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Varieties Grown An old-world adage, but also the feeling of * Chardonnay: 16 acres our General Manager and Winemaker, Larry * Merlot: 1 1/2 acres McCulloch, who painstakingly cares for the 20 * Cabernet Sauvignon: 1 acre acres of vines. During the winter months each vine * Cabernet Franc: 1 acre is carefully hand-pruned to maintain the proper crop levels and ensure plant vigor. In the spring * Pinot Noir: 1/2 acre the growing vines are trained onto a special trellis system where the emerging buds, and later the Viticulture District clusters, are carefully thinned to an optimum level. * Southeastern New England Throughout the summer to predict, Dr. Rothberg people carry that do the Wines Produced the vines are positioned purchased the leading same. Dr. Rothberg was along the trellis wires and vineyard in Connecticut the first person to map an periodically hedged to to push the frontiers of individual persons genome enhance growth and winemaking. Originally and now wants to map 300 * Chardonnay improve fruit quality. Incorporated in 1983 by centenarians. Through active vine the Chairman and CEO of The first vines were * Cabernet Sauvignon management and carefully Tiffany and CO., Dr. Rothberg planted in the spring of controlled fruit production, found in Chamard vineyards 1984, a 5.5 acre vineyard * Merlot we are able to maximize a foundation of grace and consisting primarily of the varietal character in our elegance that would form Chardonnay with a small * Pinot Noir wines. the basis for even finer wines. quantity of Cabernet Make Chamard your last Most recently Dr.Rothberg Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. * Cabernet Franc stop of the day on the wine has launched a research From 1986 through 1992 the trail or enjoy a glass of wine project called the remaining acreage was * Gewürtraminer overlooking the vineyards Methuselah prepared and planted, on your way to dinner on Project, which is sponsored for a combined total of * Meritage the shoreline. Bring friends, by the Rothberg Institute 20 acres. In the summer bring food, bring your (TRI), a non-profit research of 1988, the winery was favorite music and we’ll organization in Guilford, constructed and Chamard * Rose` play it. Ct. It is known that drinking became a licensed farm Combining his love wine in moderation extends winery. The first wine, a * Pinot Blanc of nature, his interest in a healthy life. this project 1988 Chardonnay was genetics, and his passion seeks to find the genes realeased in 1989. T h e W i n e s w w w . c h a m a r d . c o m 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Chardonnay 2006 Merlot Has an aroma of dark black fruit with hints of cedar A classic Chardonnay! Lovely floral The dark, rich, almost and suggestions of roasted meat. Nicely structured aromas with ripe fruit flavors and black raspberry color hints flavors with hints of black pepper and exotic spices a smooth finish. Winemaker Larry as to what is to come in McCulloch believes this is one of this Right Bank Bordeaux 2010 Rose the best Chardonnays we have style red. This wine is predominately merlot Merlot and a touch of produced. based, bolstered by some Cabernet Sauvignon cabernet sauvignon and combine to make this spiced with cabernet a classic, dry French franc. The aromas are of style Rose. This wine is earth and coffee grinds very food friendly. followed by flavors of bittersweet chocolate covered raspberry all held together with firm tannins and pleasing food friendly acidity. The early 2010 Stone Cold White 2006 Cabernet Franc returns hint that this wine will continue to improve “This new unoaked, non-malolatic or “naked” Rich color with shades of bright garnet, over the next two years. chardonnay pushes the limits of east coast aromas of herbs, spices and coffee chardonnay to new heights of expression. A followed by a lush, broad mouth feel rich, vibrant blast of citrus and lemon flavors combining a velvety texture and pleasant are framed by a seductive bracing acidity flavors of chocolate and raspberry, creating a new wine which will change the lengthy finish with firm tannins. way the world thinks of Connecticut wine.” Henry Ponzio, Wine Consultant. 