WINE CLUB RELEASE NOTES... GRAB YOUR CORKSCREWS! June is almost here, and another wine club order is heading your way! We will be processing all orders on Monday June 1st. A reminder for pick up customers - you have 75 days to pick up your order (before August 15th). 2011 CLARET ONLY AVAILABLE IN REDS ONLY CLUB TASTING NOTES: Behind the intense raspberry and ripe strawberry flavors, the nose reveals wood nuances of eucalyptus and cedar, mixed with herbal scents of thyme and rosemary. The textured mouthfeel is an intricate blend of violet, herbal, and cedar. This fruitful and structured blend finishes with tasty and firm tannins that will provide years of aging. This vintage is composed of 41% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, and 7% Cabernet Franc. $35.00/BOTTLE $28.00/WINE CLUB LIMITED LIBRARY SELECTION DRINK ONE & AGE ONE! 2012 CABERNET SAUVIGNON RIO CLUB & REDS ONLY TASTING NOTES: The deep and dark purple color of our Cabernet Sauvignon is a reflection of its youth and richness. The explosive nose is comprised of blackberry, blackcurrant, and cherry fruit, partnering with leathery notes and hints of minerality to complete the aromatic profile. Full bodied with firm tannin structure, the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon has the depth of a wine destined for great longevity. $28.00/BOTTLE $22.40/WINE CLUB 2014 PINOT GRIS RIO CLUB RELEASE TASTING NOTES: Structured and delicious, the 2014 Pinot Gris opens with the classic varietal aromas of pineapple, peach, and grapefruit. The nose displays more intricate aromatics of pastry and toasted bread while revealing a hint of minerality. The vibrant and elegant palate displays a hint of creaminess and depth produced by the partial malolactic fermentation, lees aging, and barrel aging. The retaining acidity shapes it to age beautifully for a few years. Experience the power of aging and upgrade your wine club membership to receive 4 bottles with each shipment. $16.00/BOTTLE $12.80/WINE CLUB
JUNE WINE CLUB LUAU Sunday, June 7th 1-4PM Looking to put that Hawaiian shirt to use this summer? Drop by the winery Sunday, June 7 th for our luau-themed pick up party! Complete with Hawaiian cuisine, wine samples, live music by Tim Mitchell, and of course your favorite Del Rio team members, it s sure to be a day in paradise in our one particular harbor and come Monday everyone will be talking about it! Arrive ready to sing along to some classic Jimmy Buffet tunes WINE CLUB CASE SALE! June 7th 2013 Viognier $100/case 2012 Syrah $200/case To order: Drop in, phone, email or purchase online. and pick up your June wine club order. Don t forget to take advantage of our case specials too! And remember any Parrot Head gear is strongly encouraged! **Complimentary Admission to Del Rio Wine Club Members (2 entries per membership) Guests are welcome with a $10 ticket purchase at the door. Please bring your wine club membership card to the event, this helps with wine club pick up. A ROGUE VALLEY VIEW Our local pioneer, Peter Britt, was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Southern Oregon. The founder of the first winery in Southern Oregon, he named the vineyard Valley View after the beautiful valley countryside. We at Del Rio Vineyards are following in his footsteps with the extension of our estate. Looking at the view of the Rogue Valley from the top of our southern facing slopes is truly astonishing. The planting of our vineyard, like that of Peter Britt s, is inspired by the beautiful and diverse landscape we call home. The vineyard now extends from 700 to 1600 feet and will come to full production in three years time. The temperature drops 3ºF for every thousand feet of elevation increase, and the soil types vary from block to block. Therefore, singular qualities will exude from the grapes providing our wines with diverse and inspiring flavors just like the landscape of Southern Oregon. Meanwhile as we wait patiently for our new vines to grow I highly encourage you to taste our 2014 Dry Rosé and the 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon. They are showing beautifully right now. Santé ~ Jean-Michel
THE 2014 Winter DEL Wine Event RIO KITCHEN CHICKEN ROULADE - Enjoy with Pinot Gris Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for brushing 4 6-8-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/8-inch thickness Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces feta, crumbled 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Lemon wedges DIRECTIONS Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; brush with oil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer on prepared sheet and brush all over with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with feta, oregano, garlic, and lemon zest, dividing evenly and keeping filling away from edges. Beginning at the narrower end of 1 chicken breast, roll up, enclosing filling as you would a jelly roll; tie with kitchen twine at 1" intervals to secure. