update - Niven Family Wine Estates

UPDATE
FROM THE WINEMAKER
CHRISTIAN ROGUENANT
SPARKLING WINE
My first job as a true Winemaker was at Champagne Deutz
in France. We made only Champagne and pretty much drank
only Champagne. The French Winery later asked me to
move to California to start their American venture, Maison
Deutz. Here, I made sparkling wines in the French tradition.
Champagne is called such because the grapes are grown in
the Champagne region of France. Wine made elsewhere in
this style is called sparkling wine. I have always loved making
and drinking bubbles.
I am lucky enough to once again make sparkling wine for Niven
Family Wine Estates. The Brut Rose is a blend of 82% Pinot
Noir and 18% Chardonnay. It gets its color from time spent
on the skins of the Pinot Noir just after harvest. The Blanc de
Blancs is made from Chardonnay grapes and is called such
because it is 100% Chardonnay, white from white.
These wonderful sparkling wines are now released and
available in the tasting room at the Independence Schoolhouse.
It is a great addition around the Thanksgiving table and
for the holiday season. However, while we all appreciate
bubbles during this time, please help me spread the word that
Champagne and sparkling wines are not made to be enjoyed
for only special occasions, they are meant for every occasion!
NEW LABEL DESIGN
We’re excited to be
releasing the new
vintages of our True Myth
Chardonnay and Cabernet,
which showcase our
beautiful new label design!
We hope you love it as
much as we do!
… More to come on the
new label designs.
FEATURED RECIPE
Tortellini Soup
In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add 1 chopped onion and as many sliced/chopped
vegetables as you can fit in the pot. (I like to add mushrooms, celery, zucchini, carrots,
and artichoke hearts.) Add 1 bag frozen, chopped spinach. Cook down until pot is
approximately 1/2 full. Add 1/2 jar tomato basil marinara sauce and 1/3 c. “better than
bouillon” concentrate. Add approximately 3 cups water. Simmer for one hour. Prior to
serving, add desired pasta, rice, cooked beans, meat, etc.
courtesy of Wine Club member Erin Turner (recipe adapted from Trader Joe’s)
CURRENT RELEASES
(order on-line or in our tasting room)
Baileyana
Chardonnays
2013 Baileyana Firepeak Chardonnay
2013 Baileyana La Pristina Chardonnay
2013 Baileyana El Gordo Chardonnay
2013 Baileyana Chardonnay
2013 Baileyana SBAR Chardonnay
Pinot Noirs
2013 Baileyana Firepeak Pinot Noir
2012 Baileyana Halcon Rojo Pinot Noir
2013 Baileyana La Entrada Pinot Noir
2012 Baileyana El Pico Pinot Noir
2013 Baileyana El Pico Pinot Noir
2013 Baileyana SBAR Pinot Noir
Other Baileyana Releases
2010 Baileyana Port
2012 Baileyana SBAR Syrah
2013 El Jugoso Syrah
2013 Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine
2013 Brut Rose sparkling wine
Tangent
2012 tangent Grenache Blanc
2013 tangent Sauvignon Blanc
2013 tangent Albariño
2013 tangent Viognier
2013 tangent Ecclestone
2014 tangent Pinot Gris
True Myth
2013 True Myth Chardonnay
2012 True Myth Cabernet Sauvignon
Zocker
2013 Zocker Grüner Veltliner
2013 Zocker Riesling
2012 Zocker Late Harvest Grüner Veltliner
Trenza
2011 TRENZA Tinto
– Wine Club Members Only
2011 TRENZA Mosaico
2012 TRENZA Mosaico
2012 TRENZA Obispan
Cadre
2012 Cadre Chardonnay
Retail Wine Club
Price
Price
$28.00
$30.00
$33.00
$18.00
$42.00
$22.40
$24.00
$26.40
$14.40
$33.60
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$33.00
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$26.40
$28.00
$26.40
$28.00
$44.00
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$30.00
$38.00
$44.00
$16.00
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$24.00
$30.40
$35.20
$17.00
$13.00
$17.00
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$13.60
$10.40
$13.60
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$18.00
$24.00
$14.40
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$30.00
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$33.00
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$24.00
$24.00
$26.40
$26.40
$40.00
$32.00
BAILEYANA
DECEMBER 2015
5828 ORCUTT ROAD • SAN LUIS OBISPO • CA 93401 • 805 269 8200
WWW.BAILEYANA.COM • [email protected]
COMBO CLUB
white CLUB
2013 El Pico Pinot Noir - New Vintage!
2014 True Myth Chardonnay - New Vintage!
This vintage of El Pico is balanced and beautifully extracted with
aromas of strawberry jam, cherry and vanilla. There is a hint of
cotton candy along with traces of cinnamon throughout the wine.
