March 2018 Vol. II, No. 1

An Exclusive Newsletter for The Vintners Club Members Lodi Vintners Notes

Wine Club Appreciation Dinner 2017 ZinFest 2017 2017 Dinner and a Movie: Urban Cowboy

What’s Inside From the You Should Have Been There! The Rippey Reserve Room Featured Recipe from Our Staff Upcoming Events Member Spotlight Current Wines

From the Winemaker

New Year, New Wines! Happy New Year to all of our Lodi Vintners friends. We are excited about the prospects of a wonderful 2018. We are starting the year off with the release of a variety of new wines. These include our very first bottling of three Lodi wines: , , and -- my personal favorite – a 51% and 49% blend. This blend is one of Lodi’s first! What better way to make 2018 enjoyable than having a glass or two of great wines from Lodi Vintners. The staff at Lodi Vintners wishes you and your family a happy and healthy 2018. We hope to see you soon at the Tasting Room! Cheers! Tyson Rippey

You Should Have Been There! Holiday at the We wouild like to thank all of you who attended our Club Pick Up Party and Toy Drive on Saturday, December 2nd. A big thank you to all of our generous The Vintners Club members who made this event so successful. These gifts made Christmas very special for underpriviledged kids in our community. Wine was poured, food was served, and a great time was had by all. We will do it all again on December 1, 2018. Mark your calendars now so you do not miss out.

On December 23 we held our 3rd Annual Festivus for the Rest of Us event, and yes everyone shared their grievances for 2017. Here are just a few: “Empty ”, “Millennials & Snowflakes”, “People who DO NOT NEED scooters at stores but use them anyway”, “The institutional food at the adult residency I live at”, “I need to get my son out of my house!”

Attention The Vintners Club Members!! The Rippey Reserve Room is available for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions. Consider booking a Private Tasting in our Rippey Reserve Room as a treat for yourself and a few friends. Call us at 209-368-2019 for an appointment.

Featured Wines

2016 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Lodi 2017 Lodi Roussanne & Marsanne Blend

Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, Blend: 87% Zinfandel, Blend: 51% Roussanne and 11% 8% Merlot, 5% Petite Sirah 49% Marsanne Appellation: Lodi Appellation: Lodi Appellation: Lodi : Oct 25 Harvest: Sep 13 Harvest: Brix: 24.6 Brix: 26.4 Brix: Aging: Aging: Aging: : 14.81 Alcohol: 14.94% Alcohol: 13.42% pH: 3.39 pH: 3.73 pH: 3.31 Lot: 107 cases Lot: 104 cases Lot: 200 cases Notes: Our first bottling of Notes: A perfect balance Notes: Our first bottling of Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon has of Lodi Zinfandel with just this Rhône blend and we are aromas of chocolate-covered enough Merlot and Petite thrilled with the results. It is cherries alongside bright floral Sirah to round out this enjoyable now and in years notes. delicious wine. to come.

Retail Price: $25 Wine Club: $20 Retail Price: $20 Wine Club: $16 Retail Price: $20 Wine Club: $16

Honey Roasted Chicken with Cranberry Relish Paired with the RFV 2017 Roussanne and Marsanne This makes a perfect Spring meal. Paired with our new release 2016 Rippey Family Roussanne and Marsanne Blend, this chicken and cranberry dish will brighten your Spring day. Total time: 45 minutes : 4 servings Ingredients Rub: Chicken:  1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard  1 tablespoon of olive oil  1 tablespoon of olive oil  1 yellow onion chopped  salt and pepper to taste  2 cloves of garlic minced  4 chicken thighs Sauce:  ¼ cup of RFV Roussanne and Marsanne wine  3 tablespoons of dijon mustard  2 sprigs of thyme and marjoram  3 tablespoons of honey Relish:  3 tablespoons of whole grain mustard or honey mustard  1 bag of cranberries  ½ tsp of fresh grated ginger  1 orange juiced and zested  1 tablespoon of olive oil  ½ – 1 cup of sugar

