Recipe - Lincourt Vineyards

Greetings
Greetings from the Sta. Rita Hills,
We’re getting ready for another fantastic
vintage here at Lincourt. Since working
as the Assistant Winemaker for Leslie
Renaud for the past three vintages, I am
excited to continue crafting these elegant,
sculpted wines from our estate vineyards
in the coveted Sta. Rita Hills and Santa
Ynez Valley, now as Winemaker. I’ve
been working in the industry for the
past 11 years and am pleased to have the
opportunity to work with fruit from
these great vineyards.
This fall, I am really looking forward to
calling the picks at harvest. I love walking
the vineyards and have been monitoring the maturation process leading up to harvest. We pull
grape samples from our vineyard blocks to analyze the brix (sugar levels), pH, TA (titratable
acidity), flavors and cluster maturation in order to determine when to pick. At this point in
the process, all the ground work has been laid and we are simply waiting for the clusters to
become physiologically mature, ripening to their upmost potential. Starting with a great fruit
source on superior vineyards is the most critical precursor to making great wines. For the
2014 vintage, the vines are looking well-balanced and disease pressure has been low, which is
great for wine quality.
Featured Recipe
Pepper Roasted Leg of Lamb
Pair with Lincourt 2012 Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Serves 8 - 10 People
Ingredients
7 lb. leg of lamb
3 cloves of garlic
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
ground black pepper
sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice 2–3 garlic cloves. Using small paring knife, cut 1-inch-deep,
1/2-inch-long slits all over lamb, inserting a piece of sliced garlic in each slit as you go.
Next, rub the lamb with 1 T of extra-virgin olive oil, the coarse salt and freshly ground black
pepper. Place the lamb in a heavy roasting pan, thick side up, and roast in the oven for about
30 minutes. This will ensure a nicely browned crust on the meat. Reduce heat to 325°F and
continue roasting an additional 30 to 40 minutes until internal temperature reads 130°F for
medium rare.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme. Serve with Lincourt 2012 Sta. Rita Hills
Syrah, and your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Included in your shipment are two wines from the abundant 2012 vintage: the 2012 Zoula
Nunn Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills and the 2012 Syrah from Sta. Rita Hills. The 2012
vintage was exceptional to say the least. A pleasantly mild spring and summer with little rain,
and no frost allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. Our Zoula Nunn Chardonnay, named
after proprietor Bill Foley’s mother, is a rich and concentrated wine that pairs well with an
assortment of artisanal cheeses. The 2012 Syrah is a perfect expression of a cool-climate
Syrah, featuring a balanced structure and juicy flavors of muted clove, white pepper, dried
cranberry and fennel seed. Pair this beauty with grilled meats. Have a wonderful fall and we
look forward to seeing you at Lincourt!
Sincerely,
Lorna Kreutz, Winemaker
Lincourt Vineyards, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, California 93463
[email protected] | [email protected]
805.688.8554 | lincourtwines.com
CT permit #LSL.001291 WA permit #404307
#LC09 14
fall
2014
wine club
newsletter
Greetings
Greetings from the Sta. Rita Hills,
We’re getting ready for another fantastic
vintage here at Lincourt. Since working
as the Assistant Winemaker for Leslie
Renaud for the past three vintages, I am
excited to continue crafting these elegant,
sculpted wines from our estate vineyards
in the coveted Sta. Rita Hills and Santa
Ynez Valley, now as Winemaker. I’ve
been working in the industry for the
past 11 years and am pleased to have the
opportunity to work with fruit from
these great vineyards.
This fall, I am really looking forward to
calling the picks at harvest. I love walking
the vineyards and have been monitoring the maturation process leading up to harvest. We pull
grape samples from our vineyard blocks to analyze the brix (sugar levels), pH, TA (titratable
acidity), flavors and cluster maturation in order to determine when to pick. At this point in
the process, all the ground work has been laid and we are simply waiting for the clusters to
become physiologically mature, ripening to their upmost potential. Starting with a great fruit
source on superior vineyards is the most critical precursor to making great wines. For the
2014 vintage, the vines are looking well-balanced and disease pressure has been low, which is
great for wine quality.
