Please join us in our wine bar’s balcony Wed March 4th,   at 5:30 to taste through some up and coming Napa wines from High Flyer and Priest Ranch Wines.

Craig Will be pouring His:

2007 High Flyer Viognier

2007 Aviator Red

2006 Priest Ranch Cab Sauv

2006 Priest Ranch Petite Sirah

Craig Becker is a seasoned winemaker and has worked with a wide range of varieties planted at some of California’s top vineyard sites. Driven by a strong interest in soil science Craig attended the University of California at Davis studying enology and viticulture, plant biology and hydrologic science.

He began his winemaking career with Robert Mondavi Oakville, followed by several years at Spring Mountain Estate. In 1999 Craig began consulting for the Peacock Family Vineyards in Napa Valley. This led his consulting or making wine for a handful of other prestigious properties including Starlane Dierberg Vineyard and Winery, Balcom Family Cellars, Dovetail, Kelleher Estate and Coniglio.

It is Craig’s artisan approach to winemaking and his extensive knowledge of viticulture that have allowed him to create superb wines from a wide range of varietals and sites. Craig’s works closely with the viticultural team to create balance in the vines. In the winery, Craig guides rather than manipulates the fruit to capture varietal accuracy and the character of the site

Tuesday February 24th 5:30-7:00

Please stop by our wine bar’s balcony to meet winemaker Rick Moshin of Moshin Vineyards.  Rick will be pouring his Russian River Pinot, Sonoma Coast Pinot, Dry creek Zinfandel, and Russian River Chardonnay.

” Rick Moshin’s winemaking philosophy reflects as much of Mother Nature as possible. The naturally low pH in the mature grapes makes balanced, fruit-forward, yet ageable Pinot Noir that pairs beautifully with food. The other varietals we produce come from quality vineyards all over California. The winemaker’s ideal of terroir character is represented in the peppery Zinfandel from Shenandoah Valley, big fruity Syrah from the Central Coast, and well-balanced Chardonnay from Santa Clara County. Every one of our French oak barrels receives hours of individual care and attention from the winemaking staff.”

Lovers of Chateauneuf De Pape, and spicy Rhone blends should not miss this dinner with one of the Rhones most gifted winemakers.  Guillaume Gonnet makes wines of intense concentration and finesse.  Chef Hays will serve a four course dinner in our intimate wine room, with space available for only 20 guests. Please reserve your seat promptly as space is very limited. 970 748 9463

Owned by the Gonnet family, this domaine is run by the two brothers, Michel and Jean. Font de Michelle is located in the town of Bédarrides, the southern-most village in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. A A little back round of the Gonnet  Family: The Gonnet family owns almost 30 hectares (75 acres) of vineyards, with the largest portion of their vines in La Crau, one of the most favored sites in the entire appellation. The Grenache vines in La Crau are between 45 and 110 years old. Michel and Jean make a severe selection of only the oldest vines to produce a few hundred cases of this outstanding example of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This is a wine that can be aged for 10-20 years. • 60% Grenache, average age 75 to 110 years old, picked late – sûr maturité • 20% Syrah, average vine age 40 years old • 20% Mourvèdre, average vine age 40 plus years old • Half of the fruit is de-stemmed • All of the wine is made in small casks • This wine is bottled unfiltered.

Check out this online tasting video from Gary Vaynerchuck