laetitia - NADIA Wine

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Laetitia
VINEYARD & WINERY
June 2013
LAETITIA
VINEYARD & WINERY
Situated in the Arroyo Grande Valley of
Southern San Luis Obispo County, California,
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery is dedicated to
producing world-class Burgundian wines
with a special focus on Pinot Noir. The
winery is also noted for its limited production
of French-inspired Méthode Champenoise
sparkling wines. From a hillside setting just
four miles from the Pacific Ocean, Laetitia’s
vineyards enjoy cool sea breezes, coastal
fog and a long growing season. When
combined with the well-drained soils of the
Laetitia Estate, these favorable conditions
result in exceptional fruit and wines with
balance, complexity and elegance.
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Tasting Room open daily from
11:00 am to 5:00 pm
805.481.1772
info@laetitiawine.com
www.laetitiawine.com
www.nadiawine.com
Pictured on cover: Laetitia Estate Chardonnay.
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Cellar Update with
ERIC HICKEY
Riddling the Racks with
DAVE HICKEY
Behind the Scenes with
WENDELL COTTLE
Featured Employee:
FRANCO LASTRETO
Club Contents
Awards &
Accolades
Happenings
Santa Barbara Highlands
Vineyard Update
Cooking with
Laetitia
Pictured: Red Tail Hawk at Laetitia.
Pictured: The bottling machine in the Laetitia cellar in action.
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Eric Hickey, Still Winemaker
Every once in a while we like to mix it up here at Laetitia.
Change
is good, and winemaking progression is even better. Well, it is with this
attitude that we have decided to make a major change with our Estate
Chardonnay program. What is it? Drum roll......We are now using a
closure that is guaranteed to keep the wine in it’s freshest state - screw
cap!
“...we have decided to make a
major change with our Estate
Chardonnay program.”
As many of you are very familiar with the profile of our Chardonnay
being that of fresh citrus and green apple wrapped in just enough oak
and cream to soften the bright natural acidity, this new approach will
ensure that these characteristics remain intact with every bottle. In other
words, this wine is perfect for using screw caps as it’s closure of choice.
We are very excited about this direction, we hope you are too. So enjoy
the new 2012 vintage, with a “twist”.
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Riddling the Racks
with Dave Hickey
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Dave Hickey, Sparkling Winemaker
ver since I was a little boy I’ve loved mechanical things. As a
young child one of my biggest thrills was to tear something apart
to see how it worked. When I was a teenager that obsession would
turn to cars and then as an adult I was fascinated by all of the
machines that it takes to run a winery. So, needless to say, I was
very excited last year when I got the word: “Let’s buy a new machine
to put screw caps on the Chardonnay”.
“..a teenager..obesssion..to
cars and then..all of the machines
that it takes to run a winery.”
Cool! Since I knew basically nothing about screw caps, the first
thing I did was start surfing the web and calling various suppliers
to see what I could learn. One of the first things I found out was
that a screw cap is actually called an ROPP. That stands for “roll
on pilfer proof ” - try saying that 10 times real fast. Before long we
ordered our machine and by April it had made it across the ocean
from Italy to us. A few days later we had completely rearranged our
bottling line and had it installed. At that point I felt like a kid with
a brand new toy! But this beauty is not a toy. It’s the right tool for
finishing certain wines and first up is Laetitia Estate Chardonnay!
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Pictured: Pump over machine in cellar handmade by Dave Hickey.
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“..grapes get
crushed, but
so do the
cellar guys.”
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Wendell Cottle, CFO
ll things about wine begin in the vineyard. There, many people are
involved in pruning, cultivating, protecting against frost, irrigating, and always
keeping a sharp eye on when to harvest the grapes. Harvest can be frantic;
when the grapes are ready the vineyard crews have to work hard at all hours
of the day to deliver the fruit to the cellar. At the cellar the word crush has
two meanings. There grapes get crushed, but so to do the cellar guys. From
about the beginning of September through mid-November the cellar guys are in
constant motion. Forklifts lift, presses squeeze the juice from the grapes, tanks
are filled, juice is fermented, and then, the juice begins to finally look a little like
wine. Harvest and crush are like symphonies, except people and machines have
to be orchestrated carefully so that only top-quality wines will be produced.
After crush, ageing happens. Here, the winemakers’ art takes center stage.
Selection, blending, racking, filtering all have to happen in just the right way.
Our wines have a clean, high quality taste all the time, and it is due to the
attention to detail of the cellar guys. Then there is bottling and finally the wine
club selections are put together, the wines are delivered to the tasting room or
our shipping fulfillment location, and packing is done. Then, the wine is ready
for you. Sounds easy, but it isn’t. All the above took at least a year and a half,
usually more. We are proud of what we put in our bottles; our best efforts are
in each one of them.
