallo or salsa. There are many options with succeeded in driving away the devils. The hamlet however, for in diversity lies the promise of uncom- later he progressed towards his ultimate goal this particular recipe, kids love choices, this recipe gives them that freedom. has been named after this historic event and is to- mon opportunity. This is the heart of Sans Liege. to produce his first “house” wine. It was a day called “Scacciadiavoli.” In the mid 20th centu- The Central Coast is home to a wide variety of slow and laborious process, but, one he was CelebrationsWineClub.com ry, the grandfather of the current owners, Amilcare climates, soils and topographies, so the boundaries Italian Wineries from cover not afraid to embark upon. There was a lot Pambuffetti, purchased the estate, which extends are kept wide open. Though these appellations are base in the Second World War. The Giusti Properties, located in-between the to learn, but it was at this time wine mak- Celebrating 20 years of over a surface area of 130 ha, 20 ha of which giv- each highly-regarded for their production of Rhone hills of and the Piave river, are embracing the Abbey of the city Nerve- ers, the experts were beginning to produce good wine, good food, en over to grapes. The estate produces the typical varietals, Curt Schalchin found that fruit from his sa della Battaglia, and are well positioned in the heart of Eastern , be- books to help the novice break into the art and good friends! types: Montefalco Sagrantino, Montefalco Rosso, vineyard blocks speak foremost of their individual tween , and . The Tenuta Rosalia represents the birthplace of winemaking. Tere Williams and Grechetto. provenance, a very real story of place, rather than of viticulture for Giusti Wine. The fertile red clay soils of this property grows It was through this progression that Fran- – Owner as textbook examples of Mediterranean France. a number of grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Glera. cois journeyed through where that spark of These fields provide the raw fuel for his creative Owned and established by the Giusti Family in 1780, the Case Bianche prop- passion was birthed into Barbe-Nicole. It was Poderi San Lazzaro Winery Poderi San Lazzaro is owned by Paolo Capriotti and work and his attempt to channel them into exem- erty grows Chardonnay, and DOC grapes. a hunger that she would embrace for a life- Elisetta Carosi, is an excellent location in the mid- plary wines, made complete by the union of their time. Harvest was among her favorite time. dle hill 290 meters above sea level, 15 kilometers disparate strengths. She would arrive as the sun rose in the morn- (9 miles) from the Adriatic Sea and 25 kilometers The Pipestone Vineyard, Alta Colina Vineyard, ing and she would watch in wonder as the WINE CLUB CHOICES (15 miles) from the Apennine mountains, is located Derby Westside Vineyard, and RBZ Vineyard lie field workers gathered the yield which were Collector Series in the municipality Offida, the heart of the Rosso near Paso Robles. Santa Barbara County is the lo- Californian Wines grown on the family vineyard. She would Anna Maria Knapp $114.99/month, 2 collectable reds Piceno Superiore, which is one of the historic Ital- cation of four Sans Liege Wines vineyards, the Alta Artisan Series then proceed to the modern presses and sit – Founder ian DOCs. The vineyards are south, south-west and Mesa Vineyard, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Bar- $39.99/month, a red and a white for hours observing as the grapes began the $49.99, 2 reds and a white Californian-Italian Combinations north-west, in a clayey soil. The company is com- bara Highland Vineyards, and Watch Hill Vineyard. process of being slowly and gently crushed Sonoma, California Winemaker Series CA Artisan red–IT Artisan red posed of two adjacent farms, for a total of 18 hect- Laetitia “Les Galets” Vineyard is located in Arroyo right before her eyes. Next month we are go- $64.99/month, 2 reserve reds $44.99/month 1-800-700-6227 ares, of which 15 are vineyards and olive trees and Grande Valley and the Larner Vineyard is located ing to go in to detail the actual process of $59.99/month, reserve red & white CA Artisan white–IT Artisan white 3 to forest that produces 40,000 bottles a year of in the Santa Ynez Valley. making Champagne and the journey Barbe- Celebrate@Celebrations Collector Series $39.99/month wine. The philosophy is to give the utmost care of Nicole went through to further develop the WineClub.com $124.99/month, 2 collectable reds CA Winemaker–IT Winemaker the vineyards for grapes and to ensure the highest $64.99/month, reds art of making what we now know as Cham- quality product in the bottle. Italian Wines $59.99/month, whites pagne. It was quite different than what the Artisan Series CA-IT Collector Series early aristocrats understood. Oh, if they could $119.99/month, 2 collectable reds only have known… Giusti Winery $39.99/month, 1 red and 1 white The heart of Giusti Operations and main office is Artisan Series 2 located in , a rural village $49.99/month, 2 reds and 1 white Double Up in the province of Treviso, Italy. The house, formal- Winemaker Series You can also receive more than $64.99/month, 2 reserve reds two bottles per month. Tax and ly called “Case Sigismondi” was used as a military $59.99/month, reserve red & white shipping is extra. See Italian Wineries on back. ITALIAN Wines of the Month by Shandi & Tere Williams CALIFORNIAN Wines of the Month by Shandi & Tere Williams

