Saturday, September 24, 2011

Van Duzer Vineyard September 2011 E-letter
 Featured Merchandise 
Wear your love for Van Duzer Vineyards on your sleeve.
Keep Calm and Drink Pinot

Keep Calm and Carry On. This recently re-discovered saying developed by the British government in 1939 is now adapted for wine lovers. The Tasting Room has it emblazoned on women's short sleeve T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, terry sweatshirts and posters.

Call the 800.884.1927 to select these, something from our amazing collection of men's shirts, or a Van Duzer Vineyards coffee mug that honestly exclaims, "I'd rather be drinking Pinot."

Wine Club members, log-in to our secure server to save 10% on all merchandise purchases.

 
A Taste of France at Van Duzer Vineyards

October 1, 11-3 pm
A Taste of France
Passport Kick-off

Enjoy a Taste of France and pick up your Mid-Valley Wine Trail passport.
$12, $5 for Wine Club members. See story, right, for all the details.

 
Van Duzer Vineyards Connection Wine Club Logo
Wine Club
Pick Up Party


Saturday, Nov 19, 12-2 pm
Winemakers' Barrel Uncorking Celebration
Jerry Murray blended the very best from our estate into one barrel exclusively for Wine Club members. Experience the results with fellow Wine Club members while you collect your November shipment wines:

♦ 2009 Winemakers Barrel (2 bottles)
♦ 2009 Estate Pinot Noir (1 bottle)


FREE for members
. For reservations, go to the event page or call the tasting room, 800.884.1927.


 
 Thanksgiving Open House

  Nov 25-27 11-5 pm
Save the Date
  The perfect time to visit Van Duzer or let our wines visit you
 
 
 
Veraison in Pinot Noir 2011 at Van Duzer Vineyards Veraison is underway! The dramatic annual change in fruit color marks an important milestone towards full ripeness and balance. See this in person when you pay a pre-harvest visit to the vineyards.

October begins with the  Taste of France and Mid-Valley Wine Trail contest and every day is a good one to picnic on the patio. Call ahead and we can arrange a yummy picnic for you, or bring one from home.

If you can't visit, let our wines or merchandise visit you. Follow the links to our online store, the events page, and directions to the tasting room.
 

 

Lessons of Fall
 
 
 
September means veraison and bottling, and in Shooting the Breeze, the Van Duzer Vineyards blog, winemaker Jerry Murray reflects how previous vintages and walking the vineyards guides his winemaking decisions.
 
Jerry and Rebecca in a pre-fall assessment of the Van Duzer Vineyards crop potential
 In her pre-harvest report, vineyard operations manager Rebecca Sweet covers preparations for another cool harvest by drawing from last year's lessons in leaf pulling, early fall rains and ravenous, fruit-loving birds.
 
 
  October TASTE OF FRANCE kicks off
a great month to visit Van Duzer


 
 
Van Duzer Vineyards along with seven neighboring wineries is featuring the Passport to the Mid-Valley Wine Trail in October. If you’ve been meaning to make the trip out Highway 22, now is your opportunity to discover the Mid-Valley Wine Trail and all its bounty.

In keeping with the passport theme, the first weekend of October Van Duzer Vineyards will host a Taste of France. On Saturday, October 1, enjoy music by Portland’s French troubadour Eric John Kaiser and a French-inspired small plates by Carrie Wong.
 
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Pick up a passport at our tasting room any time. Receive a passport stamp at four different wineries to win one of eight gift baskets or visit all eight wineries for an opportunity to win the grand prize basket valued at over $500!
 
 

Bluegrass and BBQ draw Labor Day crowd to Van Duzer
 
 Guests at the Van Duzer Vineyards Bluegrass and BBQ 

As the sun set behind the west hill, the smell of BBQ pierced the warm September air. The rhythmic sounds of bluegrass filled the vineyard and the clank of horseshoes and laughter brought comfort and memories of days past. Friends gathered at picnic tables and hay bales to share stories, to bask in the warm glow of the night and toast their glasses of Van Duzer.
 
Bluegrass Players It was the perfect way to celebrate the last weekend of summer with friends, old and new. Read all about our Labor Day weekend Bluegrass and BBQ in the Shooting the Breeze blog.
    
 
Fall 2011 Wine Club Preview
We will be shipping the Fall Wine Club early in October, so there is still time to sign up! Just click on wine club  choose 3pack or 6pack.

