Club - Rideau Vineyard

CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER
Rideau Vineyard
Christmas Gift Baskets
Throughout the month of December, you can visit Rideau
and put together a customized basket using wine bottles,
gifts, and the hand-picked Creole packaged food items
we have available in our kitchen. Our staff will wrap
and prepare the basket as a wonderful Christmas gift!
Other gift items, such as individually-wrapped bottles and
wine accessories, are also available in the tasting room.
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December Shipment Wines
2010 Estate Viognier
Stainless Steel
There is no bottle of Rideau white wine
more savored and extolled than our
Estate Viognier. Suppressed, ignored,
and uprooted for its reputation as an
unusually finicky grape, Viognier saw
a drastic decline in plantings over the
Composition:
100% Viognier
last century, even verging on extincAging:
tion, but is now beginning to resurface,
100% Stainless Steel
making an especially large impact on
the California Central Coast. Despite finding ideal conditions in this
region, the grape remains unwieldy on the vine, requiring much
attention and dedication to guide it safely towards harvest. Following our annual tradition of stainless steel Viogniers, our 2010
vintage maintains the delicacy of aroma and fruit that our Viognier
is known for, ultimately providing a rounded and complete bottle
of wine that can stand up to even the most complex red wines.
D
2009 Estate Syrah
With five acres resting on the highest
hill overlooking our estate, Syrah is
the most widely-planted red grape
on our vineyard. Indeed, this major
Southern Rhône varietal has been
adopted by our region as a whole and
has become one of its most imporComposition:
100% Syrah
tant red varietals. Our 2009 vintage
Aging:
Estate Syrah is highly characteristic
30% New French Oak
(26 mo.)
of the terroir and microclimate of
our property. The warm days can
be tasted in the attack, with dark
red fruit up front. The cool nights are evident on the finish, where
chalky earth, mocha, and a variety of spices mingle with the initial
fruit notes. The wine is drinking as a nice, bold young red now, so we
O
n a cool November evening, winemakers Nick and
Amanda, along with the whole staff of the Rideau
Vineyard winery, could be seen celebrating with wine and
barbecue under plastic tents as the rain fell. They were
celebrating what the skeletal branches of our estate vines,
reaching towards overcast skies, also signal: harvest is now
over. The weather cooperated perfectly – as it has for most
of this year – holding back rainfall until all fruit had been
harvested from the vines. Our estate fruit, along with that
which we have acquired from other nearby vineyards, has
benefited from a moderate growing season, with mild temperatures through the summer capped off by a late heat-wave
that helped to finalize the ripening. We had a particularly
bountiful harvest of Viognier, all of which is characteristically lovely, displaying the mix of bright tropical fruit, structural acidity, and unique minerality that always makes it so
popular. The cool summer should make for a spicy estate
Syrah with soft fruit and healthy tannins. Though the fruit
is still young, you’ll likely be tasting some of our stainless
steel whites by the summertime. Now that all the
fruit is safely in the winery, we can enjoy
the rains that the fall and winter bring as
all the impurities of the soil are cleansed
away in preparation for another season.
recommend decanting if you plan on drinking it this holiday season.
Cellar Club Gift Bottles
Platinum Club Gift Bottle
2009 ‘FDL’ Grenache
2010 ‘Stainless’ Chardonnay
2008 Estate Grenache
As compared to our bolder 2009
Estate Grenache, the 2009 Fleurde-lis Grenache is light-bodied
and wonderfully bright with a
mild tannic backbone. The bright
strawberry notes are a
perfect complement
to lighter meat dishes,
such as turkey or ham.
The long tradition of heavily-oaked,
creamy California Chardonnay’s
finds its opposite in this lovely, 100%
stainless steel interpretation. With
fruit from our sister site, La Presa
Vineyard, this bright,
crisp Chardonnay reveals the complexity
inherent in the fruit.
This month, we are sending our Platinum Club
Members a free bottle of our 2008 Estate Grenache. The nose of our 2008 Estate Grenache is
a mix of wild berries and mulberry spice while
the palate, texturally, can be described as buoyant
but not thin, vibrant with wild strawberries and raspberries. It finishes wonderfully round with smooth tannins. This bottling has had some time in the bottle;
it is drinking very well right now, so enjoy it with a holiday meal this season.
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Holiday Case Specials
FREE SHIPPING FOR MEMBERS!
SAVE THE DATE!
Estate Viognier
Club
Public
$198 $250
(Retail Price: $432)
~ 54% Discount
~ 42% Discount
Aromas of wild geranium and vanilla bean custard lead into a palate
rich with tropical fruit. A long finish with lithe acidity completes this
strikingly floral expression of our premiere stainless steel white varietal.
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Château Duplantier Cuvée
Club
Public
Rideau Vineyards’ Annual
Valentines’ Dinner
February 16th
$198 $250
(Retail Price: $432)
~ 54% Discount
~ 42% Discount
Bright notes of boysenberry and plum skin on the nose are emboldened by
a meaty mouth-feel with a round, satisfying mid-palate. Balanced acidity
carries the wine through a long, spicy finish of cumin and black pepper.
FREE SHIPPING FOR MEMBERS!
N ew O rleans T rip
May 2013
LAST CHANCE!
