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
club: 707.431.5479
visit j on the web:
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!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
EXPERIENCE THE BUBBLE ROOM AT J VINEYARDS & WINERY AT CLUB J PRICING!
bay area residents get club j pricing
on bubble room flights through march 31, 2010
We are pleased to invite our Bay Area neighbors to visit us during February and March to experience the Bubble Room ... 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.
Mention this J Blog posting to receive special Bay Area resident pricing through March 31st!
Sit back and enjoy the VIP treatment as you experience the wonderful offerings of wine country in your own backyard. See for yourself why Sunset Magazine rated J the Best Winery Tasting Room in their Nov. 2009 issue!
bubble room tasting
regular price: $60 per person, bay area special: $45 per person available through march 31st.
*note: this discount cannot be combined with other discounts or club j member pricing.
mention this J Blog posting to receive the special bay area resident price see the bubble room menu
bubble room reservations
not required, but strongly recommended.
call 707.431.5430 or submit a reservations request online at reservations@jwine.com
directions
get directions to the winery
event calendar
upcoming events at J
contact us
main.888.JWINECO
club: 707.431.5479
info@jwine.com
visit j on the web:
http://www.jwine.com/
Please enjoy our wines responsibly.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
J VINEYARDS & WINERY CERTIFIED AS A “GREEN WINERY” BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
J VINEYARDS & WINERY CERTIFIED AS A “GREEN WINERY” BY THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
WINERY ALSO ACHIEVES CARBON NEUTRALITY IN ENERGY USE
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA — (February 15, 2010) — J Vineyards & Winery, the privately-owned and independently-operated Sonoma County sparkling and varietal wine producer, has been certified as a “Green Winery” by the San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program.
The winery was awarded its certification and applauded for its environmental efforts at an official ceremony with the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on February 2. Last month PG&E certified that the winery made its energy use “carbon neutral.”
Founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan, J Vineyards & Winery has been producing widely-acclaimed sparkling wines from its estates and growers in the Russian River Valley. The winery recently expanded its terroir-driven estate varietal wine program to include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
“We implemented these environmental practices in a continued effort to be better stewards of the land and to respond to our consumers’ demands for environmental responsibility,” said Founder and President Judy Jordan. “Reducing, reusing and recycling is not just a slogan to make us feel better, these efforts are the keys to a more sustainable future.”
The San Francisco Bay Area Green Business Program is a partnership of government agencies and utilities created to help local businesses meet higher environmental standards and comply with environmental regulations. This process encourages businesses to conserve resources, prevent pollution, minimize waste, and reduce their carbon footprint. For more information, go to www.greenbiz.ca.gov.
J Vineyards & Winery is located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway. For more information call (707) 431-3646 or go to www.jwine.com.
Monday, February 8, 2010
KCBS Radio: Narsai David's review of J Vineyards Pinot Gris and J Vineyards Pinot Noir
Featured Audio
J Vineyards
J Vineyards
Narsai David's review of J Vineyards 2008 Pinot Gris
and J Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir
from the Russian River Valley
and J Vineyards 2007 Pinot Noir
from the Russian River Valley
2008 Pinot Gris / Russian River Valley
Pale color, delicate aromas of peaches leading to a light wine with good high acidity. This would be fine with oysters. If you're interested in an aperitif, try this over ice with a splash of grenadine or cassis syrup. Very nice price $16.00.
2007 Pinot Noir / Russian River Valley
Light, pale red color. Delicate aromas of strawberries and roses. Here's a light bodied pinot noir made for food. Only a light hint of oak and a high acid backbone. A wine to serve with spicy food or rich seafood dishes. Virtually any seafood dish with a cream or butter sauce. $35.00
ON AIR: 1/29/10
Website link: http://www.kcbs.com/pages/6200755.php?
Audio Review link: http://www.kcbs.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=4339438
Friday, February 5, 2010
Better Living with Adrienne - NBC40.net on J Wines & the J Bubble Room Experience
Adrienne Soresi talks about her visit to J Vineyards & Winery and her elegant experience in the J Bubble Room. She was quite impressed with the attention to detail with the wine, glassware and service during her Bubble Room Tasting and how J is such an impressive winery.
Joining Adrienne is Adam Stromfeld of Joe Canal's Liquor sharing a bit of J history and his views on our premium wines.
“Better Living with Adrienne” is a daily feature highlighting all of the things we do in life...except learning how to do them Better. Adrienne explores topics like design, community events, wine, etiquette, being organized, parenting, real estate, and environmentalism. Adrienne's energy and curiosity keeps all of us laughing! You're going to do it, so why not do it Better? That's Better Living!
"Better Living with Adrienne” J Vineyards & Winery Video Link: http://www.nbc40.net/pages/bl_vid.php?id=305
J VINEYARDS & WINERY HOSTS REDWOOD HILL GOAT CHEESE DEMONSTRATION & TASTING - SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010—NOON TO 4 P.M.
J VINEYARDS & WINERY HOSTS REDWOOD HILL GOAT CHEESE DEMONSTRATION & TASTING
SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010—NOON TO 4 P.M.
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA— David Bice of Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, the award-winning Sebastopol-based goat cheese dairy, will present three cheeses at the J Vineyards & Winery Visitor Center on Saturday, March 27.
Open to the public, the cheese demonstration is complimentary with a $20 J Signature Bar Tasting. Tastings at the Signature Bar include five wines chosen from J’s portfolio of sparkling and varietal wines. Reservations are not required. (The Signature Bar Tasting is complimentary for J Wine Club members.)
For over 40 years, the internationally renowned Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery has consistently won gold medals for its organic goat milk and cheeses, and is an active participant in the Slow Food Movement.
In a separate area adjacent to the Signature Bar Tasting, wine and food lovers can luxuriate in the famed J Bubble Room. The Bubble Room features a three-part seasonal food and wine experience.
J Executive Chef Mark E. Caldwell prepares a memorable Wine Country tasting menu designed to highlight the terroir of each of the six featured wines. The tasting fee for the Bubble Room food and wine experience is $60 per person and reservations are required. (The Bubble Room tasting is $45 for Wine Club members.)
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 at the Visitor Center are the perfect hip locations to sample current vintages and catch up on the latest winery news and information. The Visitor Center is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
J Vineyards & Winery is located at 11447 Old Redwood Highway in Healdsburg. For more information, or to become a member of the J Wine Club, please call (707) 431-3646 or go to www.jwine.com.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Celebrate with us honoring the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 2010 Art of Dessert Event Saturday, March 13 at 6pm!
The Art of Dessert
A Gala Evening Raising Funds for
Transforming Young Lives through Arts & Education
Celebrate with us honoring the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 2010 Arts Benefactors of the Year Marcia and Gary Nelson and the Nelson Family of Companies at The Art of Dessert!
Enjoy an elegant evening of
Delicious Dining
Delicious Dining
Divine Desserts
Exclusive Live and Silent Auctions
Diamonds and Martinis
All proceeds raised will help fund Wells Fargo Center for the Arts programs, including our Education Through the Arts program serving 30,000 children a year.
To make a donation, including goods or services for the auction, and to reserve your table today; please contact Diana Hodgins at 707.527.7006 ext. 116 or call the Box Office at 707.546.3600.
Event Information
Saturday, March 13 at 6pm - Grand Lobby
$200 each or $1500 for a table of eight
J Vineyards & Winery Donation to Live Auction:
Legacy Vintage Brut Gift Collection
Bubble Room Tour & Tasting for Four
WC Member for the Day
Valued at $2,240.00
Legacy Vintage Brut Gift Collection:
Wells Fargo Center for the Arts:
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