Veraison...and very soon harvest...
We are now at 100% veraison (Grapes turning color), the whole vineyard is netted since last week and we are anticipating to start harvesting the second or third week of September.
New Releases:
We have released our 2007 Zinfandel, our two 2008 Pinot Noirs, one from Fiddlestix, the other from Chell Vineyard in York Mountain AVA.
We are also releasing two 2008 Bordeaux blends, our Estate Cuvee des Trois Cepages and a new one, Symphonie des Cepages. These two were just bottled late April and are still young, however showing and drinking nicely already.
Wine Club...
Only a few more memberships available.
To learn more or sign up, please visit out WINE CLUB page.
Events where RN ESTATE Wines will be featured this Summer:
September 25th, at the San Miguel Old Mission Arcade and Gardens, for the first Wine Experiencia, 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
Proceeds to benefit continued preservation and seismic retrofit of the Mission property.
For tickets/Information: www.missionsanmiguel.org
Most recent awards...
2004 Young Vine Zinfandel, Gold and "Best of Class" at the 2007 Central Coast Wine Competition.
2004 Cuvee Des Trois Cepages, "90" by Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar.
2005 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, "90" and finalist in the 2008 Pinot Noir Summit in San Francisco.
2005 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Gold Medal in the 2008 Central Coast Wine Competition.
2006 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Gold Medal in the 2008 Central Coast Wine Competition.
2005 Cuvee Des Artistes, Gold Medal in the 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
2006 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, People's Choice Award, 2008 California Mid-State Fair.
2007 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, "93" and finalist in the 2009 Pinot Noir Summit in San Rafael, CA.
2006 Cuvee des Trois Cepages, "92" by The Wine Enthusiast.
2008 Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Gold Medal in the 2010 Central Coast Wine Competition