Uncorked Ventana 4C - The California Wine Club

Celebrating 20 years of wine adventures!
Volume 21 • Issue 4
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California’s
Best Artisan Wineries
TWO AWARD-WINNING ITALIAN-STYLED WINES
FROM CALIFORNIA’S CENTRAL COAST
MARTIN & WEYRICH WINERY
BEST OF
2005 Sangiovese
“Il Palio”, Paso Robles
CLASS 2
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89
points!
BEST OF
2006 Pinot Grigio, Central Coast
CLASS
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• Double Gold Medal, San Diego
International, Gold Medal; “Best of Class,”
Jerry Mead’s New World International.
Gold Medals: San Francisco Chronicle,
International Eastern, West Coast Wine,
Los Angeles Wine & Spirits, California
State Fair. Silver Medals: San Francisco
International Wine, Long Beach Grand
Cru, Finger Lakes International Wine,
Tasters Guild International Wine Judging,
Orange County Fair Commercial Wine,
Riverside International.
• Gold Medals: San Francisco
International Wine
Competition; Dallas Morning
News Wine Competition.
Silver Medals: California
State Fair Wine Competition,
Orange County Wine
Competition, San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition.
89 points, “Best of Class” in Central Coast Appellation,
California State Fair Wine Competition.
• “Il Palio” means “the Prize” and is related to the world famous
horse race in Siena, Italy. “This is a very food-friendly wine. Its
• Reviews: Food & Beverage International
vibrant red berry and spice aromas complement a wide variety of
(Sept. 2008): “Think fresh, light and crisp…oh so drinkable…”
foods, including grilled vegetables, fish, poultry and meat,” says
winemaker Craig Reed.
• Fresh and lively, this Pinot Grigio is full of the fragrances of melon,
figs and pears.
• The fruit came from vines that were grafted over to Sangiovese in
1987. The newer vines were planted in 1996.
• Martin & Weyrich’s Pinot Grigio was among California’s first,
• After hand harvest in September, fruit was de-stemmed, gently
begun in 1992.
crushed and then fermented for seven to 10 days. “All of my red
• Three vineyards in San Luis Obispo County supplied the fruit. Most
wines are fermented without extended maceration,” notes
of the grapes were grown at the cool climate Weyrich Family Ranch.
winemaker Craig Reed.
• This Sangiovese aged for 20 months in oak barrels. “That’s longer
• After whole cluster pressing, juice was settled and
than most Sangiovese. Now that our vines are more
then fermented in stainless steel. Twenty percent
mature, we can make Sangiovese in a
fermented in oak for a subtle oak note.
more serious wine style.”
• This is a fine pairing with chicken, fish, salads,
• Delicious with vegetable risotto,
vegetarian fare and a wide range of cuisines.
steamed red snapper, grilled chicken
fajitas, eggplant lasagna and a wide
• Enjoy this wine now. “To steal a quote from
range of foods. Experiment!
longtime Paso Robles winemaker Tobin James,
• Enjoy now or hold eight to 10 years.
“Just don’t drink it in the car on the way home,”
“Sangiovese tastes really fresh even after
Craig laughs.
four to five years in the bottle.”
• Alcohol: 13.5; T.A.: .67g/100ml; pH: 3.38;
• Alcohol: 14.3%; T.A.: .62g/100mL;
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Martin & Weyrich
Location:
Paso Robles, California
Owners:
The Story Behind The Wines...
Paso Robles Pioneering at
Martin & Weyrich
The Weyrich Family
Winemaker:
Craig Reed
Established:
1981
Annual Cases Produced:
80,000
Website:
www.martinweyrich.com
CWC Selections:
• 2005 Sangiovese “Il Palio” Paso
Robles
• 2006 Pinot Grigio, Central Coast
“The best glass of white wine is the first,
The best glass of red wine is the last.”
