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In this issueIn this issueIn this issueIn this issue: Wine Club Releases
Grape Stomp
Delicious Recipes
& More
Rio Club September: 2009 Estate Reserve Pinot Gris $26.00/bottle - $249.60/case
The nose of the Pinot Gris
Reserve is characterized by
aromas of pear and nuanced
by notes of almond and hazel-
nut. The palate the mouth is
mellow with butterscotch fla-
vors due to partial oak aging
and malolactic fermentation.
An overall mineral taste is left
as a final impression which
reflects, to perfection, the character of the cobble-
stone soil.
Serve chilled with fish, salads, fresh vegetables, as-
paragus and fresh fruits.
2007 Syrah Rio Club & Reds Only Rio Club & Reds Only Rio Club & Reds Only Rio Club & Reds Only
$35.00/bottle - $336.00/case
The nose of the Syrah is a mixture of black currant, bay leaf and thyme. Aged 35% in
new oak, the smokey mouth gives way to an intense spicy black pepper finish.
Pair with beef, lamb, and game or blackened meaty fish such as salmon and tuna. We also
recommend a variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, goat, aged gouda, gruyere, and
camembert. Enjoy it now or cellar for up to 5 years.
* 91 Points * 91 Points * 91 Points * 91 Points ---- Wine Spectator Wine Spectator Wine Spectator Wine Spectator
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon $28.00/ bottle - $268.80
Our 100% Estate grown
Cabernet Sauvignon has a deep
black currant color. Aromas of
prune, raisin and smoked oak,
with a touch of licorice notes.
On the palate, this full bodied
wine is well balanced, with good
acidity and young tannins,
showing its aging potential.
Pair with steak or dishes with heavy butter cream sauce.
We also recommend a variety of cheeses,
such as cheddar, mozzarella & brie. Even bitter dark
chocolate will marry well with it. Enjoy now or cellar
for the next 4-6 years.
* Double Gold Medal Winner * Double Gold Medal Winner * Double Gold Medal Winner * Double Gold Medal Winner ---- San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco
International Wine CompetitionInternational Wine CompetitionInternational Wine CompetitionInternational Wine Competition
Reds Only September:
Grape Stomp - September Pick UP Party Fall Notices!
September Wine Club Shipping - Sept. 7th
Pick-Up - Sept. 7th
Please pick up your wine Please pick up your wine Please pick up your wine Please pick up your wine
before November 15th before November 15th before November 15th before November 15th
Wine club orders will be
available to be picked up after
September 7th.
Wine Club Case Sale! September 18th & 19th
2007 Malbec $200/Case
2009 Rose Jolee $100/Case
When: Saturday September 18th When: Saturday September 18th When: Saturday September 18th When: Saturday September 18th
Time: 11 Time: 11 Time: 11 Time: 11 ---- 5 pm5 pm5 pm5 pm
Where: Del Rio Winery Where: Del Rio Winery Where: Del Rio Winery Where: Del Rio Winery
Who: Wine Club Members & GuestsWho: Wine Club Members & GuestsWho: Wine Club Members & GuestsWho: Wine Club Members & Guests
Time to turn our toes purple. We are excited
to host our annual grape stomp and wine club
pick up party. The grape stomping competition
will run at 1, 3, & 5 pm. Bring your partner and
compete for title of stomping champion. This
year in addition to our grape stomping compe-
tition we will be hosting the Bento Food Con-
cession from 11-2 pm. Entertainment will be
provided by 2 Loud Productions. Be prepared
for a wild and fun afternoon.
Have you been getting the
Del Rio email updates? If not, please
email us at [email protected].
OR add this email address to your
whitelist (contacts/address book):
Your Opinion Matters! We would love to hear what you think
about our events and wine club. Please
let us know if you have any suggestions
or events you would like to see at Del
Rio. Feel free to email, call, or stop by
with your questions.
In the Winery . . . “Yellow Fever is coming up” For many of us, the end of summer signifies the end of the sunny days. Since my
childhood, it has symbolized, the agitation of my grandfather and father preparing
the cellar for the upcoming harvest. We jokingly call it the “Yellow fever” at home
because it describes the impatience and excitement of grower’s waiting to taste the
newly fermented juice, which displays a beautiful gold color.
This harvest will be my third at Del Rio and I have a new assistant, Jonathan
Maldonado, helping me run the daily duties in the cellar. A new intern from France,
a young graduate from enology, Nicholas Caillaux will be working with us this
vintage and sharing his knowledge in winemaking.
I have also been often complimented from many of you for the quality of the wines
and I am very grateful. I will continue to produce high-quality award-winning
wines to be enjoyed for you all.
Thanks again and Santé!
~ Jean-Michel
The 2010 Harvest T-Shirts have
arrived and are available in the
Tasting room. Only $12.50!
Rock Point Bridge Update Closure Closure Closure Closure - the bridge will be closed to
traffic on Tuesday September 7thSeptember 7thSeptember 7thSeptember 7th.
OpeningOpeningOpeningOpening - the bridge is set to open
on October 15th October 15th October 15th October 15th to two way traffic!