Pictured: Upclose of vine trunk.
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“..so naturally, wine was in
his blood from the start.”
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Featured Employee:
Franco
Lastreto
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hat we love about Franco is not only his vast knowledge of
American, Chilean and Italian wines, but the cultural flare he brings to the
tasting room. Franco was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, so naturally,
wine was in his blood from the start. As a result of his Italian family roots,
he attended an Italian elementary school where he became fluent in the
language, making him trilingual, adding to his language bank of English
and Spanish. He earned his Bachelor’s in Advertising & Marketing at the
Universidad del Pacífico in Santiago, and began work at a Chilean winery
where he further developed his passion for wine. In 2008, he moved to
his wife Erin’s hometown of Arroyo Grande, to realize their dream of
designing and building their own home, which they completed in 2011.
In June of 2009, Franco began his work at Laetitia as a Tasting Room
Attendant, and was soon promoted to full-time employment. In 2011, he
became our ‘Tasting Room Supervisor’, where his job entails maintaining
the tasting room wine inventory and ensuring the room runs smoothly.
What Franco enjoys most about working at Laetitia is interacting with
customers and working in a fun, friendly environment. Currently, he has
been enjoying Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir, La Coupelle Pinot Noir
and NADIA Trio. When he isn’t drinking wine, he enjoys mountain biking,
playing drums and spending time with his family. Franco and his wife are
also anticipating the arrival of their second child this fall!
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Club
Non-Vintage Laetitia Brut Cuvée
A classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc, each varietal
contributes its own special character to the finished cuvée. The result is a
wine that is perfectly celebratory, crisp and suggestive, as only a sparking
wine can be. Warm biscuit dough, ripe apricots and summer cherries all
show themselves in this irresistible sparkling wine.
Retail $22.00 Club $15.40
2010 Laetitia Brut de Noirs
A culmination of the estate’s finest Pinot Noir clones shows notes of
roasted coffee and vanilla custard in this rich bubble. Secondary flavors
of orange peel and dried currant coexist with a hint of wafer for a creamy,
pleasing finish.
2010 Laetitia Brut de Blancs
Zesty lemongrass and ripe grapefruit notes awaken the palate for a
sparkler full of fresh minerality and vivacious spunk. Chardonnay and
Pinot Blanc blend together harmoniously in this Brut de Blancs, finishing
with tea leaf and brioche nuances.
2008 Laetitia Cuvée M
White peach and shortbread notes greet the palate, supple in character
and accented by the slightest hint of toasted hazelnut. This Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay blend, which is slightly dominated by Pinot Noir is alive
with crisp acid and shows secondary nuances of white blossoms and
crème fraîche.
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2011 Laetitia Clone 777 Pinot Noir
Another Dijon clone, 777 is a deep, extracted wine showing notes of
tobacco leaf, allspice and blackberry jam. This wine is medium in body
and superbly balanced. Try with boeuf bourguignon or gamey meats.
Clone 113 originates from the Dijon region of France and when combined
with the cool climate and rocky clay loam soils of Laetitia Vineyards it
displays vibrant aromatics, notes of ripe strawberry, light spice and refined
tannins.
2011 Laetitia Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir
With each vintage the Laetitia Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir is marked
by its elegant red berries and rich earthiness. The 2011 vintage is distinct
in its abundance of vine-ripened boysenberry and smoked truffle aromas.
On the palate it displays firm structure and supple grip to pair perfectly
with succulent veal or fresh ratatouille.
2011 Laetitia Black Label Pinot Noir
Every year when we harvest our 400+ acres of Pinot Noir, there are small
lots of fruit that stand out amongst their fellow crop. These selections
are taken aside and fermented alone to capture the essence of naturally
superior fruit. The lots turn out one to two barrels of amazingly well
balanced, structured, deep Pinot Noir.
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Vineyard
Estate
MIXED CLUB
2007 Laetitia Brut Coquard
In the glass, the Brut Coquard shows a brilliant golden color. When it greets the
palate, it comes to life with rich notes of toasted wheat, dusty berry and refreshing
chalky minerality. As it glides across the palate, this wine finishes with delectable
pecan and raspberry mousse flavors.
2012 Laetitia Estate Chardonnay
Dried honeycomb and tart green apple show themselves in this beautiful interpretation
of a cool climate Chardonnay. Multilayered notes of hard lemon candy, wet river
rock and hazelnut sweet cream weave throughout this estate bottling, finishing with
notes of spicy anise. Try with prosciutto wrapped melon!
Another Dijon clone, 777 is a deep, extracted wine showing notes of tobacco leaf,
allspice and blackberry jam. This wine is medium in body and superbly balanced.
Try with boeuf bourguignon or gamey meats.