The crisp, clean fruit matches well with silky sweet oak tannins.
The oak provides a nice backbone, but does not over power the
balanced acidity. This medium bodied Pinot finishes with delightful
strawberry notes.
Retail: $35 Club: $28
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: Pinot Noir | Appellation: Edna Valley | Vineyard Source: Single Firepeak block selections from our Estate
Vineyard | Alcohol: 13.8 % Acidity: 5.86 gms/l | pH: 3.33 | Brix at Harvest: 25.63 | Date Harvested: 09/17/13
Date Bottled: 8/28/14 | Cases Produced: 2.85 | Fermentation/Barrel Regime: 17 days in open top fermenters, 50%
new French oak
2013 Baileyana Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine - New Release!
We got some very exciting news this month, we received high honors from the
internationally acclaimed Six Nations Wine Challenge held annually in Australia. Our 2013
Baileyana S-BAR Pinot Noir was awarded the coveted RED WINE OF SHOW TROPHY,
and our 2013 Tangent Albariño received a DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL. The RED WINE OF
SHOW TROPHY was won by beating out every medal winner in all eight red varieties
including Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, Meritage, Bordeaux Blends,
Other Red Varieties and Pinot Noir.
A Wine Writer from each country selected wines from their country to enter into the
competition which judged nearly 600 wines. American Judge and wine columnist Dan
Berger submitted our 2013 Tangent Albariño and the 2013 Baileyana S-BAR Pinot Noir.
The countries competing for awards were: Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South
Africa and The United States.
We are extremely proud of this victory and of our winemaking team for consistently making
stellar wines!! Limited quantity available.
For any Wine Club questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
[email protected]
Lauren – Wine Club Coordinator (805) 269-8206
Shauna and Lupita – Wine Club Assistants (805) 269-8207
Retail: $18 Club: $14.40
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: Chardonnay | Vineyard Source: 100% Paragon Vineyard
Alcohol: 13.5 % | Acidity: 6.57 gms/l | pH: 3.38 | Brix at Harvest: 23.87
Date Harvested: 08/28/14 – 09/26/14 | Date Bottled: 07/27/15 | Fermentation/
Barrel Regime: 50% in French oak barrels (38% new) and 50% coldtank
fermented and aged
2013 Baileyana Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine- New Release!
The 2013 Baileyana Blanc de Blancs is bright and fresh with
pronounced aromas of citrus, green apple and white peach. The
fruit on the nose is complemented with flavors of tangerine, grapefruit,
creamy vanilla and hint of brioche. The delicate bubbles create a
beautifully refreshing wine with a long lingering finish.
The 2013 Baileyana Blanc de Blancs is bright and fresh with
pronounced aromas of citrus, green apple and white peach. The
fruit on the nose is complemented with flavors of tangerine, grapefruit,
creamy vanilla and hint of brioche. The delicate bubbles create a
beautifully refreshing wine with a long lingering finish.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: Chardonnay | Vineyard Source: 100% Paragon Vineyard | Alcohol: 12.48 %
Acidity: 7.55 gms/l | pH: 3.161 | Brix at Harvest: 21.1 | Date Harvested: 09/04/13
Date Bottled: 08/28/14 | Cases Produced: 596 | Fermentation/Barrel Regime: Fermented
at 58F in stainless steel. Riddled for 8-10 days per riddling machine
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: Chardonnay | Vineyard Source: 100% Paragon Vineyard | Alcohol: 12.48 %
Acidity: 7.55 gms/l | pH: 3.161 | Brix at Harvest: 21.1 | Date Harvested: 09/04/13
Date Bottled: 08/28/14 | Cases Produced: 596 | Fermentation/Barrel Regime: Fermented
at 58F in stainless steel. Riddled for 8-10 days per riddling machine
Total charges will include shipping (if applicable) and sales tax (varies by state)
Total charges will include shipping (if applicable) and sales tax (varies by state)
red CLUB
reserve CLUB
Retail: $38 Club: $30.40
Baileyana S-BAR Pinot Noir
Wins Best Red Wine of Show!