Featured Recipe
Pepper Roasted Leg of Lamb
Pair with Lincourt 2012 Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Serves 8 - 10 People
Ingredients
7 lb. leg of lamb
3 cloves of garlic
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
ground black pepper
sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice 2–3 garlic cloves. Using small paring knife, cut 1-inch-deep,
1/2-inch-long slits all over lamb, inserting a piece of sliced garlic in each slit as you go.
Next, rub the lamb with 1 T of extra-virgin olive oil, the coarse salt and freshly ground black
pepper. Place the lamb in a heavy roasting pan, thick side up, and roast in the oven for about
30 minutes. This will ensure a nicely browned crust on the meat. Reduce heat to 325°F and
continue roasting an additional 30 to 40 minutes until internal temperature reads 130°F for
medium rare.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme. Serve with Lincourt 2012 Sta. Rita Hills
Syrah, and your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Included in your shipment are two wines from the abundant 2012 vintage: the 2012 Zoula
Nunn Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills and the 2012 Syrah from Sta. Rita Hills. The 2012
vintage was exceptional to say the least. A pleasantly mild spring and summer with little rain,
and no frost allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. Our Zoula Nunn Chardonnay, named
after proprietor Bill Foley’s mother, is a rich and concentrated wine that pairs well with an
assortment of artisanal cheeses. The 2012 Syrah is a perfect expression of a cool-climate
Syrah, featuring a balanced structure and juicy flavors of muted clove, white pepper, dried
cranberry and fennel seed. Pair this beauty with grilled meats. Have a wonderful fall and we
look forward to seeing you at Lincourt!
Sincerely,
Lorna Kreutz, Winemaker
Lincourt Vineyards, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, California 93463
[email protected] | [email protected]
805.688.8554 | lincourtwines.com
CT permit #LSL.001291 WA permit #404307
#LC09 14
fall
2014
wine club
newsletter
Your wine selection will vary based upon your club membership
Sta. Rita Hills
2 0 1 2 Z OU L A N U N N C H A R D O N NAY
Winemaking Notes
Following harvest, the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed and transferred to tank for settling then
moved to barrel to undergo both primary and secondary fermentation. Regular stirring of the lees
Shipments and Reorder
2012 LINCOURT SYRAH, STA. RITA HILLS
Retail Price: $38.00 | Reorder Price:$26.60 | Case Reorder Price: $319.20 + tax*
*no shipping fee for case purchases
every two weeks imparted additional viscosity and complexity. The wine was aged for 18 months in a
combination of French and American oak barrels, 60% of which were new.
Tasting Notes
The Zoula Nunn Chardonnay takes its name from Proprietor, Bill Foley’s mother. Our 2012 Zoula
Save 30% on re-orders of club wines. Complimentary ground shipping on 12 bottles or more of the
featured club shipment wines. Orders can be full or mixed cases; offer expires October 31, 2014. To
order, please contact the Lincourt Wine Club at (855) 248-1905, or [email protected] or
order online using your member login at www.lincourtwines.com.
artisanal cheeses or Spanish goat cheese salad with walnuts.
A P P E L L AT I O N
V I N E YA R D S O U R C E
COMPOSITION
AGING
ALCOHOL
TA
pH
Retail Price $35
Sta. Rita Hills
Courtney’s Vineyard East
100% Chardonnay
18 months in French oak and American oak,
60% new
14.3%
7.0 g/L
3.25
Winemaking Notes
Following harvest, but prior to commencing fermentation, the fruit was cold soaked for a few days to
extract as much aromatic and flavor precursors from the grape skins as possible. The wine was aged
were new.
