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BIANCHI Winery & Tasting RoomNewsletter: September 2008
Winemakers DinnerSat., October 18, 6 p.m. Harvest Festival 2008
Join celebrated Chef Chris New for Bianchis annual Harvest Festival
dinner. Chef de partiefor Thomas Kellers renowned Napa restaurantAd Hoc, chef New will prepare an autumn-inspired, four-course feast
accompanied by a selection of Bianchis newly-released wines.
Tickets are highly limited, so reserve soon!
$100/pp; $80 wine club members. Call (805) 226-9922. x31
Harvest SeasonAs grapes on the vine become
engorged with sweetness and the longsummer days begin to wane, harvest
season is in full swing at BianchiWinery.
Winemaker Tom Lane has been busy
choosing the most exceptional grapesfor this years vintage, including
Zinfandel from Bianchis own ZenRanch, and both Merlot and PetiteSirah from Plummer Vineyards.
Harvest commenced early this year,and while the fruit sugar developed
fast, the color and flavor of the skinsand seeds are continuing to mature to
their maximum flavor potential.
Cold weather near bud breakproduced smaller yet intensely-
flavored Cabernet grapes, whileexceptionally hot weather
near bloom resulted in aZinfandel crop of perfect
proportions.
Join Bianchi as wecelebrate the 2008 crush
with a number of specialevents during Harvest
Festival, including a
stellarWinemakersDinner, as well as aWine & Cheese
Pairing Evening underthe stars.
We hope to see yousoon!
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Thyme-Glazed Sea Scallops with Parsley Drizzle
Compliments of Chef Chris New, Ad Hoc restaurant, Napa
1 bunch parsley, stems removed and leaves chopped
1 cup vegetable stock
1/2 ounce butter
Kosher salt and ground white pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 large sea scallops, rinsed, patted dry, and foot removed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sprigs thyme, stems removed
1/4 ounce butter
Place the parsley and vegetable stock in a blender and puree until
smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Place liquid in a smallsaucepot and bring to a near boil. Whisk in the butter and season
with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet placed over medium-high heat, warm olive oil.
Season scallops with salt and pepper and add them to skillet. Add
thyme and butter to the pan, and saute scallops on both sides,
basting with the butter sauce, for about 5 minutes or until done.
Place scallops in the center of a plate and drizzle with parsley
sauce. Serve immediately.
Pair with Bianchis Pinot Grigio 2007
New ReleasesTasting Notes
TreVino 2004
Paso Robles
Mellow merlot, the finesse of Cabernet Franc, and
our carefully-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon join hands
in Bianchis TreVino. One of our newest blends, the
wine boasts flavors of plum, dark berries, and spicyFrench oak. Try TreVino with lambchops
accompanied by an unctuous gruyere potato gratin.
Syranot 2005
Paso Robles
Syranot(pronounced seer-an-oh)is Bianchis complex
mlange of powerful Paso Robles Syrah (77%) and
cool-mesoclimate Pinot Noir (23%). Syranotflavors
run rampant with Syrahs deep cherrywood flavor
and hints of tar, while moderated by Pinot Noirs
cinnamon-berry and the vanilla of French Oak. Sip
our Syranot with braised pork belly with caramelized
onions and creamy Parmesan polenta.
Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Paso Robles, Signature Selection
Three distinct clones conjoined in the barrel to create
our Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, resulting in the
marriage of mixed berry jam, vanilla and rich coffeein the mouth. A backbone of oak and healthy tannins
provide structure with a hint of smoke. Drink our
Cab with seared flank steak, buttery Yukon Gold
mashed potatoes, and haricots vertes.
Chardonnay 2006
Edna Valley, Signature SelectionLate-summer peach cobbler and vanilla embody our
Chardonnay 2006, with heady aromas of kiwi,
pineapple, and citrus on the nose. Partial malolactic
fermentation in oak gives the wine a supple
creaminess, while 37% stainless steel fermentationprovides a mild crispness. Enjoy slightly chilled with
spicy crab cakes over crisp greens, a chunky potato
chowder, Caesar salad, or juicy grilled chicken.
Cont. on next page
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Special Events
Sept., Oct., Nov.
October 17-19
Harvest Festival WeekendFriday. , Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m.Bianchi Winery and Vivant Fine Cheese joinforces for an exclusive wine and cheesepairing event under the stars. Reservationsrequired.
Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m.Join renowned Chef Chris New for Bianchisannual Harvest Festival dinner: a four-coursemeal accompanied with Bianchi wines.Reservations required.
Sat.Sun., Oct. 19-20,11 a.m.-3 p.m.Its tamale time in the tasting room! Enjoyfresh, locally-made tamales with a variety ofsalsas.
For in format ion on a l l Harvest Fest iva levents, ca l l (805) 226-9922 x31.
CALIFORNIA WINE MONTHSEPTEMBER 2008
Ever since the Franciscan monks planted their first mission
vineyards in the 1770s, wine has been an integral part of
Californias history. Today California produces more than 90%
of all the wine in the U.S. and is the fourth largest wine producer
in the world.
