OCTOBER EVENTS AT RIDEAU VINEYARD!

CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2011
OCTOBER EVENTS AT RIDEAU VINEYARD!
Rideau Vineyard Winemaker Dinner
S ATURDAY, O CTOBER 29, 2011 ~ 7-10 P. M.
WINE CLUB MEMBERS: $55
PP
~ NON-MEMBERS: $70
PP
A Prelude to Harvest
with Iris Rideau & Philip Fortenberry:
“Pairing Wine and Music with Good Company”
Philip Fortenberry
Celebrated concert pianist and
classical/new-age composer
Saturday, October 8, 2011
11:00am - 1:00pm
 11:00am - Wine & Cheese reception with as-
sorted artisan cheeses from Cowgirl Creamery, Paired with Award-Winning Rideau
Vineyard Wines
 11:30am - The concert Begins
 1:00pm - Dessert
General Public $35 • Club Members $25
For Reservations: Marlen - 805.688.0717 x1
or online at www.rideauvineyard.com
In 1995, New Orleans native Iris Rideau was inspired to turn an historic yet abandoned adobe
house into one of the premiere wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. Imbued with her unique and personal
touch, it’s no surprise that this inspiration is contagious to those who visit the tasting room.
In a fortuitous visit, one such artist to find inspiration at Rideau Vineyard was Maestro Philip
Fortenberry. As a versatile piano soloist and improvisational artist whose styles encompass a wide range
of musical genres, Philip brings a distinctive style of playing to his music. He has performed in concert
nationwide at prestigious venues from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall to the White House. His
unique and entertaining interpretations of timeless classical and popular favorites as well as new music
created specifically for the audience in attendance have garnered Philip critical acclaim as a must-see,
must-hear, and must-experience showman.
Happening upon Rideau Vineyard late last year, Philip was so taken with the wines, the history,
and the ambiance of the estate that he and his management team have returned each season. Through the
experiences Philip has shared with Iris and the staff at Rideau Vineyard -- all while sipping his favorite
Rideau Wines -- he has been inspired to create music in accordance with each of these passing seasons,
as each visit has allowed for a new perspective of the qualities that make Rideau Vineyard a much-loved
destination. Before you head out to enjoy Santa Barbara County’s wonderful annual Harvest Festival,
join Iris and Philip for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to hear a masterful interpretation of the Rideau
Vineyard allure.
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September Shipment Wines
CASE SPECIALS
2007 SBC Pinot Noir
2010 Reserve Estate Viognier
There is no bottle of Rideau white
wine more savored and extolled
than our Estate Viognier. Iris fell in
love with the Viognier grape many
years ago, and through her passion
for it, we know that many of you
Composition:
100% Viognier
have as well. Suppressed, ignored,
Aging:
40% Neutral French Oak (4 mo.)
and uprooted for its reputation
60% Stainless Steel
as an unusually finicky grape,
Viognier had seen a drastic decline
in plantings over the last century, even verging on extinction, but
is now beginning to resurface, 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.
Our 2010 Reserve Estate Viognier is one of two Viognier varietal
wines we produced that year, and is one of our first to feature mild
neutral oak aging. This neutral oak does not impart heavy oak
flavor, but bestows a richness to the body that is not achievable
using only stainless steel. The nose is immediately alluring, with
notes of honeysuckle, guava, and vanilla bean. The creamy palate
is replete with tropical fruit and is balanced by a soft acidity. An
excellent addition to our long line of premium Viognier!
2009 Sangiovese
Although Rideau is best known
for its Rhône varietals, there is no
doubt that one of our signature
wines features an Italian varietal:
Sangiovese. Bottled biennially,
it has become one of our most
Composition:
100% Sangiovese
awaited wines, often selling out
Aging:
quickly after release, and with
30% New French Oak
(18 mo.)
good reason! Evocatively named
“the blood of Jove” by the Romans
(after Jove, King of the Gods), this hearty, eminently drinkable fullbodied red is dark, meaty, and fruit-forward. Notes of framboise,
blueberry, and sweet tobacco lie upon well-integrated tannins that
run through the entire course of the palate to a finish that lingers
literally for minutes. Our 2009 Sangiovese is very age-worthy,
yet drinkable now, and is best paired with Italian cuisine such as
mushroom risotto or chicken parmesan.
