Two New Releases
2001 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon
This Cabernet is produced from the grapes grown in red soils on the Eastern slope of Bradford Mountain, overlooking Dry
Creek Valley. This wine consistently shows the characteristics of a serious Cab. The vines are 30 years old. The grapes
produce a wine that is perfectly balanced with intense aromas and tastes of blueberry, boysenberry, cassis and plum with spicy,
cedar and clove overtones. It is 95% Cabernet and 5% Merlot. The concentration and ample tannic structure should allow for
8-to-10 years of bottle aging. Enjoy with steak, game birds, prime rib and chocolate. Some details:
- Harvested October 2001
- 3.5 tons/acre
- Aged 18 months in French oak barrels
- 305 cases produced
This wine is just $29.00 per bottle (Cellar Club Members
$23.20). You can
order this wine online or call us at 707-431-8243 (MondayFriday, 9 am4
pm PST). We will sell out of this wine in a few months.
Order now to ensure you will be able to enjoy this fine vintage.
2002 Russian River Chardonnay
With a sense of harmony, elegance and style, our 2002 Russian River Chardonnay displays notes of fresh
pineapple, citrus and crisp green apple. Overtones of toast and spice are the results of fermentation in French
oak
barrels (25% new oak).
The Sur Lies aging (the wine is left in contact with the fine lees) and a partial malolactic
fermentation provide fullness, liveliness and a long-lasting finish that retains the aromatic complexity of the nose
and produces a round mouth feel. Appreciate this wine with salmon, oysters, vegetable risotto, crab, lobster and
scallops or sip as a reward after a long day. Some details:
- Harvested October 2002
- 3.8 tons/acre
- Aged 9 months in French oak barrels
- 238 cases produced
Just $22.00 per bottle ($17.60 for
Cellar Club Members).
Order online now
or
call us at 707-431-8243 (MondayFriday, 9
am4 pm PST) for Spring and Summer enjoyment. Serve slightly chilled.
Russian River Wine Road Annual Barrel Tasting Weekend, Friday, March 5
Before you know it, March and Barrel Weekend will be here
again. Join us the first weekend of March for this annual event of the
Russian River Wine Road. Visit 80 wineries and taste wine from their
2003 barrels. Barrel Weekend is Friday, March 5th through Sunday, March
7th. We will be open 10 am-5 pm on all three days. Come sample our 2003 Petite Sirah,
Syrah and Dry Creek Zinfandel from the barrel. Futures will be available
for purchase of these wines. BBQ sausages will be served Saturday and
Sunday. There is no charge for this event and no reservations are
required. Bring your own glass or purchase a logo glass at any
participating winery. Hope to see you there. Come early in the day to
avoid the crowds.
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Petite Sirah Alert
On March 5th we released our 2002 Estate Bottled Petite Sirah at Barrel Tasting Weekend. Our Petite is a
perennial award winner having received several Best of Class Awards and a number of Gold Medals during the past 10 years.
You can age this wine for 8 to10 years. We suggest not drinking the wine until mid-2005. By then the tannins will soften
and the fruit will shine. We sell out of this wine quickly, so please let us know if you are interested in purchasing the
wine as soon as possible. Pre-order the wine by calling 707-431-8243 (MondayFriday, 9 am4 pm
PST).
Cellar Club Members: Add bottles to your Spring shipment by
sending us an e-mail.
Futures Available Again for 2003 Wines
If you have never participated in our Futures program, now is the time. Guarantee the availability of your
favorite Christopher Creek wine. Purchase Futures of the 2003 vintage now and receive a 30% discount.
Place your order
online or call us at 707-431-8243 (MondayFriday, 9 am4 pm PST).
Easter Dinner Suggestions
For Easter or any special occasion you need a special wine for dinner and toasting, right?
Christopher Creek offers a variety of wines that will make your celebration extra special. Our 2001 Estate Bottled
Reserve Syrah is great with spring lamb, and our 2001 Dry Creek Zinfandel (Top 100 Wines San Francisco Chronicle) with baked
ham or turkey would be a perfect pairing. Finish the dinner with our 2002 Catie's Corner Late Harvest Viognier paired
with peach or apple pie or rice pudding. Call us at 707-431-8243 (MondayFriday, 9 am4 pm PST) for help with your pairings.
Upcoming Event
Syrah FiestaSaturday, May 15, 11 pm4 pm
On Saturday, May 15th, we will hold a special event at the winery, pairing Mexican Food with our Syrahs.
Its our Syrah Fiesta. Syrah is one of the few red wines that compliments spicy foods. We will also barrel
sample the 2002 Reserve Syrah as well as our older vintage Syrahs. There is no charge for this event and no
reservations are required.
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Winter 2003