2008 Petite Sirah—
Sweepstakes Winner!
This has been a great wine competition year for Christopher Creek
Winery.
 2008 Russian River Estate Reserve Petite Sirah
The 2008 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Petite Sirah was the
“Red Wine Sweepstake Winner” at the Riverside International Wine
Competition. 1000 red wines competed for the award.
The 2008 Petite Sirah was in the Spring Cellar Club shipment. At this
same competition, the 2008 Dry Creek Zinfandel received a
Chairman’s Award (all judges voted gold), this wine was included
in Winter Cellar Club shipment. Both wines are available in the
Tasting Room or by calling 707 431-8243 or by Fax 707-431-0183.
Drink the Zin now but hold the Petite until at least Thanks-giving or
age for up to 10 years.
More awards
Taster's Guild International
- 2008 Dry Creek Zinfandel—Gold
2007
- Dry reek Cabernet Gold
Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
- 2007 Dry Creek Cabernet—Best
of Class
- 2008 Russian River Viognier—Gold
Dessert Wines Available Again this Summer!
We have had many inquiries on when our 2008 Petite
Sirah Port will be available again. We sold out early this year.
We will have the Port again this Summer at our Petite Sirah
Stampede in August. The price will remain at $28 or if you are a
Cellar Club member $22.40.
Available late this Summer, the 2009 Late Harvest Viognier will
surely please your palette. To produce this wine the grapes need
to hang for 8 weeks longer than our regular Viognier to increase
the sugar and to produce a rich mouth feel. We are not able to
produce this wine every year, but 2009 was a good year and the
weather cooperated.
This elegant wine exhibits a complex nose of honeysuckle and wild
flowers with tastes of apricot, pear, and peach fruit. Enjoy with
vanilla ice cream, fruit tarts, apple pie and any creamy dessert.
Serve slightly chilled to retain the fruit characteristics of the
wine.
The bottle price is $30, the Cellar Club Member price is $24 a
bottle.
New Wines Available at Christopher Creek
 Kelli's Block #7 Dry Creek Cabernet Franc
Kelli’s Block #7 Dry Creek Cabernet Franc is produced from grapes
grown on 35 year old vines on one acre, in the red soils on the
Eastern slopes of Bradford Mountain overlooking Dry Creek Valley.
This wonderfully balanced 100% Cab Franc wine is intense with garnet
color and aromas of red cherry, cassis, vanilla, mild toasty oak and
caramel. The flavors include red cherry, light cola and caramel.
Aged for 18 months in French Oak Barrels (33% new French Oak) to
produce firm tannins and a long juicy, toasty finish. The
concentration and ample tannic structure should allow for 8 to 10
years of bottle aging. Decant before serving for 20 minutes. Aerate
if possible if serving young.
Red meat dishes and game birds are pairing of choice for the 2008 Cab
Franc. Thanksgiving Turkey would be a great pairing. Our choice for
2010.
Our first vintage (2007) in which we only produced 50 cases is sold
out. Our 2008 vintage will be released Fall 2010.
The price is $50 a
bottle, $40 for Cellar Club Members.
 Ashley's Dry Creek Meritage
Ashley’s Dry Creek Meritage is our newest wine. It is a blend of
Caber-net, Merlot and Cabernet Franc all from our vineyard in Dry
Creek Valley. The wine should please the most serious aficionados.
Tastes of black cherry, cassis, blackberry and black plum. Medium
tannins should permit drinking in one to two years with decanting and
aerating. Decant for about 20 minutes. The vineyard has produced many
Best of Class, Double Gold and Gold awards in many competitions
during the last 12 years.
We are fortunate to have these grapes to produce such wonderful and
outstanding quality wines.
The wine will available in Late October 2010.
The bottle price is
$32.00 a bottle or for Cellar Club Members it is $25.60.
Either or both of these wines can be added to your Fall Cellar Club
Shipment. You will receive an E-mail in October letting you order the
wines. They are great for Holiday dinners or as gifts.
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Upcoming Events
Petite Sirah Stampede at Christopher Creek—An Eastside
Winery Even
Saturday, August 7
11 am to 4 pm
Join
Christopher Creek and the Eastside wineries for another special,
fun-filled day.
