November 5, 2005 Harvest update: Several tons of grapes lost to wild boar (and our dog)
In addition to the wild boar, Shadow unfortunately loves to eat grapes (however, he is easier to take a picture of caught in the act than the pigs). We reckon that our local wild boar consumed several tons of Semillon this year before we could complete harvest this Tuesday (Nov. 1st). Semillon seems to be their favorite. If that wasn't aggravating enough, we've found that our dog loves to chew on grapes continuously. And he'll happily eat any and all varietals- red or white. Many of you will have been greeted at our tasting room entrance over the last 3 years by our black lab, Shadow. Perhaps he should be re-named... Suggestions?
We've agreed to disagree... As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we've been having our usual debate about the best wines to have with turkey and the various trimings. We finally agreed that of thel seven grape varietals we grow, Cabernet Franc is the best suited. Its lovely aromatics and light body compliment and don't overpower white meats. However, we couldn't agree on which of our wines made with Cabernet Franc would be the best match, as we also have a dry rosé made from Cabernet Franc grapes that we call Rosé de Franc.
So, we'll leave it up to you to choose either our regular Cabernet Franc or our "Cab Franc Lite," Rosé de Franc. With our Monthly Special you can receive 12 bottles for the price of 10 bottles. Or 6 bottles for the price of 5.
SPECIALS THANKSGIVING PACKS
"12 for 10" Special TWELVE Bottles 2001 Cabernet Franc - $180. Saves $36 and earns FREE S&H.
"6 for 5 " Special SIX Bottles 2001 Cabernet Franc - $90. Saves $18 "12 for 10" Special TWELVE Bottles 2004 Rosé de Franc - $160. Saves $32 and earns FREE S&H. "6 for 5 " Special SIX Bottles 2004 Rosé de Franc - $80. Saves $16 November Cartoon © The New Yorker Collection 1978 Lee Lorenz from cartoonbank.com. All Rights Reserved.
No plans for next weekend? The 6th Annual Mendocino Wine and Mushroom Festival will be held Thurs. Nov. 10th through Tues. Nov. 15th. More details> www.GoMendo.com One way we will participate is to hold a Malbec & Mushroom party in our tasting room on the Sat. and Sun. (Nov. 12 & 13). From noon until 3pm we will offer Malbec; past, present and future with bountiful wild mushroom appetizers. $10 fee waived for Hi-Rollr Wine Club members.
As always, we sincerely want to thank you for your continued interest in our wines and fantastic support! Deborah & Edward Wallo Founders and Proprietors Yorkville Cellars - Celebrating Our 11 Vintages! © Copyright Yorkville Cellars Inc, 2005 |
