Harper Voit! You Heard it Here!

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Spring is here, and we're closing in on the first full year in our new winery. May brings us to 3 of our 6 open house days of the year. The 2012 Pinots are resting in barrel, giving us a chance to reflect on what has turned out to be one of the best vintages in memory. We're off to a great and early start to the 2013 growing season, and we welcome you to come and taste with us on these upcoming special event weekends. The New Winery We've settled into the new winery now and are enjoying the benefits of having our own space. Most of Drew's 2012 custom winemaking clients will be pouring their wines at the open houses and a few new exciting projects have come on board for 2013. In addition, our good friends from WildAire, Leah Jorgensen Cellars, and Eisold-Smith will be sharing their range of hand-crafted, small production wines. 2010 Last Call We're down to about 8 cases of the 2010 Strandline Pinot Noir and about 2 cases of the 2010 Old School, so if you want some, give us a call or email and let us know. They might make it to the open houses, or not...If you're coming and want to pick some up, let us know and we can hold the last bit for you. We're down to the last 8 cases of the 2011 Pinot Blanc, too, with the 2012 still aging in barrel until July-August. The New Releases This month we will be releasing the 2011 Pinot Noirs. The Strandline cuvee, a blend of several vineyards, shows the bright intensity and balance of the 2011 vintage. We only made a little more than 200 cases of this. Also, the 2011 Old School Vineyard Pinot Noir will be released, which is extremely concentrated and dense, especially from this classic and cool vintage. 45 cases produced. We're excited to announce a new release from Harper Voit in 2012, an Old Vines Riesling. We secured a small bit of the oldest Riesling vines in Yamhill County, planted at Maresh Vineyard in the Dundee Hills in 1970. Our 90 case production of this beautifully balanced Riesling are released this month.    We're located just off Laughlin Road, on Ridge Road, between Willakenzie and Colene Clemens just across the narrow valley from Beaux Freres and Patricia Green. We will be open from 10-4 on May 18th and again on Saturday-Sunday the 23rd and 24th. Pouring with us will be our good friends and winery-mates Wildaire Cellars and Eisold Smith Wines, as well as Drew's new winemaking clients, Toluca Lane, Eminent Domaine, and Rocky Point Cellars. Tasting fee $20 to taste all of these small production wines. Our New Winery: 22070 NE Ridge Road Gaston, OR 97119 link: http://bit.ly/VZyLp1 Call or email with any questions or orders: drew@harpervoit.com (503)583-4221 We hope to see you soon.

Hyland for Thanksgiving

Last Chance for Alexana Pinot at Your Thanksgiving Table

PREMIUM PINOT NOIRS RELEASE REMINDER

The 2010 Alexana Signature Pinot Noir and the 2010 Alexana Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir are now available in time for holiday celebrations. The lush, juicy acidity and ripe flavors of Pinot Noir make it a natural fit with Thanksgiving dishes. With less than 300 cases produced of both the Signature and Shea Pinot Noir, these wines are extremely limited. Order by Friday, November 9 to receive your wine by Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful holiday season!

2010 Signature Pinot Noir The 2010 Alexana Signature Pinot Noir is a stunning selection of the best barrels from the estate Revana Vineyard. Aromas of Asian spice and minerality combine with the fresh blue and black fruit, which is the hallmark of the beautiful 2010 vintage. On the palate, the Signature is forward and juicy, but maintains its elegance. The massive black fruit is balanced with a delicate earthiness and has a silky, sophisticated mouthfeel with a long lush finish. The 2010 Signature is a definite must for your cellar. 236 cases produced. $75 - Click here to purchase >>

2010 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir The 2010 Alexana Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir is once again a timeless beauty. Classic Shea aromas of blueberries and earthy mushroom integrate with clove, brown sugar and Christmas spice. The silky smooth texture with fine grain tannins is a stunning platform for the black pie cherry, mocha and spice box that usually is associated with the Shea Vineyard. We highly recommend hiding this Pinot in your cellar for quite some time. 263 cases produced. $75 - Click here to purchase >>

12001 NE Worden Hill Road Newberg, OR 97132 503.537.3100 alexanawinery.com

 

WildAire Cellars Update

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

October 2011 Dear Robert We have grapes!  So we will have crush!  Matt drove up to Washington last Monday and we processed our Syrah, Tempranillo and Roussane on Tuesday.   Maridel and the Fisters were key in helping us get started.    We now have a couple of days of maybe wet, and then another week of sunshine.  Everyone is breathing a sigh of relief and planning on harvesting next week.  The Pinot Noir should be spectacular, if the birds don't see it.  If anyone is interested in helping us next week, let me know.  Sorting grapes is fun! We have 4 more vineyards to harvest. Your efforts will be rewarded with wine.  mailto:jean@wildairecellars.com . Our Friday Night Forum Wine Club pickup party is this Friday, October 21st, at our house.  Please RSVP, if you have not already, if you will be able to make it!  We will have some leftovers for the shop on Friday-Sunday, so if you cannot make it Friday night, stop by this weekend. We would love to catch up with you all!

Carlton'sFriday Night Flights Every Friday in Carlton, from 5:00-7:00pm Carlton businesses will now be open until 7pm on Fridays!  Every week a different business will be offering a new fun experience for you!  Friday Night Flights Schedule for October:  Since our Club party is Friday, 21st, we will close at 5pm on that day.   Oct 21 - Seven of Hearts - with Republic of Jam pairings   Oct 28 - Valley Emporium - NEW antique business!  Open House

Montinore Mentioned

http://www.nyti.ms/rpg1ps
I was reading the Times on Sunday Morning in Portland when I came upon this mention of Montinore's wine!

