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Esterlina Wine Club Members Third Quarter Shipment

2009-08-29T10:38:00.000-07:00

If you are not yet an Esterlina Vineyards Wine Club Member, you can sign-up online or give us a call, we would love to hear from you!! http://www.EsterlinaVineyards.com

Hello Wine Club Member Friends,

We hope that you’ve had a great summer. We have enjoyed seeing many of you at our various events over the summer and getting to know you better. If you haven’t had a chance to attend an event, we have two opportunities left. September 18th is our last Diablita Friday pizza night. We’ll be serving wine and pizza on the patio, from 6-8 pm that evening. October 11th is our last wine club party. This is going to be an 80’s theme party. We will be having a contest for the best dressed wine club member, so look through your closet (come on, admit it, most of us own a piece of clothing from the 80’s) and drop by between 12-4 pm. There is a limit to the amount of people we can have, so RSVP soon.

Your third quarter shipment will be shipped out (and ready for pick up) on Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd (CA, AZ & NV will be shipped on Wednesday). If you have an address change or any other request, I need you to let me know by Monday, August 31st, as we will be packing all of the club shipments on Tuesday. Moving forward, you will be responsible for any re-shipment charges, so be sure to let us know.

If you pick up your shipments, we hope you will come up and see us over the Labor Day weekend. On Saturday, September 5, 2009, we will be serving sliders (mini-hamburgers) at Everett Ridge, in Healdsburg. Come grab your wine and have a bite to eat that day.

I know you all are wondering what you will be receiving with this shipment…so, without further ado… Everyone will be receiving our 2007 Russian River Pinot. Combo members will also receive our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (that’s right, you requested we keep making it and we listened). Reds-only members will also receive our 2006 Alexander Valley Cabernet. If you would like to purchase more of our delicious wines, you will receive a 25% discount on a single case. If you purchase two or more cases you will receive a 30% discount and free shipping. As always, you can mix and match all Esterlina wines to make up your case purchases.

In closing, we wanted to let you know about the Holiday gift packs that we will be featuring this holiday season. Order before October 15, 2009, and receive an extra 5% off, and big orders will receive bigger discounts! We will make sure that your loved ones and co-workers receive their gifts before December 25th. Look for the insert in your shipment for complete details of our offer.

Hope you had a great summer!
Your team at Esterlina Vineyards

Mandy Conatser
info@esterlinavineyards.com
Wine Club Manager
http://www.EsterlinaVineyards.com
Toll Free (888) 474-7456

Esterlina Vineyards Supports the Mendocino Coast Humane Society thru August 16th

2009-08-13T23:31:00.000-07:00

Wine Club Members!
Greetings from Esterlina Vineyards,
In conjunction with our wine club party this Sunday, August 16, 2009, Esterlina Vineyards is participating in another fundraiser for a local non-profit -- the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. This organization raises money for animals to have a secure environment with full medical care. It also provides low-cost spay and neuter services, as well as low-cost dog training.

For every whole case of wine purchased from Esterlina from August 12, 2009, through the end of the party (August 16, 2009), we will be donating $15 to the Mendocino Coast Humane Society. For every bottle purchased from Esterlina, we will donate $1. Our goal is to sell 100 cases. If we reach our goal, Esterlina Vineyards will donate an additional $500 to the Mendocino Humane Society. If we exceed our goal, we will donate $25 per case for every case over the 100 case goal. To find out more about the non-profit, go to www.mendocinohumane.org

To ensure that we exceed our goal, we are offering case discounts and even greater price reductions on select wines. The case specials and donations to Mendocino Humane Society will start Wednesday, August 12, 2009 and end at 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 16, 2009.

The Specials:

You will receive a 25% discount on all case purchases, and if you buy two or more cases, we’ll ship them to you for FREE!!!! Below are a few deals with discounts EXCEEDING 25%:

*2008 Off Dry Riesling $150 a case (regular w/c price $182)
*2007 Diablita Rose $96 a case (regular w/c price $115)
*2006 Russian River Pinot $360 a case (regular w/c price $432)
*2005 Merlot $156 a case (regular w/c price $230)
*2006 Syrah $276 a case (regular w/c price $334)
*2007 Anderson Valley Pinot $396 (regular w/c price $470)

If you wish to make a purchase, please call 707-895-2920 (Philo) or our toll free number at (888)-474-7456 ext 17 (Healdsburg)

Thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you at Esterlina Vineyards.

April 09 Esterlina Vineyards and Winery Wine Club Shipment

2009-04-28T22:40:00.000-07:00

Greetings

Spring has purportedly sprung, but I think we may have skipped spring altogether. Last week in Healdsburg we were immersed in summer-type weather. Never you fear, record highs didn’t stop us from getting your wine packed up and shipped out from our climate-controlled warehouse (or ready for pick-up). Some call this a “candy shipment”. Like the Candy Man, we are trying to “Make the world taste good”. How? With tantalizing fruit forward wines like the Late Harvest Riesling (our first ever) and our member favorite, Port. Speaking of favorites….we are releasing our 2007 Estate Anderson Valley Pinot. If you enjoyed the 2006 (90 pts Wine Enthusiast), you will adore our newest release. Everyone has the chance to taste the newest vintage of our Estate Pinot. Depending on which club you are in you will have received either the Late Harvest Riesling or the Port.

May 15-17 is the Anderson Valley Pinot Festival (for tickets to the festival visit www.avwines.com) and as a reminder, Esterlina Vineyards will be participating in a winemaker dinner at Little River Inn. The cost is $85.00 per person. We will also be holding an open house on Sunday, May 17th at Esterlina Vineyards in Philo (RSVP early). If you would like more information about our winemaker dinner please go to www.littleriverinn.com. Little River Inn will be offering special rates to our wine club members, if you wish to stay at the fabulous Little River Inn with golf and a spa.