Preparation • Preheat your oven to 400F. • Mustard Rub: Combine mustard, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Using your fingers or a brush work the rub into both sides of the chicken. Set aside • Sauce: Whisk together the mustards, honey, ginger, and olive oil into a small bowl and set aside • Chicken: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in your cast iron skillet, or standard skillet, over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add your onions and garlic. Cook until golden brown or about 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sear for 2-3 minutes on both sides. Add the ¼ cup of wine and honey mustard sauce. Nestle in a few sprigs of fresh herbs and place in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until chicken has reached the internal cooking temperature. • Cranberry Relish: Rinse the cranberries under cold water. Place the cranberries in a blender or food processor along with the zest and juice of one orange. Add about half of the sugar and pulse – be mindful not to over pulse. Once it is at your desired consistency – taste and add sugar accordingly. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight to intensify the flavors • Serve alongside rice to soak up the honey mustard sauce. Enjoy with RFV Roussanne and Marsanne! Upcoming Events: Check the Lodi Vintners Website and Facebook Page for Details April 7: Cheese and Wine Pairing, 11:00 am –12:30 pm. Rippey Reserve Room, $40 per person, limited to 10 participants. Tickets available by calling or visiting the Lodi Vintners Tasting Room. May 19: Lodi ZinFest Wine Festival. 12 noon – 5:00 pm. Lodi Lake Park. Sip, swirl and savor from a selection of 200 handcrafted wines from over 40 Lodi , including Lodi Vintners. June 2: Wine Club Pickup June 16: Dinner and A Movie September 3: A’s vs Yankees Car-a-van September 8: Wine Club Appreciation Dinner The Vintners Club Member Spotlight: Donna Thornton and Denise Surprenant Donna and Denise are no strangers at the Lodi Vintners Tasting Room. Donna has been a member of The Vintners Club since the club first started. Donna and Denise are known to Tasting Room visitors for their friendliness and sense of humor. If you are fortunate, you will be here when Donna brings in one of her delicious treats!

Current Wines

Rippey Family Retail Wine Club 2014 Napa Valley $35.00 $28.00 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi $25.00 $20.00 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $65.00 $52.00 2017 Clarksburg $18.00 $14.40 2016 Malbec Lodi $20.00 $16.00 2012 Merlot Napa Valley $30.00 $24.00 2015 Petite Sirah Lodi $20.00 $16.00 2015 Petite Sirah Napa Valley $25.00 $20.00 2012 Napa Valley $25.00 $20.00 2017 Roussanne and Marsanne Blend Lodi $20.00 $16.00 2017 Napa Valley $24.00 $19.20 2014 Lodi $20.00 $16.00 2013 Syrah Napa Valley $25.00 $20.00 NV “The Crossing” Blend Napa Valley SOLD OUT 2014 Lodi $10.00 $ 8.00 2016 Zinfandel Lodi $20.00 $16.00 2013 Zinfandel Napa Valley $25.00 $20.00 SIP 2015 Moscato California $15.00 $12.00 2016 Rosé California $15.00 $12.00 Reign Wine Company 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $55.00 $44.00 2012 Merlot Napa Valley $45.00 $36.00 2016 Rosé of Pinot Noir Napa Valley $24.00 $19.20 Concrete Wine Company 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $75.00 $60.00 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi $20.00 16.00 2013 V2.0 Zinfandel Lodi $20.00 $16.00

Lodi Vintners Tasting Room 3750 East Woodbridge Road❖ Acampo, CA 95220 www.lodivintners.com ❖ 209.368.2019 $8 for a Regular Tasting Flight of 5 wines and $15 for a Reserve Tasting Flight of 5 wines. Complimentary for The Vintners Club members and up to two (2) guests. $25 for a Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting Flight. Complimentary for The Vintners Club members, not for guests.