Monday, April 25, 2011

Club J Featured Wine Club Members Jan & David Dahlke!


 
Featured Members


Jan & David Dahlke
Photo taken at J Signature Bar


How long have you been a member of Club J?


Not sure, though we are in our tenth year of being J fans.  I was first at the property in the mid-80s when it was Piper Sonoma. Was visiting the wine country from Alaska, where I grew up and began my career.


What do you like best / enjoy about Club J?



We thoroughly enjoy the J experience and the treatment we receive from the cast of characters on the J staff.

The hospitality is friendly, superb, always!! Can't single out anyone in particular, all are terrific!!

The Bubble Room is our favorite. We are there monthly and with every menu change.

It's great to stop by for our club pickups, to celebrate something, or just because...



What is your favorite J Wine & Food Pairing?



We like to experience all of Mark's pairings.  The "chocolate" menu was terrific. Who would of "thunk" you could use chocolate the way that Mark did?!

It's great that the recipes are available. We do "try this at home," often.



Special Interests you would like to share about you.



Being virtually retired, we like to travel the highways visiting family, friends and wine areas around the country. And, not necessarily in that order!!


 To inquire about becoming a Featured Club J Member, please contact Elisa Brennan at elisa@jwine.com, or visit our J Tasting Room and the Wine Specialists will be happy to obtain your feedback and photo.

We look forward to seeing you featured on the J Vineyards & Winery Facebook Fan Page!



Thursday, April 21, 2011

Judy Jordan & Mark E. Caldwell are featured on “Tony & Kasey’s Best of Food & Wine” radio show!


Listen Up! “Tony & Kasey’s Best of Food & Wine” radio show that aired on AM 650 based in Vancouver, British Columbia featured J Vineyards & Winery Founder & President Judy Jordan and Executive Chef, Mark E. Caldwell on April 21, 2011.

Kasey Wilson & Anthony Gismondi

Tony, Kasey, Stu & Art of “Tony & Kasey’s Best of Food & Wine” radio show had the ultimate Russian River Valley tasting experience in the beautifully appointed J Bubble Room as they enjoyed an elegant lunch paired with J Vineyards & Winery sparkling & varietal wines, prepared by Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell and his exclusive team. Their ultimate tasting experience was elaborated during their radio show interview with Judy & Mark.

(From left to right at the J entrance)
Art Factora - Radio Engineer, Anthony (Tony) Gismondi - Radio Host, Kasey Wilson - Radio Host, Stu Ferguson - Radio Producer

(From left to right in the J Visitor Center)
Kasey Wilson - Radio Host, Anthony (Tony) Gismondi - Radio Host,  Judy Jordan - J Founder & President, George Rose - J Communications Director, Art Factora - Radio Engineer, Stu Ferguson - Radio Producer

Elegant J Bubble Room Lunch Menu


Pan Roasted Local Beef Striploin, Parsley Potatoes Purée, Asparagus, Pinot Noir Reduction
Paired with
2008 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Nicole's Vineyard


Citrus Olive Oil Cake, Rose Petal Parfait, Soft Cream, Strawberries
Paired with

Tony & Kasey’s Favorite J Pairing:

If you missed the live interview from Hotel Healdsburg last night, not to worry, links to the radio interviews are easily available to you per the following link: http://www.am650radio.com/Episodes.aspx?PID=1745


Judy Jordan & Mark E. Caldwell

The Best of Food & Wine in Sonoma - April 21st, 2011 Part 1 with Judy Jordan (timestamp begins at 43:30).

The Best of Food & Wine in Sonoma - April 21st, 2011 Part 2 with Judy Jordan & Mark E. Caldwell (at the beginning of the podcast).


Kasey & Tony
About the Show
Tony and Kasey’s Best of Food & Wine Show has been a weekly tradition on Vancouver radio since 1997. Anthony Gismondi and Kasey Wilson hosted over 650 shows at CFUN 1410 for more than 12 years and will be heard every Thursday evening from 6 - 7 pm on All-time Favorites AM 650 in Vancouver.