We will be shipping:

2009 Chardonnay

2009 Bass Hill Single Vineyard Pinot Noir
2009 Crannell Pinot Noir
You  pay $80 plus $15 shipping.

All ready a club member?   Be sure to update your shipping and payment information.
   
 Wine Club Benefits
In addition to your First release wine shipment enjoy:
*20% case discount                      *10% always discount on single bottles
*15% on any non-wine merchandise
*invitation to  events like the 4th of July picnic, harvest party and winemaker dinners          *****You  have a special wine tasting area at the winery and a Ridel Pinot noir glass for tasting the wines.
Just identify yourself as a wine club member and the red carpet will be rolled out.

You can Unsubscribe by emailing us at amity@amityvineyards.com. Please put Unsubscribe in the subject line.

Amity Vineyards - 18150 SE Amity Vineyard Road - Amity, OR 97101

Thursday, September 8, 2011

This team works like a machine!

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Tasting Room: 128 W Main St, Carlton, OR      (503) 851-3689           www.WildAireCellars.com
                                                              September 2011
Dear Robert

In August we successfully bottled 750 cases of Pinot Noir and Tempranillo. This team works like a machine!

WildAire Cellars 2010 Bottling Crew
WildAire Cellars 2010 Bottling Crew
With all of the wine moved to a warehouse, Matt has some extra time this month to start watching the grapes grow.  As of a week or so ago, we are on track to harvest somewhere close to when we did last year.  This warm weather is welcome!
WildAire Goes Tapas for Friday Night Flights
Carlton businesses will now be open until 7pm on Fridays!  Every week a different business will be offering a new fun experience for you!  
WildAire Cellars's event will on September 23, from 4-7pm.  The tapas will be supplied by La Rambla. Tim is making us mouth watering meatballs to pair with our Tempranillo and empanadas for our Pinot Noirs.  Join us on equinox for some Spanish delights!


Friday Night Flights Schedule for September:
Sept 9 - Carlton Cellars - Cooking with Nick from Nick's Cafe
Sept 16 - The Horse Radish - special wine/food pairings and music
Sept 23 - WildAire Cellars Goes Tapas
Sept 30 - The Republic of Jam's Cocktail Club


128 W Main St, PO BOX 835, Carlton, OR, 97111

21st annual Oregon Grape Stomp

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You are invited to our 21st annual Oregon Grape Stomp Championship and Harvest Celebration this September 24th and 25th (Sat and Sun) from 11 am to 6 pm at our Estate Vineyard. 

Grape stomping is a great spectator sport.  To maximize fun and entertainment, we encourage you to dress up in costume or team uniforms.  There will be an added prize for the team with the most creative costumes.


The kids are invited to have fun too, where we offer a daily Kids Stomp for a $5 participation fee. 

Some of you may be dropping your older children off at college that weekend, stop in on your way back and unwind with glass of wine.
 
The $10 adult admission includes a free Riedel wine glass and tasting of our fine wines from our Tasting Room.  Live music will be performed daily from 12-5 by J.T. and the Tourists and Bentley's Grill will be providing food at an additional cost.  There is also an additional $10 fee per team to stomp.  Please call 1-800-344-9463 for more information. We will have walk-in spots available on the day of the event on a first
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I hope you are able to join me (I will be Mrs. Oregon's Swabbie) and the WVV team as we celebrate the beginning of the 2011 harvest.

Warm Regards,
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Jim Bernau
Founder/President


P.S. Save the date! On Thursday, September 29th from
5:30-7:30 Willamette Valley Vineyards and Travel Salem will be
celebrating Oregon's new "Wine Country" state license plate!
Enjoy appetizers, wine and help us celebrate!  


 
 

Monday, August 22, 2011

Medals for Eliana Wines

August - Medal Again.
Eliana Wines
Less than two weeks to take advantage of or 1/2 price shipping special.
www.elianawines.com

Eliana Wines -- Email Leaflet

We earned a SILVER medal at Harry and David.  For their taste of H&D fair on September 3-4
We are so looking forward to seeing you all here in Jacksonville on August 27 for the World of wine festival.  Come see us and arrange a private vineyard tour.  It may be very rewarding.

Fresh Cellar Sellers

Chateaulin:
52 east Main Street
Ashland,
(541) 482 2264

www.chateaulin.com

Ashland Wine Cellar:
38 Lithia way
Ashland,
(541) 488 2111

38 Central:
38th Central Ave
Medford,
(541) 776 0038

www.38oncentral.com

Harry and David Country Village
1314 Center dr,
Medford,
(541) 864 2278

www.harryanddavid.com

Pacific Wine Club:
3588 Heathrow Way
Medford,
(541) 245 3334

www.pacificwineclub.com


 

Events and Reviews from the pros!


