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Estate Vineyard News  While spring has long been regarded as a time of rebirth and renewal, it is especially true in the vineyard. Spring signals the beginning of the grapevine’s annual cycle which begins with the onset of bud break. Bud break occurs when the shoots, this year’s fruiting cane, began to grow after they receive adequate heat in the spring, usually occurring when average daily temperature reaches about 50 degrees Fahrenheit.Bud break typically occurs around mid-April and can happen as late as May 1st in the Willamette Valley. Dustin Miller, Vineyard manager of our Estate Vineyard, was excited to witness some good swelling and bulging around April 18th but it wasn’t until the last week of April that we witnessed actual bud break. Although slightly later than past vintages, Dustin and winemaker David Grooters are convinced that we will reach optimal ripeness at the end of the growing season thanks to our moderate elevation between 200-475 feet and ancient, marine sedimentary soils which drain quickly, causing vines to stop vegetative growth and focus on berry development earlier in the season. Reserve your place for the Estate Vineyard Lunch The next major stage in the vineyard is Bloom. Join us to celebrate that milestone at our first Estate Vineyard Lunch Tour, Saturday, June 18, 12–3 PM.  > Read all about it right here.New Picnic Area and Outdoor Seating We're excited to announce further upgrades to our Tasting Room experience: by Memorial Day Weekend our new outdoor area will be ready for tasting and picnicking and summer celebrating — complete with parasol-shaded tables and chairs. (There's even a vine "petting zoo!") And it's all in time for our new summer hours: our Winery & Tasting Room are now open Wednesday–Sunday 11AM to 5PM each week. Special Introductory Offer: Join the Carlton Connoisseurs Club Today  They say there's no free lunch, but new members who join our Connoisseurs Club at the Full Case Level in May will receive two complimentary tickets to one of our famous Estate Vineyard Lunches this summer (a $90 value) — or, for our out-of-state supporters, a three-pack containing the 2007 Roads End Pinot Noir, limited production 2009 Dolcetto, and the 2009 Seven Devils Pinot Noir.All that plus 4 quarterly wine club shipments including the upcoming Summer CCCC Shipment of our recently bottled and released 2010 Cannon Beach Pinot Gris and 2010 Agate Beach Pinot Noir Rosé — at a 20% savings. Don't pass up these deals — join today! See our CCCC page. Memorial Day Weekend Open House at our Winery & Tasting Room  Memorial Day weekend is coming fast. It's the biggest wine country event of the season, and here at Carlton Cellars we've got great things brewing — well, fermenting.For only $20 you'll taste upwards of 20 delicious wines by Carlton Cellars and our artisanal guest winemakers: J. Albin, Angel Vine, Ghost Hill, and Youngberg Hill. Plus enjoy authentic Southern-style barbecue and the chance to mingle with the winemakers in our brand new outdoor picnic seating area. Don't miss it!
More Kudos & Awards for Carlton Cellars "I'm sold! The best Pinot in America! Genius!" "The perfect match for the personality of the truffle." "One of the best Pinots I’ve ever tasted." "Falls within the top handful of wines made from [the Pinot Gris] grape in the United States of America." "You have captured my favorite style of Pinot Noir." "Not to be missed."  These are just a few of the enthusiastic words our fans have shared about our wines and even our Estate Vineyard Lunch events. Looking back on our incomplete list of honors and awards — we've lost track of a few over the last decade — our wines have received:
In ten fast-moving years we've gone from one spectacular Pinot to seven spectacular Willamette Valley wines, and the kudos we've received (see our Press page) confirm that our winemaking dream is being shared by wine lovers from all over. Do you have a great Carlton Cellars experience to share? Drop us a line — we'd love to hear from you! See you in Carlton! — Dave & Robin, owner-winemakers, and the team at Carlton Cellars |
Newsletter by HELSINQI. ©2011 Carlton Cellars. All rights reserved.
Carlton Cellars®, Roads End Oregon Pinot Noir®, Cape Lookout Oregon Pinot Noir®,
Seven Devils Willamette Valley Pinot Noir®, Proposal Rock Yamhill-Carlton Sauvignon Blanc®,
Cannon Beach Willamette Valley Pinot Gris® and Agate Beach Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé®
are registered trademarks of Carlton Cellars.
Seven Devils Willamette Valley Pinot Noir®, Proposal Rock Yamhill-Carlton Sauvignon Blanc®,
Cannon Beach Willamette Valley Pinot Gris® and Agate Beach Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé®
are registered trademarks of Carlton Cellars.
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