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JANUARY 2015
CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER
Rideau Vineyards’
Valentine’s Dinner
th, 2015
Saturday, February 14th
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Wine Club Members - $85 | General Public - $95
Artisan Cheeses
Shrimp & Cheese Grits
Gourmet Green Salad
Crusted Rack of Lamb, Garlic Mashed Potatoes &
Southern-style Green Beans
Live Music and Dancing
Special Wine Pairing & Discounts
Make Reservations Early, Space is Limited!
For Reservations, Contact:
Irma@rideauvineyard.com
805.686.2810
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CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER
January Shipment Wines
2 0 1 2 Re s e r v e C h a r d o n n a y
One of the truly iconic vineyards
of the Central Coast, Bien Nacido
is nestled along the foothills of
the Santa Maria Valley – an ideal
climate for Burgundy varietals such
as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Composition:
100% Chardonnay
Our goal with Chardonnay has
Aging:
always been to use only enough
25% New French Oak
(18 months)
oak to add some distinctive oak
character, but never too much to
overwhelm the natural quality of the Chardonnay grape. As
such, our 2012 Reserve Chardonnay has a bright and lovely
acidity which complements the citrus fruit quality as well as
the minerality that is inherent to the loamy site character.
M
erry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!
We hope you all had a great holiday season. As we
welcome 2015, we thought we’d take a look back at how
Rideau’s 2014 went, competition-wise. Our wine showed very well
throughout the year; here are a few of our favorite competition results:
2011 Estate Mourvèdre
91 Points
Gold (90+ Points)
2012 Estate Syrah
Gold (92 Points)
2012 Estate Reserve Viognier
Gold (93 Points)
2012 ‘Sta. Rita Hills’ Pinot Noir
D
2012 Estate Mourvedre
Due to its late-ripening tendencies, our Estate Mourvedre is the
last grape to be harvested from
our vineyard. Generally a blending grape in France, the benefit of
Composition:
100% Mourvedre
Aging:
26% New French Oak
(16 months)
our long growing season allows the
grape to fully mature into seriously
premium fruit. Prior vintages of our
Gold
2011 Estate Syrah
Best of Class/Gold
2012 Estate Reserve Viognier
Estate Mourvedre have scored 91+
points in publications such as Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and
Wine Enthusiast, and we expect nothing less of this gorgeous wine.
This 2012 vintage is drinking excellent right now, with silky and powerful notes of dark chocolate, cocoa, and black cherry, but hang onto
it for a year or longer and you will be greeted with a wine of incredibly complexity. Drink with red meats for a truly memorable pairing.
G i f t B o t t l e U p d at e
After an assessment of our inventory, we have decided to continue the gift
bottle program, although the growing popularity of our club and, thus,
our tight inventory requires us to scale back a bit! The monthly club will be
the only club that will still be guaranteed gift bottles throughout the year,
on an every-other-shipment basis (six gift bottles per year). Bi-monthly
members and quarterly members may receive gift bottles at certain points,
inventory permitting. If you have any questions about the gift program,
or any other Cellar Club-related concern, don’t hesitate to contact Sylvia at 805.693.9339, or via e-mail at cellarclub@rideauvineyard.com.
ORANGE COUNTY FAIR
Gold/Best Label Design
2011 Estate Syrah
Best of Class/Gold
2011 Château Duplantier
Gold
2011 Château Duplantier
Gold
2011 Estate Syrah
Gold
2011 Estate Syrah
Gold
2011 Château Duplantier
2011 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
CELLAR CLUB NEWSLETTER
January Case Specials
2012 Estate Mourvedre
Case
$327
(Retail Price: $504)
35% off Retail
2012 Reserve Chardonnay
Case
The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country
Association presents this excellent
opportunity to visit some of the best
wineries of the valley over the course
of a weekend. Food, music, and special
offers will be featured at each
participating winery, including Rideau!
Get your passes at
$296
santaynezwinecountry.com
35% off Retail
February 13th-16th, 2015
before they are sold out.
(Retail Price: $456)
Suggested Shipment Pairing Recipe
Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash
Cellar Club Pick-Up Party
Ingredients:
O
n May 8th, Cellar Club
Members are invited to
come enjoy the property after
closing time. Share company
with fellow club members, pick
up your wine, and enjoy a summer evening on the grounds
you love.
