New Releases
2004 Estate Bottled Russian River Reserve Syrah
The 2004 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah was produced
from a selection of barrels that showed the best aging potential.
The wine reflects the exceptional quality of the grapes grown on our
hillside estate vineyard at the winery.
The color is dark violet and the aromas range from
cherry to blackberry with peppery and smokey accents. On the palate,
the wine is rich and balanced with a long, jammy finish. Drinkable
now, the wine will mature gracefully over the next 8—10 years as the
generous tannins soften.
Versatile with food, Syrah pairs well with grilled red
meat dishes, duck, Mediterranean-style food (olive oil, garlic,
rosemary and thyme are its friends), as well as spicy food and
cheeses.
- Harvested September 2004
- Release date August 2006
- 2.9 tons/acre
- Aged in French oak barrels
- 300 cases produced
- $30.00/bottle (Cellar
Club Members $24.00)
Order now online or call 707-431-8243.
2005 Catie's Corner Russian River Viognier
The 2005 Viognier, as in previous years, is produced
from grapes grown on Catie's Corner Vineyard in the Russian River
Valley, a vineyard developed by Saralee Kunde.
Viognier (V-Own-Yeah) is an enjoyable white wine whose
grapes have thier origin in the Rhone Valley appellations of
Condrieu and Chateau Grillet. The 2005 Viogner has a complex nose of
apricot, peach, pear, citrus and wild flowers. The mouth feel is
harmoniously balanced between richness and lively acidity. The
finish is marked by long lasting flavors reflecting the fruity and
floral aromas. Food friendly, Viognier pairs well with fish, spicy
foods, Asian infusions, crab, lobster, rice pudding or just drink it
an an aperitif. Serve slightly chilled to enhance the fruit
characteristics of the wine.
The grapes were whole berry pressed and then fermented
in a stainless steel tank at low temperature to preserve the
varietal's aromas. The wine was aged in the tank on the fine lees to
build a rich mouth feel and crisp finish.
Winner of Silver Medals in the Tasters Guild
International Wine Competition and the San Francisco Chronicle North
of the Gate Wine Competition.
- Harvested October 2005
- Release date August 2006
- 516 cases produced
- $28.00/bottle (Cellar
Club Members $22.40)
Order now online or call 707-431-8243.
Christopher Creek Winery in the News!
In the April 20, 2006 edition of USA Today, Healdsburg was featured
in a travel article as a great place to visit. One of the five wineries
suggested by author Jerry Shriver is Christopher Creek Winery. We
are pleased to receive national recognition.
Wines to Drink Now
Periodically we offer recommendations on drinking
older vintages of Christopher Creek Wines. Here are suggestions to
consider:
- 2001-2003 Catie's Corner Viognier
- 1996-2000 Estate bottled Syrah
- 1993-1998 Estate Bottled Petite Sirah
- 1997-1998 Dry Creek Cabernet
These wines will not benefit from additional bottle
aging. Depending on the bottle of wine, decanting may be desirable.
If the wine appears closed, decanting is probably indicated.
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Upcoming Events
Syrah Stampede
Saturday, August 12
11 am–5 pm
Join us for our 9th annual Syrah Stampede at the winery.
Barrel sample our 2005 Finlay's Vineyard Dry Creek Cabernet and
our 2005 Estate Bottled Russian River Reserve Syrah. This will be
the last day to order futures of these wines. Our 2005 Catie's
Corner Russian River Viognier and the 2004 Estate Bottled Russian
River Reserve Syrah will be released. So saddle up partner and join
us for BBQ ranch food and fine wines.
No charge. No reservations required.
Fall for Zin
Saturday, October 28
11 am–5 pm
On a beautiful autumn day when the grape leaves are in
full color, come join us in the wine country for our 4th annual Fall
for Zin event, celebrating our gold medal winning Zinfandels. We
will taste, and offer for sale, several vintages of our dueling Zins,
the Russian River Valley versus the Dry Creek Valley, as well as
hearty fall fare. Stop by during the Halloween period, and see if
there are any tricks or treats we might have up our sleeve.
No charge. No reservations required.
Older Vintage Week
Friday, November 17 to
Sunday, November 26
11 am–5 pm
Just in time for the holidays, visit the winery and
enjoy tasting and purchasing some of our older vintage and large
format bottles of Christopher Creek wine. We will also have
available our 2004 Petite Sirah Port, as well as our 2003 Deux
Barriques. Do your holiday shopping with us daily from 11 am to 5
pm. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
No charge. No reservations required.
Recent Awards
- 2003 Finlay’s Vineyard Cabernet—Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle
North of the Gate Wine Competition and Pacific Rim International
Wine Competition
- 2004 Estate Bottled Syrah—Gold Medals,
Tasters Guild International and San Francisco Chronicle North of the Gate Wine
Competition
- 2004 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah—Silver Medal,
Tasters Guild International and San Francisco Chronicle North of the Gate Wine
Competition
- 2003 Russian River Zinfandel—Gold Medal, Tasters
Guild International
Past Newsletters
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
Summer 2005
Estate Bottled Russian River 2003 Reserve Syrah, Catie's Corner Russian River 2004
Viognier, Awards
Spring 2005
2003 Petite Sirah, 2003 Russian River Estate Bottled Syrah, Awards
Winter 2005
2002 Dry Creek Cabernet, 2003 Russian River Chardonnay
Fall 2004 2002 Russian River Zinfandel
Summer 2004 Estate Bottled
Russian River 2002 Reserve Syrah, Catie's Corner Russian River 2003 Viognier, Simple Steps to Decanting
Spring 2004 30th Anniversary of Christopher Creek Winery, 2002 Estate Bottled Syrah, 2002 Petite Sirah
Winter 2003 2001 Dry
Creek Cabernet, 2002 Russian River Chardonnay
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Summer
2006