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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.

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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

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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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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