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JANUARY 2015 CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER Rideau Vineyards’ Valentine’s Dinner th, 2015 Saturday, February 14th 6:30 - 9:00 pm Wine Club Members - $85 | General Public - $95 Artisan Cheeses Shrimp & Cheese Grits Gourmet Green Salad Crusted Rack of Lamb, Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Southern-style Green Beans Live Music and Dancing Special Wine Pairing & Discounts Make Reservations Early, Space is Limited! For Reservations, Contact: [email protected] 805.686.2810 PAGE 2 CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER January Shipment Wines 2 0 1 2 Re s e r v e C h a r d o n n a y One of the truly iconic vineyards of the Central Coast, Bien Nacido is nestled along the foothills of the Santa Maria Valley – an ideal climate for Burgundy varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Composition: 100% Chardonnay Our goal with Chardonnay has Aging: always been to use only enough 25% New French Oak (18 months) oak to add some distinctive oak character, but never too much to overwhelm the natural quality of the Chardonnay grape. As such, our 2012 Reserve Chardonnay has a bright and lovely acidity which complements the citrus fruit quality as well as the minerality that is inherent to the loamy site character. M erry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! We hope you all had a great holiday season. As we welcome 2015, we thought we’d take a look back at how Rideau’s 2014 went, competition-wise. Our wine showed very well throughout the year; here are a few of our favorite competition results: 2011 Estate Mourvèdre 91 Points Gold (90+ Points) 2012 Estate Syrah Gold (92 Points) 2012 Estate Reserve Viognier Gold (93 Points) 2012 ‘Sta. Rita Hills’ Pinot Noir D 2012 Estate Mourvedre Due to its late-ripening tendencies, our Estate Mourvedre is the last grape to be harvested from our vineyard. Generally a blending grape in France, the benefit of Composition: 100% Mourvedre Aging: 26% New French Oak (16 months) our long growing season allows the grape to fully mature into seriously premium fruit. Prior vintages of our Gold 2011 Estate Syrah Best of Class/Gold 2012 Estate Reserve Viognier Estate Mourvedre have scored 91+ points in publications such as Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast, and we expect nothing less of this gorgeous wine. This 2012 vintage is drinking excellent right now, with silky and powerful notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, and black cherry, but hang onto it for a year or longer and you will be greeted with a wine of incredibly complexity. Drink with red meats for a truly memorable pairing. G i f t B o t t l e U p d at e After an assessment of our inventory, we have decided to continue the gift bottle program, although the growing popularity of our club and, thus, our tight inventory requires us to scale back a bit! The monthly club will be the only club that will still be guaranteed gift bottles throughout the year, on an every-other-shipment basis (six gift bottles per year). Bi-monthly members and quarterly members may receive gift bottles at certain points, inventory permitting. If you have any questions about the gift program, or any other Cellar Club-related concern, don’t hesitate to contact Sylvia at 805.693.9339, or via e-mail at [email protected]. ORANGE COUNTY FAIR Gold/Best Label Design 2011 Estate Syrah Best of Class/Gold 2011 Château Duplantier Gold 2011 Château Duplantier Gold 2011 Estate Syrah Gold 2011 Estate Syrah Gold 2011 Château Duplantier 2011 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER January Case Specials 2012 Estate Mourvedre Case $327 (Retail Price: $504) 35% off Retail 2012 Reserve Chardonnay Case The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association presents this excellent opportunity to visit some of the best wineries of the valley over the course of a weekend. Food, music, and special offers will be featured at each participating winery, including Rideau! Get your passes at $296 santaynezwinecountry.com 35% off Retail February 13th-16th, 2015 before they are sold out. (Retail Price: $456) Suggested Shipment Pairing Recipe Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash Cellar Club Pick-Up Party Ingredients: O n May 8th, Cellar Club Members are invited to come enjoy the property after closing time. Share company with fellow club