2011 NADIA Trio
Freshly baked huckleberry pie aromas greet the palate, with secondary notes
of sweet tobacco and a touch of black peppercorn. Sweet oak and semisweet
chocolate nuances weave their way throughout this richly layered blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot.
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Club
2011 Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir
Subtle, dark fruit aromas offer a perfumed nose of wild raspberry and black cherry
cobbler that yield to a dark and mysterious palate with bittersweet cocoa, tobacco
and Asian spice prominence. Pair with grilled pork tenderloin with cherry salsa or
creamy Brie-style cheeses.
With each vintage the Laetitia Reserve du Domaine Pinot Noir is marked by
its elegant red berries and rich earthiness. The 2011 vintage is distinct in its
abundance of vine-ripened boysenberry and smoked truffle aromas. On the palate
it displays firm structure and supple grip to pair perfectly with succulent veal or
fresh ratatouille.
2010 NADIA GSM Blend
An exquisite blend of 56% Grenache, 29% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre, the wine
opens with notes of dark cherry and perfumed violets. Secondary characters of
cocoa powder, mulberry and cigar box show through alongside fine tannins and a
silky medium-long finish.
2011 NADIA Cabernet Sauvignon
This focused and supple Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
and Merlot unveils aromas of velvety currant and plum entwined with hints of
juniper berry and a touch of orange peel. Opulent in mouth feel, this wine boasts
sound acidity, firm tannins and a whisper of sweet oak giving this wine a soft but
lasting finish.
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White Club
Dried honeycomb and tart green apple show themselves in this beautiful
interpretation of a cool climate Chardonnay. Multilayered notes of hard
lemon candy, wet river rock and hazelnut sweet cream weave throughout
this estate bottling, finishing with notes of spicy anise. Try with prosciutto
wrapped melon!
2011 NADIA Roussanne
Opening with a nose of almond blossom and cinnamon spice, this is a
perfect wine for red wine drinkers. With secondary flavors of apricot
preserves and Asian pear, this wine can’t go wrong with seafood or
charcuterie plates.
2010 NADIA White
A beautiful gold in color and a tempting nose of lime rind, toasted
macadamia nut and fresh crème, the NADIA White is a sumptuous blend
of Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. On the palate this wine
displays notes of honeyed stone fruit and the slightest hint of ginger.
2011 NADIA Grenache Blanc
At first glance one notices the beautiful lemon chiffon color and the
intoxicating nose of macadamia nut and lime blossom. On the palate,
notes of key lime pie with toasted graham cracker crust are interlaced
with bright strands of fresh acidity and hints of refreshing wet river rock.
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Wine Enthusiast - 92 Points
2013 American Fine Wine Competition - Silver Medal
Wine Enthusiast - 92 Points
Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine - 91 Points
NV Laetitia Brut Cuvée
2012 San Francisco International Wine Competition - Gold Medal
2012 Florida State Fair - Double Gold Medal
2012 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - Silver Medal
2012 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition - Silver Medal
2012 Orange County Fair Wine Competition - Silver Medal
2012 LA International Wine and Spirits Competition - Silver Medal
Restaurant Wine - Five Stars
2010 NADIA White
The Rhone Report - 91 Points
F & B World CA Wines of the Year - Best “Other” White - Runner Up
2013 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition - Silver Medal
2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Silver Medal
2013 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition - Silver Medal
NewTasteToday.com - Must Try Wines for 2013 : 92 Points
2013 Sunset International Wine Competition - Gold Medal
2013 American Fine Wine Competition - Gold Medal
2013 Sunset International Wine Competition - Silver Medal
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Pictured: Native oak tree in Laetitia Vineyard during the summertime.
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Live Music Saturdays
Join us every Satuday from 1-4PM as we feature local
musicians. Bring the family, a picnic, and enjoy wine tasting
and a game of bocce! Check out the Happenings page of our
website to view upcoming artists.
Roll Out the Barrels Weekend
Thurs, June 20th - Sun June 23rd
Thursday - Barrels in the Plaza Friday - Winemaker Dinners
Saturday - Open House Sunday - Open House
Visit slowine.com for tickets and details.
Wine Club Summer BBQ
Saturday, July 20th - 1-4pm
Join us at the Estate House while we BBQ, enjoy Laetitia &
NADIA wines, live music in the backyard & door prizes.
$35 for Wine Club Members, $45pp for up to two guests.
Call 805.474.7641 for reservations.
Annual Grape Stomp
Saturday, August 24th - 11-1pm
Celebrate harvest and stomp grapes with us in our Coquard
Presses! No reservations required, date is subject to harvest,
check website for updates.
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Pictured: Summertime at Laetitia Vineyard.