$218
(Retail Case Price: $336)
2009 Estate Roussanne
$144
(Retail Case Price: $240)
Italian
Wine
Vino Italiano
I
taly is home to an immense and influential wine culture – one of
the largest in the world. In fact, in recent years, it has managed to
surpass France as the foremost producer of wine in the world, which
is quite a feat. And just so we know that all that wine doesn’t go to
waste, the Italian people also consume the most wine of any country
in the world. Compare their 70 liters per capita to our 25 and it’s easy
to see the relative insignificance of our wine drinking habits!
Like those of France, Italian wines are primarily named after
the region from which they originate, then organized into categories
that range from Vino da Tavola (table wine), to the more prominent
(and expensive) Denominazione di Origine Controllata. The naming
conventions of Europe can be a little confusing to Americans, but
you’re more likely to recognize the varietals contained within many
of their most prominent wines. For example, the high-end Brunello
di Montalcino, as well as Chianti, and what are known as “Super
Tuscans,” all prominently feature Sangiovese, a varietal that you’re
receiving in your shipment this month. The renowned Barolo, as well
as Barbaresco and Gattinara, all contain the Nebbiolo grape.
The world of Italian wine is vast and varied, as can be
expected from a culture that has been in the business since 800BC.
Enjoying Italian cuisine with native Italian grapes is one of the great
pleasures of food & wine pairing, so if you love our Sangiovese, we
encourage you to further explore the realm of Italian wine!
J
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REMINDER: UPCOMING EVENTS
Iris Rideau’s
Birthday Celebration!!
If you plan on attending Iris’ Birthday Celebration on
September 10th, make sure to get your tickets fast as the date is
rapidly approaching! Your shipment wines -- the 2009 Sangiovese
and the 2010 Reserve Estate Viognier -- will be featured at the
party, so it’s a great opportunity to give them a try.
As usual, our latest Pick-Up Party went splendidly, with
plenty of wine, cheese, and appetizers to go around. On November 5th, we will host our final Cellar Club Pick-Up Party of the
year. These parties are open to all Club Members, not just those
scheduled to pick up a shipment! Please call or e-mail Cellar Club
Manager Sylvia Clark if you plan on attending. As always, it is free
for yourself and a guest. If you’d like to bring additional guests,
they can enjoy the appetizers, wine, and live music as well for $25.
Saturday, September 10th, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Club Members: $55pp • Non Club Members: $70pp
Creole-Style BBQ!
Fried Chicken
Jambalaya
Potato Salad
Collard Greens • Garlic Bread
Chocolate Birthday Cake
Wine Tasting
Includes a glass of wine of your choice with your meal
Music & Entertainment
Calendar of Events
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T-Lou and his lively Zydeco band
Wine Glass Engraving
September 10th - Iris’ Birthday Party
October 8th - A Prelude to Harvest
October 29th - Feast of All Saints
November 5th - Cellar Club Pick-Up Party
December 10th - Creole Holiday Party
Thom Chamberlain of TLC GlassArt
will be on site to personalize your wine glasses
Reservations
Marlen 688-0717 x1
[email protected]
online: www.rideauvineyard.com
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd. Solvang, CA 93463
Chicken Parmesan
Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 (3-ounces each) chicken cutlets
• 1 1/2 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows or
purchased marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 16 teaspoons grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Simple Tomato Sauce
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1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
Stir the oil and herbs in a small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides of the
cutlets with the herb oil. Heat a heavy large oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the cutlets and
cook just until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Spoon the marinara sauce over and around the cutlets. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of mozzarella over each
cutlet, then sprinkle 2 teaspoons of Parmesan over each. Sprinkle the butter pieces atop the cutlets.
