SEPTEMBER WINE CLUB GRAPE STOMP! Grape Stomp Saturday, September 13th 11AM to 5PM
A NOTE FROM THE WINERY
Join Del Rio for one of our best parties of the year. Grape stomping helps us roll into harvest. The grape stomping will run at 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30 PM. Bring your partner and compete for the title of stomping champion. The winners will receive a 2014 Harvest T-Shirt.
With the end of August approaching, we are working on having the cellar ready for harvest. Our first mission was to free up as many barrels as possible, and we did. We just finished putting the 2013 Pinot Noir in bottle, leaving the barrels ready to receive the 2014 Crush.
This year we have invited the AVO Shack Food Cart for you to purchase a meal. The AVO Shack specializes in all things Avocado. Check our their website for their menu at www.avoshack.com
It is that time of year when we begin to contemplate how our weather pattern impacts the grapes. I am already wondering how this warm summer and recent rain will influence the flavor profile of our 2014 grapes.
Come enjoy the vineyard, wine tasting, grape stomping, great food and wonderful live music all day long. Guests are welcome!
WINE CLUB CASE SALE! September 13th
2012 Pinot Noir $200/Case
2013 Chardonnay $100/Case To order: Drop in, phone, email or purchase online.
Dear wine club members,
August has also brought our vineyard expansion into full swing. We are underway in preparing the ground for another 100+ acres of vines. The new plantings will also increase the range of flavor profiles as they are going in at an elevation of 1600 feet. Thanks to the diversity of soil type, slopes and varied exposition found at Del Rio, more complex wine is going to be made. Planting will begin in April 2015 with the first very light harvest in 2016 and full production in 2018. A votre SantĂŠ! Jean-Michel Jussiaume
Wine Club Release Notes . . . GRAB YOUR CORKSCREWS! September is almost here, and another wine club order is heading your way! We will be processing all orders on Tuesday, September 2nd. A reminder for pick up customers - you have 75 days to pick up your order (Please pick up before November15th).
2013 VIOGNIER |||||||||||||||||||||||||||| TASTING NOTES: The 2013 Viognier is showing an intense and refreshing nose with notes of melon, peach and anise. In addition, hints of Acacia flowers and menthol add an intriguing complexity to the nose. The mouth is opening with a round and creamy sensation with a touch of pastries. Some melon and white flower notes bring freshness to the wine while a nice minerality balances it and gives length and elegance. $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 CABERNET SAUVIGNON |||||||||||||||||||| TASTING NOTES: This is a very distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon with its mix of blueberry fruit, a slight bell pepper aroma and refined oak notes. Fullbodied with engaging tannins, the mouth feel is round and accessible, completing this elegant wine. Enjoy now until 2024. $28.00/BOTTLE || $22.40/ WINE CLUB 90 POINTS WINE SPECTATOR
2011 MERLOT |||||||||||||||||||| ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE REDS ONLY WINE CLUB TASTING NOTES: The expressive and pleasant nose of this Merlot displays black currant fruit, vanilla scent from the barrel aging and a hint of nutmeg. The fresh and yet round mouthfeel is prolonged with remarkable, tasty, and supple tannins. The flavors are comprised of thyme, rosemary, cassis, ripe plums and oak notes. Enjoyable now until 2018 $28.00/BOTTLE || $22.40/WINE CLUB
A2014 wine Winter club Wine Eventgift for the Chef . . . Blue Heaven HONEY GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS INGREDIANTS
1/2 cup local honey 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 3 tbsp Garlic Lover's Vinegar or fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp Garlic Ginger Salt 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp Vindaloo (a curry pepper seasoning) 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken wings
DIRECTIONS Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside. Cut each chicken thigh in half. Place chicken pieces in a large, heavy-duty, resealable plastic bag. Add 1/2 the marinade to bag. Turn bag several times to coat chicken with marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, overnight is even better. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fold or roll the chicken pieces into uniform oblong “wings.” Place wings on baking sheet so that they are touching, this will help hold the shape. Bake for 10min, chicken should be partially cooked and still pink in the middle. Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat. Coat grill rack lightly with oil or cooking spray. Transfer wings to grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Baste often with reserved marinade to ensure fantastic flavor. The finished wings will have grill marks and a char grilled flavor. Serve wings hot or cold with radishes, celery, carrot sticks and cold blue cheese dip.
