“The Magnificent Stranger"

A new vintage, a new chapter, and a new story... In case you didn’t hear it through the grapevine (via our Facebook and Twitter), Clint Eastwood and Matt Damon shot an upcoming Spielberg movie in our building right after we bottled our new releases: our 2007 “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon and NV “Suerte”. Do we feel lucky? Yes, we feel like lucky punks and we're sharing the luck with you.

2007 "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2007 “Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon is an auspicious vintage. With the thickest and most flavorful grape skins we’d ever grown, we spent most of the fermenting days punching down around the clock and swearing. All of our efforts created a legendary wine- potent and complex with solid tannins, she will gracefully age for 7-10 years. Open a bottle and taste, then wait an hour, an evening, a day, or a even week… her raven complexion reveals a feminine style, medium body, and dense flavors of fresh blueberries, chocolate, currant, cinnamon, violets, and cloves.

On the 2007 “Estate” bottling day, thunder, hailstorms, howling winds, and blackouts interrupted the line, yet she made her way safely without bottle shock. We planned an immediate release date but I started worrying. If released too soon, drinkers may miss all of her beauty- she’s young and needs time to breathe. Then one afternoon, Clint Eastwood walked into our warehouse. I could swear I glimpsed a .44 magnum under his poncho and a Stetson hat on his head. I was in trouble- Mr. Eastwood was shooting a film in our building and I was drinking too loud. He recognized our label, picked-up a bottle of our “Suerte” and said “Buena Suerte!”, (great name for the next vintage), tasted our wines, and I asked him the inevitable question of whether or not our 2007 “Estate” was ready for release. Before I could finish babbling, he declared in his legendary director’s voice: “Release it.”

 

To a magnificent stranger,

- Elaine

 

2007 "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon

Production: 425 cases

Price: $34.00 a bottle (750ml)

$193.80 a six-pack (5% discount) | $367.20 a case (10% discount)
$80 a magnum (1.5L, only 20 cases produced)

Wine Club Members Price (25% discount): $25.50 a bottle (750ml)

$153.20 a six-pack | $306.00 a case
$60.00 a magnum (1.5L, only 20 cases produced)

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Non-Vintage “Suerte”

“Suerte” means “luck” in many countries, and for us, it represents our “luck in a bottle”. Bottled in 2010, this non-vintage red wine is a blend of our estate cabernet, syrah, and old vine zinfandel. Medium bodied with flavors cassis, raspberry, blackberry, anise, bell peppers, and bay leaves, “Suerte” is easy to drink and pair with meat dishes, curries, and even salads. Less than 50 cases left.

Production: 150 cases
Price: $21.00 a bottle (750ml)

Wine Club Members Price (25% discount): $15.75 a bottle (750ml)

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UPCOMING Events

Wednesday, 3/17/10 – “Suerte” St. Patrick’s Day, at Periscope Cellars, Emeryville, CA
Friday, 3/19/10 – Spring Fling Friday Fondue, at Periscope Cellars, Emeryville, CA
Saturday , 3/27/10 – Wine Tasting at 750ml, San Mateo, CA
Sunday, 4/11/10 – Flavor Tripping in Space: Miracle Fruit Party, at Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland, CA

 

Events

Suerte Patrick's Day

Luck meets piñatas and Irish stew this St. Patrick’s Day. See who can sing the best limerick while taking down the piñata for prizes and goodies as we launch our newest wine- “Suerte” (means “luck” in many countries). Lucky $7 in advance/$10 at the door gets you in for food, games, wine tasting, and a shot of “Suerte”. Or pick up a lucky trio of "Suerte" in advance for free admission. This event is also free for our lucky Wine Club members.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm

@ Periscope Cellars
1410 62nd Street Suite B (@ Hollis)
Emeryville, CA 94608

RSVP online or call 805.238.1241
Wine Club members: please RSVP to events@edencanyon.com

Spring Fling Friday Fondue!

Melt away the cold with rivers of cheese and chocolate fondue, all paired with blossoming wine. Celebrate the start of Spring with Eden Canyon Vineyards and Urbano Cellars. $12 in advance/$15 at the door ($9 for Wine Club Members) includes fondue and wine flight. Purchase online.

Friday, March 19, 2010 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm

@ Periscope Cellars
1410 62nd Street Suite B (@ Hollis)
Emeryville, CA 94608

RSVP online or call 805.238.1241

 

Flavor Tripping in Space: Miracle Fruit Party
Mad Flavor Science

For centuries, intrepid explorers have journeyed towards adventure, many on the hunt for food and spices. Imagine discovering a miracle fruit that offers Willy Wonka-esque flavor-altering experiences for your taste buds. Sour becomes sweet. Dull becomes titillating. Your senses expand… It not only sweetens the flavor of just about anything you eat (on this planet or in space), but it also fights flight fatigue!

Experience the miracle in berry and grape form at Chabot Space & Science Center on Sunday 4/11/10. Starting at 6PM, food explorers will enjoy mad science, miracle fruit food tasting experiments, wine, and celestial objects in the night sky. Miracle Fruit Man Curtis Mozie, Chabot astronomers, and winemakers will be on-hand to answer any pre-flight and stargazing questions. $30 all inclusive. Register today- this event will sell out. Priority registration and complimentary admission for Eden Canyon Vineyards Wine Club and Upper Level Chabot members.

This is what some flavor-trippers are saying:

- goat cheese tastes like frosting

- oranges and grapefruits tasted dipped in sugar

- bologna sandwiches taste like cheesecake

- stout beers taste like chocolate milkshakes

SUNDAY, APRIL 11, starting at 6PM

at Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA

$30 all inclusive, register today

Wine Club members: please RSVP to events@edencanyon.com

SCHEDULE:

6-7 PM Wine Tasting

7-9 PM Miracle Fruit Tasting

8-10 PM Telescope Viewing

Brought to you by Chabot Space & Science Center, Eden Canyon Vineyards, and Miracle Fruit Man Curtis Mozie. Catering by Chef Cynthia the Culinary Concierge.

New Benefits for the Bottle Brigade Wine Club

To join our Wine Club, purchase a 6-pack or a case membership.

Wine Club Members Always Receive

- 6 bottles (“6-pack”) or 12 bottles (“case”) of each new “Estate” vintage automatically shipped to members upon release. Members will be contacted in advance to confirm charges. Only one shipment per “Estate” vintage year.
- Exclusive allocation of new releases and library wines
- 25% discount on all orders plus a 30% discount on multi-case orders
- Free shipping on all case orders shipped to one address (excluding futures)
- Futures pricing for Wine Club wines
- Vineyard tours and barrel tastings for Wine Club members and their guests
- Complimentary or discounted admission to Eden Canyon Vineyards hosted events, plus admission to exclusive Wine Club members’ events
- Complimentary gift-wrapping for all gift orders

Be sure to join before our next event!

We’re also partnering with Chabot Space & Science Center this year because of the overwhelming attendance of our meteor shower and wine party event last year. Each Wine Club Member will receive complimentary admissions to our Chabot events, including the Perseids Meteor Shower Party in August.

2007 "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Club shipments have been sent. If you haven’t received yours, please contact us.

 

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