wine club “ may 2012 extraordinary team of stonemasons to fill in all gaps in the stone work. RESTORING A Each side of the building will be checked, a process that will be time consuming but will help maintain the LEGEND structural integrity of our cellars. Inside the historic cellar walls major repairs are also being done. The strengthening of our stone winery’s walls consists of an innovative technique called Center Core Drilling. The reason we have applied this to the retrofit process is that it strengthens the exterior masonry walls with no visible evidence. Additional work inside includes, the three vaults ( caves) reinforced as well as repairs and restoration to all three levels of this historic building.

Our skilled restoration team has reached the half way point and every day progress is being made so that by fall, the cellars will be reopened for all to see and experience again.

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Many have been forever charmed by Buena Vista and its cellars and vaults, the oldest stones of the world. As one of our valued club members, you are part of our extended family and it is our goal to keep you informed during this RETURNS TO exciting renovation. While we would love to have you visit every week, we realize BUENA VISTA for many of you that is not an option, so throughout this exciting progress we will While was most recognized as being the be updating our website www.buenavistawinery.com. We strongly encourage you Father of California viticulture, he was also the father of six to track our progress - you are just as much a part of it as we are. illustrious children. His third son, Arpad, spent over two years in France learning the craft of sparkling wine and later If we did have the pleasure of your company at the winery today you would see became the first to introduce Méthode Traditionelle sparkling the ivy has completely been removed from the outside of the historic cellars. In wine into commercial California winemaking. Arpad’s addition five stories of scaffolding have been constructed so that each inch of the sparkling wine, Eclipse, was one of the most celebrated in the building can be examined and repaired if necessary. The outer walls are currently nineteenth century; we pay tribute to his legacy through this being re-grouted to ensure that each stone is set in place. As you might imagine brut sparkling wine of and Chardonnay grapes. there has been some wear and tear on the historic cellars over the decades. It is up to our Food & Wine May Club Spring has arrived and in full bloom here in Sonoma, with summer approaching fast. Your Count’s Cook-Off Chili latest release includes the perfect combination of wines to share with family and friends during the long summer days. Ingredients 1. Put one tablespoon shortening in a pan 2lbs ground beef and let it getting hot. parkling rut arneros 2009 S B , C 1 tablespoon shortening 2. Drop the ground beef in the hot grease, Retail Price $40 Club Price $32 Reorder Price $28 add garlic and cover. 2 teaspoon ground cumin seed 3. Turn the heat low and let it cook slowly The 2009 Buena Vista Sparkling Brut displays elegant apple and pear aromatics that ¼ cup chili powder for about 15 minutes after the meat is cooked dance delicately on the nose. Seductively crisp and refreshing on the palate, citrus flavors 2 tablespoon flour add the chili powder, flour, and cumin seed of Meyer lemon and Clementine are supported by intricate layers of vanilla bean, mineral stir well, add 3 cup of water and season with 4 finely chopped garlic and stone. salt and pepper. 1 tablespoon salt 4. Cook slowly for 35 minutes. 3 cups water 2009 Pinot Noir,Pommard clone, Ramal 5. Enjoy with a glass of 2009 Pinot Noir, Black and red pepper to taste Ramal, Pommard Clone. Retail Price $42 Club Price $33.60 Reorder Price $29.40

Our Ramal Vineyard clonal wines give us the opportunity to showcase individual clones Enjoy this recipe, specially created for you by Chef Michel Cornu to enjoy or blocks that perform exceptionally well in any given vintage. In 2009 the “Pommard with your bottle of 2009 Pinot Noir, Ramal, Pommard Clone Clone” of Pinot stood out for its depth of color and fruit intensity. The wine is ripe and Coming To Buena Vista This August explosive with red cherry, black plum, clove and jasmine. The palate is soft and generous with opulent red and black fruit with forest floor nuance. Shakespeare Under The Stars August 9th-12th, 16th-19th and 23rd-26th 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast Retail Price $22 Club Price $17.60 Reorder Price $15.40 Sonoma’s Oldest Shakespeare Company presents the magical, romantic comedy A This 2011 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Rose showcases a beautiful pale salmon color in the Midsummer Night’s Dream. Kate Kennedy, glass. On the nose and the palate, juicy flavors of blackberry cobbler, citrus orange peel and one of Sonoma’s Treasures, directs the warm baking spices are sure to make your mouth water. It was made in the Saigne style, Avalon Players at the beautifully, historic which has helped create its smooth, soft and luscious style with nice balanced acidity. Buena Vista Winery in their 32nd season of theatrical excellence.

