August 2, 2006
August- 144,000 bugs we love!
A crate of ladybugs, gently hand-delivered to the vines. We might think of some bugs as pests, but these are ones we love to see! Most of the bugs we consider pests, something else considers lunch. We deliver the predators to their prey, and let nature take the reins. One reason insecticides can be problematic: they kill the good insects along with the bad. So last week we added 144,000 ladybugs to our vineyards to help us produce the best organically grown grapes possible. (Sounds like a huge number, however it's only about a half-dozen per vine.)
Monthly Special: Think BIG Each year we try to bottle a handful of double-magnums. These bottles are 3 liters and hold the equivalent of 4 regular bottles. They're fantastic for festive occasions, dinner parties of 6 to 12 people, a memorable gift to a wine lover, etc. We're just releasing these and want to give you the first opportunity to consider these collector's items. Any double-magnum orders received this month will receive free shipping (they'll be shipped next month after the summer heat has passed). The most we have of any of these is just 4 double-magnums, so we suggest a call soon if you're interested: (707) 894-9177. 2004 Eleanor of Aquitaine - $135. Silver, Riverside Int'l 2001 Merlot - $195. Best Merlot, S.F. Int'l; Double Gold, Riverside Int'l; Gold, Pacific Rim Int'l 2002 Merlot - $155. Silver, S.F. Int'l 2003 Merlot - $165. Gold, New World Int'l; Silver, Pacific Rim; Silver, Calif State Fair 2002 Petit Verdot - $165. Best of Class, Calif State Fair 2003 Petit Verdot - $175. Gold & Best of Class, Pacific Rim; Chairman's Award, Riverside Int'l 2002 Cabernet Franc - $155. Silver, Mendocino County Fair 2003 Cabernet Franc - $145. Bronzes: West Coast & Riverside Int'l 2002 Malbec - $165. Not entered into competitions 2003 Malbec - $175. Gold, New World Int'l; Gold, Orange County Fair 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon - $155. Silver, West Coast 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - $145. Silver, Pacific Rim Int'l 2001 Richard the Lion-Heart - $195. Four Silvers: S.F. Chronicle, Riverside Int'l, Dallas Morning News and San Diego
Special monthly offer ends Thursday August 31, 2006 and applies to telephone orders: (707) 894-9177. Offer can not be combined with any other. August Cartoon © The New Yorker Collection 2003 Jack Ziegler from cartoonbank.com. All Rights Reserved. "And pick up a wine - something that goes with fish." Where in the World is Yorkville?
EVERYONE knows where Yorkville is. But, where can you find people drinking Yorkville wine? Some of you have let us know about special occasions when our wine has been served. So we'd love to hear from more of of our regular customers. Please email a photo with family or friends sharing Yorkville Cellars wine and tell us where you and the bottles are. (Send JPEG to> yvcellars@pacific.net). We'll post it on our website and send you a list of Yorkville merchandise from which you can choose something to be sent to you as our special thank you for answering, "Where in the World is Yorkville?"
Al and son, Rick, McCloskey find Yorkville near the Hubbard Glacier while on an Alaskan cruise last month.
Yorkville Highlands Wine Fest
Last Chance - Our 4th annual local Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival is coming up August 26th. We shall again be treating our Hi-Rollrs Wine Club members to a free ticket ($40 value). There will be over 30 wines to taste from the various vineyards in the Yorkville Highlands appellation along with excellent food. Please feel free to call us for more details or visit> www.YorkvilleHighlands.org Deborah & Edward Wallo Founders and Proprietors Yorkville Cellars - Celebrating Our 12 Vintages! © Copyright Yorkville Cellars Inc, 2006 |
