Wine Club Release Notes . . . GET YOUR CORKSCREWS READY! March is almost here and another wine club order is heading your way! We will be processing all orders on Monday, March 3rd. We will be shipping out March 3rd and all pick up orders will be available on Monday the 3rd. Remember, you have 75 days to pick up each order (Please pick up before May 15th).
2012 CHARDONNAY |||||||||||||||||||||||||||| TASTING NOTES: The nose is first greeted with aromas of herb seeds, such as dill and anise, followed by stone fruit notes of peach and melon. The final lingering aromas are of nutty nuances. The creamy and textured mouth is well balanced and has a complexity that provides a long lasting finish. This is a great wine for today and years to come. $20.00/BOTTLE || $16.00/ WINE CLUB
DRINK ONE & AGE ONE! Experience the power of aging and upgrade your wine club membership to receive 4 bottles with each shipment.
2011 MALBEC |||||||||||||||||||| TASTING NOTES: Our Malbec will astonish you with its explosive aromatics. The nose is a complex blend of blackberry, strawberry, cassis, and prune. The first attack of the wine is followed by a pleasant round palate, flavored with eucalyptus, smoke wood and vanilla taste. The Malbec will leave you with a pleasant fruity after taste and a smooth tannin finish. $28.00/BOTTLE || $22.40/WINE CLUB
2010 CLARET |||||||||||||||||||| ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE REDS ONLY CLUB TASTING NOTES: This wine is comprised of five traditional Bordeaux varietals; Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Lush, fruit-forward Merlot is combined with Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wine structure and depth. Malbec balances the wine and contributes dark spices and floral notes. The Cabernet Franc adds to the herbal characteristics, and the Petit Verdot seasons the blend with spices. The marriage of these noble grapes has resulted in a complex and layered wine. BLEND: 53% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot $35.00/BOTTLE || $28.00/WINE CLUB
CLASS SCHEDULE: Classes will be taught by our assistant winemaker, Aurélien LaBrosse. All classes will be held in the winery. *PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
OPEN HOUSE & WINE EDUCATION Open House & Wine Education Sunday, March 9th 11AM to 5PM Stop by the tasting room and celebrate the March wine club order with the staff at Del Rio! Enjoy special treatment in our upstairs ballroom, where you can kick back and relax. Wine samples and delightful appetizers will be served. Take advantage of a great opportunity to learn more about wine with our three wine education classes taught by our assistant winemaker Aurélien LaBrosse. Check out the line up of classes Taste our award winning wines and try our new release, 2012 Pinot Noir or sample our 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon awarded 90 Points from the Wine Spectator, the 3rd vintage in a row. Be sure to take advantage of our super case sales on the 2012 Viognier for $100 and the 2011 Syrah for only $200! See you in the tasting room!
WINE CLUB CASE SALE! March 9th 2014
2011 Syrah $200/Case
2012 Viognier $100/Case
To order: Drop in, phone, email or purchase online.
SYRAH VERTICAL @ 11AM Explore the past four vintages of Del Rio Syrah: 2008, 2009, 2010, & 2011. Experience the power of the aging process and the evolution of Jean-Michel’s Syrahs at Del Rio. SUGAR & ACID @ 1PM Perk up your taste buds and excite your tongue with wine’s integral components of acid and sugar. Learn about the different levels of both elements and get a sneak peek at Del Rio’s new Rose Jolee bottling! OAK @ 3PM Expand your palate and knowledge of the all important oak barrel. Learn about oaks’ great contribution to wines from providing tannin structure to sweet aromas. This class will take you from the forest source to the barrel’s finished product in four delicious red wines. REGISTRATION Classes are limited. Registration is $5. To Reserve a seat please contact Lindsey at 541.855.2062 or via email: lindsey@delriovineyards.com
Del Rio’s Kitchen 2014 Winter Wine Event
NANA’S SPANISH RICE INGREDIANTS 4 – 5 Pork chops – not too fat 4-5 cloves garlic – minced 1 C. tomatoes (fresh in summer, canned otherwise) 4 C. Chicken Broth Saffron (pinch) Salt Pepper 2 C. Rice (uncooked) Peppers or green beans (optional) DIRECTIONS Fry the chops very slowly; and get the fat off. If too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of oil. When chops are brown add tomatoes. When tomatoes are bubby and you see oil add 4 cups of chicken stalk. Cook on very low for 20 to 30 minutes. Next add garlic and saffron. You can also crush the saffron in-between paper towels to make the saffron a powder. Next add rice. When it starts rolling boil add lid and turn down to simmer gently for 12 to 15 more minutes. Add green beans if wanted. This recipe came from Jolee’s friend, Amy Charter, who originally got it from her Spanish grandmother. – GOES GREAT WITH DEL RIO CHARDONNAY.
