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Vina Robles Quarterly Newsletter

Summer 2012 Newsletter

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Highlights from the Summer Newsletter

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

- Behind the Vine
- Recipe
- Featured Wine
- New Release
- The Magic of Yeast
- Guesthouse
- Happenings

Behind the Vine

In our previous newsletter, we shared the good news about Vina Robles becoming Sustainability in Practice (SIP) certified, in recognition of the many sustainable practices that we employ to cultivate natural quality in the vineyard while also respecting the surrounding environment. Read more »

Recipe - Chef Grant Wagner

With Executive Chef Grant Wagner at the helm, JJ’s Restaurant maintains a reputation as one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City and the Midwest. Grant discovered his passion for food at an early age while growing up in a rural Kansas town. Read more »

Featured Wine - 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

The noble Cabernet Sauvignon grape excels in Paso Robles and has accordingly become a cornerstone of the Vina Robles portfolio. The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate incorporates fruit from three of our estate vineyards - Huerhuero, Jardine and Creston Valley - with each contributing unique qualities to bring natural depth and complexity to the blend. Read more »

New Release - 2011 Albariño

The 2011 Albariño, Huerhuero is our inaugural release of this classic Spanish varietal that flourishes at our estate Huerhuero Vineyard. In 2011, we enjoyed a banner year for white wines in Paso Robles, with relatively cool growing conditions that lengthened the growing season and ultimately yielded crisply defined fruit. Read more »

The Magic of Yeast

In the world of winemaking, yeast is the unsung hero. It quietly drives the most magical part of the process—the transformation of sweet grape juice into fine wine. Read more »

Guesthouse

Vacation Among the Vines with Vina Robles

You have enjoyed our wines—now it is time to relax among our vines. Indeed, we are pleased to introduce the Vina Robles Guesthouse at Pleasant Valley, a four-bedroom, two-bath private cottage with spectacular wine country views. Read more »

Happenings

Introducing The First Annual Signature Event
Attention señoras and caballeros! We invite you to join us for an elegant evening at our first annual Signature Event on August 4. This Spanish-themed... Read more »

2008 Syrée Earns High Praise
At this year’s Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition we were honored to receive a Gold Medal for our 2008 Syrée. In addition,... Read more »

The British Invasion Is Back
Get ready to rock with food, fun and live music as the British Invasion returns to Vina Robles on August 25, with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County and Woods Humane Society... Read more »

Experience Summer through The Eyes of Artists
Come see how a variety of artists interpret the Central Coast’s most playful season as we present “From Shore to Vine…Summer on the Central Coast,” running June 9 through September 9 at The Gallery at Vina Robles... Read more »

A Growing Family
We are excited to welcome a new addition to the Vina Robles family—Juniper Rodgers, who was born on March 6 to proud parents Derek and Rebecca Rodgers... Read more »

 

Inside This Issue