We have had 2 great comments from wine judges.  Rating Eliana Reserve as the greatest Bordeaux blend in the valley.

Taste of Harry and David is here in Medford over the weekend of the 3 and 4th of September.   Come drink some wine with us...

Sunriver summer festival takes place in Sunriver on September 3 and 4th.  Looking forward to seeing you out there.
 

Friday, August 12, 2011

WildAire Cellars' August/September Events



Tasting Room - 128 W Main St, Carlton, OR 97111         (503) 851-3689
August 2011

Dear Robert
2009 Reserve Pinot Noir Release Party
At our WildAire Cellars Tasting Room in Carlton, August 13th from 12-5pm
WildAire Reserve Labels
Three years of Reserve
We will be tasting our reserves from three vintages: 2006, 2008 and 2009 so you can get a top flight of goodness.  We will pair these with some cheeses and salmon dip  and Republic of Jam for the total experience!
  Join us on Facebook for pictures and daily updates!

Come enjoy a stroll in the country and then drink some wine!  Carlton businesses will be hosting the Carlton Crawl on the Sunday and Monday of Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the Marathon.  This will be a fun little hunt to win Carlton $$ which can be redeemed at partipating businesses. 
WildAire Cellars is offering 10% discounts to all marathon goers and a 15% discount to the runners.
Oregon Wine Country Marathon
This year's starting gate at Stoller Vineyards, ending in Carlton
 
WildAire Goes Tapas 

Starting in August, Carlton will be open late on Fridays!  We're calling it Friday Night Flights, businesses will be open until 7pm, providing everyone with more time to taste before dinner.  Starting in September, every Friday at least one business will be hosting an event.  The Horse Radish will have music and a special something on Sept. 9th, Republic of Jam will be presenting their Cocktail Club on Sept.30th and Wildaire Cellars will be hosting WildAire Goes Tapas on Sept. 23rd. 
The tapas will be brought in from La Rambla. They will be paired with our Pinot Noir and Tempranillo.  Join us on equinox for some Tempranillo and tapas, from 4-7pm.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Tasting Amongst the Barrels

Winery and Tap Room 990 North First Street - Silverton, Oregon 97381 503.873.9800
Greetings!

This Second Weekend at our traditional wine tastings join Chris and Sharon for a Tasting Amongst the Barrels. Last month we had a great time and look forward to another!  
In case you missed the details last month, here they are... Get behind the scenes at Vitis  Ridge! 
To access "Taste Amongst the Barrels" use a separate entrance to access the Barrel Room. Look for signs directing toward the "side door" located in the SE parking lot, near 2nd St. If you park in the main lot follow the signs to the far end of the building on 2nd Street. Access the building using the small side door. Tasting hours are 12-5.

Cheers!
Bruce, Chris, Sally and Sharon

 

New Releases

2010 Petit Verdot "Vibrato"
only 37 cases produced

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
50 cases produced
always sells quickly! 


 


Mark your calendar...

Labor Day Weekend Wine Tasting
September 3, 4 & 5 
12-5 each day

Wine Club pick ups will also available on Sept 3-5


 

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Events, Tastings and Hours

Winery and Tap Room Hours
Wed &Thurs 11am-10pm
Fri & Sat 11am -11pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm
Complimentary Tastings 2nd Weekend each Month

  August 13 & 14
"Taste Amongst the Barrels" at the Tap Room, 12-5

 August 16
Tasting at Primrose and Tumbleweeds Boutique and Wine Shop, 4:30 to 8:30, Hillsboro

August 20
Tasting at Oregon City Haggens
12-5

August 20 & 21
Coolidge McClaine Park, Silverton

 September 3, 4 & 5
Wine Tasting to Celebrate Labor Day Weekend, and Wine Club pick up, 12-5 each day, Tap Room and Winery, Silverton

September 10 & 11
Second Weekend Wine Tastings, 12-5 at the Tap Room and Winery, Silverton

Second Annual Septoberfest
details coming soon


Silverton Fine Arts Festival 
 August 20-21 in Silverton's shady Coolidge-McClaine Park 
Saturday, 10am-7pm, and Sunday, 10am-6pm. The family-friendly days feature two entertainment stages, an international food court, a wine and beer garden, and arts activities.
fine arts fest 2011