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Vina Robles Quarterly Newsletter

2011/12 Winter Newsletter

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Highlights from the Winter Newsletter

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Below is a summary of what you’ll find in this issue of the Vina Robles newsletter.

  • A Note From Hans Nef
  • Behind The Vine
  • Recipe
  • Featured Wine
  • New Release
  • Petite Sirah’s Big Role at Vina Robles
  • Happenings

Behind the Vine

As I write, the sun is going down while I am getting ready to go to work. Because we prefer to pick our fruit at night, our vineyard harvest shift typically begins around 7 p.m. and ends around 4 or 5 a.m.

Night harvesting is not a terribly convenient approach from a lifestyle or logistical standpoint, but it is just another example of how we go the extra mile at Vina Robles...Read More

Recipe - Mark Maguire

As proprietor of Maguire’s North Dallas restaurant, Mark Maguire brings more than 20 years of action-packed culinary experience to the table. Prior to establishing his own restaurant, Mark launched more than 25...Read More

Featured Wine - 2008 FORE – Petite Sirah

When a golfer hits an errant shot into unsuspecting territory, he or she is supposed to call out “Fore!” as a warning—which is something our vineyard team hears often as golf balls veer from an adjacent golf course into our Jardine Vineyard. In homage to this unique coexistence, we offer our...Read More

New Release - 2008 Suendero

The 2008 Suendero is our latest release from our Cuvée Collection, a trio of limited-edition red blends that signify our finest winemaking efforts. As with preceding vintages, the 2008 Suendero is a classic Bordeaux-style...Read More

Petite Sirah’s Big Role at Vina Robles

If there’s one wine that exemplifies our winery’s commitment to balancing European style with California character, Petite Sirah might be at the top of the list...Read More

Happenings

Ring in The Holidays at Vina Robles

Come out and cozy up at our hospitality center from November 25 through December 31 as we offer up to 30 percent savings on select wines, helping you give the gift of wine this holiday season...Read More

Savor The Spirit of Wine

Saturday, January 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The new year begins on a flavorful note at Vina Robles as we host the annual Esprit du Vin event on Saturday, January 14, celebrating the collective spirit and enthusiasm of the Wineries of Highway 46 East...Read More

Join Us for an Evening of Beethoven

Saturday, January 28 at 5:00 p.m.

We are excited to host the upcoming Toast of Paso on Saturday, January 28; an evening of Beethoven’s chamber music performed by the San Luis Obispo Symphony’s “Beethoven’s Buddies.”...Read More

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Shines in London

We were recently honored to receive Decanter magazine’s Regional Trophy for the category of U.S.A. Red Bordeaux Varietal over £10, as earned by our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Huerhuero - Estate...Read More

Inside This Issue