—Anonymous
Bruce and Pam at Villa Toscana, Martin & Weyrich
Winery’s upscale hotel.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Appellation News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recipe: Gorgonzola Fig Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . 4
At the Movies...With Wine! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
To Your Health: Reduce Your Stress. . . . . . 8
Regional Roundup: Paso Robles AVA. . . . . 8
Wine Humor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Reorder Your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Economic Energizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Membership Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pioneer Family
Getting in on the “ground floor” is a
lucky break in any business. Martin & Weyrich Winery’s head start in
California’s Paso Robles region allowed this boutique winery to explore
wine in a unique, pioneering way. After looking throughout California
for good and affordable vineyard land, four families united by marriage
began the venture on April 1st, 1981 with their purchase of 83 acres in
this region located mid-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles. As
one of just five or so wineries in the region, their venture was perfectly
situated on Hwy. 46, a popular route for travelers.
In 1998, David and Mary Weyrich (formerly Mary Martin) bought out
the other families and with their eight children took over full operation
of the winery. Today, four of the children are active in the winery: Terese
manages the office and bookkeeping; Andy (a graduate of Fresno State’s
enology program) oversees the estate vineyards; Katy handles California
sales; and Tim, who recently worked harvests in New Zealand and
Australia, helps in the cellar.
Continued on page 5
Don’t Miss These Limited Shipments!
On the Cover: New Beginnings.
feature wines produced in such limited quantity that we simply
can’t share it with all of our members. These extra shipments of
amazing wines come out 4-6 times per year. See page 12 for details.
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Like wine in a bottle, appellations can change. They can
be created, revised, proposed, denied and contested.
There can be little Civil Wars going on in the wine
country over appellation status. Here is some of the latest
news about California’s official winegrowing regions:
• Wineries in and around Calistoga in the Napa
Valley can now add “Calistoga” to their wines.
Further, no winery can bear the name of “Calistoga”
unless its wines are produced from Calistoga grapes.
This is a huge decision for winemakers, since most want
to retain a place name to identify where the grapes were
grown.
Federal regulators spent six
years deliberating before
granting Calistoga appellation
status. A winery in Calistoga,
named Calistoga Cellars, that
makes wine from fruit not
grown in Calistoga, fought
appellation status tooth and
nail. Calistoga Cellars now has
three years to start producing
wines from Calistoga grapes;
otherwise, it must change
its name.
Federal
regulators spent
six years
deliberating
before granting
Calistoga
appellation
status.
This pivotal decision now means that when Calistoga is
on the bottle, the grapes for that wine were grown there.
It is a win for consumers (who now know what they are
getting) and a win for winemakers (who can
now make the most of their
appellation’s reputation).
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Gorgonzola Fig Pizza
“This is a great winter time pizza that is best served with
our Martin & Weyrich Sangiovese,” says Winemaker
Craig Reed. “The strong earthy flavors of the Gorgonzola,
figs, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto and arugula on this pizza
are complemented by the dark fruit and earthiness of the
Sangiovese. Enjoy!”
Ingredients:
Cornmeal (for sprinkling)
1 1-pound package purchased pizza dough
2 cups (generous) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
(about 8 ounces)
6 small fresh figs cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick
slices
2 Tbsp fig balsamic vinegar, divided
8 thin slices prosciutto (from two 3-ounce
packages)
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups arugula
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450°F. Sprinkle large rimless baking
sheet generously with cornmeal. Roll out dough on
floured work surface to 12x10-inch rectangle;
transfer to prepared sheet. Sprinkle Gorgonzola over
dough. Sprinkle with pepper. Place figs in medium
bowl; drizzle 1 tablespoon vinegar over. Set aside.
Bake pizza until crust is golden brown on bottom, 15
to 20 minutes. Immediately drape prosciutto slices
over, covering pizza completely. Arrange fig slices
atop prosciutto. Bake until figs are just heated
through, about 1 minute. Transfer pizza to cutting
board. Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar and oil
in large bowl; add arugula. Sprinkle with salt and
pepper; toss to coat. Mound salad atop pizza. Cut
into pieces and serve with your Martin & Weyrich
Sangiovese. Saluté!
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Martin & Weyrich Continued from page 3
International Parade
Though Martin & Weyrich started out making
standards like White Zinfandel and Cabernet
Sauvignon, David and Mary’s love of Italian
wines led them to bottle Sangiovese and Pinot
Grigio (our CWC selections). They were the
first to plant Nebbiolo in the region and they
have created a signature Italian wine, Moscato Allegro. Not too far
behind was an international parade of M&W bottlings, from Bordeaux to
Burgundies, with a couple of Spanish wines in the mix, too. Personal
preferences, market targets and the requirements of their terroir all have
helped to shape this winery’s unique stable of Central Coast wines.