Tasting Notes
This 2012 is a perfect example of a cool-climate Syrah with black pepper, dried cranberry and hints of
bergamot on the nose. The palate features muted clove, white pepper, dried cranberry and fennel seed.
It offers a balanced structure framed with black tea tannin that is complimented by a creamy
toasted caramel pulls you in. The rich flavors of stone fruits such as fresh white nectarine and a touch of
ripe fruit notes and prominent oak notes of vanilla and hazelnut. Pair this wine with an assortment of
2 0 1 2 L I NC OU RT S Y R A H
for 20 months in a combination of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels, 36% of which
Nunn Chardonnay is rich, and concentrated. On the nose, white flower, hints of honeycomb and
dried apricot capture the finesse of this wine. The lean minerality lends to a balanced backbone for the
Sta. Rita Hills
2012 ZOULA NUNN CHARDONNAY, STA. RITA HILLS
Retail Price: $35.00 | Reorder Price:$24.50 | Case Reorder Price: $294.00 + tax*
Featured Food and Wine Pairing
Pepper Roasted Leg of Lamb
Pair with our 2012 Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Serves 8 - 10 People
coconut milk-like mid palate. Pair this Syrah with BBQ meats and veggies, lightly salted onion rings,
or peppered leg of lamb served with mushroom-thyme risotto.
A P P E L L AT I O N
V I N E YA R D S O U R C E
COMPOSITION
AGING
ALCOHOL
TA
pH
Club Price $28
Retail Price $38
Complete recipe can be found on the back page of the newsletter.
Sta. Rita Hills Lindsay’s Vineyard
100% Syrah
20 months in French, Hungarian and
American oak, 36% new
13.9%
6.5 g/L
3.62
Club Price $30.40
Your wine selection will vary based upon your club membership
Sta. Rita Hills
2 0 1 2 Z OU L A N U N N C H A R D O N NAY
Winemaking Notes
Following harvest, the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed and transferred to tank for settling then
moved to barrel to undergo both primary and secondary fermentation. Regular stirring of the lees
Shipments and Reorder
2012 LINCOURT SYRAH, STA. RITA HILLS
Retail Price: $38.00 | Reorder Price:$26.60 | Case Reorder Price: $319.20 + tax*
*no shipping fee for case purchases
every two weeks imparted additional viscosity and complexity. The wine was aged for 18 months in a
combination of French and American oak barrels, 60% of which were new.
Tasting Notes
The Zoula Nunn Chardonnay takes its name from Proprietor, Bill Foley’s mother. Our 2012 Zoula
Save 30% on re-orders of club wines. Complimentary ground shipping on 12 bottles or more of the
featured club shipment wines. Orders can be full or mixed cases; offer expires October 31, 2014. To
order, please contact the Lincourt Wine Club at (855) 248-1905, or [email protected] or
order online using your member login at www.lincourtwines.com.
artisanal cheeses or Spanish goat cheese salad with walnuts.
A P P E L L AT I O N
V I N E YA R D S O U R C E
COMPOSITION
AGING
ALCOHOL
TA
pH
Retail Price $35
Sta. Rita Hills
Courtney’s Vineyard East
100% Chardonnay
18 months in French oak and American oak,
60% new
14.3%
7.0 g/L
3.25
Winemaking Notes
Following harvest, but prior to commencing fermentation, the fruit was cold soaked for a few days to
extract as much aromatic and flavor precursors from the grape skins as possible. The wine was aged
were new.
Tasting Notes
This 2012 is a perfect example of a cool-climate Syrah with black pepper, dried cranberry and hints of
bergamot on the nose. The palate features muted clove, white pepper, dried cranberry and fennel seed.
