Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
NEW J VINEYARDS WINE RELEASES SHOWCASE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
It has become a Wine Country cliché that “great wine begins in the vineyard.” The reason that statement is so often used by winemakers is because it is true.
Throughout California, there are only a few locations where the artistic craft of winemaking, combined with modern viticultural techniques, can be matched successfully to the soil and the surrounding environment. Wines of exceptional distinction are created when all these elements coalesce perfectly. Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley is one of those special places, and J Vineyards & Winery is one of those unique wine producers.
Today, J Vineyards & Winery announces its new collection of terroir-driven Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris wines in a modern, elegant new package. With the release of these wines, J Vineyards underscores its legacy as a top Sonoma County Russian River Valley wine producer.
For nearly a quarter of a century, J Vineyards & Winery has been making distinctive luxury sparkling wines from its estate vineyards and with grapes from top growers throughout the Russian River Valley. The winery itself owns more than 250 acres of cool-climate estate grapes, planted on a myriad of rootstocks and clones, and all located along the loam and gravel benches and hillsides of the Russian River appellation.
J’s varietal estate wines are clearly the future of the winery as expressed by Judy Jordan, Founder and President. “We will continue to produce high-quality sparkling wines in relatively small quantities,” says Jordan. “With our new Russian River Valley estate varietal wines, we can push the winemaking envelope while building on our loyal consumer base,” she added.
The new packaging is designed to distinguish J’s varietal wines from its sparkling wines. Though modern viticultural techniques and winemaking practices can be a great influence on what Mother Nature provides, it is still the soil, water, and air that are the prime ingredients in the art of terroir.
Just released and available in fine wine shops nationwide (Prices are suggested retail):
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley Chardonnay — $28
2008 J Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Gris — $16
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir — $35
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley “Nicole’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir — $50
2007 J Vineyards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — $50
Also releasing now and through May, but exclusively available at J’s Tasting Room or online at www.jwine.com:
2008 J Vineyards Russian River Valley Vin Gris — $20
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinotage — $38
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley “Robert Thomas Vineyard” Pinot Noir — $50
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley “Nonny’s Vineyard” Pinot Noir — $50
2007 J Vineyards Russian River Valley “Barrel 16” Pinot Noir — $50
Visit J Vineyards & Winery
A visit to the J Vineyards & Winery “Signature Bar” and “Bubble Room” is a must for anyone heading to Sonoma County and the Russian River Valley. J’s two tasting salons are the perfect hip locations to sample current vintages and catch up on the latest winery news and information. The Signature Bar is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tastings are $20 per person for a selection of five wines.
The Bubble Room features a three-part seasonal food and wine experience prepared by Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell. The menu is designed to highlight the terroir of each of the six wines in the pairings. The cost for the Bubble Room tasting is $60 per person and reservations are encouraged.
J Vineyards & Winery is located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway in Healdsburg. For more information call (707) 431-3646 or go to www.jwine.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SET UP A MEDIA VISIT, PLEASE CONTACT GEORGE ROSE AT J VINEYARDS & WINERY AT (707) 431-5233.
J Vineyards & Winery
George Rose
Public Relations Director
11447 Old Redwood Highway
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Direct: (707) 431-5233
georgerose@jwine.com
1-800-JWINECO
www.jwine.com
Thursday, March 18, 2010
We are very pleased to announce BUD BREAK at J!
We are very pleased to announce BUD BREAK!
The first vine to wake up this Spring is a Pinot Noir, Pommard Clone in Nonny's Vineyard, Block 3. This is the first sign of bud break on our Estate Vineyards after a long and rainy winter.
Monday, March 15, 2010
2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition By California Life HD
Featuring J Vineyards & Winery
Russian River Valley J Brut Rosé NV
Sweepstake Winner for Sparkling Wine!
Also Featuring George Bursick, J's Winemaker!
Video Link:
Friday, March 12, 2010
EXPERIENCE THE BUBBLE ROOM AT J VINEYARDS & WINERY WITH SPECIAL PRICING FOR MOTHER’S DAY
EXPERIENCE THE BUBBLE ROOM AT J VINEYARDS & WINERY
WITH SPECIAL PRICING FOR MOTHER’S DAY
Treat your Mother to the ultimate Russian River Valley Tasting Experience!
We are pleased to invite you to the J Bubble Room on Mother’s Day... where our guests enjoy a seated tasting of six J releases paired with exclusive culinary creations by Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell (see the current bubble room menu). It's a wonderful time to visit wine country - harvest time crowds are a distant memory, and daffodils are blooming on verdant green hills.
Sit back and enjoy VIP treatment as you experience the extraordinary offerings of the Russian River Valley. See for yourself why Sunset Magazine rated J the Best Winery Tasting Room in their Nov. 2009 issue!
regular price: $60 per person, mother’s day special: $45 per person available on Sunday, May 9, 2010.
*note: this discount cannot be combined with other discounts or club j member pricing.
not required, but strongly recommended.
call 707.431.5430 or submit a reservations request online at reservations@jwine.com
get directions to the winery
upcoming events at J
contact us
main.888.JWINECO
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Please enjoy our wines responsibly.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sandy Gluck of Martha Stewart Radio Hits Up J Vineyards & Winery!
Sandy hits up a vineyard!
By Sandy Gluck
March 9, 2010
I had a really informative tasting at J Vineyards in the Russian River Valley yesterday. Their pinot noirs and Russian River Valley wines were recently named as some of the top restaurant wines by Wine and Spirits magazine. George Rose, public relations director gave us a mini tour of the winery. We got to see machines for both the riddling and disgorging process of sparkling wines. Sparkling wine makes up 20% of the wine produced. We tasted 5 wines — a pinot gris, 2 pinot noirs, and 2 sparkling wines paired with an assortment of cheese and meat. Check out my photos from the wine tasting!
George Bursick, vice president of winemaking, shared his extensive knowledge. For instance, pinot noir grapes have only one pigment – red so if you’re looking at a pinot noir and it has a deep purple hue, it’s been blended with another grape. Who knew? It can also get bitter as the juice sits on the seeds so the sooner they’re removed, the better.
But taste, now that’s something that each person experiences in a different way. Lisa Mantineo, AKA Monty (producer of Everyday Food), and Ralph Stieber, my husband, both preferred the 2007 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, a blend, while my favorite was the 2007 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Nicole’s Vineyard. We agreed on the pinot gris, soft and lovely, perfect with the La Tur and Manchego cheeses.
On to the sparklings. Brut Rose was fresh tasting and slightly sweet while the 2000 J Vintage Brut, was crisp and luscious. And our hosts, thanks to George Bursick, George Rose, and Genny (who poured). And if they weren’t gracious enough, they even provided (in concert with mother nature), a double rainbow for our ride home!
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