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In the Cellar With Mari Wells
Coeur
du Terroir (Currr-dew-tear-wah)
We created our first estate Rhone blends to express the intensity of the
varietals, the balance found in blending, and ultimately the Coeur du Terroir.
In French Coeur du Terroir means heart of the earth. As language
doesn’t always translate directly word for word, it really means
something deeper. It means the very core of all environmental components
that make our vineyard at 741 Cold Springs Road the home of the rhones.
Our Coeur du Terroir blends represent the passion of winemaking that connects
the land to the people. They are the very best expression of our earth
and our vineyard, symbolized by the gold seals....
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Wine Club
The current club release (ready now) introduces our long-awaited 2004 Mourvedre and our flagship 2004 Coeur du Terroir Rouge. The big fruit and textured mid pallet of this Rhone blend are framed by well placed tannins; it will be a great cellar wine for years to come. Those of you who had barrel samples of the Mourvedre last year will be happy to know that the wine is everything you’ve been waiting for, so come and taste it again as a finished product. Special thanks to Dedrick’s Main Street Cheese of Placerville for providing the delicious pairings for the wine & cheese release event!
Attention Wine Club Members:
MEDITERRANEAN
CRUISE, APRIL 2007!
David Girard Vineyards is excited to announce the first
of what we plan as an annual event for our wine club members.
In keeping with the quality you have come to expect from David Girard, we have selected one of the world's top cruise lines - OCEANIA CRUISES, known for its affordable luxury.
The cruise we have selected is a 10 day Mediterranean cruise aboard the Insignia, sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Athens, Greece and stopping in many gorgeous Mediterranean locales along the way.
Reservations and deposit must be in by November 30, 2006
Members of the Month:
Garrett and Kay Boyd (October) & Phil
and Diane Emond (November)
The Boyds have done a tremendous job of gathering information and
coordinating the DGV Wine Club Mediterranean Cruise of 2007. We
want to thank them for all their hard work and extra efforts to get
things up and running. Finally Garrett can tell the difference
between Amanda and Mari on the phone - a feat only few have mastered!
The Emonds have been the dynamic duo of fun and laughter whenever
they pop into the tasting room; they’ve even provided entertainment
for a previous wine club event. Diane has taken Mari under
her wing on the golf course, teaching her how to swing a club when
she’s not in the cellar and also helped with this month’s
wine & cheese pairing event.
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
We Would Like to Thank...
...all of you who attended the October & November events. We “cruised” through the winemaker’s dinner with the help of Beth Sogaard Catering and everyone who joined us for the evening. Check the calendar to see the winery’s holiday event schedule- we look forward to celebrating with you!
Grower's Corner  By Ron Mansfield |
Mourvedre: From Chateau de Beaucastel to David Girard Vineyards Mourvedre is native to Spain, where it is known as Monastrell and is second only to Grenache in importance. From the Spanish town of Murviedro, near Valencia, Mourvedre was brought to Provence in the late Middle Ages where, prior to the phylloxera invasion at the end of the 19th century, it was the dominant varietal. The phylloxera invasion was particularly devastating to Mourvedre. Mourvedre proved to be very difficult to graft with existing phylloxera-resistant rootstocks. Thus, when vineyards were replanted, growers in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and other southern Rhone areas chose to replant to other varieties that were easier to graft, such as Grenache.... DGV Events December 9: Feliz Navidad Party! December 30: Holiday Soiree! January 24: "Cooking with Class" Italian Eclectic ~ demonstrated by Chef Beth Sogaard January 28:Wedding Planning Workshop 2007 Wedding dates are still available. Please contact our events manager for details. Outside Events November 29 Cooking Class
by Beth Sogaard
at The Amador Vintage Market, featuring
pairings with DGV wines Don't Miss
DGV Hoodies ¾ Sleeve lightweight cotton 20% off when you mention the newsletter!
We are getting NEW DGV APPAREL in before Christmas! Come by the tasting room to check it out!
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