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Preheat oven to 450. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken roulades and cook until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken roulades to a small roasting pan and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of roulades registers 160, 5-7 minutes. Add wine, broth, and lemon juice to skillet; bring to a boil and cook, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Cut strings from roulades and place on plates. Spoon pan juices over; serve lemon wedges alongside for squeezing over. RED WINE-BRAISED SHORT RIBS - Enjoy with Cabernet Sauvignon Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 5 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 medium onions, chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 750 ml bottle dry red wine (like Cabernet Sauvignon) 10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 8 sprigs thyme 4 sprigs oregano 2 sprigs rosemary 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 1 head of garlic, halved crosswise 4 cups low-salt beef stock DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, brown short ribs on all sides, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer short ribs to a plate. Pour off all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from pot. Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onions are browned, about 5 minutes. Add flour and tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until well combined and deep red, 2-3 minutes. Stir in wine, then add short ribs with any accumulated juices. Bring to a boil; lower heat to medium and simmer until wine is reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Add all herbs to pot along with garlic. Stir in stock. Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until short ribs are tender, 2 2½ hours. Transfer short ribs to a platter. Strain sauce from pot into a measuring cup. Spoon fat from surface of sauce and discard; season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in shallow bowls over mashed potatoes with sauce spooned over.
EVENTS AND REASONS TO VISIT Join us for some fantastic Friday evenings (6-9PM) at the tasting room, where we will have local music, great food, fine wine and a wonderful atmosphere. Save these dates on your calendar: June 19: The Danielle Kelly Soul Project July 3: East Main Band July 10: Jeff Kloetzel & Band July 17: Not Too Shabby July 24: The Fret Drifters July 31: Rogue Suspects Aug 14: Colonel Mustard Aug 28: Brian Swanson Band Sept 11: Gretchen Owens Sept 18: Broadway Phil & the Shouters Admission: $7.50 & $5.00 Wine Club EVENTS SPOTLIGHT July 18: Upper Rogue Wine Trail BBQ Join your favorite Upper Rogue Wineries for a BBQ at the beautiful Folin Cellars. Enjoy a gourmet BBQ dinner with sides, music by TC and the Reactions, and wine tastings. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased at www.upperroguewinetrail.com. SAVE THESE DATES: July 18: URWT BBQ July 25: Rock Point Wines Affair Sept 5: Barrel to Glass Sept 12: Wine Club Grape Stomp Oct 3: Boogie Nights July 25th : Rock Point Wines Affair Mark you calendars for an afternoon of fun in the vineyard park complete with the rare opportunity to taste our second label wines, music by Billy Lund and the Whiskey Weekend, and local food trucks. For more information about our second label and the case club, just give us a call! September 5th: Barrel to Glass We want to invite you all to join us in the vineyard for our 2nd annual beer and wine dinner party! Come enjoy a tasting flight of beer and wine, food pairings, and a farm fresh dinner in the park. Tickets on sale soon!
Return Service Requested DEL RIO VINEYARDS 52 N River Road PO Box 906 Gold Hill, OR 97525 TASTING ROOM HOURS Monday Sunday 11am to 5pm 541-855-2062 www.delriovineyards.com Oregon Wine Fact: Wine grapes now Oregon's most valuable fruit crop, with 950 growers producing a crop worth $128 million. FROM COAST TO COAST Del Rio Vineyards has been expanding our distribution throughout the United States! We are always looking for new states, restaurants, and stores to spread the Del Rio love outside of our tasting room. This spring, Mary Beth visited Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Delaware while Jen was out in Florida. It is so exciting to see our wines on the shelves and menus in different states. We want to encourage our customers and wine club members to keep an eye out for Del Rio wherever you go! Where are some of your favorite places to buy or drink wine outside of Oregon? Do you have friends and family out of the area that would like to see Del Rio in their local stores? If so, let us know! There is nothing more special than getting distribution recommendations from our loyal customers. Contact: Mary Beth Leavens 541-855-2062 Marybeth@delriovineyards.com Contact: Jennifer Kerrigan 541-855-2062 jennifer@delriovineyards.com