A Boy & His Barrels
Among the leaders of this M&W wine parade is winemaker Craig Reed. His
mother worked for the family for 20 years in its other business (an outdoor
signage company), so when the winery needed an extra hand, Craig was
there. “I grew up at the winery!” he laughs. In 1988,
he began working in the tasting room. Craig helped
to organize events and gained an intimate
knowledge of Martin & Weyrich vineyards, then,
was mentored in the cellar by winemaker Nick
Martin, who earned an enology degree at U.C.
Davis. Craig also took numerous courses at U.C.
Davis for four years. The result was 90+ scores
from the Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast
magazines for three of his first wines and
“Winemaker of the Year” from the San Mateo
Times. Craig has traveled the wine regions of
France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and
Italy and is a frequent attendee at VinItaly, a
huge wine show. Hanging out at the winery
paid off!
Continued on page 6
Left to right: CWC selections;
Winemaker Craig Reed has a
laugh in the lab; Pam, Bruce
and Heather Rammel, M&W
National Sales Director.
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Martin & Weyrich Continued from page 5
Rounding Up the Flavors
Assisting Craig in his efforts to make premium wines are
estate vineyards in three premium San Luis Obispo County
appellations. In addition to the 83-acre estate at the winery,
holdings include 100 acres on Paso Robles’ cool eastside
and the Jack Ranch Vineyard in the Edna Valley, also very
cool and renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
No matter what the kudos for his cellar expertise,
Craig knows that wine is truly made in the vineyard and is
constantly alert to how the vines shape the
wines. “Our Sangiovese (CWC’s selection)
was a simple, light bowlful of cherries when
we first made it,” explains Craig. “But as our
vines aged, there was a big shift from bright
fruit to darker, earthier characters. So, our
Sangiovese is now a much more serious
wine.”
Regional Revolution
Approaching its 30th year, Martin &
Weyrich has learned a thing or two about
the Paso Robles region. “Since 1981, it’s
been quite a ride. In the late ’80s, Paso
Robles was known as a place to get
coffee and fill up the gas tank on the
way to L.A. or San Francisco,” notes
Craig. Today, there are 200+ wineries
and many new, young winemakers with
fresh ideas. “There are many people
making wine here on a much smaller
scale that can afford to experiment,”
Craig notes. Back in the day, Martin &
Weyrich was an experiment all by itself, a winery in a secret wine
region that could, and did, make its mark in California Wine
Country. Enjoy the delightful results at Martin & Weyrich, 2610
Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 (corner of Hwy. 46 and
Buena Vista Rd.), (805) 238-2520. Salud!
From top: Bruce
and Pam stroll
toward the M&W
estate vineyard
on a summer’s
day; Pam, Bruce
and winemaker
Craig Reed; a sign
points the way to
tasty Martin &
Weyrich wines.
Part of the Villa Toscana complex that
includes overnight accommodations and
conference space.
Paso Robles
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At the Movies...With Wine
It seems that every passion has its movies. For racehorse fans, there are
Seabiscuit and National Velvet. Classical music lovers have Amadeus, ballet
enthusiasts watch The Red Shoes, golfers settle in with Tin Cup.
Now, finally, we wine lovers have a roster of movies to pour. Here is the
rundown. Popcorn with your Merlot, anyone?
Bottle Shock
(2008)
Sideways
A father/son rivalry, romance
and the famous 1976 Paris
Tasting merge in this enjoyable
film that depicts how Chateau
Montelena wines beat the
French in a legendary blind
tasting. It catches the ambiance
of California wine country
before the crowds…
(2004)
As the funniest movie on our wine
marquee, Sideways is the chronicle
of a fractured wine country weekend.
A goofy friend persuades his wine
connoisseur buddy to take a trip to
Santa Barbara wineries for a “boys’
weekend” before goofy gets married.
Passion, panic, pandemonium and
Pinot Noir, not necessarily in that
order! And big trouble for Merlot…
French Kiss
(1995)
A Walk in the Clouds
(1995)
Keanu Reeves and Anthony Quinn
star in this romance set amidst
the backdrop of a family winery.