ARTISAN SERIES WINEMAKER SERIES COLLECTOR SERIES ARTISAN SERIES WINEMAKER SERIES COLLECTOR SERIES Scacciadiavoli Grechetto 2016 is 100% Poderi San Lazzaro, Pecorino 2015 is Scacciadiavoli, Sagrantino 2008 is 100% Groundwork 2016 Grenache Blanc boasts Sans Liege Wines 2015 Cotes-du-Coast is Sans Liege Wines 2014 Pickpocket is 100% Grechetto and is canary yellow in color hand crafted Pecorino and golden in color Sagrantino and has a deep red color with 100% Grenache Blanc and displays very a blend of 41% Viognier, 26% Roussanne, Grenache and meets the nose with the with light green reflections. On the nose, with aromas that are rich and varied. The garnet nuances. The nose is dominantly natural aromas of grass and citrus fruit. It 18% Marsanne, and 15% Grenache Blanc. strong fragrance of new leather saddle and this wine boasts aromas of soft flowers and bursting flavors range from citrus, durian met with earthy aromas, with dried sage, is aged 4 ½ months in stainless steel. On It is aged 16 months sur lie in 20% new dark chocolate. On the palate are flavors sweet candy. This well-rounded wine ex- fruit, lemon and pine to honeyed jasmine blackcurrant leaf, leather, and cedar. On the palate, this well-balanced wine bursts French barrique, 65% neutral French bar- of clove, nutmeg, and black tea. The fin- hibits fresh acidity and greets the tongue floral notes. This well-rounded wine has a the palate, this wine is medium to full bod- with flavors of white peach skin, green rique, and 15% stainless steel. This blend ish of this well-balanced wine is topped off is with flavors of lemon zest. The persis- long finish with medium tannins. It is aged ied and more savory than fruity, with firm tea, citrus hard candy, and lemon grass. that hits the nose with breathtaking jas- with an aftertaste that boasts of almond tent finish is both sweet and fruity. Pairs 70% in stainless and 30% in Slavonian oak. tannins. It boasts of a long herbal finish Also noted are long-lasting flavors of riv- mine and honeysuckle. On the tongue, and fudge. It is aged 22 months in French well with soups, pastas, rice dishes, and Pairs well with appetizers, seafood, and with dark chocolate hints. It is aged 15 er rock minerality, lychee, and quince. A this blend bursts with flavors of peaches, oak, 45% new. Decant 2 hours. 300 cases fish courses. Alcohol: 13% oven roasted fish and pork. Alcohol: 14% months in small oak barrels, 6 months in bit unusual for a white wine, but recom- whipped vanilla cream, sweet white corn, produced. Alcohol: 15.4% stainless, and 9 months in the bottle. It mended decanting 30 minutes to an hour. and orange pith. On the finish, are strong Poderi San Lazzaro, Sangiovese “Pole- Scacciadiavoli, Montefalco Rosso 2013 pairs ideally with red meats, roasted meats, Alcohol: 13.9% notes of lingering caramel. Chill slightly 10 Sans Liege Wines The Prophetess XIII/XIV sio” 2015 is 100% Sangiovese. It is in- is a blend of Sangiovese 60%, Sagran- and mature cheeses. Decant for at least to 15 minutes and enjoy. Alcohol: 14.4% is a blend of 73% Syrah and 27% Mourve- tense ruby red in color. The aroma of fresh tino 15% Merlot and various other red an hour. Alcohol: 15.5% Groundwork 2015 Grenache is 100% Gr- dre. It is a heavy blend that is deep ruby flowers greet the nose, as well as slight grapes 25%. It is intense garnet in color. enache is ruby red in color and opens up Sans Liege Wines 2014 Long Way Home red in color. This wine greets the nose with smokey notes. On the palate, this wine is This wine is mature on the nose showing Poderi S. Lazzaro “Bordo” 2011 is 100% on the nose with aromas of fresh rose pet- is 100% Syrah and is a well-balanced wine notes of blackberry, pepper, and dried elegant with soft, mature tannins. It finish- jammy notes, raspberry, and cherry. The Grenache from relatively young, five year als and cherry. Flavors of Rich cranberry, with heavy aromas of allspice, castelve- flowers. On the palate, this wine bursts es with good complexity and strong min- flavors of this perfectly balanced wine is old vines that yield about two tons per pink peppercorn, cherry juice and rose- trano olives, and prosciutto overtake the with flavors of blackberry, blueberry hoo- eral notes. Pairs with pasta with red sauc- lively and full on the palate with spice pres- acre. It is very youthful in color and inten- mary sit heavy on the tongue. The finish nose. Sitting perfectly on the tongue, this kah smoke, and exotic peppers. This wine es. Alcohol: 14% ence, refined, closely-integrated tannins