Follow us on our adventures of grape growing, wine making & wine tasting in the Rogue Valley
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Happy Birthday - Jean-Michel!
Ice cream cones in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, we toast to another year of success and joy. Happy Birthday!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Blind Pinot Tasting – Picks Del Rio!
“We sent out a ‘Call for Pinot’ to all Oregon wineries in May, and were thrilled with the enthusiastic response,” says Bill King, Executive Chef/Partner of Pinot American Brasserie and longtime Brotherhood member. “The restaurant is honored to tap into the Brotherhood’s expertise, and bring some added excitement to our extensive Pinot Noir selection.”Source: http://www.pdxfoodpress.com/
The partnership turned out a 36 Pinot wine list and we are so very excited to announce our 2008 Del Rio Pinot Noir made the cut! We also are thrilled that the 2008 Chardonnay will be poured by the glass.
For more information on the new Pinot American Brasserie visit their website at http://www.pinotpdx.com/index.php
Here is a bit more on our 2008 Pinot Noir:
The vines that produced this high quality product are
grown in Block 7 of the vineyard. This is a wonderful site for Pinot Noir, consisting of predominately cobblestone soil allowing for excellent drainage. The 2008 harvest yielded 2.5 tons. This 100% Pinot Noir was aged for 12 months in 17% new French oak, 11% stainless steel, and 72% neutral oak. Fermented for 15 days on skins with 5 days of cold soak and malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the barrel.
Tasting Notes:
This wine shows classic attributes of Pinot Noir from Burgundy with deep color, cherry, prune, blackberry, and vanilla aromas. The nose gives way to supple texture with violet flavors, impressive ripe tannins and a long finish.
To enjoy your own bottle of 2008 Del Rio Pinot Noir visit our online store today!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Dinner Under the Stars
Presented by Del Rio Vineyards
Jacksonville Inn - Platon Mantheakis
House Cured Salmon “Caneloni”
with Lemon-Chive Cream Fraiche and
Crispy Potato
2008 Chardonnay
Compressed Watermelon Salad
with Aged Balsamic, Pickled Red Onions, Greek Feta and Chef’s Garden Micro Basil
2009 Rose Jolee
Chipotle Barbeque Baby Back Ribs
with Grilled Seven Oaks Farm Corn and Baby Arugula
2007 Claret
Cracked Black Pepper Crusted Filet of Beef
with a Wild Mushroom Brandy Sauce, Sautéed Potato Pearls and Baby Carrots
2008 Petite Syrah
Dessert
Rogue Creamery Bleu Cheese Gelato with a Cherry-Apricot Salad and Chef’s Garden Micro Lemon Mint
2006 Syrah Port
Details:
When: Saturday August 14th, 2010
Where: Del Rio Vineyards Park
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $75 - Click here to purchase
Contact us at the tasting room if you have questions - (541)855.2062 or email us at taste@delriovineyards.com
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Wine Blending
Each grape provides a different component in the blending process. The Cabernet Sauvignon offers structure and lasting tannins. The Malbec supplies a rich fruit taste and bouquet. Syrah provides a deep color and bold tannins for added longevity. The enjoyable part of blending your own wine is you can find the flavors you enjoy and experiment with each element from color and smell to taste. At the end of the day, every one of our blenders created their own unique blend. The class was fun and educational. Thanks to all who participated, we hope to see you again soon.
Here are a few pictures of Diana finding the right percentages and corking her creation.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Back to blogging
Here is the latest:
San Francisco International Wine Competition Results:
2007 Del Rio Cabernet Sauvignon - Double Gold Medal
2007 Del Rio Claret - Silver Medal
2007 Del Rio Syrah – Silver Medal
2008 Del Rio Pinot Gris – Silver Medal
Summer Concert Series – Up Next - Broadway Phil & The Shouters
Check out their website for more information - http://theshouters.org/
In case you were curious about your DRV blogger . . . here is a little bit about me.
Born and raised in the Rogue Valley I was introduced to the Wallace family at a Patrick Elementary PTA meeting. From babysitter to tasting room employee and now blogger the time I have spent working for the Wallace family has been great and not to mention all the delicious wine! Two years and a Masters Degree in International studies later, I have returned home from Denver and am eager to be back working at Del Rio. Please feel free to email me with any suggestions or comments on our wine blog. lindsey@delriovineyards.com