Each week, the talented duo will entertain, educate, and talk food and wine with many of the top players in and outside of Canada. Kasey and Tony will set the table for the weekend pointing you to great wine buys, the best in restaurant dining and all things connected to food and wine - in prime time from 6 to 7pm weekly on Thursdays.

The Best of Food & Wine has broadcast on location from food and wine festivals in New York, Seattle, Sonoma County, Banff, Victoria, and Whistler. Among the guests who have joined Tony and Kasey: Julia Child, Gordon Ramsay, Piero Antinori, Anthony Von Mandl, Howard Soon, John Bishop, and Rob Feenie.

Website: http://www.am650radio.com/

About the Hosts
Anthony Gismondi
Anthony Gismondi is one of North America’s most influential wine critics. He is Editor-in-chief at Wine Access, Canada’s national wine magazine and has been a weekly wine columnist for the Vancouver Sun since 1989. Anthony is also founder and Publisher of gismondionwine.com.

Kasey Wilson
Kasey Wilson is an Award winning Vancouver-based food and travel writer, Broadcaster, Author, food editor, and restaurant reviewer. She is Editor of Best Places Vancouver and Food editor of Wine Access magazine. Kasey is also an on-Line contributor to Conde Nast’s concierge.com and gayot.com.

Monday, April 18, 2011

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast for J Vineyards 2009 "Barrel 16" Chardonnay

June 2011 Issue




This small-production Chard is a real success for J. It’s comprised of their best fruit from warmer and cooler parts of the valley. The flavors are complex, ranging from apricots and tangerines to lemons and golden mangoes, while oak adds lovely notes of buttered toast and créme brûlée. Drink now. —S.H.




Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Merchants & Millers Olive Oil Company at J Vineyards & Winery, May 7, 2011

Merchants & Millers Olive Oil Company
May 7, 2011 / 11:00 - 5:00pm
J Vineyards & Winery Visitor Center
All Welcome

Our friends from Merchants & Millers Olive Oil Company, John Hadley and Kevin Rogers, will be here at J to share their award-winning products: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Meyer Lemon Olive Oil. We think these are two of the best olive oils around. These talented millers have created Sonoma County olive oils of superior quality with the right amount of fruitiness, bitterness and pungency. Come by and visit with John and Kevin while you enjoy your J Winery tasting experience!

No reservation necessary for this event.

This event is complimentary with a J Signature Flight or a Bubble Room Flight.



Friday, April 8, 2011

Star Listing for J Sparkling & Varietal Wines from Ronn Wiegand of Restaurant Wine

 


J Vineyards & Winery’s sparkling wines are among the best produced in California!
- Ronn Wiegand, Publisher of Restaurant Wine

EXCELLENT & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
An excellent Chardonnay in an elegant, soft, complex style. It is full bodied, smoothly textured, long on the palate, and persistent on the finish, tasting of peach, grapefruit, vanilla, toast, pineapple, and lemon. Long aftertaste. BF, 40% new French oak, ML. Great value.


EXCELLENT & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Fine Pinot Gris, in a full bodied, crisp, moderately intense style. It is round, nearly dry, and long on the palate, with apple, grapefruit, yellow plum, and lemon grass flavors. Unwooded.


EXCELLENT & HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Light pale yellow color. Fruity and complex in style, this wine has lemon peel, apple, honey, pineapple, and grapefruit character, with overtones of roasted nut and modest oak. Crisp and long on the palate, with a persistent finish. Excellent value.
49% Pinot Noir, 49% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Meunier. 25% barrel aged. Aged 3+ years on the yeast.


EXCEPTIONAL!
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

J NV ROSÉ BRUT RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Wonderful sparkling rose. Pale salmon pink color. Fragrant and complex in aroma, this is a medium bodied, supple wine, with firm underlying acidity, and a very long finish, tasting of plum, roasted nut, baked cherry, rosehips, pineapple, and lemon peel.
56% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay. Aged 3 years on the yeast.