Having trouble viewing this email? View a web version. HOME  |  SPECIALS  |  EVENTS WINE CLUBS   |   VISIT Winter 2014 at Acacia Vineyard Even though winter is upon us here at Acacia Vineyard, there is still a lot that is going on both in the vineyard and in the production facility. In the vineyard, while the vines are “sleeping” during the winter months, the vineyard management team is busy pruning the vines in anticipation for bud-break in the spring. Pruning focuses the growth of the vine where you want it, and it determines how much fruit a vine will eventually produce. The production crew is busy as well, with the filtering of the wines in anticipation of bottling that will begin in the first week of March. Filtering the wine prior to bottling can clarify a wine so it sparkles in your glass. This is an exciting time for the production team as they see their labor of love coming to fruition with the wine going from the barrels into the bottle. 2009 St. Clair Pinot Noir & 2012 Orogeny Pinot Noir Two excellent pinots. Retail $145. Sale price: $90 2009 St Clair Pinot Noir Acacia has been making a St. Clair Pinot every year since our founding in 1978. This small production wine is elegant, exuding fragrant notes of raspberry, cherry, and cedar. The strawberry, green tea and oak spice flavors on the palette are similar to the nose. The smooth, even body concludes slowly in a lingering, pleasing finish. This wine was made using traditional methods in order to accentuate the delicate, pretty aromas and flavors that are so characteristic of the St. Clair Vineyard. This is the second to final vintage and a perfect addition to your collection. 2012 Orogeny Russian River Pinot Noir Winemaker Matthew Glynn began making Orogeny wines at Acacia Vineyard in 2008. Considered a winemaker’s dream vintage, 2012 gave this Orogeny Pinot Noir its luscious, ripe blackberry and blueberry aromas, with forest loam nuances. Opulent blackberry and mulberry flavors expand across the palate, picking up hints of sweet almond. Aged in 40 percent new French oak barrels, this wine finishes with warm toasted oak notes and spice. Purchase March Collector's Club Today! Or call 707-226-9991 x 2 A Recipe to Remember Spring Heirloom Bean and Sausage Soup In This Issue • Winter 2014 • Two Excellent Pinots • Featured Recipe Looking forward to the 2012 vintage, a winemaker’s dream vintage, and a lot of new single vineyard pinots & chardonnays. We will be bottling 3 liters of 2012 Lone Tree Pinot Noir and 1.5 liter bottles of 2012 Sangiacomo Chardonnay, 2012 Winery Lake Pinot and Lone Tree. It is going to be exciting! Not a club Member? Save the Dates! Farmstand at Acacia: Crepe Making Demo-April 12th, 11am-2pm. As part of our ongoing “Farmstand at Acacia” event series, we are happy to welcome back Chef Michelle Meaux. Michelle will be giving a traditional Brittany buckwheat crepe demonstration featuring both savory and sweet crepes paired with Acacia reserve wines. Come sip, savor, watch and learn. This event is $10 for Wine Club members and guests and $20 for non-members. Save your spot today and RSVP at 707.226.9991 x2! And join us on Easter Sunday for special "egg" discounts, chocolates & prizes. For more information please visit: Event Listings or call 707-226-9991 x2 Club News New club sign-ups are now receiving 3 great bottles with their club shipments- that's just a full case/year. We have many new single vineyard Acacia wines + Orogeny Chardonny & Pinot Noir from Russian River, made & bottled at Acacia. If you have not increased your current club to 3 bottles, please do so by emailing me at Sue.Stuber@diageo.com or calling 707-226-9991 x 2 now! The Heritage Trail Join Acacia Vineyard along with our sister properties on the heritage wine trail. Full day package includes tours & tastings at 4 wineries with picnic lunch. Acacia Tour & Tasting, BV Historic Tour & Barrel Tasting, Provenance Tasting, Picnic at Provenance, Sterling Aerial Tram Ride Self Guided Tour & Tasting. Forward this email · Share on Facebook · Post on Twitter   Please Enjoy Our Wines Responsibly DrinkIQ.com This email is sent by Acacia Vineyard. Please do not forward this email to anybody who is under the legal purchase age for alcohol or outside of your country. Acacia Vineyard and the Century Council support responsible drinking. Acacia Vineyard respects your privacy. For details about what data we collect and how it is collected and used, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, please Click Here © 2013 Acacia Vineyard, Napa, CA Acacia Vineyard 2750 Las Amigas Road Napa, CA 94559 Toll Free 877.226.1700