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July 2007
It’s not quite the dog days
of summer, but it’s close. As hot weather
settles in over much of wine country, the vines
are bursting with full grape clusters.
Veraison (the period at the beginning of
berry ripening when the grapes change color)
has not yet happened. As this process begins to
unfold, the berries become soft and take on the
color characteristics of their specific
varieties. With more persistent hot weather in
the forecast, harvest seems more and more
imminent.
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And, of course, hot weather
can mean only one thing: white wine. And we’ve
got two excellent ones to choose from. Both our
Fumé Blanc and Chenin Blanc offer a perfect mix
of refreshing citrus and steely mineral
characters that are perfect for a warm
afternoon. Read on for an excellent summertime
offer on these two delicious wines!
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Take
advantage now of two of our
most popular wines. At the
recent Pacific Oyster Wine
Competition, both the Chenin
Blanc and Fumé Blanc were
recognized in the Top 10
wines to pair with oysters.
Along with shellfish, both
wines go very well with
spicy Thai dishes or pasta
in a light crème sauce.
Be sure to try these wines
with our
Featured Recipe,
Shrimp and
White Bean Salad
with Creamy Lemon-Dill Dressing.
This month only, enjoy 20% savings by using
the "Special Coupon" (link above) when
you order online or through
our tasting room. Stock up
now – it’s going fast!
For more information on this
wine or to buy online,
simply click this link
2005
Fumé Blanc and
2006
Chenin Blanc,or call our
tasting room at:
800-864-9463.
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On June 2,
we held a summer
kick off bash that
will not soon be
forgotten. With the
smooth sounds of
Black Top Moon
filling the air,
guests enjoyed a
relaxing afternoon
on our picnic
grounds. On the
barbecue, we offered
free hot dogs and
hamburgers in
addition to
complimentary tastes
of our Fumé Blanc
and Heritage
Zinfandel.
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Many folks
told us that they
had attended
our summer
kick off
party in
years past, and it
was the best
event in the
Dry Creek
Valley! With
the party on
hiatus over
the past few
years, it’s
apparent
that people
really
missed our
summer bash.
So with
feedback in
hand, we’re
already
planning
next year!
Don’t miss
out. Mark
your
calendars
for the
first
Saturday in
June 2008!
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The family at Dry
Creek Vineyard takes seriously their
commitment to protecting our
environment. To that end, we have
embarked on a rigorous program to ensure
that we preserve our environment for
future generations. It is called
sustainable farming.
The essence of the sustainability
movement rests on the principle that we
must find new ways to satisfy our
present needs without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.
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Raptor Perch |
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It
encourages conscious
participation by everyone at the
winery to look for ways to
preserve the biodiversity and
natural ecosystem that surrounds
our beautiful property. From
using recycled materials for our
shipping needs to farming our
vineyards without pesticides,
our desire is to leave the land
to our children in better shape
than that in which we found it.
Click here to
read more
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Bat House
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Shrimp and
White Bean Salad
with Creamy Lemon-Dill Dressing
A
delicious summertime recipe that is
a fabulous complement to our
featured wines –
2005
Fumé Blanc or
2006
Chenin Blanc. Ready in just 32
minutes! For a flavor
variation, try arugula and basil in
place of watercress and dill. You
can also substitute chopped
rotisserie chicken for shrimp.
Click the "Featured Recipes"
link above to view and print our
July recipe. |
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The
Vintner’s Select wine club is the
perfect way to stay in touch with Dry
Creek Vineyard. Four times per year, we
send out two bottles of our delicious
wines. These wines are always highly
sought after and made in very limited
quantities. In addition, you’ll have
access to private, member only events
and other special offers throughout the
year. To learn more about our club or to
join, please click here to visit the
wine club page
of our web site. |
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