Del Rio News
Awards & Accolades 2010 World of Wine Festival: 2010 World of Wine Festival: 2010 World of Wine Festival: 2010 World of Wine Festival:
2008 E.R. Petite Syrah - Gold
2009 E.R. Pinot Gris - Silver
2007 Syrah - Silver
2010 Taste of Harry & David:2010 Taste of Harry & David:2010 Taste of Harry & David:2010 Taste of Harry & David:
2008 Pinot Gris - Gold
2007 Claret - Bronze
San Francisco Int’l San Francisco Int’l San Francisco Int’l San Francisco Int’l
Wine Competition:Wine Competition:Wine Competition:Wine Competition:
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon -
Double Gold
Wine Spectator: Wine Spectator: Wine Spectator: Wine Spectator:
2007 Syrah - 91 points
2008 Pinot Gris - 88 points
Recipes Inspired by our Dinner Under the Stars Menu Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Salad Pair with 2009 Del Rio Estate Reserve Pinot GrisPair with 2009 Del Rio Estate Reserve Pinot GrisPair with 2009 Del Rio Estate Reserve Pinot GrisPair with 2009 Del Rio Estate Reserve Pinot Gris IngredientsIngredientsIngredientsIngredients
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup pecans, broken into pieces
• 2 heads red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1/4 pound smoked salmon, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
DirectionsDirectionsDirectionsDirections
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place asparagus in the pot, and cook 5 minutes, just
until tender. Drain, and set aside. Place the pecans in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. In a large bowl, toss to-
gether the asparagus, pecans, red leaf lettuce, peas, and salmon. In a separate bowl,
mix the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad or
serve on the side.
Upper Rogue Wine Tour Fall Calendar September September September September ---- 11th 11th 11th 11th
Women Who Wine
October 9thOctober 9thOctober 9thOctober 9th
Harvest Celebration
November 13thNovember 13thNovember 13thNovember 13th
Art & Science of Wine
December 11th December 11th December 11th December 11th
Elf’in around the Upper Rogue
DirectionsDirectionsDirectionsDirections In a large soup pot heat 3 tablespoons of
olive oil over medium heat. Add the
onions, garlic, rosemary, and thyme and
saute until the onions are tender, about
2 minutes. Toss the beef cubes in salt
and pepper and flour. Turn up the heat
to med-high and add the beef to the pot.
Cook until the beef is browned and
golden around the edges, about 5 min-
utes. Add the Marsala wine. Using a
wooden spoon, gently stir up all the
brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
Add the butternut squash and sun-
dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
Add enough beef broth to just cover the
beef and squash. Bring the stew to a boil
over high heat, then reduce the heat to
low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Season the stew with additional salt and
pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the
chopped parsley. Serve with crusty
bread alongside.
Beef & Butternut Squash Stew Pair with 2007 Del Rio Syrah Pair with 2007 Del Rio Syrah Pair with 2007 Del Rio Syrah Pair with 2007 Del Rio Syrah
IngredientsIngredientsIngredientsIngredients
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 pounds stew beef, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,
plus more to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup Marsala wine
• 1 pound butternut squash, trimmed and
cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 to 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped flat-leaf
parsley
• Crusty bread, for serving
Taste of Harry&David Join us Saturday & Sunday
September 4th & 5th to taste the
Gold Medal winning Pinot Gris.
Dinner Under the Stars - August 14th, 2010 An evening of elegant wines and fine food. Thank you to all who attended!
Roam the Rogue - Passport Tour November 27th, 2010 11 November 27th, 2010 11 November 27th, 2010 11 November 27th, 2010 11 ---- 5pm5pm5pm5pm
Come join us as each of the Upper Rogue Valley
winemakers introduce their newest wines and share
their creative inspiration while pairing delicious ap-
petizers with some of the best wines from each of
these wineries: Agate Ridge Vineyard , Cliff Creek
Cellars , Crater Lake Cellars , Daisy Creek Vineyard,
Del Rio Vineyard , Folin Cellars, Madrone Moun-
tain Vineyard, & RoxyAnn Winery.
For more information visit
http://www.roamtherogue.com/
Wine Walk for Women’s Health September 19th September 19th September 19th September 19th ---- Check In: 12:30PMCheck In: 12:30PMCheck In: 12:30PMCheck In: 12:30PM
The Wine Walk includes: 3.5-mile stroll through
beautiful Del Rio Vineyard & Winery , Wine tasting
featuring wines from five premier vineyards
(Longsword Vineyard, Paschal Winery, Quady
North Winery, & Slagle Creek Vineyards), Snack,
Raffle, Pledge Drive Drawing, Entertainment Music
by Hired Gun!, Souvenir wine glass.
For more information visit:
http://siwinewalk.org/home.html
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Del Rio Vineyards 52 N. River Road
Gold Hill, OR 97525
Tasting Room Hours Monday– Sunday
11am to 5pm
(541)855.2062
Return Service Requested
Vineyard Hikes
This is your opportunity to see Mother Na-
ture at its finest before the big crush begins!
Jolee and Jennifer will be hosting a guided 3
mile hike through the vineyard every Sunday
and Wednesday throughout September. We
will meet in the tasting room parking lot.
Please arrive a bit early as we will be leaving
on time.
What to bring: What to bring: What to bring: What to bring: Comfortable shoes and wa-
ter bottle as we will be traversing over rolling
hills. This hike takes approx. 1.25 hours.
Sundays @ 9:30 amSundays @ 9:30 amSundays @ 9:30 amSundays @ 9:30 am
9/12/2010 9/26/2010
Wednesdays @ 3 pmWednesdays @ 3 pmWednesdays @ 3 pmWednesdays @ 3 pm
9/15/2010 9/22/2010 9/29/2010