This is your last shipment until September so with that in mind…we are offering case specials that are valid for all Esterlina and Everett Ridge wines. You will receive 25% off a single case with free shipping and 35% off two or more cases and free shipping. Mix and match your favorite wines to last you thru the summer months.

We are including an event card in your shipment--but I need to make two revisions to the card. First, the Diablita Friday in August is actually the 21st. Second, our final joint wine club party in Healdsburg is on October 11th. The party will go from 12pm to 4pm with a limit of 250 people.

Have a great summer, and we hope to see you soon at one of our wineries soon.

Best,
Mandy Conatser
Wine Club Coordinator
mandy@esterlinavineyards.com
(707) 433-1637, ext. 15 or toll free 888-474-7456, ext. 15

April 2009 Wine Club Tasting Notes

2009-04-20T21:38:00.000-07:00

Esterlina Vineyards and Winery
April 2009
Wine Club Tasting Notes

The Enophiles (Reds Only) members will receive the first two wines on the list. The Enophiles (Combo) members will receive the last two wines.

2005 Port, Sonoma County

Esterlina’s ruby-styled port has always been combination of grapes. The 2005 vintage continues that tradition, with some Dry Creek zinfandel, syrah, and a bit of the traditional port grape, Touriga Nacional. As always, it is a big, indulgent port that will pair well with desserts, such as a warm chocolate cake, or by itself. Enjoy.

2007 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, Esterlina Estate Vineyard

The 2007 Esterlina Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir is very much like our 2006 Anderson Valley Reserve Pinot Noir—a wine we believe to be among the best we have ever produced. Again, from this vineyard, one is apt to get those ripe black cherry, plum, earthy mushroom and spicy cinnamon flavors, and this wine shows those traits. For as ripe as it is, however, it has more than enough acidity. It ends with the customary very long finish. NOTE: Like any red wine that we ship to you, please let it settle for a week or two after you receive it.

2008 Late Harvest Riesling, Cole Ranch

In its late harvest form, our Riesling has the ever-present peach, lemon, floral and vanilla flavors. Notwithstanding the extra residual sugar, you really do notice the wine’s rich complexity, with a bit of melon on the nose, and rich candied fruit in the finish. If we may make one recommendation for serving: try not to over-chill this wine. The flavors are so vivid when it is served just slightly cooled or at room temperature. For dessert, try it with a vanilla-bean crème brulee. With an appetizer, pair it with spring rolls and sweet-spicy dipping sauce.

Through May 20, 2009, enjoy free shipping and an additional 5% discount (25% total discount) when you purchase a case of any Esterlina and Everett Ridge wines. If you purchase 2 or more cases, enjoy free shipping and an additional 15% discount (35% total discount).

To order additional wines, please contact us at 707-895-2920, toll free
1-888-474- 7456 or online at www.EsterlinaVineyards.com

First Wine Club Shipment of 2009

2009-03-01T20:05:00.000-08:00

Greetings!
We wanted to let you know that the first wine club shipment of 2009 is headed your way or ready for pick up. Some of you may already be consuming!

Everyone will receive the 2006 Cole Ranch Reserve Pinot (regularly $65.00, wine club price $45.00—over 26% discount!) PLEASE, LET THE WINE SETTLE FOR A WEEK OR SO AFTER YOU RECEIVE IT, THEN ENJOY.

The Combo club members will also receive our 2008 Riesling (regularly $19.00, wine club price $15.20)

Our Reds only members will be receiving our 2006 Mario’s Gran Rojo (regularly $25.00, wine club price $20.00)

**From February 18, 2009 – March 31, 2009, enjoy free shipping and an additional 5% (25% total discount) discount when you purchase a case of any of the wines listed above. If you purchase 2 or more cases, enjoy free shipping and an additional 15% discount (35% total discount). Order online at www.esterlinavineyards.com or call either of our tasting rooms—Philo 707-895-2920 or Healdsburg 888-474-7456, ext 17.

The Anderson Valley Alsace Festival is tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, 2009. Esterlina will be pouring at the festival and will be hosting an open house on Sunday, February 22, 2009 from 11:00am to 4:00pm in Philo. Please RSVP to 707-895-2920, if you would like to drop by. For more information on the festival, check out: www.avwines.com

Both Esterlina and Everett Ridge are participating in Russian River Wine Road Barrel Tasting this year. Come by and taste futures from both wineries and take advantage of the early bird prices. Save the dates of: March 7-8th and 14-15th, 11:00am to 4:00pm. We will have a designated area for you, if you would like to stop by (no ticket purchase necessary). If you would like to purchase tickets, you can do so at www.wineroad.com. FYI, there is a difference in cost if you purchase ahead rather than at the door.

Anderson Valley Pinot Festival tickets go on sale next Sunday, March 1st, 2009. You may purchase tickets through www.avwines.com. Esterlina Vineyards will be having a winemaker dinner at Little River Inn on May 16, 2009. Please contact Printha Worthen at Little River Inn regarding the dinner and special accommodation packages at, 707-962-2220. www.littleriverinn.com

Remember to check our websites for the latest news and events.

From all of us at Esterlina Vineyards and Everett Ridge Winery, we wish you the best in 2009!

Mandy Conatser
Wine Club Coordinator
mandy@esterlinavineyards.com
707-433-1637, ext. 15 or toll free at 888-474-7456, ext. 15