elcome to the first W quarterly Olof Cellars Newsletter! Spring has sprung and so have the vines. The fruit has set and the wines have aged perfectly. The sum- mer will soon be on us, with the heat of the day and the cooler nights making the g ra pe s ri pe fo r the Come revel in Olof Cellars wines in the harvest. Come by and enjoy the journey with us. You can vineyard during this year’s also follow us on Face- 10th Annual Wine Adventure book,www.facebook.com/ Eric the Victorious has been making wine since 2002. It has become a hob- July 26th & 27th! OlofCellars f o r e v e n t by gone wild. announcements, and visit our 5615 Highland Springs Rd. website, www.stolof.com to purchase wine. Lakeport CA 95453 (707)262-0755 or We produce only about 500 cases/20 barrels per year. We (707) 391-7947 love our boutique size and will “Operating a continue making limited produc- vineyard and tions of our unusual varie- winery is so tals. Come taste the uncommon! rewarding – it’s like watching our The majority of our wines are children grow.” made from our estate grown grapes: Nebbiolo, Malbec, Bar- bera and Petite Verdot. Coming this year, our version of a white Nebbiolo will be released. And in the Scandinavian tradition, we now produce Mead, wine made from local organic honey. It’s a must try! Tickets for the Wine Adventure are $45 for the two-day Skål! passport. Designated drivers get in free. Must be 21 or over to participate. Click here to purchase tickets! Become an Visit our Olof Cellars Wine Warrior! New Wine Club Benefits - As an Olof Cellar's Wine Club Member, or as we call you, Wine Warriors, you get the Tasting following benefits in addition to each package's specif- ics. Room! -Your own Viking helmet to prove you are a Wine Warrior -20% off case prices Open by appointment at the vineyard. A $10 tasting fee -10% off bottle prices, including Olof Oil (first press includes a glass, Viking helmet, and a vineyard tour. extra virgin olive oil) -Discounted shipping rates 5615 Highland Springs Rd. Lakeport CA 95453 -Advanced email notifications to any new releases (707)262-0755 or (707) 391-7947 -Email notifications of special and limited release products For easier access, find our wines at -Personal winery and vineyard tours (by appointment) Lake County Wine Studio, -Discounts on grapes for home winemakers 9505 Main Street, Upper Lake, CA 95485 (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) Level 1 – Viking’s Travels: 3 bottles, 3 times per year (707) 275-8030 Viking expansion, though supported by raids, was a sig- or purchase online at www.stolof.com/cellars/. nificant source of trade during the otherwise limited E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] dark ages. This package delivers a sampling of Olof Cellars wines made in all styles from the great wine re- gions including reds, whites, pinks, and more. Level 2 - Ironside's Spoils ~ The Plunder of Reds: 6 bottles, 3 times per year Björn Ironside, son of Ragnar Lodbrok (a name you may know from the TV show Vikings) was a skilled na- val commander who continued in the tradition of his father conducting raids into the great European wine regions including France, Spain, and Italy. Enjoy Iron- side's Spoils, including the Viking-worthy robustness of our Barbera, the Nebbiolo once reserved for Italy's no- bility, Malbec, and our limited release Petite Verdot, borrowed from the Bordeaux region in France. Current Releases Level 3 - A Taste of Asgard ~ The Rewards of Valhalla, 12 bottles, 3 times per year 2009 Barbera Asgard, home of the gods and ruled by Odin, gives indulgence fit for any king. Drink like you are in Valhal- 2009 Nebbiolo la by enjoying the widest selection Olof Cellars has to 2009 Fira offer. This package includes: 1 case, 3 times per year of (sparkling Nebbiolo - only a few cases left!) an assortment of our wines, as well as limited release items like our mead, olive oil, experimental blends, and 2009 Marauder (Malbec) more. 2010 Rosasto di Barbera All shipments are made February, May and October. We cannot 2012 Pillage (Sonoma Chardonnay) guarantee shipments made in hot summer months. 2013 Mead Receive a free Viking helmet with every purchase. Olof Cellars Wine Club Membership Form Also available at www.stolof.com/cellars/wine-club All packages are charged at the time of shipping or processing for pickup. Prices vary by shipment selection and include club exclusive discounted prices, applicable taxes, and club exclusive discounted shipping. Please pick up within 45 days to avoid automatic shipping and associated fees. Shipments require the signature of someone at least 21 years of age. Please include shipping address even if you choose to pick up. Please Circle which level and whether you would like to pick up or have it shipped. Wine Club Level 1) Vikings Travels 2) Ironsides Spoils – The Plunder of Reds 3) A Taste of Asgard – The Rewards of Valhalla Pick up or Ship Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________ Name As it Appears On Credit Card: __________________________________________________________________________ Credit Card Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________ Security Code: _________________________________ By signing I certify that I am 21 or older, I am the above named cardholder, and I give permission to Olof Cellars to charge my credit card for each wine club selection. All sales are processed in CA and are subject to CA state sales tax. I may cancel my membership at any time after the first wine club selection is charged. Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________________________________ Olof Cellars Recipe Box Quinoa and Kale Salad Swedish Meatballs 2 cups cooked quinoa, 1 pound ground beef 2 cups finely sliced kale, Garlic to taste 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1 small onion, diced small 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, Salt & pepper 1/4 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon each of allspice and nutmeg Mix well. Mix and form into bite size meatballs, fry or bake until medium. Dressing: Sauce for appetizers: 1/3 cup grape seed or olive oil 1 jar grape or wine jelly 1/4 cup wine (Rosato di Barbera) 1 bottle (8 oz.) cocktail sauce or ketchup Juice from 1 lime or lemon 1 cup wine Salt & pepper Heat sauce and pour over meatballs. Keep in a crockpot on low. Garlic seasoning (I like Garlic Dude Dust) to taste. Sauce for dinner: Pour over quinoa mixture. 1 can cream of mushroom soup People usually only take a large spoonful so 1 cup water this easily serves 8-10 people. 1 cup wine 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Southwestern variation- cook quinoa with a little taco Salt & pepper seasoning, substitute black beans or kidney beans and Garlic to taste roasted corn for the cranberries. Add some of the taco seasoning to the dressing. You can also make your own mushroom gravy. Serve this over rice This is great with a steak. or with potato pancakes. Pair with Olof Cellars Rosato di Barbera Pair with Olof Cellars Barbera Viking Bucks $1 Redeem this coupon for $1 off a bottle of your favorite Olof Cellars wine. .