T
hank you for expressing your interest in our 2013 New
Orleans trip! It has been four years and a major recession
since our last New Orleans trip, but the one constant through all
the years has been the dedication of the Rideau Club Members. Iris
is eager and excited to finally return to the place of her birth — the
singular “Crescent City” — with a handful
of those who share her love of great wine,
great music, and great company.
This five day/four night package includes
round-trip airfare from LAX (baggage fees
not included); a lavish welcome reception
to the hotel which includes an extensive
gourmet buffet-style supper; a special
Mother’s Day brunch; reservations for two
first-class dinners (including one procured
by Leah Chase at the legendary Dooky
Chase’s); an evening of jazz at Snug Harbor;
and a carriage ride through the French Quarter. Rideau Vineyard
Wine will be included at all meals, and you will be accommodated
by coach limousine service for all group events.
The luxurious Windsor Court, located just a short walk from the
French Quarter, is the only hotel in
New Orleans to receive both Four
Diamonds from ‘AAA’, and FourStars from ‘Forbes’. Your four nights
at this unforgettable hotel will be
spent in full suites with inlaid marble
baths, a separate living room area,
and a kitchen.
Although the accommodations,
meals, and music will all clearly be of the highest order, Iris
is equally excited to share her personal history and memories
of the city with the group. The rich culture of this unique city
is complemented further by having a guide who knows and
loves the people and the place with an unerring passion.
Trip Pricing
Double Occupancy
$2450. per person
Single Occupancy
$2850. per person
(Full trip including airfare)
(Full trip including airfare)
Please note, a deposit of 50% is
required by January 15th!
Phone: 805.688.0717 ext. 4 || E-Mail: [email protected]
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Reserve cellar club shipment & reorder prices
Prices good through December 31st, 2012
discounts also apply to mixed half and full cases
WHITE SHIPMENT WINES
2010 ‘Stainles Steel’ Viognier - A strikingly floral expression of our premiere HIPMENT PRICE
S
Retail Shipment
Bottle
Price
36.00
30.60
2010 Sauvignon Blanc - This Sauvignon Blanc is bright and refreshing with 25.00
20.00
112.50 210.00
2009 Reserve Chardonnay - This complex white exhibits a balance of fruit 39.00
33.15
175.50 327.60
2010 ‘Stainless Steel’ Chardonnay -
Delicate and unadorned, the palate of this stainless steel Chardonnay gives rise to a pleasing acidity that grows assertive
on the mid-palate, then acquiesces for a lean but memorable finish.
25.00
GIFT
112.50 210.00
2010 Riesling - With notes of tangerines, citrus peel, and a touch of minerality, 18.00
15.30
81.00 151.20
RED SHIPMENT WINES
2009 Estate Syrah - The welcome dichotomy of our warm days and cool nights HIPMENT PRICE
S
Retail Shipment
Bottle
Price
40.00
34.00
2009 Caren’s Cuvee - This Malbec-based blend offers up notes of wet forest 38.00
30.40
171.00 319.20
2008 Pinot Noir - Bien nacido Vineyard - This dark, brooding Pinot Noir exhibits nu- 39.00
33.15
175.50
327.60
2008 Estate Grenache - Notes of citrus peel, plums, and violets are evident in this 28.00
GIFT
126.00
235.20
2009 ‘FDL Grenache - Strawberries and lilies on the nose introduce this restrained 26.00
GIFT
117.00
218.40
stainless steel white, with aromas of wild geranium and vanilla bean custard that lead
into a palate rich with tropical fruit.
vibrant citrus notes and a crisp acidity that lingers through a long finish.
and oak, beginning with nuances of crème brûlée and pecan pie.
our off-dry Riesling finds an ideal balance of fruit and mild acidity.
bestows our Syrah with a decadent mouth-feel that envelops the palate with rich notes
of blueberry and pomegranate.
floor, tobacco, and new saddle leather. Fruit-forward and age-worthy.
ances of oriental spice, cardamom, and clove.
lively Grenache. The mouth-feel is generous, round, and satisfying.
yet buoyant Grenche. Notes of wild blueberries and peppercorns on the palate are carried to a
memorable finish by mild tannins and a pleasing acidity.
REORDER PRICES
25% Off 30% Off
½ -Case
Case
162.00 302.40
REORDER PRICES
25% Off 30% Off
½ Case
Case
180.00
336.00
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.
December 2012 In-Circle CELLAR Club shipment
(Prices include tax & shipping for California)
SHIPPING & HANDLING RATES
1-3 Bottles
4-6 Bottles
7-12
Bottles
2 BOTTLES
PRICESAVINGS
Mix
$82.61
$11.40
$13.00
$19.00
$25.00
Red
$85.35
$11.85
AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, MN, MO, NE,
NM, NV, OH, OR, TX, WI, WA, WY $16.00
$21.00
$30.00
White
$81.69
$9.45
Riesling
$45.97
$5.40
4 BOTTLES
PRICESAVINGS
CALIFORNIA
DE, MT, RI, SD, VT
These states require onsite
signature authorizing shipment
$19.00
$28.00
$45.00
We do not ship to: IN, KY, MD, NJ, OK, UT
Call for shipping information on all other states
We cannot ship to a P.O. Box
The signature of a person 21 yrs. or older is required upon delivery
Mix
$137.54
$28.20
Red
$149.61
$31.00
White
$117.82
$31.50
6 BOTTLES
PRICESAVINGS
Mix
$191.13
$53.25
Red
$208.10
$58.50
White
$161.23
$44.00