Father disapproves of the romance,
until Keanu rescues the family’s
last remaining vine from a
vineyard fire…
An uptight American
(Meg Ryan) is on a mission
to win back her straying fiancée
when she is caught up in
a smuggling scheme with a
rogue Frenchman (Kevin Kline),
who turns out to be a sincere
lover of wine.
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Mondovino
(2004)
This documentary mourns the
globalization of winemaking and
the overwhelming impact of
critic Robert Parker on
winemaking style worldwide.
It features interviews with wine
brokers and winemakers in
seven countries and three
continents.
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To Your Health
Regional
Roundup
Reduce Stress
With CWC’s
Reliable Wines
We have never tooted the CWC horn in
our “To Your Health” feature, but the
fact is, your CWC membership helps to
reduce stress in your life in a very specific
way: every month, you know for sure that you’ll be pouring
two wonderful wines from real working wineries. You know
that if you don’t care for either wine, we’ll replace the bottle.
You can rest easy that the money you spend with The
California Wine Club is guaranteed to bring you pleasure with
premium wine that promotes relaxation and fuels good times
with friends and family. You can relax pouring your great
CWC selections for friends, and bask in the warmth of their
pleasure! You’ll waste no more time staring at that “wall of
wine” in your supermarket afraid to choose the wrong wine.
Say good-bye to the stress of buying wine “blind.” CWC is
your reliable anchor to wine worth the pour. Toot, toot for
CWC, great wine and a less stressful lifestyle!
WINE HUMOR
Ever feel like making fun of some over-the-top
wine tasting notes? Tech lover Greg Sumner
acted on the urge and created a system to create zany wine
notes from random words. Visit www.gmon.com and click on
Silly Tasting Notes. Here’s a taste:
“Unimpressive and middle-aged Voignier. Drops pixie stick,
focused jack cheese and forward slim jims. Drink now
through April.”
“Overaged but equally desperate Cabernet Franc.
Forcefully bites you with saltine, extra-ripe hair-spray and
perceptible cactus. Drink now through Friday.”
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Where: Within California’s large Central
Coast American Viticultural Region (AVA),
in San Luis Obispo County, midway between
Los Angeles and San Francisco.
What: An AVA comprising approximately
614,000 acres and nearly 30,000 acres of
vines.
Terroir: Paso Robles has two very distinctive
areas: the eastside and the westside. The
eastside is more inland and warmer. Think
cowboy boots and Zinfandel. The westside is
nearer the coast and cooler. Think seaside
villages (like Cambria and Harmony) and
Pinot Grigio.
Wines: The most-planted grape is Cabernet
Sauvignon. Zinfandel has long been a star in
Paso Robles and its Rhone and Italian wines
are standouts. Many reds here.
“...perceptible cactus…
drink now through Friday!”
UNCORKED® is published monthly by Bruce and Pam Boring, Proprietors.
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Pam Boring: President
Bruce Boring: Vice President Sales and Marketing
Paso Robles AVA
Notable Wine Events: The Paso Robles
Wine Festival is one of California’s largest.
Hospice du Rhone is a premier gathering
for Rhone
enthusiasts. The
World of Pinot
Noir is a
fabulous
upscale event
featuring a
dinner at the
Hearst Castle
gorgeous
Hearst castle.
Judy Reynolds: Editor, writer, photographer
Tapia Studios: Graphic designers
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Two More Exciting CWC Clubs to Try!
You Be The
JUDGE
Something Terrific in the Cards for You
In every CWC shipment, you’ll find a CWC Judging Card.
That little piece of paper could mean bottles and bottles of
extra wine for you. If we print your comments in Uncorked,
you’ll get another bottle with your regular shipment. If your
card is picked during our year-end drawing for a case of
CWC wines, you’ll get to pick and choose your own
“dream” CWC case! Not bad, for a piece of paper. It’s fun
too. So, go ahead and fill out those Judging Cards. There
might be something terrific in the cards for you!
Signature Series
for serious wine
collectors and
connoisseurs
®
The Signature Series features limited quantity, highly
rated wines from some of California’s best wineries.