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Santa Barbara
Highlands Vineyard
Update:
If you’ve ever taken the 166 inland towards Bakersfield you may
have unknowingly passed by the eclectic, alluring part of the world
otherwise known as “Ventucopa”, home to our second vineyard.
There isn’t a lot to this small town, known mostly for it’s pistachio
farms, small restaurants and scattered farm houses. What one
doesn’t realize at first glance, is the stunning beauty found in this
land of chiseled mountains and quiet grace. Pass by Sage Brush
Annie’s Steakhouse on the left, and The Place on the right and you
have reached the little piece of heaven we call, “Santa Barbara
Highlands Vineyard.”
While Laetitia Vineyard is in the ideal growing site for varieties like
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Santa Barbara Highlands ripens those
varieties that Laetitia cannot. Bordeaux and Rhone varieties like
Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc thrive at
this vineyard, due to its many hours of warm daytime temperatures.
Through the growing season this year, we are experimenting with
different management practices that could benefit the grapevines
and fruit quality at Highlands. Because of its high elevation, we
receive a different kind of sunlight than we experience at Laetitia.
At SBHV, we receive more sunlight, with a high proportion of UV
light, which has been shown to positively affect color, tannin, and
acid concentrations. So, we are looking at new ways for the vine to
harness this energy. In August, we will start harvesting some of the
early season varieties and by September and October we will finish
harvest with our late season varieties like Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon. Next time you are on your way East, veer to the right
and take a look at the charming town of Ventucopa.
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Pictured: View of SBHV from the South Mesa.
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Cooking with
Tex-Mex
Wontons
Tex-Mex Wontons
Ingredients
• ½ lb. ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
• ½ 15 oz. can refried beans
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 dozen wonton skins
• Oil or shortening for frying
• Taco sauce or Picante
Directions
Filling: In a skillet cook ground meat, onion and pepper until meat is brown
and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in beans, cheese, ketchup, chili
powder and cumin in meat mixture. Mix well. Place a wonton skin with one
point toward you. Spoon a generous teaspoon of meat mixture onto center
of skin. Fold bottom point of skin over filling; tuck point under filling. Fold
side corners over forming an envelope shape. Roll up toward remaining
corner; moisten point and press to seal. Fry, a few at a time in deep hot fat,
about 1 minute per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove won ton. Drain,
serve warm with taco sauce or Picante.(Makes 48)
Dave Terry,
Laetitia
Viticulturist
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LAETITIA
Basque Salada
Ingredients
• 2 bunches of fresh, cleaned spinach
• 2 blood oranges, peeled & sectioned
• 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped into large pieces
• 1 cup bleu cheese, crumbled
• ½ cup glazed walnuts
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 3 tablespoons raspberry vinaigrette
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Ingredients
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons shallots, chopped fine
• 1 large garlic clove, chopped fine
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
very fine
• 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
very fine
• 1 teaspoon capers (optional)
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups canola oil
Directions
Tear the spinach and line the 4
individual servings with it. Add the
tomato pieces, walnuts, raspberries
and bleu cheese crumbles. Garnish
with orange sections, egg quarters,
and sprinkle with raspberry
vinaigrette. [May add baked &
skinless chicken breast slices for a
full meal]
Directions: Mix all the ingredients, except the
oils. Combine the oils and juice, then blend with
all other ingredients. Store in refrigerator until
needed.
Michael & Sally Leon,
Sparkling Wine Club Members since June 2008
Try with Laetitia Pinot Gris,
or Brut Rosé!
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Wine Club Customer Reorder Form
Please complete your customer information and write the quantity of bottles
desired next to the varietal. You may also call-in your order to
(888) 809-8463, email it to wineclub@laetitiawine.com,
or mail this form back to:
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery - Attn: Wine Club
453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Club Member’s Name (first and last):_ ________________________________
Phone Number: _________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________________
Do you need to update your address or credit card information?
Yes___No___
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
June Wine Club Order Price List*
Sparkling Wines:
Non-Vintage Laetitia Brut Cuvée
2010 Laetitia Brut de Blancs
2010 Laetitia Brut de Noirs
White Wines:
2011 NADIA Grenache Blanc
2011 NADIA Roussanne
2010 NADIA White
Red Wines:
2010 NADIA GSM Blend
2011 NADIA Cabernet Sauvignon
2011 NADIA Trio
2011 Laetitia Black Label Pinot Noir
$15.40
$19.60
$19.60
$24.50
$24.50
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$12.60
$15.40
$15.40
$21.00
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$17.50
$17.50
$22.40
$22.40
$24.50
$24.50
$28.00
$42.00
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For a complete list of wines, visit our websites laetitiawine.com & nadiawine.com.
*Prices will be honored through June 30, 2013.
**Form must be postmarked on or before June 30, 2013.

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