This is a delightful “Shakespeare Under The Stars” experience. Picnic table seating Buena Vista Counts Club Details Counts Club shipments come to your door five is available in the lovely Buena Vista times per year – in February, April (optional), May, September and November. Each courtyard. Show times are 7:00 PM; with shipment consists of three bottles of Ramal Vineyard, Vinicultural Society, Heritage seating beginning at 6:00PM. Series and Carneros wines. The May shipment is $83.20 – (before tax and shipping costs) – a savings of 20% off retail cost. Receive a 30% reorder discount by placing your reorder Tickets are $20.00 for wine club members and $25 for non-members and can be before June 30th, 2012. purchased at the door. uena ista arneros lub Featured Event B V C C The Great American Wine Cruise May 2012 Price List

Featuring Buena Vista Carneros Wines Retail Club Bottles total Price 2011 Pinot Gris, Carneros $22.00 $15.40 Discover the History 2009 Chardonnay, Carneros $20.00 $16.00 of Wine in America 2011 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast $22.00 $15.40 October 27 - November 5, 2012 (30% reorder discount until June 30th) St. Louis to St. Paul 2009 Pinot Noir, Carneros $25.00 $20.00

Relive the history of wine in America as we cruise the mighty Mississippi River aboard the American Queen. 2009 Merlot, Carneros $25.00 $20.00 Join Count Agoston Haraszthy (played by George Webber), Dr. Liz Thach, Master of Wine, and 2009 Syrah, Carneros $25.00 $20.00 Tom Blackwood, Director of Retail Operations for Buena Vista Winery, as they guide you through the history of American wine while enjoying the Fall colors of the Midwest. Heritage Series Highlights Include: 2009 Sparkling Brut, Carneros $40.00 $28.00 Over 50 Different Wines • Five Private Wine Tastings • Six Wine Dinners (30% reorder discount until June 30th) • Special Two Night St. Louis Pre-Trip Included. • Special Wine Tour and Dinner at Stone Hill Winery - Founded in 1847. • Special Wine Tasting with Wollersheim and Buena Vista Winery hosted by the Count. Vinicultural Society • Wines featured at wine dinners from Buena Vista, Raymond, DeLoach and 2008 Arpad's Selection Zinfandel, Sonoma County $32.00 $25.60 JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset. *3 Bottle Limit* Pricing Starts at $2699 Per Person Double Occupancy Call the Wine Cruise Experts at 800-258-8880 or email [email protected] Ramal Vineyard Select Wines 2008 Ramal Chardonnay $36.00 28.80 Don’t miss these exciting events, 2008 Ramal Chardonnay, Dijon Clones $36.00 $28.80 coming soon to Buena Vista and our sister properties. 2008 Ramal Chardonnay, Musque Clones $36.00 $28.80 2009 Ramal Pinot Noir, Pommard Clone $42.00 $29.40 Count Agostin Haraszthy’s Raymond Generations (30% reorder discount until June 30th) 200th Birthday Celebration Release Party (Buena Vista Winery) Friday, August 31st 1pm-4pm (Raymond Vineyards) Saturday, June 9th 12 – 4pm 2008 Ramal Pinot Noir $42.00 $33.60 Join us in celebrating The Count’s 200th Birthday and Spend a beautiful June afternoon at Raymond 2006 Ramal Syrah $45.00 $36.00 the reopening of our historic cellars. $50 per member Vineyards and enjoy the new release of our 2008 2008 Ramal Syrah Port 375ml $32.00 $25.60 (2 reservations per membership). Generations wine paired with delicious small bites. Tickets are limited, so RSVP today by emailing Contact Raymond wine club for details and pricing at [email protected] or phone 800.325.2764. [email protected] or 800.525.2659. Sonoma Series 3rd Annual Father's Day BBQ 2008 The Count Founders Red $20.00 $16.00 Sunday Picnic Party (DeLoach Vineyards) Sunday, June 17th 1-4pm (Buena Vista Winery) Sunday, September 16th 12-2pm Good ol’ fashioned BBQ. Gourmet Angus beef Submit your order via phone, fax or mail: Spend your Sunday picnicking with your fellow club hamburgers with all the fixin’s. Poolside at the DeLoach Call the Buena Vista Wine Club at 800.325.2764, fax form to 855.796.4876, or mail to: members and pick up the most recent release guesthouse. $30 per club member/$40 public. Contact for September. Pricing and more details to come. Carolynn Pallo for details at 707.526.9111 ex 110 or email Buena Vista Wine Club, PO Box 1842, 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 [email protected]. NAME PHONE Haunted Cellar Party ummer olstice elease arty (Buena Vista Winery) Saturday, October 20th 7:30-10pm S S R P EMAIL (DeLoach Vineyards) Saturday, June 23rd 3-8pm Dance the night away in the historic cellars. The night Enjoy live music, gourmet food, and the estate release will include appetizers, music, excellent wine and spooky Buena Vista Counts Wine Club & Historic Tasting Room of our Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rosé. surprises, costumes encouraged! $50 per member 2 complimentary tickets for club members/ $15pp for PO Box 1842, 18000 Old Winery Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 (4 reservations per membership). additional tickets. RSVP by June 13th to Carolynn Pallo 800.325.2764 [email protected] www.buenavistawinery.com Tickets are limited, so RSVP today by emailing at [email protected] | | [email protected] or phone 800.325.2764. or 707.526.9111 ex 110. *Pricing valid through June 30th, 2012. Call Wine Club for shipping and tax rates for your state/WA permit#402971 Learn more about the remarkable history of Buena Vista and the origins of California wine: www.buenavistawinery.com/entirestory

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