Yorkville eNews.

February 9, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day

THE BOTTLE OF WINE

For all of us who are married, were married, wish you were married, or wish you weren't married, this is something to smile about the next time you see a bottle of wine:

Sally was driving home from a business trip in Northern Arizona when she saw an elderly Navajo woman walking on the side of the road. As the trip was a long and quiet one, she stopped the car and asked the Navajo woman if she would like a ride. With a silent nod of thanks, the woman got into the car.

Resuming the journey, Sally tried in vain to make a bit of small talk with the Navajo woman. The old woman just sat silently, looking intently at everything she saw, studying every little detail, until she noticed a brown bag on the seat next to Sally. "What in bag?" asked the old woman.

Sally looked down at the brown bag and said, "It's a bottle of wine. I got it for my husband."
The Navajo woman was silent for another moment or two. Then speaking with the quiet wisdom of an elder, she said:
"Good trade . . . . "

February Special

This month we would like to put the spotlight on Cabernet Franc. A grape we use to craft two wines: our Rose' de Franc and a varietal Cabernet Franc, which is becoming more difficult to find. Often passersby on Hwy 128 see our sign in the vineyard and come into the tasting room excited, "Do you have a Cabernet Franc?"

The Rose' is dry and like a Cab Franc Lite, so it is very versatile with food. The Cab Franc is medium bodied with bright fruit and pairs well with pork or even salmon.

This month just $15 each. (Sorry, $$ only... no husbands, please!)

2007 Rose' de Franc (Reg price $18)

2006 Cabernet Franc (Reg price $25)

Can mix and match; 6 or more bottles comes with Free Shipping.

There are 29 ShipTo States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Monthly Special offer ends promptly on Sat. Feb 28, 2009.

and applies to web, email, and telephone orders (707) 894-9177.

Monthly Special can not be combined with any other discount.

Upcoming Special Tastings in 2009

Sun. Mar 15 - Family Winemakers of California (300 wineries) at Del Mar Fairgrounds, Wyland Center, Del Mar, CA. 1-3pm, trade only; 3-6pm trade and public. Info: (916) 498-7500. [click here for info]

Tues. Mar 17 - Family Winemakers of California (300 wineries) at Pasadena Convention Center, CA. 2-6pm, trade only. Info: (916) 498-7500.

Tues. Apr 7 - Mendocino Wine Commission Media & Trade Tasting (80 wineries) at the Golden Gate Club, Presidio, San Francisco. 1-5pm, trade only. Info: (707) 468-9886.

Sat. May 16 - "The 4th Annual Ghirardelli Square "Uncorked!" Wine Festival at Ghiradelli's courtyards, 900 North Point St, San Francisco, CA (415) 775-5500 [click here for info].

We'd love to hear from you!

Please don't hesitate to call or email us if we can help you in any way - like recommending food pairings, setting up an organic vineyard tour and tasting, helping with a shipment, or finding our wine in your local area.

Deborah & Edward Wallo

Founders and Proprietors

Yorkville Cellars - Celebrating Our 15 Vintages!

Mile Marker 40.4 on Highway 128, Between Cloverdale & Boonville

Mendocino County, California

Phone (707) 894-9177

www.YorkvilleCellars.com