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Spring 2020 Bud Break Update
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In antiquity, and in the millenia since, wine has been imbued by humankind with sacred qualities. Beyond red wine’s visual similarity to our blood, the idea of wine having a divine quality is probably owed to the vine, a plant that by all appearance dies in autumn only to be reborn at the end of winter. The fact that the fruit of the vine, in the form of wine, survives the vine’s autumnal demise to provide us with hedonistic pleasure is perhaps the only example of paradise we are likely to encounter in our mortal lives.
“Bud break” is what kicks off this divine cycle. Bud break is when small, green buds that are fuzzy in appearance first appear on the vines. It is a sign that the vines are emerging from their dormant state, and the new vintage is underway in the vineyard.
This year, we experienced a couple weeks of warmer-than-normal temperatures and bright sunshine in early February, and that has brought upon a slightly earlier-than-normal bud break. The risk that is present every year, and slightly more so when bud break is early, is of the dreaded March frosts that can visit vineyards in pre-dawn hours. A sustained frost after bud break can decimate a vineyard by killing the buds before they can flower and turn into grapes.
With the recent cold weather, there has been on onslaught of wind machines around wine country each night. Although we won't know the impact of these cold nights until the fruit has set, we can anticipate that several vineyards may experience a lower than normal yield. Although this smaller yield may present challenges for the grower, a smaller yield typically leads to lighter clusters and more intense fruit resulting in higher quality wines. We are optimistic that the 2020 growing season is starting off to a good start so far!
Todd Seaver
Winemaker & Co-Owner
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We've just update to a state-of-the-art website with full e-commerce functionality. Now you can view our upcoming events, make a reservation and purchase wine directly on-line via our new shopping cart. Plus, we are now registered to ship into 40 states across the US!
Check out our new website at http://www.viewinery.com
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VIE Winery is proud to announce its Spring 2020 New Release Wines!
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2016 L'Imaginaire Grenache
The 2016 L’Imaginaire is a knockout version with 96% grenache and 4% syrah. It shows bright red cherry notes on the nose, giving way to an intoxicating palate of black fruit flavors, beef au jus, black pepper spice and an alluring, soft mouthfeel. This is one of those wines where the natural acidity is so thirst-slaking that the bottle will be gone before you know it, so enjoy this wine before it's gone!
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2016 Syrah, Petris Vineyard, Bien Nacido Clone
The 2016 Bien Nacido Clone Syrah from the Petris Vineyard shows aromas of red and blue fruits and Provencal herbs, and a palate of cherry red fruit, pepper and other capsicum spices, with mineral notes on an earthy finish, all accompanied by bright acidity. This cool climate Syrah is a perfect example of a Syrah from the famed Los Carneros regions.
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2016 Syrah, Petris Vineyard, Durell Clone
In 2016, the first non-drought year in California since 2011, saw ideal growing conditions which look even better in retrospect because we did not have the dramatic winds and wildfire to contend with as we have each year since 2016. It has aromas of violet and red and black fruit, and is medium-to-full bodied on the palate with earth and leather notes matched with rich, dark berry notes.
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You can purchase these wines plus any of our other current releases that you may have missed including the following:
2018 Belle-Amie Rosé - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
2016 Pinot Noir North Coast - 91 points, Food & Beverage
2016 Pinot Noir Canihan Vineyards - 91 points, Food & Beverage
2014 L'Intruse Mourvèdre - 95 pts & Top Mourvedre in America, American Fine Wine
2015 Syrah Wynonna's Vineyard - 92 points, Wine Enthusiast
2015 Syrah Las Madres Vineyard - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
2014 Syrah Thompson Vineyard - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
2014 Les Amours Syrah - 90 points, Wine Enthusiast
2015 L’Etranger (The Stranger) - 92 points, American Fine Wine
and more... Click here to see more info & to purchase the wines
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"Happy Hour" From Home - Special Offer!
1 Cent Shipping on 4 Bottles or more
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Since our tasting room is closed right now, we wanted to help find a way for everyone to enjoy their favorite VIE wines at home!
Order any 4 bottles of wine on our new website and your shipping will cost only 1 cent! Our artisan wine delivered directly to your doorstep -- what could be better than that? Now you can easily stock up on your favorite wines at home, plus, you'll be helping support our small local business and workers - which we are always grateful for!
Our $0.01 shipping offer will be automatically applied to your order and you will see this discount before you submit your order. Simply add 4 bottles or more to your shopping cart and your 1 cent ground shipping discount will be applied at checkout. Standard shipping rates applies for purchases less than 4 bottles. As always, if you order 12 bottles or more, you will receive an additional 10% off your order. For questions or issues, please email info@viewinery.com or contact us directly at (415) 756-1791.
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Recent Reviews & Awards
Since our last newsletter, VIE has had a number of new reviews and continues to score 90+ points on most of our wines. Below are some of the recent highlight from the Wine Enthusiast reviews of VIE Wines:
2018 Belle-Amie Rosé - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast > Buy Now
2016 Pinot Noir, Canihan Vineyards - 90 points, Wine Enthusiast > Buy Now
2014 Syrah, Thompson Vineyards - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast > Buy Now
2014 Syrah, Les Amours - 90 points, Wine Enthusiast > Buy Now
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VIE 2020 Summer Release Event
While the world is still uncertain at this time,
we are hoping to give us all something to look forward to in the future
(pending permission to re-open and host events, of course**)!
All VIE Wine Club & Mailing List members are invited to our upcoming New Release Event:
VIE 2020 Summer Release Event
Sunday, June 7th
12:00pm - 5:00pm
448 Clipper Cove Way
San Francisco, CA 94130
We will be pouring new releases for our Summer 2020 Release for our wine club and mailing list members. As always, VIE Winery Wine Club member will taste for free. Others will receive a FREE tasting of the new wines with the purchase of a wine tasting with your RSVP. RSVP below if you hope to join us for our New Release Wine Tasting!
**We will send out another email if we feel that it is still not safe to host and/or if government restrictions are extended.
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2015 Roussanne
90 points Wine Enthusiast
Roussanne boasts great structure and full palate weight. The wine delivers up front with honeysuckle and apricot notes with a clean crisp entry on the font of the palate. The mineral notes under luscious round full-mouth caramelizing fruit and balanced acidity allow this wine to be enjoyed with or without food. Drink now and within the next 3-4 years.
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2013 L'Etranger (The Stranger)
90 points Wine Enthusiast
The this blend of 60% Zinfandel, 35% Syrah (including the Las Madres Vineyard) and 5% Petite Syrah combines the spicy peppery flavors and up-front brambleberry and red cherry, with green pepper corn and cassis, and full mid-palate bringing elegant and dark cherry fruit in the finish, with hints of coffee and toffee in a surprising long finish for a Zinfandel based wine. Enjoy over a barbecue or red meat over the next 3-5 years.
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Upcoming Events
Due to the Coronavirus Shelter in Place and Closure Order for Wineries, we have had to cancel all of our events in April. As of now, we will be tentatively holding the following events in May per the lifting of the Shelter in Place order. Please feel free to register for these events and we will contact you if they are cancelled.
Sunday, May 3 - International Sauvignon Blanc Day Wine Tasting
Sunday, May 10 - Mother's Day Free Wine Tasting
Sat, May 30 & Sun, May 31 - B.Y.O.Dog Wine Tasting Event
Sunday, June 7 - VIE Winery Summer Release Party
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From everyone at VIE Winery, we would like to wish you a safe & healthy Spring and thank you for your ongoing support!
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