members, pick up your wine, and enjoy a summer evening on the grounds you love. *1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), quartered *3 tablespoons olive oil *3/4 teaspoon salt *1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper *1 small butternut squash (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes *1 teaspoon dried sage *3 tablespoons water 1. Heat the oven to 450°. Coat the chicken quarters with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Arrange the chicken quarters, skin-side up, in a large roasting pan. Toss the cubes of butternut squash with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, and the sage. Add the cubes of squash to the roasting pan. 2. Cook, stirring the squash occasionally, until the chicken breasts are just done, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and remove the breasts from the pan. Tilt the roasting pan and spoon off most of the fat from the pan. Return the pan to the oven. Continue cooking until the chicken legs and the squash are done, about 10 minutes longer. Remove the chicken and squash from the pan. 3. Pour off the fat from the roasting pan. Set the pan over moderate heat and add the water. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits. Boil until reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. Add any accumulated juices from the chicken. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Pair with a glass of our 2012 Reserve Chardonnay! B Artisan cheeses to pair with shipment white B Seasonal appetizer to pair with shipment red B Live music Friday, May 8th · 5:30-7:30pm Club Members: Free (2 per membership) Additional Guests: $15 CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER PAGE 4 Reserve cellar club shipment & reorder prices Prices good through January 31st, 2015 Discounts also apply to mixed half and full cases WHITE SHIPMENT WINES HIPMENT PRICE S Retail Price Bottle REORDER PRICES 20% Off 25% Off ½ -Case Case 2012 Reserve Chardonnay - Golden-bright in the glass, this mildly oaked 38.00 32.30 182.40 2013 ‘Stainless’ Estate Viognier - An herbal honey component lends to 39.00 33.15 187.20 351.00 2013 Estate Roussanne - Uniquely textured, the palate of our Estate Roussanne is redolent of beeswax and crushed wet rocks which lift as notes of lemon meringue arise towards the finish. 38.00 32.80 182.40 342.00 2013 Riesling - Honeyed and tropical, our semi-sweet Riesling also shows com- 24.00 20.40 115.20 216.00 Chardonnay is aromatically complex with notes of lemon rind, tangerine, and crushed pineapple. Loamy site character imparts a pleasant minerality. the richness and roundness of the palate as memorable tropical notes linger. plex, alluring notes of eucalyptus and mint. Honeysuckle, fresh peach, and mango on the lush palate make for an ideal pairing with spicy Asian cuisine. RED SHIPMENT WINES HIPMENT PRICE S Retail Price Bottle *296.00 case special REORDER PRICES 20% Off 25% Off ½ Case Case 2012 Estate Mourvedre - As always, the velvety palate of our estate Mourvedre 42.00 35.70 201.60 2012 Estate Syrah - A razor-focused tone of black pepper is highly expressive of our 44.00 35.20 211.20 396.00 2012 Chateau Duplantier Cuvee - Elegant but commanding, our classic Rhone- 48.00 38.40 230.40 432.00 fruit delivers with dark chocolate and clove spice offering a lush complexity. estate Syrah in this 2014 Sommelier Challenge-winning powerhouse red. style blend is the definition of balance, deftly negotiating darker notes of beetroot and hard spice alongside hints of bright cherry and silky framboise. *327.00 case special WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery and may cause health problems. January BI-MONTHLY & Quarterly Club (Prices include tax & shipping for California) J a n ua ry M o n t h ly P r e m i e r e C l u b (Prices include tax & shipping for California) 2 BOTTLES PRICE SAVINGS $16.40 Mix $86.27 $12.00 $16.20 Red $92.30 $18.40 $13.40 White $83.52 $11.55 2 BOTTLES PRICE SAVINGS Mix $83.68 Red $82.82 White $70.75 3 BOTTLES PRICE SAVINGS Riesling $50.93 $8.80 4 BOTTLES PRICE SAVINGS Mix $119.89 $24.80 Mix $151.53 $41.00 Red $120.75 $25.00 Red $149.92 $40.50 White $139.29 6 BOTTLES PRICE SAVINGS Mix $203.04 $73.20 White Red $204.55 $73.80 - - White $33.50 4 BOTTLES PRICE SAVINGS Mix $153.92 $32.00 Red $155.20 $31.60 $157.68 $39.50 6 BOTTLES (Quarterly) PRICE SAVINGS Mix $213.99 $61.25 Red $211.33 $59.50 White $193.56 $54.00