This is the upper level wine club you’ve been looking
for! Call (800) 777-4443 for membership
information.
Vineyard of Pasterick 2004 Dry Creek Valley Syrah
(Wines are rated on a 20 point system...with 20 points being the highest.)
• 95 points, Wine Buyer Online: “A beautiful Syrah…
mouthful of thick, silky dark fruits…”
• Just 338 cases produced
20 pts Baileyana Winery 2005 “Curtain Call” Cabernet Sauvignon “From
Grassi Wine Company 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet
Sauvignon
start to finish this wine was excellent.”
- Christine L. Sam, HI
20 pts Castoro Cellars 2007 Paso Robles Primitivo “Absolutely loved this
wine. Can’t wait to share it with friends.”
- Cynthia Bishop, TX
• 91 points, Wine Spectator: “…fresh and vibrant…elegant,
refined, balanced…”
• Only 720 cases produced
Try the Signature Series and receive half off this
month’s selection. Just $66.50 for new members.
20 pts Summerland 2007 Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc “Thank you
CWC for bringing this wonderful Santa Barbara wine back again.
It is even better this time around. Nice balance and fruit. Please
send me a case.”
- Russell Balda, AZ
18 pts Castoro Cellars 2007 Paso Robles Primitivo “It’s so good, we
bought 3 cases.”
- Beth and Bill Evick, CA
17 pts Gnekow 2007 Reserve Viognier “Soft-smooth-light and
especially refreshing…”
- Richard Hupp, IN
Signature Series:
20 pts The Crane Brothers 2004 “Brodatious” Red Wine “Super dark color,
unbelievably smooth with a great finish.”
- Marc & Lisa, MD
International Selections:
18 pts Laudun Sols et Sens Côtes du Rhône Villages 2008 Fruit de L’Echange
Blanc “A light and refreshing wine with a wonderful blend of fruit
flavors.”
- Sandy Silver, CA
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International
Selections features
“mom & pop”
wineries from
around the world.
The Grimaldi family has been making wine in Italy’s
Piedmont region for three generations. It owns 12
vineyards in premier winegrowing appellations, and they
show in these delectable Italian International Selections.
Grimaldi Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba 2007
Red as a cardinal’s robe, this wine serves up an intense and
fruity bouquet. It is a dry wine with a lovely scent of
Not found
almonds to it and a nice after taste. A great wine to
anywhere
sip watching that Italian movie classic, La Dolce Vita! else in the
U.S.!
Grimaldi Barbera d’Alba 2005
This full-bodied red wine has shades of garnet to it brought on by
age. Its bouquet is fruity with a touch of vanilla. Its rich flavors
and velvety feel are the perfect companion to a full-blown Italian
feast and friends to match. Enjoy!
Try the International Selections and receive half off
this month’s selection. Just $34 for new members.
America’s only wine service featuring
real working, smaller family-owned wineries.
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YOUR WINE STORE – Reorder Your Favorites!
TULIP HILL WINERY - Lake County
★
2006 Mount Oso Vineyard,
Tracy Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Mount Oso Vineyard, Tracy Hills Chardonnay
★
• Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition.
• This wine’s deeply concentrated flavors pair well
with BBQ meat, rich red pasta sauces and New York
pizza.
• Enjoy now or hold up to three years.
Normal Retail: $19
• Bronze Medal, San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition.
• Aromas of banana and vanilla lead
the way to flavors of apricot, mango
and pineapple.
• A good choice with cream sauces,
soft mild cheese, seared Ahi tuna with
soy-wasabi dipping sauce, grilled
chicken and Caesar salad.
Normal Retail: $16
DANIEL GEHRS WINES - Santa Ynez Valley
2007 Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Oak Free Monterey Chardonnay
• Bold flavors of currant, cassis and wild
blackberry. Smooth on the finish, this
is truly an easy-to-love Cabernet as
food-friendly as they come.
• Pot roast, steak, hearty stews and
pizza are great food pairings.
• Enjoy now or hold three to five years.
Normal Retail: $22
1
90
points!
★
3
• Gold Medal, World Value Wine
Challenge; Silver Medals, San
Francisco Int’l. Wine Comp., Pacific
Rim Int’l. Wine Comp., Riverside Int’l.