It offers a balanced structure framed with black tea tannin that is complimented by a creamy
toasted caramel pulls you in. The rich flavors of stone fruits such as fresh white nectarine and a touch of
ripe fruit notes and prominent oak notes of vanilla and hazelnut. Pair this wine with an assortment of
2 0 1 2 L I NC OU RT S Y R A H
for 20 months in a combination of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels, 36% of which
Nunn Chardonnay is rich, and concentrated. On the nose, white flower, hints of honeycomb and
dried apricot capture the finesse of this wine. The lean minerality lends to a balanced backbone for the
Sta. Rita Hills
2012 ZOULA NUNN CHARDONNAY, STA. RITA HILLS
Retail Price: $35.00 | Reorder Price:$24.50 | Case Reorder Price: $294.00 + tax*
Featured Food and Wine Pairing
Pepper Roasted Leg of Lamb
Pair with our 2012 Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Serves 8 - 10 People
coconut milk-like mid palate. Pair this Syrah with BBQ meats and veggies, lightly salted onion rings,
or peppered leg of lamb served with mushroom-thyme risotto.
A P P E L L AT I O N
V I N E YA R D S O U R C E
COMPOSITION
AGING
ALCOHOL
TA
pH
Club Price $28
Retail Price $38
Complete recipe can be found on the back page of the newsletter.
Sta. Rita Hills Lindsay’s Vineyard
100% Syrah
20 months in French, Hungarian and
American oak, 36% new
13.9%
6.5 g/L
3.62
Club Price $30.40
Your wine selection will vary based upon your club membership
Sta. Rita Hills
2 0 1 2 Z OU L A N U N N C H A R D O N NAY
Winemaking Notes
Following harvest, the grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed and transferred to tank for settling then
moved to barrel to undergo both primary and secondary fermentation. Regular stirring of the lees
Shipments and Reorder
2012 LINCOURT SYRAH, STA. RITA HILLS
Retail Price: $38.00 | Reorder Price:$26.60 | Case Reorder Price: $319.20 + tax*
*no shipping fee for case purchases
every two weeks imparted additional viscosity and complexity. The wine was aged for 18 months in a
combination of French and American oak barrels, 60% of which were new.
Tasting Notes
The Zoula Nunn Chardonnay takes its name from Proprietor, Bill Foley’s mother. Our 2012 Zoula
Save 30% on re-orders of club wines. Complimentary ground shipping on 12 bottles or more of the
featured club shipment wines. Orders can be full or mixed cases; offer expires October 31, 2014. To
order, please contact the Lincourt Wine Club at (855) 248-1905, or [email protected] or
order online using your member login at www.lincourtwines.com.
artisanal cheeses or Spanish goat cheese salad with walnuts.
A P P E L L AT I O N
V I N E YA R D S O U R C E
COMPOSITION
AGING
ALCOHOL
TA
pH
Retail Price $35
Sta. Rita Hills
Courtney’s Vineyard East
100% Chardonnay
18 months in French oak and American oak,
60% new
14.3%
7.0 g/L
3.25
Winemaking Notes
Following harvest, but prior to commencing fermentation, the fruit was cold soaked for a few days to
extract as much aromatic and flavor precursors from the grape skins as possible. The wine was aged
were new.
Tasting Notes
This 2012 is a perfect example of a cool-climate Syrah with black pepper, dried cranberry and hints of
bergamot on the nose. The palate features muted clove, white pepper, dried cranberry and fennel seed.
It offers a balanced structure framed with black tea tannin that is complimented by a creamy
toasted caramel pulls you in. The rich flavors of stone fruits such as fresh white nectarine and a touch of
ripe fruit notes and prominent oak notes of vanilla and hazelnut. Pair this wine with an assortment of
2 0 1 2 L I NC OU RT S Y R A H
for 20 months in a combination of French, Hungarian and American oak barrels, 36% of which
Nunn Chardonnay is rich, and concentrated. On the nose, white flower, hints of honeycomb and
dried apricot capture the finesse of this wine. The lean minerality lends to a balanced backbone for the
Sta. Rita Hills
2012 ZOULA NUNN CHARDONNAY, STA. RITA HILLS
Retail Price: $35.00 | Reorder Price:$24.50 | Case Reorder Price: $294.00 + tax*
Featured Food and Wine Pairing
Pepper Roasted Leg of Lamb
Pair with our 2012 Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Serves 8 - 10 People
coconut milk-like mid palate. Pair this Syrah with BBQ meats and veggies, lightly salted onion rings,
or peppered leg of lamb served with mushroom-thyme risotto.