FIGS STUFFED WITH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS INGREDIANTS 12 fresh Black Mission, Brown Turkish, or (in a pinch), dried figs High-quality balsamic vinegar Kosher salt 8 ounces Gorgonzola Dolce, at room temperature ½ cup walnuts, quartered and toasted
DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the figs in half lengthwise, place them on a baking sheet, and dig a little hole in the middle with your pinky finger. Drizzle the fig halves with 2 or 3 drops of balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt. Fill each fig with Gorgonzola and top with a quarter of a walnut. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. ENJOY WITH DEL RIO’S MALBEC
In the Winery Each winter and spring we are filled with anticipation as we await what the next growing season has to offer. Every vintage has its own challenges and with each vintage we strive to create our highest quality product. This year, as we move towards spring, we ponder the impact of the unusually cold winter. As we patiently wait, we are busy preparing the winery for bottling our 2012 reds and 2013 whites. To help us this year is our very own assistant winemaker, Aurélien LaBrosse. Aurélien arrived at Del Rio in 2012 as our harvest intern. We have asked him to officially stay on at Del Rio providing his experience to our winemaking team. Originally from Burgundy, Aurélien has a solid professional background working with Pinot Noir in particular. As an intern he showed a strong work ethic with great attention to detail, which is highly valued in the wine industry. As Del Rio Vineyards diversifies our process of production from grape to wine sales, we seek to continually increase our level of quality. We work hard to create hand crafted wines and to do so a Our Winemaking Team: Joaquim (Harvest greater attention to detail is very important. Intern), Jean-Michel (Head Winemaker), Aurélien (Assistant Winemaker) and Jonathan Here’s to the 2014 vintage! (Cellar Hand). Santé Jean - Michel Jussiaume
2014 SUMMER CONCERTS Mark your calendars for the following Friday night concerts coming this summer to Del Rio. Concerts start at 6pm. Admission is $7.50 for the public & $5.00 for wine club members. Enjoy dinner from a local food cart & relax on our tasting room grounds as you groove to the sounds of these great bands:
JUNE
6/21 LEFT 6/27 221 FLY
JULY
7/11 BILLY LUND AND THE WHISKEY WEEKEND 7/25 ROGUE SUSPECTS
CHECK OUT OUR NEW SEASON PASS TO ALL SUMMER CONCERTS INCLUDING THE SUMMER WINED UP FEATURING “LEFT”. THE SEASON PASS IS ONLY $35 FOR WINE CLUB MEMBERS. PICK YOURS UP TODAY!
AUGUST
8/8 LINCOLN PROJECT 8/22 EAST MAIN BAND
SEPTEMBER
9/5 LOVEBITE 9/19 THE ROADSTERS 9/20 FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND
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DEL RIO VINEYARDS 52 N River Road Gold Hill, OR 97525
TASTING ROOM HOURS Monday– Sunday 11am to 5pm 541-855-2062
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NEW MOON RICH DARK CHOCOLATE 74% Cacao Enjoy deep notes of cacao unfolding through a long, satisfying finish.
Your March wine club order will include a scrumptious gift of three DAGOBA organic chocolate squares. Enjoy these locally made creations with your wine club selection.
MILK CHOCOLATE 37% Cacao Pure milk chocolate that is deep and intense, yet creamy and light. Melt into a state of chocolate Zen.
LAVENDER BLUEBERRY DARK CHOCOLATE 59% Cacao Lavender, blueberries and dark chocolate blended for a divine, calming experience.