Wine Comp.; 90 points, World Value
Wine Challenge.
• Hints of nutmeg, ripe melon and honey.
• A versatile food wine that goes well
with baked red snapper, roast chicken,
white sauce pastas and a host of
other dishes.
Normal Retail: $20
STERLING ALBERT WINERY - Contra Costa County
2005 Mt. Diablo Syrah
• Bronze Medal, “Best of the Bay” Wine Competition.
• Spicy fragrances of cranberries and raspberries.
Hints of pepper, tea leaves and bittersweet
Our latest
chocolate.
Special
• Braised lamb, roasted peppers, potatoes with
Edition!
garlic and rosemary, and pizza are all good
pairings.
2005 Lake County Cabernet
Sauvignon
• Bright garnet in color, this Cab starts off with
aromas of Bing cherries and black currant. Similar
flavors show up on the palate along with oak,
vanilla and mocha notes.
• This is a classic Cab that goes well with steak
and potatoes.
Normal Retail: $24
Normal Retail: $18
A Message from Bruce & Pam
We are often asked “which wines have you featured in the past and
how can I reorder them?” The wines listed here are all recent club
features, each one has been hand-selected by us and comes with our
100% guarantee. Whether you would like to try one or all of them,
please call or visit our website to place an order…in fact, feel free to
mix a case with 12 different wines!
Please remember that the wines we feature come from small
“mom & pop” wineries and supply may be limited.
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These Recent Selections are Available, Just $10.99 per Bottle.
CARDANINI VINEYARDS - Sierra Foothills
2007 Ubaldo El Dorado
Zinfandel
2007 Ubaldo El Dorado Syrah
• Dark cherry fruit melds with bright raspberry, tart
plum, oregano and thyme spice on the nose. As the
wine opens, flavors of mountain blackberry and
freshly picked blueberry emerge. Delicious!
• Leg of lamb, cassoulet, beans and rice with lamb
sausage or Portobello mushroom and beef are all
good choices.
• A fruity, spicy nose leads to a rich and luscious
palate where you’ll find notes of boysenberry, fresh
Bing cherry, ripe plum and cherry cola. Tannins are
subtle in this “Old World” Zin.
• Great with a pot of heavy beef stew or Osso Buco.
• Enjoy now or hold up to four years.
Normal Retail: $20
Normal Retail: $22
★
SUMMERLAND WINERY - Central Coast
2007 Paso Robles Zinfandel
★ ★ ★
• Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition.
• Rich, ruby red in the glass, this Zinfandel is
smooth and spicy with flavors of black raspberry,
clove and cinnamon.
• Uncork this great pairing with hearty pastas,
pizza, beef stew, hamburgers and BBQ ribs.
2007 Central Coast
Sauvignon Blanc
• Gold Medal, West Coast Wine Competition;
Silver Medal, Pacific Rim Int’l. Wine Competition;
Bronze Medal, San Diego Int’l. Wine Competition.
• Smooth with juicy peach flavors and a silky texture.
• The perfect choice with Asian cuisine, clam
chowder, crab cakes and roast turkey.
Normal Retail: $18
Normal Retail: $19
LUCAS & LEWELLEN - Santa Ynez Valley
2006 Santa Barbara
County Pinot Noir
CWC
Member
Favorite!
2007 Santa Barbara County
Chardonnay
• A luscious fruit forward Pinot Noir that
begins with fragrances of ripe blackberry
and cherry. On the palate, you’ll find a parade of
plums, strawberries and black cherries.
• A fine choice with blackened salmon, roast
turkey, grilled shrimp and more.
• Bright and crisp, this Chardonnay offers pear,
peach, lemon and stone fruit aromas and
flavors.
• A versatile wine, Chardonnay will pair well with
fish or fowl, lentil stew, tuna fish sandwiches
and salads of all kinds, or, can be enjoyed by
itself!
Normal Retail: $19
Normal Retail: $21
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CASTORO CELLARS - Paso Robles
2007 Oakenshield Wineworks
Paso Robles Primitivo
• Bronze Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition.
• A lively, earthy wine with a solid center of ripe red
fruit that echoes its relative, Zinfandel. Delicious!
