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Meet Winemaker Mari Wells
Mari
Wells started college working on a science degree, which eventually
became the science of winemaking and enology. She graduated
from UC Davis in 2000, eagerly beginning her career by working
two vintages at the Gloria Ferrer Champagne caves. Mari
then traveled to New Zealand to follow her passion for pinot
noir, landing in Central Otago and working a vintage at Chard
Farm winery near Queenstown. In 2001 she studied under
Merry Edwards, pinot noir guru, in the Russian River Valley.
Wine News
New to Rhones? Our Rhone Character Guide will help.
New
Additions to the DGV Tasting Room:
2004 Grenache ($16)
2005
Coeur du Terroir Blanc ($22)
These new wines have been a big hit in the tasting room. Both provide light, balanced flavors that are perfect for warm weather food pairings. If you have not yet tried a true white Rhone blend, the Coeur du Terroir Blanc will be a treat for your pallet; composed of Roussanne, Marsanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Rolle grapes from our very own small lot vineyard. It is crisp, fruity and acidic with an aroma that lifts the senses.
2005 Viognier - Another vibrant and aromatic El Dorado wine that truly rivals its French counterparts. This limited release will be sent out in the next wine club shipment (first week of August), with a pre-order opportunity for club members before it is available in the tasting room. Limit six bottles per person.
2004 Coeur du Terroir Rouge - As the sister wine of our recently introduced Coeur du Terroir Blanc, we are expecting great things from this blend. The traditional Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre blend is the first from our estate vines and presents an outstanding complexity with hints of dark cherries and earth. Release date TBA.
Awards
We are pleased to announce our recognition in the 2006 El Dorado County Fair Commercial Wine Competition:
El Dorado Wine Grape Grower’s Award (The best Commercial Wine
Produced from El Dorado or Fairplay Appellation Grapes):
2003
Syrah
Zachary Jacques Award (The best in the Rhone category):
2003
Syrah
Double Gold Medal:
2003
Syrah
Silver Medal:
2002
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where Can I Find DGV Wines?
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Café Mahjaic,
Lotus
Carpe Vino, Auburn
Coloma Resort, Coloma
David Berkeley’s, Sacramento
Discover California, Old Town
Sacramento
Eureka & Vine, Rocklin
Lakeforest Wines, El Dorado
Hills
Sequoia Restaurant, Placerville
Serrano Country Club, El Dorado
Hills
Sierra Nevada House, Coloma
The Pantry, Lincoln
Adventure Connection, Coloma
Carrington’s Fine Wines,
Nevada City
Granite Bay Market, Granite
Bay
Holbrooke Hotel, Grass Valley
Lincoln Produce Market, Lincoln
Monkey Cat, Auburn
Plaza Foods, Rancho Murieta
Oakville Grocery, San Francisco
Piatti’s Restaurant,
Roseville & Sacramento
Steve’s Place,
Auburn
The New Moon Café,
Nevada City
The Supper Club, Sacramento
Winchester Country Club,
Auburn
The Wine Smith, Placerville
Walt’s Wharf,
Seal Beach (Southern California)
More David Girard Vineyards Retail Markets & Restaurants
A Good Time Was Had By All
...At Our Winemaker's Dinner. Thank you to all who attended!
Grower's Corner  By Ron Mansfield |
ALL ABOUT GRENACHE Grenache. From the vineyard to the bottle, the first vintage is here. Grenache, also known as Grenache Noir to distinguish it from its white counterpart Grenache Blanc, is the most widely planted variety in the southern Rhone Valley in France. It is most often blended (with Syrah and Mourvedre in France and Australia, and with Tempranillo in Spain), but reaches its peak in the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The red wines of Chateauneuf may contain 35% to nearly 100% Grenache.... DGV Events August 4th August 19 September 17 October 21 Outside Events August 18th September 21st August 21st & 22nd Family Winemakers of California
Tasting at Fort Mason in San Francisco We are also members of the Rhone Rangers, who hold several
tastings throughout the year for Rhone lovers. Don't Miss
DGV Tank Tops
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