A P P E L L AT I O N
V I N E YA R D S O U R C E
COMPOSITION
AGING
ALCOHOL
TA
pH
Club Price $28
Retail Price $38
Complete recipe can be found on the back page of the newsletter.
Sta. Rita Hills Lindsay’s Vineyard
100% Syrah
20 months in French, Hungarian and
American oak, 36% new
13.9%
6.5 g/L
3.62
Club Price $30.40
Greetings
Greetings from the Sta. Rita Hills,
We’re getting ready for another fantastic
vintage here at Lincourt. Since working
as the Assistant Winemaker for Leslie
Renaud for the past three vintages, I am
excited to continue crafting these elegant,
sculpted wines from our estate vineyards
in the coveted Sta. Rita Hills and Santa
Ynez Valley, now as Winemaker. I’ve
been working in the industry for the
past 11 years and am pleased to have the
opportunity to work with fruit from
these great vineyards.
This fall, I am really looking forward to
calling the picks at harvest. I love walking
the vineyards and have been monitoring the maturation process leading up to harvest. We pull
grape samples from our vineyard blocks to analyze the brix (sugar levels), pH, TA (titratable
acidity), flavors and cluster maturation in order to determine when to pick. At this point in
the process, all the ground work has been laid and we are simply waiting for the clusters to
become physiologically mature, ripening to their upmost potential. Starting with a great fruit
source on superior vineyards is the most critical precursor to making great wines. For the
2014 vintage, the vines are looking well-balanced and disease pressure has been low, which is
great for wine quality.
Featured Recipe
Pepper Roasted Leg of Lamb
Pair with Lincourt 2012 Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Serves 8 - 10 People
Ingredients
7 lb. leg of lamb
3 cloves of garlic
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
coarse salt
ground black pepper
sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme
Directions
Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice 2–3 garlic cloves. Using small paring knife, cut 1-inch-deep,
1/2-inch-long slits all over lamb, inserting a piece of sliced garlic in each slit as you go.
Next, rub the lamb with 1 T of extra-virgin olive oil, the coarse salt and freshly ground black
pepper. Place the lamb in a heavy roasting pan, thick side up, and roast in the oven for about
30 minutes. This will ensure a nicely browned crust on the meat. Reduce heat to 325°F and
continue roasting an additional 30 to 40 minutes until internal temperature reads 130°F for
medium rare.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary and thyme. Serve with Lincourt 2012 Sta. Rita Hills
Syrah, and your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Included in your shipment are two wines from the abundant 2012 vintage: the 2012 Zoula
Nunn Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills and the 2012 Syrah from Sta. Rita Hills. The 2012
vintage was exceptional to say the least. A pleasantly mild spring and summer with little rain,
and no frost allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. Our Zoula Nunn Chardonnay, named
after proprietor Bill Foley’s mother, is a rich and concentrated wine that pairs well with an
assortment of artisanal cheeses. The 2012 Syrah is a perfect expression of a cool-climate
Syrah, featuring a balanced structure and juicy flavors of muted clove, white pepper, dried
cranberry and fennel seed. Pair this beauty with grilled meats. Have a wonderful fall and we
look forward to seeing you at Lincourt!
Sincerely,
Lorna Kreutz, Winemaker
Lincourt Vineyards, 1711 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, California 93463
[email protected] | [email protected]
805.688.8554 | lincourtwines.com
CT permit #LSL.001291 WA permit #404307
#LC09 14
fall
2014
wine club
newsletter