Full bodied and full of fruit, this Chardonnay is loaded with aromas
of pear, white peach and pineapple, moving seamlessly into
layered flavors of beautiful tropical fruit with mineral undertones
and a textured creaminess. Balanced refreshing acidity keeps
the wine lively and fresh from start to finish. All topped off with the
perfect complement of vanilla bean and toasted oak.
2011 Trenza Mosaico - Library Wine, reserved for only our club members!
Retail: $38 Club: $30.40
2011 Trenza Mosaico - Library Wine, reserved for only our club members!
An eclectic mix of three varietals, Mosaico is comprised of Cabernet
Sauvignon, and Grenache grown in Paso Robles along with Syrah
from the Edna Valley. This vintage is big and full-bodied with flavors of
currants, dark cherries, and blackberries with a hint of toasted cinnamon
and elegant fruit-forward finish.
An eclectic mix of three varietals, Mosaico is comprised of Cabernet
Sauvignon, and Grenache grown in Paso Robles along with Syrah
from the Edna Valley. This vintage is big and full-bodied with flavors of
currants, dark cherries, and blackberries with a hint of toasted cinnamon
and elegant fruit-forward finish.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Syrah, 32% Grenache | Vineyard Source:
Pear Valley, Ranchita Canyon, Paragon Vineyard | Alcohol: 14.4 % | Acidity: 6.5 gms/l
pH: 3.38 | Brix at Harvest: 25.80 | Date Harvested: 10/28/11 – 11/8/11
Date Bottled: 05/01/13 | Cases Produced: 489 | Fermentation/Barrel Regime:
Fermented in small stainless steel open top fermentors, Aged in 32 % new French oak
barrels and 68% in 1-4 year old barrels
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Syrah, 32% Grenache | Vineyard Source:
Pear Valley, Ranchita Canyon, Paragon Vineyard | Alcohol: 14.4 % | Acidity: 6.5 gms/l
pH: 3.38 | Brix at Harvest: 25.80 | Date Harvested: 10/28/11 – 11/8/11
Date Bottled: 05/01/13 | Cases Produced: 489 | Fermentation/Barrel Regime:
Fermented in small stainless steel open top fermentors, Aged in 32 % new French oak
barrels and 68% in 1-4 year old barrels
Retail: $30 Club: $24
2013 El Jugoso Syrah- New Release!
This cool climate Syrah from our Edna Valley estate is bright and juicy,
beginning with aromas of blueberry and blackberry on the nose. This
is a medium bodied wine with wonderful finesse showcasing flavors
of vanilla, cinnamon and a hint of smoky pepper while letting the bright
blueberry and plum notes shine through. The complement of French oak
offers a toasty undertone that runs throughout.
Retail: $30 Club: $24
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: Syrah | Vineyard Source: 100% Paragon Vineyard | ML: 100 %
Alcohol: 13.37 % | Acidity: 6.42 gms/l | pH: 3.5 | Brix at Harvest: 24.6
Date Harvested: 04/25/15 | Date Bottled: 04/28/15 | Cases Produced: 280
Fermentation/Barrel Regime: Open top tank fermentor for 18 days at 78F and barrel
aged for 29 months. 16% new French oak and 16% new Russian oak.
Total charges will include shipping (if applicable) and sales tax (varies by state)
Retail: $30 Club: $24
2013 Baileyana Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine - New Release!
The 2013 Baileyana Blanc de Blancs is bright and fresh with
pronounced aromas of citrus, green apple and white peach. The
fruit on the nose is complemented with flavors of tangerine, grapefruit,
creamy vanilla and hint of brioche. The delicate bubbles create a
beautifully refreshing wine with a long lingering finish.
Retail: $38 Club: $30.40
TECHNICAL NOTES
Variety: Chardonnay | Vineyard Source: 100% Paragon Vineyard | Alcohol: 12.48 %
Acidity: 7.55 gms/l | pH: 3.161 | Brix at Harvest: 21.1 | Date Harvested: 09/04/13
Date Bottled: 08/28/14 | Cases Produced: 596 | Fermentation/Barrel Regime: Fermented
at 58F in stainless steel. Riddled for 8-10 days per riddling machine
Total charges will include shipping (if applicable) and sales tax (varies by state)