News from Vitis Ridge

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

Greetings! We've always strived to make our customers happy- many of you we easily call friends, our relationship with you is important to us. Since moving to the Tap Room our methods to provide the best tasting experience has evolved- mostly thanks to your feedback. Overwhelmingly, you love 'Tasting Amongst the Barrels' and we do too! Until further notice Tasting Amongst the Barrels is here to stay.   When we began Tasting Amongst the Barrels we were looking for a funfilled, intimate atmosphere to pour our wines and struck gold. The Barrel Room is truely where the winemaking process is visiable all around and where wines, conversations and plenty of laughs are the focus. Now through mid-december the Barrel Room is even more accessible. Read on to find out about our extended tasting hours. 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 side door.  Cheers! Bruce, Chris, Sally and Sharon   Vitis Ridge Proudly Supports  Family Harvest Days    The Oregon Garden's Harvest in the Garden  a month full of Harvest Fun at the Garden Every Saturday in October, from 1-4 pm. Featuring fun, festive and educational harvest-themed activity stations throughout the garden. Admission price is only $5 plus your Garden admission and includes pumpkin painting, bowling with gourds and other games, crafts, harvest treats, fun photo ops and free hot chocolate or cider for the kids and a glass of beer or wine for those 21 and over. The tram will be running through the month of October so hop on and off to get to your next activity or stay on for a tour of the gardens!    Follow these links for more details and to plan your visit   www.oregongarden.org   http://harvestinthegarden.blogspot.com/   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vitis-Ridge-Winery/111579058925520#!/pages/Vitis-Ridge-Winery/111579058925520?sk=wall       Wine Club Reminder If you haven't picked up the September installment, there is still time. Swing by the Winery and Tap Room, or contact Sally to make special arrangements. sally@vitisridge.com or 503-873-9800 This installment includes 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir and the 2010 Early Muscat  Regular price $40, Club Price is $32 Sign up and get the 20% savings on all your wine purchases at Vitis Ridge events.    Visit www.vitisridge.com to find out more about information listed here, to sign up for our Wine Club or to purchase wine online. Cheers!

Tap Room Hours Share a bottle and a bite   Wed &Thurs 11am-10pm Fri & Sat 11am -11pm Sunday 11am - 9pm ___________________________  Wine Tastings The Barrel Room is open for tastings Complimentary Tastings 2nd Weekend each Month 12-5   Special through Mid-December: Tastings in the Barrel Room Wednesday and Thursday 12-3 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5 ____________________________ Event Schedule See us on the road October 8 Wine Tasting at Oregon City Haggen's 12-5 October 8 & 9 Second Weekend Wine Tastings 12-5 at the Winery and Tap Room, Silverton __________________________ Additional Tasting Hours in the Barrel Room Announced Through mid December the Winery will be open for tastings on Wednesday and Thursday from 12 to 3 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5. Supporting our Oregon Garden is a priority so its with pleasure we provide additional opportunities for guests of the Garden to throughly enjoy their visit in Silverton and taste spectacular local wine.    Chris's Update from the Vineyard The growing season continues to be a challenge. Cluster ripening is still 2-3 weeks behind a typical year.  We anticipate harvesting the grapes in mid-October. Until then continue to think sunny thoughts for us and keep those fingers crossed for a late Indian summer.   vitis ridge on facebook   Like us? We thought so!

Eliana Wines Wins People's Choice

Eliana Wines Wins People's Choice             We were also very excited to have won a silver medal at the Taste of Harry & David event at Harry and David's CountryVillage in Medford. What a terrific Labor Day weekend for Eliana Wines.  We will be pouring our wine at . . .          Quality Market of Choice   October 7th, 4pm to 6pm  1475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland  Harry & David's Country Village  October 8th, 11am to 4pm                                     We look forward to seeing you!     The grapes in the vineyard are coming along beautifully and we anticipate harvesting the last two weeks of October.      It is the appreciation of Eliana Wine by our wonderful customers that keeps us going.  We look forward to seeing you at our wine events and when we are presenting our wine at establishments throughout the Rogue Valley and beyond.      If you enjoy Eliana Wines, please share your discovery of our exquisite Eliana Reserve bordeaux blend with your friends.      For a private tour of our vineyard, please contact us at brian@elianawines.com.      We truly appreciate the support of our Eliana Wines fans. Best Regards, Brian and Carien Jordaan www.elianawines.com    Buy A Case And Save! See coupon below You may also find our wine at . . Harry & David  Country Village  1314 Center Dr.   Medford, OR (541) 864 2278 Chateaulin  52 East Main Street  Ashland, OR (541) 482 2264   38 Central 38th Central Ave   Medford, OR (541) 776 0038   Ashland Wine Cellar 38 Lithia Way Ashland, OR (541) 488 2111 Pacific Wine Club  3588 Heathrow Way Medford, OR  (541) 245 3334

Save 15% When you buy by the case!    It's a great time to stock your wine cellar.  Eliana Wines pairs wonderfully with your favorite dishes.  Have it on hand for a gift that is sure to please           Free case delivery is available in Jackson County, Oregon                           Regular per bottle price is $30.00 Offer Expires: 10/31/11