 CLOS PEPE PINOT NOIR
JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
You’ve been asking... you’ve been patiently waiting… the much anticipated Ken Brown 2011 Clos Pepe Pinot Noir is finally here! To our legions of Clos Pepe fans, we hope you’ll agree it was worth the wait. The wine exhibits the classic finesse and richness Clos Pepe is known for along with beautiful aromatics and flavors. Deborah and I plan to uncork a bottle or two at our Thanksgiving table. Given the limited production of this wine, we suggest stopping by the tasting room soon for a taste of this stellar new release and placing your orders soon.
You are all cordially invited to help us celebrate the one-year anniversary of our new tasting room with a weekend full of festivities December 5-7! We will be hosting a magnum party on Friday night; Saturday features live music and a gourmet food truck, and Sunday I will be hosting a vertical tasting of older Ken Brown vintages from my personal cellar. Check out the details below or on our website and make your reservations early as these events will sell out quickly.
We look forward to seeing you in the tasting room during the holiday season, the perfect time to stock your cellar for special gatherings and fulfill your gift list with our limited production wines and unique gift items. Feel free to contact Deborah or John to help with your selections or arrange shipping to out-of-town family and friends. Enjoy the season!
Cheers!
NEW RELEASE
It’s back! This wine is a true fan favorite from the venerable Clos Pepe Vineyard, a small, family-run estate that is recognized as one of Sta. Rita’s Hills’ preeminent vineyards. The wine displays beautiful finesse in the aromatics and flavors, evoking a true terroir-driven sense of place that is unmistakably Clos Pepe. The nose features medium dark berry fruit along with Clos Pepe’s distinguishing touch of minerality and undercurrents of brown spice and subtle earth tones. Rich flavors of berry and truffle are accented by hints of black tea, spice and a delicate touch of toastiness from French oak. The wine is beautifully integrated, with a richness that carries all the way through to a refined, prolonged finish. Only 265 cases made. Click here for more information or to purchase.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 pm
At the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles
A gathering of Pinot Noir producers from around the world where organizers believe “Pinot noir is way more than a grape variety - it's an art form.”
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
OF OUR NEW TASTING ROOM!
DECEMBER 5-7, 2014
Friday, Dec. 5th: Magnum party from 5 to 7 pm. Tastings from rare Ken Brown magnums accompanied by savory appetizers. $20 per person; $10 for wine club members. Limited to 50 guests. Reservations required by calling 805-688-9400 or email john@kenbrownwines.com. 3-day cancellation policy; after Tues. Dec. 2, reservations are non-refundable.
Saturday, Dec. 6th: Live music and a gourmet food truck from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Come hang out with us, taste the latest Ken Brown releases and grab lunch or a tasty snack available for purchase from the food truck.
 Sunday, Dec. 7th: Ken will lead a vertical tasting of older Ken Brown vintages from his personal cellar. Seatings at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. $20 per person; $10 for wine club members. Limited to 20 guests per seating. Reservations required by calling 805-688-9400 or email john@kenbrownwines.com. 3-day cancellation policy; after Thurs. Dec. 4, reservations are non-refundable.
Click here for our complete Winery Calendar of EventsWe’re fast approaching that magical time of year with warm holiday gatherings and gifts for family and friends. We’d like to encourage you to shop early to ensure availability of our small lot wines and avoid express shipping charges.
Any of our Ken Brown wines can be packaged for gift giving. Your shipment will include festive holiday tissue and a personalized message at no additional charge. Simply request holiday packaging in the special instructions box and include your message. We are happy to fill gift lists for you as long as they are submitted by the deadlines below.
Order Deadlines for Christmas Arrival:
Thursday, December 11 by 5:00 pm for out-of-state orders
Monday, December 15 by 12:00 pm for California orders
Orders placed after these dates will be charged 2nd Day Air freight. Final day for all orders is December 18.
Need suggestions? Have questions? Contact Deborah at deb@kenbrownwines.com or John at john@kenbrownwines.com or call 805.688.9400.
A PEEK IN THE CELLAR
 On the heels of the tremendous 2012 and 2013 vintages, another great vintage is unfolding in the Ken Brown cellars. The 2014 wines are beautiful and very expressive with good color and flavor. The Pinot Noirs have just finished malo-lactic fermentation and will begin their extended aging in a mix of new and older French oak barrels. The Chardonnay lots have completed the primary fermentation and are in the process of completing secondary fermentation. The Syrahs are just entering the malo-lactic phase, and could be some of our best ever. Stay tuned!We'll be hosting a "Pick-up Party" for members only in January!
JOIN TODAY!
is open Thursday through Monday from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
157 W. Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
Tasting Room Phone 805.688.9400
The tasting room will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and
New Year's Day. Happy Holidays!
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