sity. Floral aromas of violets and blackber- shows lasting flavors of black licorice and wine displays flavors of rainbow pepper- finishes strong with medium tannins. This and lovely vanilla succulence. It is aged 12 ries overtake the nose. This wine is tan- allspice. It is aged 18 months in French corn, plum, and is finished off with the is a blend of the 2013 and 2014 vintages. months in large oak barrels and another nic, with notes of blueberries and licorice. oak. Alcohol: 14.4% long-lasting flavors of star anise and black- The 2013 vintage was aged 34 months in 6 months in the bottle. It pairs well with The finish emerges with a slight touch of berry. It is femented open top with 20-30% French oak, while the 2014 vintage was red meats, spicy cheeses, and tasty Um- wood that stays on the tongue. It is full whole clusters. Aged 22 months in French aged 22 months in French oak prior to brian cuisine. Alcohol: 14% bodied, yet elegant and balanced. It is oak, 20% new barrique, and 80% neutral blending. Decant 3 hours. 300 cases pro- aged in 500 liter tonneaux for 8 months. barrique. 300 cases produced. Decant 2+ duced. Alcohol: 15.4%. Giusti, Lacrima di Morro d’Alba “Rub- It pairs well with grilled lamb chops and hours. Alcohol: 15.4%. bjano” 2011 is 100% Lacrima di Morro beef. Alcohol: 14% d’Alba. It is a saturated purple color in Sans Liege Wines 2014 Fool’s Errand is the glass and displays aromas of fresh- 100% Grenache displays aromas of cher- ly crushed blackberries and rose petals. ries and trail dust. The flavors are live- Notes of black cherries and tobacco over- ly and boisterous with hints of fig, Turk- take the mouth with very gentle tannins RECOMMEND US! ish coffee and chocolate. This wine has a and a lasting finish. It is aged 10 months strong and lasting finish of blueberries and REORDER! to family, friends, business associ- Call or email to reorder these excep- in small French oak barrels and another ates, and clients, whom you think sage. Aged 20 months in French oak, 20% 6 months in the bottle. It Pairs well with new puncheons, 30% neutral puncheons, tional wines from the Artisan Series would appreciate Celebrations Wine braised meats, stews, and pasta with to- 20% second fill barrique, and 30% neutral for just $12 per bottle. mato sauce. Alcohol: 13.5% Club. barrique. 300 cases produced. Decant 2+ HALF CASE $72 - FULL $144 RECEIVE a complimentary third bottle hours. Alcohol: 15.4% of outstanding wine with your regular For Winemaker and Collector Series shipment, when they join the Club. reorders, call or email for prices. 1 800 700 6227 1 800 700 6227

VENETO Italian Region of the Month SAN LUIS OBISPO Californian County of the Month Venezia, a city built into the sea, is haunt- da in the east, and to the west, the Adriatic nella, and Molinara. When young, Valpoli- Grapes were first introduced into the Paso knowledged for its heritage grape, Zinfan- ity of the region’s wines led it to become the ed by the princes and poets of its past and with its beaches and ports. Today, Veneto cella is a fruity red, but when the grapes are Robles area, in 1797 by missionaries. They del, but has gained recognition from a wider first site of the annual “Hospice du Rhône” by centuries of tourists. The cities of Pado- is a thriving agricultural center, ranking first partly dried, they become Amarone, one of planted more than one thousand vines. range of grape varietals as well. In the 1950s conference on Rhône style wine. Today, Paso va, , and Verona, originally frontier with classified DOC wines. There are three Italy’s most noble wines. Bardolino is made Commercial wine growing, however, wasn’t and 1960s, growers began to plant Bordeaux Robles Wine Country is receiving attention posts on the Roman trade route between areas of premium production: the western from the same grapes but is a lighter version. started until the 1880s. Since 1990, when varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon. for its unique blends. These wines are unique Venezia and Genova, grew into Renaissance , the central hills, and the The central hills produce Soave, Tocai, the Pi- there were fewer than 20 wineries in Paso In the 1980s, there were increased plantings to the area, and with varietal make-ups that splendor. Nature exhibits its own marvels, eastern plains. Verona is the leader in classi- nots, Merlot, Cabernet, and sparkling Prosec- Robles, a large expansion of activity has of many Rhône varieties, including the first do not follow traditional rules and expecta- the Dolomite Mountains in the north, the fied DOC wines, especially Soave, Bardolino, co. The eastern plains have been dominated seen the number rise to more than 200 Syrah planted in California, as well as Viog- tions of winemaking, as characteristic in oth- Euganean hills in the south, vast Lake Gar- and Valpolicella, a blend of Corvina, Rondi- by Merlot and Cabernet Franc for decades. wineries today.The Paso Robles AVA is ac- nier and Roussanne. The emerging popular- er regions of the wine world.