*1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), quartered
*3 tablespoons olive oil
*3/4 teaspoon salt
*1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
*1 small butternut squash (about 2 1/4
pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch
cubes
*1 teaspoon dried sage
*3 tablespoons water
1. Heat the oven to 450°. Coat the chicken quarters with 1 tablespoon of the oil,
1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Arrange the chicken
quarters, skin-side up, in a large roasting pan. Toss the cubes of butternut squash
with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of
pepper, and the sage. Add the cubes of squash to the roasting pan.
2. Cook, stirring the squash occasionally, until the chicken breasts are just done,
about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and remove the breasts from
the pan. Tilt the roasting pan and spoon off most of the fat from the pan. Return
the pan to the oven. Continue cooking until the chicken legs and the squash are
done, about 10 minutes longer. Remove the chicken and squash from the pan.
3. Pour off the fat from the roasting pan. Set the pan over moderate heat and add
the water. Bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown
bits. Boil until reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons. Add any accumulated
juices from the chicken. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
Pair with a glass of our 2012 Reserve Chardonnay!
B
Artisan cheeses to pair with shipment
white
B
Seasonal appetizer to pair with
shipment red
B
Live music
Friday, May 8th · 5:30-7:30pm
Club Members: Free
(2 per membership)
Additional Guests: $15
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Reserve cellar club shipment & reorder prices
Prices good through January 31st, 2015
Discounts also apply to mixed half and full cases
WHITE SHIPMENT WINES
HIPMENT PRICE
S
Retail
Price
Bottle
REORDER PRICES
20% Off 25% Off
½ -Case
Case
2012 Reserve Chardonnay - Golden-bright in the glass, this mildly oaked 38.00
32.30
182.40 2013 ‘Stainless’ Estate Viognier - An herbal honey component lends to 39.00
33.15
187.20 351.00
2013 Estate Roussanne -
Uniquely textured, the palate of our Estate Roussanne is redolent of beeswax and crushed wet rocks which lift as notes of lemon
meringue arise towards the finish.
38.00
32.80
182.40 342.00
2013 Riesling - Honeyed and tropical, our semi-sweet Riesling also shows com- 24.00
20.40
115.20 216.00
Chardonnay is aromatically complex with notes of lemon rind, tangerine, and crushed
pineapple. Loamy site character imparts a pleasant minerality.
the richness and roundness of the palate as memorable tropical notes linger.
plex, alluring notes of eucalyptus and mint. Honeysuckle, fresh peach, and mango on
the lush palate make for an ideal pairing with spicy Asian cuisine.
RED SHIPMENT WINES
HIPMENT PRICE
S
Retail
Price
Bottle
*296.00
case special
REORDER PRICES
20% Off 25% Off
½ Case
Case
2012 Estate Mourvedre - As always, the velvety palate of our estate Mourvedre 42.00
35.70
201.60 2012 Estate Syrah - A razor-focused tone of black pepper is highly expressive of our 44.00
35.20
211.20 396.00
2012 Chateau Duplantier Cuvee - Elegant but commanding, our classic Rhone- 48.00
38.40
230.40 432.00
fruit delivers with dark chocolate and clove spice offering a lush complexity.
estate Syrah in this 2014 Sommelier Challenge-winning powerhouse red.
style blend is the definition of balance, deftly negotiating darker notes of beetroot and hard spice
alongside hints of bright cherry and silky framboise.
*327.00
case special
WARNING: According to the Surgeon General, women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects. Consumption of alcoholic
beverages impairs your ability to drive a car or operate machinery and may cause health problems.
January BI-MONTHLY & Quarterly Club
(Prices include tax & shipping for California)
J a n ua ry M o n t h ly P r e m i e r e C l u b
(Prices include tax & shipping for California)
2 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
$16.40
Mix
$86.27
$12.00
$16.20
Red
$92.30
$18.40
$13.40
White
$83.52
$11.55
2 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$83.68
Red
$82.82
White
$70.75
3 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
Riesling
$50.93
$8.80
4 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$119.89
$24.80
Mix
$151.53
$41.00
Red
$120.75
$25.00
Red
$149.92
$40.50
White
$139.29
6 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$203.04
$73.20
White
Red
$204.55
$73.80
-
-
White
$33.50
4 BOTTLES
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$153.92
$32.00
Red
$155.20
$31.60
$157.68
$39.50
6 BOTTLES (Quarterly)
PRICE
SAVINGS
Mix
$213.99
$61.25
Red
$211.33
$59.50
White
$193.56
$54.00