LONG AWAITED 2009 CARGASACCHI PINOT NOIR IS HERE
It’s been eight long months since the 2008 Cargasacchi Pinot Noir sold out, leaving a lengthy gap for our many fans of this wine. As you can imagine, Deborah and I are especially pleased to announce the release of the 2009 Cargasacchi Pinot Noir. We hope you’ll agree it was worth the wait! The wine packs the incredible richness and complexity Cargasacchi is known for, along with intense dark cherry, earth tone and spice components. Only 169 cases were made, so we recommend placing orders early before this vintage too is sold out.
We also are releasing two superb wines just in time for summer sipping. The 2010 Nielson Vineyard Chardonnay is a true classic from the historic Nielson Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley. We especially enjoy it with seafood (lobster is the best!) and pasta dishes. Our 2011 Rosie’s Rosé is a crisp, refreshing rosé made from Watch Hill Vineyard Syrah in the Los Alamos Valley. We suggest you pair it with hors d’oeuvres on the patio, a picnic at the lake or a sunset over the Pacific.
The 2012 growing season here in Santa Barbara County is well underway with the completion of berry set (when the grape clusters have been pollinated and berries are increasing to the size of peas) in most vineyards. We recently finished shoot positioning in our vineyards, which will increase air flow and sun exposure to the clusters and encourage more even ripening of the fruit. Unlike last year, we did not experience any frost during the sensitive early spring months, but I have noticed a higher than usual percentage of sterile shoots (those with no clusters), which is perhaps a latent effect from last year’s frost. Cluster counts are low, which will mean lower yields, but great potential for excellent quality.
We hope you’ll take time to enjoy summer in wine country and stop by to taste our very special new releases. It’s always a pleasure to spend time with you and share our passion for Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.
Cheers!
NEW RELEASES
Exceptionally aromatic and complex, this wine offers classic Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir character from the 2009 vintage. Intense aromas of dark cherry mingle with rich earth tones and hints of black tea, chanterelle mushroom and white pepper. Subtle French oak expression adds a touch of spice and a toasted almond component. The flavors offer layers of complexity, supported by a remarkably rich mid palate, smooth tannins and a luscious dark cherry flavor on the finish. The components will continue to intensify and develop, becoming even more complex with additional bottle age. 169 cases made. Click here for more details or to order.
Founded by pioneer Uriel Nielson in 1964, this property is Santa Barbara County’s oldest vineyard. This Chardonnay is rich and beautifully balanced with fresh aromas of Golden Delicious apple, pear and peach accented by hints of honeysuckle and spice. These components will gradually evolve into aromas of honey, pear and hazelnut as the wine develops. A silky, elegant texture intertwined with a thread of natural acidity carry through to a rich, seamless finish. As experienced in past vintages of Nielson Chardonnay, this wine will enjoy exceptional ageability. 238 cases made. Click here for more details or to order.
This is a delicious, refreshing rosé made in a dry style from Syrah grapes from the Watch Hill Vineyard in Los Alamos Valley. Look for fresh aromatics of strawberry and cherry with a touch of watermelon and spice. The creamy mouthfeel is nicely balanced by a lift of crisp acidity. Only 23 cases made so it won’t last long! Available only at the tasting room and our website. Click here for more details or to order.
KEN BROWN OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
No appointment necessary!
JUNE OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, 2012 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
JULY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22, 2012 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
AUGUST OPEN HOUSE/WINE & FIRE WEEKEND
Friday, August 17 – Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 11:00 to 5:00
Click here for a complete Ken Brown Wines event calendar.
OTHER FEATURED EVENTS
24TH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA WINE FESTIVAL
at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Saturday, June 30, 2012, 2:00 to 5:00 pm
STA. RITA HILLS WINE & FIRE WEEKEND
August 18-19, 2012
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS’ ASSOCIATION CELEBRATION OF HARVEST
Saturday, October 13, 2012, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
at Rancho Sisquoc Winery in Santa Maria
YOUR FAVORITE WINES MAY DISAPPEAR SOON
Several Pinot Noirs in our wine library are running low, and will soon be gone for good. Please check the “Library” section of our online wine shop for inventory status of your favorite wines.
ATTENTION WINE CLUB MEMBERS
Just a reminder that you will not receive a shipment during the warm months from late spring through early fall (warm temperatures are not good for wine quality!). The next wine club shipment will be in October. Not a member yet? Click here to sign up.
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