2011/12 Winter Newsletter
Highlights from the Winter Newsletter
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
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