What to do on a Summer day? Well, join us on the Eastside of the Russian
River at some very special wineries and watch the grapes grow.
At Christopher Creek barrel sample our 2006 Dry Creek “Finlay’s Vineyard”
Cabernet Sauvignon and our 2006 Russian River Estate Bottled
Reserve Syrah. This will be the last day to order futures of these wines.
Our 2006 Russian River “Catie’s Corner” Viognier, 2006 Late Harvest Viognier and
2005 Russian
River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah will be released. We will be serving ranch style food. Bring your
friends and family. Come to Christopher Creek first, for a map and menu.
New Releases
2005 Russian River Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah
The 2005 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah was produced from a selection of Syrah
barrels that showed the best aging potential. The wine reflects the exceptional quality
of grapes grown on our hillside estate vineyard at the winery.
Produced in the classical French style from multiple clones of Syrah grapes grown
at the winery site, our 2005 Estate Bottled Reserve Syrah’s color is dark violet and
the layered fruit ranges from black cherry to blackberry with a hint of pomegranates
and with peppery and smoky accents. On the palate, the texture is smooth with a
very long complex, jammy finish created by the rich, yet soft, tannins.
Properly cellared, we would expect this wine to age
well for 8-to-10 years. 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 2005
- 3.1 tons/acre
- Aged in French oak barrels
- pH 3.65 at bottling
- Released August 2007
- 426 cases produced
- $30.00/bottle
(Cellar
Club Members $24.00)
Order now online or call 707-431-8243.
2006 "Catie's Corner" Viognier
The 2006 Viognier, as in previous years, is produced from 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 their origin
in the Rhone Valley appellations of Condrieu and Chateau Grillet.
The 2006
Viognier has a complex nose of apricot, peach, pear, citrus (lemon) 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 as 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 rich mouth feel and crisp finish.
- Harvested October 2005
- 3.2 tons/acre
- pH 3.37 at bottling
- 492 cases produced
- Released August 2007
- $28.00/bottle
(Cellar
Club Members $22.40
Upcoming Events
Fall Fest on the Eastside—
Saturday, October 27
11 am to 4 pm
The Eastside of the River Wineries will once again participate
in this event with delicious food paired with special wines and new releases. At Christopher
Creek we will taste and offer for sale several vintages of our dueling Zins, the Russian
River versus the Dry Creek as well as a hearty fall fare. There is no charge for this
event and reservations are not required. So stop by during this Halloween period and see if
there are any tricks or treats we might have up our sleeves. Spend a beautiful
autumn day
in the wine country when the grapes leaves are in fall colors and pickup your
fall
Cellar Club shipment.
Older Vintage Week—
Friday, November 16 through
Sunday, November 25
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 Petite Sirah
Port, as well as our Deux Barriques. Do your Holiday Shopping at
Christopher Creek. We are open 11 am to 5 pm daily and closed
Thanksgiving Day.
Awards
Best of Class for 2005
Russian River Estate Syrah
Christopher Creek Winery received a Best of Class for the 2005 Russian
River Estate Syrah at the New
World International Wine Competition. Best of Class is one of the
highest awards a wine can win
in a competition. All judges have to vote for a Gold Medal.
Gold Medals
2005 Russian River Estate Reserve Petite Sirah
This wine also received two silver medals.
2004 Dry Creek “Finlay's Vineyard”
Cabernet SauvignonThis wine received two Gold Medals
and three Silver Medals!
Past Newsletters
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
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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