2010 Concert Schedule Events Every Saturday 5-8 pm A Day for Dad – # Jan 9 - 5-8 pm Shawn Taylor The Whites, Wines Fit for a King # Jan 16 - Seth Adams Reds, and Rosés Father’s Day is Sunday, the day after this # Jan 23 - Bob Semanchik of Summer class, so in his honor we will taste and learn about a wide variety of hearty # Jan 26 - Joe Flood In the summer people may drink white and red wines from around the more beer or frozen cocktails, but world. All the wines will be enjoyable # Jan 30 - Lara Herscovitch there never is a season without for the ladies too, of course, so please wine! As the warm weather join us, but we’ll give Dad the spotlight # Feb 6 - Joe Flood approaches we will sample wines DAVID VS. GOLIATH today! Beyond the main stream of all colors to find some new varieties of Cabernet, Chardonnay, # February 13 - Phil Rosenthal favorites to serve on the deck, “I can’t tell the difference between and and Merlot there are many other wines that are rich, full-bodied, and flavorful. at the beach, or around the $10 bottle of wine and a $100 bottle” # February 20 - Harris Schwartz pool. So what are these summer “You can buy a $20 wine that is good At this class you will sample a wide sippers? They are wines that selection of these alternative options as a $75 wine” Have you ever heard this # March 6 Kailin Garrity are light on their feet, fresh and before, or said this yourself. Well I have as we travel the globe to taste ever breezily scented, full of zip, oh-so- many many times. This is the premise and more interesting and exciting wines. # March 13 Kailin Garrity easy to drink, and are perfect to topic of tonight’s debate. We’ll match Jun 19, 2010 5:30 - 7:30 pm pour with barbecued meats, fish $10 - $20 bottles against $50 - $100 $50/person # Mar 20 Reed Waddle or fowl, grilled vegetables, and bottles. Will you the “civilians” confirm tons of other summer foods. all these notions or will your world be rocked. with a moderate price tag! Four categories, the wines everyone # March 27 TBA May 15, 2010 5:30 - 7:30 pm drinks. Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet # April 3 - Joe Flood $50/person Sauvignon and Pinot Noir To make it semi fair we will have a professional choose STYLE AND TERROIR only American wines the best we can “THE PLUSH AND LUSH # April 10 - Lauren Agnelli find in the $15 to $20 range and pair them off with their counterparts in the VS. THE DIRT AND # April 17 - Shawn Taylor premium category. GAME ON, MAY THE ROCKS” BEST WINE WINe! OH! AND BY THE WAY # April 24 - Tara Hack WE’LL DO IT AS A BLIND TASTING! DO YOU A True Learning Experience Are they ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE? different? Why are they different? Do # May 1 - Bob Semanchik Apr 24, 2010 I like one style more than the other? Do I care as long as it’s wet? What is # May 8 - Phil Rosenthal 5:30 - 7:30 pm terroir anyway? Why doesn’t California $70/person have it? Can they get it? Is it worth # Fri May 28 Uncle Leo 5-8 it? Matching different varietals from distinctively different places. California # May 29 - Joe Flood and France. Jun 12, 2010 5:30 - 7:30 pm # Mon May 31 Dan Stevens 12-3 $50/person V i s i t n g W i n e S h o p 2004 Chardonnay Tasting Room is Open: Bottle....11.69 Case.....132.50 Tuesday thru Sunday 11am - 5pm Friday and Saturday 11am - 8pm 2006 Merlot Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Columbus Day Bottle....16.99 Case....183.50 CLOSED Most Major Holidays The elegant tasting room features a large 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon fieldstone fireplace, natural wood surfaces and antiques. The deck offers a panoramic view of Bottle....19.99 Case....215.89 the vineyard with its rolling acres of lush vines, hand built stone walls lining the fields and a beautiful pond with a cascading fountain. The 2010 Rose winery was completed in 1988. Its classic New England design features finely crafted stonework Bottle....14.99 Case....161.89 using fieldstones from the property. The staff is both friendly and knowledgeable. 2010 Stone Cold White Group Tours & Tastings: Reservations and advance payment are Prices TBA Summer 2010 required for Group Tours scheduled outside our daily tour at 1:00.