Yorkville eNews.

09/09/09

Why is there an Eleanor Wine?

When Deborah is not behind our tasting counter, she likes to spend time reading about history. She came across the fact that Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) virtually started the international wine trade by shipping wine from Bordeaux, France which she had inherited, to England where she had just become Queen by marrying Henry II. She was queen to two kings, and also mother to two kings. Being English, Deborah enjoys the fact that for quite some time a large portion of France was under the English crown. Thus Eleanor of Aquitaine became a terrific name for our special blend.

Monthly Special

Well what a coincidence! This month we are featuring our Eleanor of Aquitaine. As our most awarded and acclaimed wine over the years, it is often sold out. Our 2007 vintage won a "Best of Class" Medal at the California State Fair, so we enjoyed pouring it at the VIP "Grape & Goumet" event last month in Sacramento.

This wine is a 50/50 blend of our very best barrels of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. As our monthly special, it follows that now is the best time to act, and save $6 per bottle from the regular retail price of $25 plus earn free shipping. We guanantee this will be the best price on this wine until it sells out.

2007 Eleanor of Aquitaine

$19 per bottle - Saves up to $90

This month: Free delivery on 3, 6 or 12 bottles of Eleanor of Aquitaine to the 27 states where we can ship via ground.

Monthly Special offer ends promptly on Wed. Sep 30, 2009.

and applies to web, email, and telephone orders (707) 894-9177.

Monthly Special can not be combined with any other discount.

2 Minute Tour of Our Vineyards

If you've visited our tasting room, you've likely been greeted by our family vineyard dog, Shadow. See what he's up to now:

Special thanks to our neighbor, Mark of Redwood Video.

Upcoming Special Tastings

Sat. Sep 12 — Wine Song!, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Charity Wine Auction and Tasting, Ft. Bragg, CA. Info or tickets: (707) 468-9886 or www.winesong.org

Thurs. Sep 17 — 25th Anniversary Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration. The Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39, San Francisco 6:30-9pm.

Sun.. Sep 20 - Mendocino County Fair, "Gold Medal Winners Tasting" at the Wine Bar 1-4pm, Boonville Fair Grounds, CA. (707) 895-3011 or www.mendocountyfair.com

Fri. Oct. 23 — CCOF 4th Annual Organic Beer & Wine Tasting 4-8pm, The Ferry Plaza Building, Embarcadero at Market Street. Ferry Building food vendors will pair with visiting vintners and brewers. $25 for 10 tastes.[click here for details]

Sat. Nov 7 & Sun. Nov 8 — Malbec & Mushrooms In Our Tasting Room (noon-3pm). Bountiful appetizers with wild mushrooms along with our Malbec vintages: past, present & future.... $15 public tasting fee waived for our Hi-Rollrs Wine Club members who are encouraged to also take the opportunity to pick up their November club shipment. (707) 894-9177. Part of Mendocino County's annual "Wine & Mushroom Festival. [click here for events]

We always enjoy hearing from you!

Please don't hesitate to call or email us if we can help you in any way- for example: recommending food pairings, setting up an organic vineyard tour and tasting, helping with a special gift or shipment, or finding out if our wine is available in a local restaurant.

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Deborah & Edward Wallo

Founders and Proprietors

Yorkville Cellars - Celebrating Our 15 Vintages!

Mile Marker 40.4 on Highway 128, Between Cloverdale & Boonville

Mendocino County, California

Phone (707) 894-9177

www.YorkvilleCellars.com