At Christopher Creek’s Petite Sirah Stampede the Sweepstake
Winning 2008 Estate Bottled Reserve Petite will be featured as
well as several other older vintages. The 2009 Barrel Futures of
the Estate Reserve Syrah and ―Finlay’s Vineyard‖ Cabernet will be
available for tasting and purchase. BBQ finger food will be
served.
There is a $20 charge per person which includes admittance to
the event at participating wineries, a logo glass, food tastings,
and special savings. No reservation are required. Simply show up
at Christopher Creek winery on Saturday, August 7th at 11 am. See
you then.
Fall for Zin—
Saturday, October 30
11 am to 4 pm
A no charge event for Cellar Club Members,
their friends and family, Fall for Zin features dueling Zins—Russian
River vs. Dry Creek. It is a great opportunity to pick up your
Fall Cellar Club shipment. Order your Holiday gifts at special
prices or just buy wine for your Holiday Dinners and Parties. We
will be serving Fall Faire.
Old Vintage Week—
Friday, November 19 through Sunday November 28
11 am to 5 pm
Once a year we bring back some of our older vintages to taste and buy, as well as our Big Bottles (magnums) of Petite Sirah, Syrah and Cabernet. In addition to tasting older vintage wines and current releases, this week will also offer an opportunity to buy some of the wines you enjoyed in the past and may not get an opportunity to purchase again.
For your convenience, our Tasting Room will be open from 11 am to 5 pm each day
except for Thanksgiving Day. Cellar Club Members will receive a 20% discount on older vintage
and big bottle wines as well.
It is a great place to start your Holiday shopping!
Last Chance for 2009 Futures
August 7th will be the last day to order futures of the
2009 Finlay’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate
Bottled Reserve Syrah, and Kelli’s Block 7 Cabernet Franc.
You receive a 30% discount on the release price and can
either pick up the wine or have it shipped. Order by calling the business office at
707 431-8243 or at the Petite Sirah Stampede event on August
7.
Past Newsletters
Spring 2010 2008 Russian River Estate Reserve Petite Sirah & 2008 Russian River Estate Syrah. Notes from Todd, Our Winemaker
Winter 2010 2007 Dry Creek Zinfandel & 2006 Dry Creek Cabernet Profiles.
Fall 2009 2007 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah Profile.
Spring 2009 2007 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah Released; Awards.
Spring 2009 2007 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah Released, Awards
2007 Russian river Estate Syrah Released, Wine Style Profiles.
Winter 2009 2006 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Sapphire Hill Vineyard
Chardonnay, 2008 Vintage Notes.
Fall 2008 2006 Russian River Zinfandel, 2005 Deux Barriques.
Summer 2008 Russian river Estate Bottled 2006 Reserve Syrah; 2004 Russian
River Petite Sirah; Awards.
Winter 2008 New Releases: 2005 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2006 Sapphire Hill Chardonnay; 2007 Winemaker Notes.
Spring 2008 New Releases: 2006 Estate Reserve Petite Sirah, 2006 Russian
river Estate Syrah.
Winter 2008 New Releases: 2005 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2006 Sapphire Hill Chardonnay; 2007 Winemaker Notes.
Fall 2007 New Release: 2005 Russian River Zinfandel, Holiday Gifts.
Summer 2007 New Releases: 2005 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah, 2006 "Catie's Corner" Viognier; Awards.
Spring 2007 New Releases: 2005 Estate Petite Sirah, 2005 Dry Creek Zinfandel,
2005 Russian River Estate Syrah; Wine Profile Feature Announced.
Winter 2007 2004 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2005
Dry Creek Zinfandel, 2006 Vintage Notes.
Fall 2006 2004 Russian River Zinfandel, Deux
Barriques,
Christopher Creek Fan Mail.
Summer 2006 2004 Estate Bottled
Russian River Reserve Syrah, 2005 Catie's Corner Russian River Viognier,
Christopher Creek in the News, Awards.
Spring 2006 2004 Estate
Reserve Petite Sirah, 2004 Russian River Estate Syrah, Awards,
2005 Futures.
Winter 2006 2003 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Russian River Chardonnay, 2005 Vintage Notes,
Christopher Creek in The Wall Street Journal, Replanting.
Fall 2005 Christopher Creek in The Wall Street Journal, 2003 Russian River Zinfandel, 2001 Deux Barriques.
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