FALL SELECTIONS
2011 Waussie Riesling
Columbia Valley. 2011 is the 4th vintage of the Waussie. The cool season resulted in this wine being the epitome of Riesling. It has tension and acidity and is bursting with flavor. Cellar for a long time... if you have the patience.
Retail: $22.00 | Members: $17.60
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Pair this wine with
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
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2009 Malbec
Horse Heaven Hills. Every year we hunt for our favorite blocks of Malbec and in 2009, we had to look no further than our own Canoe Ridge Estate where Malbec thrives nicely and produced some wonderful fruit from this warm vintage. Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon adds another layer of density.
Retail: $32.00 | Members: $25.60
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Pair this wine with
Herb-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Plums
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September 13th
5:30-7:30pm
Classic Focus Release Night
Various September dates
4:00-6:00pm
VRC Summer Socials
October 6th
6:00-9:00pm
VRC Oktoberfest Chef Dinner
Last Chance to Purchase Tickets for the Last Concert of the Season
Huey Lewis and the News
Sunday, September 16, 2012
7:00 PM
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FALL CLUB SELECTIONS
Approximate Charge Date:
September 10th
Approximate Ship Date:
September 17th
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C L U B C O R N E R
I'd like to start out by thanking all of the club members who came out to enjoy our appreciation events this year. We had a fantastic time hosting you and your guests. This year we had two great performances, one from Classic Albums Live and one from 1964. For all you dancers out there, don't worry, we won’t share any videos! We hope you enjoyed the events and we hope to see you again next summer.
Fall is just around the corner and it brings a lot of fun stuff with it. We are hosting tons of events here at the winery, so stay tuned for some exciting new happenings. Also just around the corner we will be hosting an Oktoberfest Chef Dinner exclusive for VRC members. Book today so you don't miss out.
Cheers,
Sarah Kaulfers, Wine Club Supervisor
C H A T E A U H A P P E N I N G S
Classic Focus Release Night
September 13th
5:30-7:30pm
Please join us in celebration of your new releases for fall on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm in the Wine Shop as we sip, savor and discuss our latest club releases. The concierge desk and wine shop are staying open late to give Vintage Reserve Club Classic Focus members the opportunity to pick up their wine and enjoy special savings in our wine shop.
Once you've picked up your wine in the club room, join us in the wine shop to taste your fall selections and receive 20% off all Chateau Ste. Michelle wine and merchandise! (Offer excludes: Eroica Single Berry Select and retail sample packs.) Please come in to meet fellow members and sample some amazing wines.
Upcoming VRC Summer Socials
September 14th - Crosby, Stills and Nash
September 15th - Chicago
September 16th - Huey Lewis and the News
4:00 - 6:00pm
Pre-Concert Club Gatherings
These member-only events are an opportunity to relax before the concert, meet other VRC members and enjoy your private VRC Garden Terrace Patio. $40 per person. Includes a selection of wines, small bites, and free on-site parking.
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Please note: concert tickets are not included and some shows are sold out.
Oktoberfest
VRC Family Style Dinner
October 6th
6:00 - 9:00pm
$80/person
Limit 4 tickets per member
Join us as we celebrate Oktoberfest with wine, family and of course, sausage! Our executive chef, Janet Hedstrom, has created a wonderful menu that is expertly paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle wines. This casual evening will be family style and is centered around spending time with each other as we taste some delicious food.
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E V E N T R E C A P
Art, Jazz and Wine Event a Huge Success
The weather was beautiful on September 2nd for our first annual Labor Day event. We welcomed over 2,000 guests who explored and shopped over 30 artists from NW Art Alliance, feasted on the best hot dogs from Dante’s Inferno Dogs, drank amazing wine and listened to outstanding music from The Heather Sullivan Jazz Quartet.
It was great to see all the families enjoying our stunning grounds and spending the entire day with us. See you all next year!
R e c e n t A c c l a i m
4 placements in “Best Washington Wines”
Seattle Met Magazine, September 2012:
2010 Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley
#29 — 92pts. The Eroica project brings together Chateau Ste. Michelle and famed winemaker Ernst Loosen of Germany's Mosel Valley. This off-dry wine is a riot of lime zest, white peaches, and green apple flavors, accented by tart, crisp acidity.
2009 Ethos Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley
#52 — 92pts. Ste. Michelle’s Ethos series is designed to show the best traits of each vintage. This 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is all that and more, rich with ripe fruit flavors in a big, bold style.
2008 Artist Series Meritage, Columbia Valley
#90 — 91pts. This is the first year that Chateau Ste. Michelle Meritage contains all five Bordeaux grape varieties, giving this wine a nice bit of added complexity. A touch over half cabernet sauvignon, it has abundant cherry, coffee bean, licorice and herbal notes.
2009 Canoe Ridge Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills
#103 — 91pts. An outstanding cabernet sauvignon for the price; a rich, hedonistic wine loaded with chocolate and cherry flavors.
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Wine Pick Up Reminder
We allow you 6 months from your release date to pick up your wine; we simply do not have the space to hold previous club selections.
Therefore, we ask that you abide by this policy and come see us in this time frame. If you are unable to visit us within the 6 month time frame, please call our concierge at 1-800-866-6276.
If you do not contact us after the 6 months, we donate your wine to our Charitable Donations Program.
Don't you want your wine?
If you have wine to pick up from your Winter Classic Focus Release from November 15th, 2011, please make arrangements promptly or your wine will be donated.
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