september 2014 newsletter
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Explore the wine club releases for September 2014, enjoy a look at delicious recipes, a note from our winemaker and events not to miss this fall.TRANSCRIPT
Grape Stomp
Saturday, September 13th
11AM to 5PM
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.
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
Come enjoy the vineyard, wine tasting, grape
stomping, great food and wonderful live music all
day long. Guests are welcome!
SEPTEMBER WINE CLUB GRAPE STOMP! A NOTE FROM THE WINERY
Dear wine club members,
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.
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.
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 Santé!
Jean-Michel Jussiaume
WINE CLUB CASE SALE!
September 13th
2012 Pinot Noir $200/Case
2013 Chardonnay $100/Case
To order: Drop in, phone, email
or purchase online.
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).
Wine Club Release Notes . . .
2013 VIOGNIER
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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
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. Full-
bodied 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
DRINK ONE & AGE ONE!
Experience the power of
aging and upgrade your
wine club membership to
receive 4 bottles with
each shipment.
2014 Winter Wine Event A wine club gift for the Chef . . . Blue Heaven
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)
September Wine Club Gift:
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
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 sev-
eral times to coat chicken with marinade. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, overnight is even bet-
ter. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and fold or roll the chicken pieces into uni-
form 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.
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.
36 USES FOR BLUE HEAVEN: Locally made in Central Point, Oregon only 13 miles from the vineyard
News & Happenings @ Del Rio
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
EVENTS @ THE VINEYARD
DECEMBER PICK UP PARTY
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.
SHARE THE LOVE
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
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
ENCHANTED WINEMAKERS DINNER
DEL RIO VINEYARDS 52 N River Road
Gold Hill, OR 97525
TASTING ROOM HOURS
Monday– Sunday
11am to 5pm
541-855-2062
Return Service Requested
www.delriovineyards.com
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
PAIR & SHARE!