• Pair this Primitivo with pizza, ravioli, spaghetti
with meatballs, baked spinach lasagna and oldfashioned American burgers!
Normal Retail: $23
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2008 Oakenshield Wineworks
Paso Robles Pinot Grigio
• Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition.
• A crisp white wine with hints of apple and peach
and a slight lemon zest. This friendly, fruity favorite
is an easy quaffer with a silky mouthfeel. You will
want another glass!
• This light white wine goes well with savory seafood
dishes, fruit, crackers and cheese,
Normal Retail: $20
spinach quiche and by itself.
Economic Energizer: The California Wine Country
According to the Wine Institute, a wine advocacy group, the California wine country sees 20 million visitors from around the world
each year. These wine lovers generate more than $2.1 billion in annual revenue for the state of California. The economic benefits
of the California wine industry include the creation of 820,000 jobs throughout the U.S. economy. Wineries are also adding to the
economic boost by devising more and better ways to save energy. Innovation and creativity, in both the cellar and the vineyard, are
generally encouraged at California wineries. Solar-powered well pumps, grape pumice for compost, biofuel in tractors, sheep and
geese fertilizer-producing weed eaters – all are symptomatic of the California wine country’s vibrant, forward-thinking character.
Raise a glass to this bright spot in the American economy!
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in the Premier Club, we sometimes discover
exceptional wines that can’t wait to be featured or
that are produced in such limited quantity that we
simply can’t get enough to share with all of our members.
Rather than lose these incredible wines that we know our members
would love, we created Special Editions—extra shipments of amazing
wine that come out 4-6 times per year.
35.95
Don’t miss this upcoming
Special Edition:
★ ★
Owl Ridge Wines 2005
Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Gold Medal, California State Fair
Gold Medal, Pacific Rim Int’l. Wine Comp.
“We featured their ‘04 Chard in our
Signature Series! This is an unbelievable
wine opportunity!”
—Bruce and Pam Boring, CWC Proprietors
Tasting Notes:
Fragrant aromas of citrus and apples set the scene for similar flavors
on the palate. Yum! Enjoy now, or hold for several years.
A mere 490 cases produced.
Calstar 2005 “Za-Za Zin”
Old Vine Zinfandel Lodi
“This food-friendly wine will be your new favorite Zin!”
—Bruce and Pam Boring, CWC Proprietors
Tasting Notes:
…this very aromatic wine shows off notes of
cranberry, blueberry and dried herb….As an
old vine Zin (made from vines planted in the
early 1960s), its fruit is intense.
Only 635 cases produced.
Special Editions ship for the same price as our regular monthly
Premier Club selections, $35.95 plus s/h and tax where applicable.
They are typically available 4-6 times per year, and quantities are very
limited. You may order only this shipment or ask to have your account
set up to receive future Special Editions.
TO ORDER: Call (800) 777-4443
or send an email to [email protected]
1. When you receive your wine, delay opening
for a few days to let your wines rest.
2. Try the recipes in Uncorked® - they are
designed to complement the wines.
3. Can’t finish a bottle in an evening? Put a
stopper on it and put it in the refrigerator.
Take it out an hour before you wish to
drink it again so it is ready. We recommend
finishing a bottle within 2-3 days of
opening.
4. Love a wine? Reorder at savings of up to
50%!
5. Don’t love a wine? We have a 100%
guarantee – call us, and we will replace it.
6. Want free wine? Recommend us to your
friends. Get wine rewards for referrals.
7. Want free shipping? Upgrade your
membership to 4 bottles per shipment.
8. Want to visit the winery? Call us. We’ll set
up a VIP tour!
9. Make sure we have your email address and
watch your inbox for exclusive wine offers!
Sign up at www.cawineclub.com.
FUN FACT
We’ve heard of insuring a wine
collection…but grapevines? Well, now
growers can get coverage protecting
their vines from heavy ice, freeze,
hurricane, fire, sleet, snow, lightning,
explosion, flood, vandalism, riot and
more. Damage from smoke is also
covered, and this is important
considering the fires that ravaged
California wine country recently. Though
federal crop insurance is available to
protect growers from the loss of their
grapes, this the only vineyard insurance
that covers damage and it is only offered
so far by just one company.