BLUE HEAVEN DIPPING SAUCE INGREDIANTS
1/3 c. mayonnaise 1/3 c. crème fraiche or sour cream 1 large garlic clove, finely minced 2 tsp. white or champagne vinegar 2 – 3 Tbsp. Blue Heaven (more to taste) salt and fresh ground black pepper dash of Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce (optional)
DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and crème fraiche. Add minced garlic, vinegar and Blue Heaven powder. Whisk until completely smooth. Add salt, pepper, and Worcestershire or a few drops of hot sauce to taste. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld. Store in an airtight container and use within three days.
September Wine Club Gift: Locally made in Central Point, Oregon only 13 miles from the vineyard
36 USES FOR BLUE HEAVEN: Popcorn French Fries Baked Potato Wedges Blue Cheese Dip On Veggies Grilled Steak and Burgers Blue Cheese Dressing Mashed Potatos Margarita or Bloody Mary Glass Dip Seasoned Butter Over Spaghetti Hummus
Over Eggs Salads Amuse bouche foam or aromaHot Wings Pretzels Seasoned Nuts Mozzarella Sticks, Jalapeno Poppers Chocolate (Brownies or Truffles) Grits Crackers Finishing Salts Cheese Torta Soup (in or on!) Savory Scones
Quiches Pate’ Savory Ice Cream Risotto Caesar Dressing Baked into an Apple Pie Crust Shortbread Polenta Blue Cheese Guacamole
News & Happenings @ Del Rio EVENTS @ THE VINEYARD Vineyard Hikes September Wednesdays & Sundays @ 9:30AM Come experience the beauty of the vineyard as we gear up for harvest. This is your opportunity to see Mother Nature at its finest before the big crush begins! Join us on a guided 3 mile hike through the vineyard on Sundays and Wednesdays throughout September. Murder at the Juice Joint October 18th 6-8PM Join us for our 3rd annual murder mystery dinner. Enjoy an evening of fun at the swanky speakeasy with a delicious dinner from Rosario's Italian Restaurant and bootlegged wine from Del Rio Vineyards. Be sure to dress the part. Tickets $50.00 and $40.00 Wine Club Members. Tickets available online or at the tasting room. Call to get yours today at 541.855.2062x7—limited availability
THE LENGTHS WE GO FOR WINE
ENCHANTED WINEMAKERS DINNER Winter Winemaker’s Dinner February 7th Baby its cold outside! Or, it will be in February. Come get cozy with our first annual winemakers dinner in the barrel room. Enjoy an enchanted dinner prepared by the Jacksonville Inn on Saturday, February 7th. Tickets are $75 each and available for purchase. Give us a call to reserve your dinner today at 541.855.2062x7 or purchase a ticket online. www.delriovineyards.com
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DECEMBER PICK UP PARTY
Vote for Del Rio Vineyards as favorite winery and music venue in the Mail Tribune's Reader’s Choice Awards. Voting is from August 20-September 10th. Vote online: Mailtribune.com
Complimentary admission to our December wine club pick up party will be for two people per wine club membership. Guests are welcome to attend, at a $10 admission ticket.
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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
www.delriovineyards.com PAIR & SHARE! SEPTEMBER INSTAGRAM CHALLENGE: Share your best photos that celebrate Del Rio wine and how it pairs with the story of you! Take a Del Rio bottle of wine on you next vacation, trip, pour a glass at your next dinner party . . . Wherever you may find yourself paired with Del Rio wine, snap a photo and share it with us. Tag your photo #mydelrio to enter to win. How to enter: Follow us on instagram @delriovineyards Post pictures to your instagram account and tag us. We will be selecting winning pictures on September 30th, 2014. How to win: Be 21+, Be creative, & Encourage people to like your photos