Bake until the cheese melts and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and
translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until
all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and simmer covered
on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes
acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
Add half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic
bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
Enjoy with a glass of 2009 Sangiovese!
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Reserve cellar club shipment & reorder prices
Prices good through September 30th, 2011
discounts also apply to mixed half and full cases
WHITE SHIPMENT WINES
2010 Reserve Estate Viognier - Mild aging in neutral French oak gives our
HIPMENT PRICE
S
Retail Shipment
Bottle
Price
49.00
39.20
2009 Chardonnay - La Presa Vineyard - This complex white exhibits a balance of
42.00
31.50
2008 Sauvignon Blanc - Made in a New Zealand-style, our Sauvignon Blanc
24.00
18.00 SOLD OUT
2009 Riesling - Our off-dry Riesling showcases bright tropical fruit flavors and
20.00
18.00
96.00
168.00
2009 Rosé - A bold Rosé with lush Chandler strawberry and blueberry notes. Perfect on
20.00
GIFT
96.00
168.00
RED SHIPMENT WINES
2009 Sangiovese - An immensely rich nose of framboise and sweet tobacco leads
HIPMENT PRICE
S
Retail Shipment
Bottle
Price
42.00
33.60
2008 Mourvedre - At its core, this layered and sophisticated wine has an abun-
34.00
28.90
163.20
285.60
2007 Caren’s Cuvée -
Comprised of Malbec and Petite Sirah, this noble red is
profoundly rich and deep, with dark cherry, rose, and juniper berry notes.
38.00
30.40
182.40
319.20
2007 Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara County - Exhibiting nuances of cardamom, violets,
28.00
GIFT
134.40
2007 Petite Sirah - This muscular red offers up a core of dark bramble fruit,
38.00
GIFT
182.40
classic stainless steel Viognier a complimentary dimension of vanilla bean and coconut.
Tropical fruit character rounds out this premium wine.
fruit and oak, beginning with nuances of crème brûlée and pecan pie. Tangerine citrus
mellows towards a round mid-palate and lasting finish.
has notes of passion fruit and guava balanced by a crisp acidity.
a crisp acidity.
a warm day with a hard chill or paired with spicy ethnic foods.
this luscious Sangiovese into a palate swirling with black cherries, dark chocolate, and
white pepper. Truly a seductive wine.
dance of dark berries, cured meats, and old-fashioned roses.
and plums, this light-bodied Pinot Noir is approachable in its youth.
mushrooms, forest floor, and leather.
BI-MONTHLY CLUB
MONTHLY CLUB
REORDER PRICES
20% Off 30% Off
½ -Case
Case
153.60
268.80
235.20 411.60
REORDER PRICES
20% Off 30% Off
½ Case
Case
201.60
352.80
*218.00
case special
319.20
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.
September 2011 In-Circle CELLAR Club shipment
(Prices include tax & shipping for California)
SHIPPING & HANDLING RATES
CALIFORNIA
1-3 Bottles
4-6 Bottles
7-12
Bottles
2 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$91.44
$18.20
$13.00
$18.00
$25.00
Red
$82.61
$11.40
White
$86.54
$22.75
Riesling
$49.64
$6.00
AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, MN, MO, NE,
NM, NV, OH, OR, TX, WI, WA, WY $16.00
DE, MT, RI, SD, VT
These states require onsite
signature authorizing shipment
$21.00
$30.00
4 BOTTLES
$18.00
$28.00
$45.00
We do not ship to: IN, KY, MD, NJ, OK, TN, 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
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$159.95
$33.40
Red
$150.47
$31.20
White
$128.33
6 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
$34.75
Mix
$220.84
$62.75
Red
$202.25
$57.00
White
$191.48
$69.00