For the fourth consecutive year, Governor ArnoldSchwarzenegger has deemed September California Wine
Month. The celebration acknowledges California as one of the
most prolific and successful wine-producing regions in the
world. Bianchi is proud to be a part of this $20 billion industry,
which includes 2,700 wineries and 4,600 grape-growers.
So raise your glasspreferably filled to the brim with Bianchi
wineto Californias wine industry!
Tasting Notes Continued
Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Pinot Grigio 2007
Santa Barbara, Signature Selection
Bianchis exceptionally refreshing PinotGrigio 2007 is crisp and clean with vibrantflavors of kiwi, litchi, and citrus. Gentle
whole-cluster pressing and cool stainless
fermentation helped retain the wines
naturally high acidity level. This versatile
wine pairs deliciously with spicy dishes as
well as grilled poultry or seafood.
Q: How many grapes does it take to make one bottle of wine?
A: Depending on the grape variety, it takes approximately six toeight clusters, or approximately 600 to 800 wine grapes (2.4 lbs)to make one bottle of wine. One barrel of wine contains 740 lbsof grapes, equivalent to 59 gallons or 24.6 cases of wine.
WINE 101
Monterey County, Signature Selection
Grapes from the cool reaches of southern
Monterey County were harvested for our
refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in
crisp citrus, gooseberry, and minerality in th
mouth, along with a smooth finish. Enjoy
this wine with sushi or crisp greens topped
with intense goat cheese.
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ORDER FORM CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
ORDER FORM
Quantity Price Club Price Total
Pinot Grigio, Signature Selection 2007 ________ $21 $16.80 __________
Santa Barbara County
Chardonnay, Signature Selection 2006 ________ $22 $17.60 __________Edna Ranch, Edna Valley
Muscat Canelli, Signature Selection 2006 ________ $14 $11.20 __________
San Juan Vineyard, Paso Robles
Sauvignon Blanc, Signature Selection 2007 ________ $16 $12.80 __________
San Lucas Vineyard, Monterey
Merlot, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $22 $17.60 __________
Smoot Vineyard, Paso Robles
Barbera, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $28 $22.40 __________
San Juan Vineyard, Paso Robles
Sangiovese, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $19 $15.20 __________
Paso Robles
Petite Sirah, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $26 $20.80 __________
Rancho Tierra Rejada, Paso Robles
Syranot 2005 ________ call for pricing __________
Paso Robles
TreVino 2004 ________ call for pricing __________
Paso Robles
Pinot Noir, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $27 $21.60 __________
Encell Vineyard, Paso Robles
Pinot Noir, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $30 $24 __________
Garey Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley
Refosco, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $28 $22.40 __________
San Juan Vineyard, Paso Robles
Syrah, Signature Selection 2004 ________ $24 $19.20 __________
Smoot Vineyard, Paso Robles
Zinfandel, Heritage Selection 2005 _______ $26 $20.80 __________
Estate Zen Ranch, Paso Robles
Zinfandel Reserve, Heritage Selection 2005 ________ $32 $25.60 __________
Estate Zen Ranch, Paso Robles
Subtotal __________
(Applicable sales tax and shipping charges will be added)
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Order Form Continued
HOO are these curious birds??
When Office Manager Liz Robosciotti discovered these twoorphaned barn owls on the Bianchi Winery property early one
morning, she quickly called her friends at Pacific WildlifeCare, a local organization dedicated to rescuing wild animals
in need.
PWC Volunteer Donna Skemp was happy to take the birdsunder her wing and raised them in her backyard sanctuary
until they were old enough to be released into the wild.Refosco was named after Donnas favorite Bianchi wine,
while Hissy got his namesake as a result of his spunkypersonality.
For more information about Pacific Wildlife Care, visit their
website at http://www.pacificwildlifecare.org.
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BIANCHI Winery3380 Branch Road
Paso Robles, CA93446
BIANCHI WINERY
Recent Awards
Chardonnay 2006, Edna Ranch, Edna Valley
Gold Medal, Lone Star Wine Competition
Gold Medal, Long Beach Grand Cru
Pinot Grigio 2006, Santa Barbara County
Silver Medal, World Wine Championships (BTI)
Sauvignon Blanc 2006, San Lucas Vineyard, Monterey
Silver Medal, Orange County Fair
Pinot Noir, Garey Vineyards, Paso Robles
Gold Medal, Orange County Fair
Silver Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition
Syrah 2004, Smoot Vineyards, Paso Robles
Gold Medal, Orange County Fair
Silver Medal, World Wine Championships (BTI)
Petite Sirah 2005, Rancho Tierra Rejada, Paso Robles
Gold Medal, Orange County Fair
Gold Medal Indy International Wine Competition
Zinfandel 2005, Bianchi Zen Ranch, Paso Robles
Gold Medal, Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, California State Fair
Silver Medal, World Wine Championships (BTI)