04-13 April Newsletter

Barberian Wine Club..
Boeger Winery
2011 was another cool year following a cool 2010 vintage.
If you enjoyed the 2010 release, you will find the 2011 similar
in style, but with even more color and intensity. We followed
similar winemaking protocols with a seven day cold soak for
the must to extract as much flavor and color as possible,
followed by a slow fermentation to impart even more finesse.
The wine was briefly held in stainless tanks to settle out and
partially clarify, and then placed into about 20% new French
oak barrels and the balance in more neutral French oak
barrels so as to not over-oak the wine. Prior to bottling, all
barrels were blended together and then bottled without
fining or filtration to maintain all the fruit aromatics and
delicacy that is so characteristic of a fine Pinot. The grapes
for this Pinot, as before, came from our cool, high elevation
vineyards--Peek and Pinot Grande --- which is so important for
developing the color, flavor and delicacy of the Pinot grape.
As we did on the prior vintage, we employed the talents of an
old friend and wine consultant, Hugh Chapplle, to guide our
efforts and ensure a consistency and uniformity to the wine.
Hugh is a specialist in making fine Pinot noir from the Russian
River of Sonoma and has worked with many prestigious wineries in the region. From harvest to bottling, the wine was carefully monitored and analyzed at every step in the process.
The other thing new about this vintage is the new label
design developed by Lexi Boeger, to distinguish this wine from
our standard varietals and to establish a separate identity for
our Pinot Grande vineyard. We think the new label is distinctive, attractive, yet subtle. As all good Pinots should be.
2011 Pinot Grande Reserve
The Pinot Noir is made from
grapes grown in our highest
elevation vineyards in El
Dorado appellation. Pinot
Grande and Peek vineyards in
Camino yield only about two
tons per acre, which results in
very intensely colored and
flavored grapes. Those
attributes are reflected in this
Robust wine.
Aromas: Earth, clove, leather,
oak, cedar.
Palate: Smooth and delicate,
soft and lingering.
Aging Potential: Until 2016
Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyards: Pinot Grande & Peek
Cooperage: 100 % French oak
Aging: 18 months in oak
barrels
Bottling Date: March 22, 2013
Cases Produced: 391
$24/club
&
$30/retail
2011 Merlot $12/club & $15/retail
Enticing aromas of raspberry, cherry, rose and black tea and light caramel. This wine is
pleasingly light, fresh and drinkable while retaining elegance and complexity. Perfect for those
looking for a European-styled wine. Enjoy with a garden fresh tomato soup and a gooey grilled
cheese sandwich.
WINE FACTS: Blend: 97% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11 months in neutral oak barrels,
R.S. 0.02% and 683 cases produced.
2009 Sangiovese
$12/club & $15/retail
It’s, like, super ‘Herbs de Provence’. Followed by lowering rosemary, blackberry and chocolate
chip cookie. This vintage has a bold, front-loaded palate and a lush finish. Pairs perfectly with
homemade Italian lasagna.
WINE FACTS: Blend: 95% Sangiovese, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 months in
French and American oak barrels, R.S. 0.02% and 278 cases produced.
Boeger Winery 1709 Carson Road Placerville, California 95667 530/622-8094 or 800/655-2634 www.boegerwinery.com
New Release Wines
2012 Chardonnay
$14.40/club & $18/retail
Aromas of pear, granny smith apple, lemon, honey-dew melon, banana peel and almond. This
wine is round and lush with good acidity and a lingering finish.
2009 Syrah
$12/club & $15/retail
Nothing says ‘Let’s get wasted’ like this ‘09 Syrah. It’s like a big piece of blueberry pie stuck in
a nougat/tootsie-roll sandwich. Earthy undertones lend the promise of potential maturity to
this saucy, full-bodied and flavorful good-timing wine.
Summer
of
FUN
Sunset Sippin’ Open late Friday nights starting June 7th $5/per car
Yarnival July 19-21 $10/pp for the music show on the 19th & free the rest of the weekend!
Barberian Lobster Dinner September 14th $90/per person
check out our website for event details www.boegerwinery.com
Meritage Library Sampler Pack
$24/
$45 / 2-pack price
....25% off in the mixed pack
bottle club
Pronounced fresh green bell pepper backed by licorice and blueberry. Oak influences of
caramel, round out this rich, well-structured and complex palate.
$24/
bottle club....25% off in the mixed pack
Like a camp out in a glass! This vintage has provocative, earthy forest aromas, BBQ, chocolate
and blackberry bramble. The palate is active, zingy and lean.
Welcome Miss Parker Emma!
I’d like to introduce you to the newest branch of our
family tree, my beautiful daughter Parker.
She was born on January 6th and is the sweetest little
thing.
I am fortunate to work for such an amazing family who,
for the second time, has allowed me to bring my baby to
work with me. For those of you who have been in the wine
club for some time now will remember when I had my
daughter, Bennett and brought her to all of the winery
activities. She is now seven years old and is the best big
sis in the world.
I am back to work so please stop in and say “hi”.
Sincerely, Tara
Boeger Winery 1709 Carson Road Placerville, California 95667 530/622-8094 or 800/655-2634 www.boegerwinery.com