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		<title>Peju Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Delight your Valentine with the gift of Peju wine. Our gift sets are sure to make your sweetie swoon and can be shipped with a personalized Valentine’s gift card. To ensure that your gift arrives by February 14th, place your ground shipping orders by 12pm (PST) Monday, February 6th. To order by phone, please [...]]]></description>
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<p>Delight your Valentine with the gift of Peju wine. Our gift sets are sure to make your sweetie swoon and can be shipped with a personalized Valentine’s gift card.<strong>     <br /></strong></p>
<p><img title="V-day-email_cookbook_3.jpg" border="0" alt="V day email cookbook 3 Peju Update" src="http://www.elabs10.com/content/2010002520/V-day-email_cookbook_3.jpg" /></p>
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<p><img title="V-day-email_decadence_5.jpg" border="0" alt="V day email decadence 5 Peju Update" src="http://www.elabs10.com/content/2010002520/V-day-email_decadence_5.jpg" />    <br /><img title="V-day-email_fifty-fifty_5.jpg" border="0" alt="V day email fifty fifty 5 Peju Update" src="http://www.elabs10.com/content/2010002520/V-day-email_fifty-fifty_5.jpg" /></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.elabs10.com/c.html?rtr=on&amp;s=x8pbvc,vu97,4ds9,d8es,kr1g,2v2t,2hgc&amp;MLM_MID=1485547&amp;MLM_UNIQUEID=209d51c4dc"><img title="buy-now-button.jpg" border="0" alt="buy now button Peju Update" src="http://www.elabs10.com/content/2010002520/buy-now-button.jpg" /></a></p>
<p><em>To ensure that your gift arrives by February 14th,     <br />place your ground shipping orders by 12pm (PST) Monday, February 6th.       <br /></em></p>
<p><strong>To order by phone,</strong><strong>     <br />please call Jessica or Christina:      <br /></strong><strong>800.446.7358     <br /></strong>(8:30am &#8211; 6pm PST)</p>
<p><strong><em>       <br />Visit Our Tasting Room Daily, 10am &#8211; 6 pm</em></strong><strong><a href="http://www.elabs10.com/c.html?rtr=on&amp;s=x8pbvc,vu97,4ds9,77x8,58v7,2v2t,2hgc">       <br /></a></strong>OUR PROMISE IS 100% GUEST SATISFACTION<strong><a href="http://www.elabs10.com/c.html?rtr=on&amp;s=x8pbvc,vu97,4ds9,77x8,58v7,2v2t,2hgc">       <br />Peju.com </a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.elabs10.com/c.html?rtr=on&amp;s=x8pbvc,vu97,4ds9,77x8,58v7,2v2t,2hgc">       <br /></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Peju Province </strong></p>
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		<title>WTSO Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Short version: lowest prices, free shipping, fast deals all day! Here we go again. We have got to move some wine! Mark your calendars for two weeks from today when&#8230; Cheapskate Wednesday returns! Crazy deals all day on Feb. 15th. Here is how it will work: Wines will be listed every 15 minutes or [...]]]></description>
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<p>Short version: lowest prices, free shipping, fast deals all day!</p>
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<p>Here we go again. We have got to move some wine!   <br />Mark your calendars for two weeks from today when&#8230;</p>
<p><strong>Cheapskate Wednesday returns!</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Crazy deals all day on Feb. 15th.</p>
<p>Here is how it will work:</p>
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<li>Wines will be listed every 15 minutes or so all day starting at 6:00 AM ET. </li>
<li>This is the <strong>last of our stock</strong> on many of these wines and very limited quantities. </li>
<li>These will be the <strong>lowest prices</strong> we&#8217;ve offered. </li>
<li>Every item will be priced between <strong>$7.99 and $18.99</strong>. </li>
<li>Orders of four bottles or more will include <strong>free shipping</strong>. </li>
<li>Orders will ship by February 20th. </li>
<li>All orders must be placed online – no phone orders will be accepted. </li>
<li>There will be <strong>only one email</strong> when the event begins. Following WTSOwines on Twitter will be the only way to get notifications of every offering through the day. You could also refresh the site every 15 minutes or so, or you could follow along with our iOS or Android apps.</li>
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<p>You do not want to miss this! Mark your calendars for crazy, fast-moving deals during our famous Cheapskate Wednesday event.   <br />You should <strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=27550616&amp;msgid=431925&amp;act=7L7U&amp;c=560143&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FWTSOwines">follow us on Twitter</a></strong> if you want to see every offering during the Cheapskate Marathon.</p>
<p>Now you have even more ways to follow WTSO.</p>
<p>Never miss another great wine offering.</p>
<p><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=27550616&amp;msgid=431925&amp;act=7L7U&amp;c=560143&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FWTSOwines"><img src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/560143/d9d2cc0aeef182a205afdfee0d5d1ca2/image/png" title="WTSO Update" alt=" WTSO Update" /></a> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=27550616&amp;msgid=431925&amp;act=7L7U&amp;c=560143&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWTSOwines"><img src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/560143/237bacf88b510ea776004d3c4fac9d17/image/png" title="WTSO Update" alt=" WTSO Update" /></a> <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=27550616&amp;msgid=431925&amp;act=7L7U&amp;c=560143&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fwtso-for-iphone%2Fid398337947%3Fmt%3D8"><img src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/560143/a4563b75d76d97ec364b0325a0584f04/image/jpeg" title="WTSO Update" alt=" WTSO Update" /></a><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=27550616&amp;msgid=431925&amp;act=7L7U&amp;c=560143&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fmarket.android.com%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.wtso%26hl%3Den"><img src="https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/560143/8aeda6794bb112be49adf1be2aa8af5a/image/png" title="WTSO Update" alt=" WTSO Update" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Come and get some wine!</strong></p>
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		<title>Free The Grapes Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; HOME WINE LOVERS WINERIES &#38; RETAILERS PRESS NEWS ABOUT US February 3, 2012 NEW JERSEY: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR On January 17, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill that, when it goes into effect this May, will make NJ the 39th legal state for winery-to-consumer shipping. [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>February 3, 2012 </strong></p>
<p><strong>NEW JERSEY: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE GOALS FOR NEXT YEAR</strong></p>
<p>On January 17, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill that, when it goes into effect this May, will make NJ the 39th legal state for winery-to-consumer shipping. Wineries will have the option to ship directly to states that represent 89.5% of wine consumption.</p>
<p>The new law is a step forward for the fourth largest state for wine consumption, but it is not without faults. These onerous regulations will certainly be in the crosshairs of industry representatives, who have quietly fixed overly burdensome regulations in numerous states.</p>
<p>The law includes a “capacity cap” that allows small wineries to ship directly to consumers but bans shipments from mid-sized wineries or wine companies producing more than 250,000 gallons per year. By most estimates, the bill will exclude 90% of U.S. wine production from direct sales to New Jersey wine lovers. Additionally, the bill has a high winery license fee (approximately $968, depending on several factors).</p>
<p><strong>OTHER LEGISLATIVE UPDATES:</strong></p>
<p><strong>US House Resolution 1161</strong>    <br />There are few updates on HR 1161, which now has a total of 108 House co-sponsors, one less than at the end of 2011. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader rescinded his support in January. The bill does not have a counterpart in the Senate, and the House Judiciary Committee hearing has not been scheduled.    <br /><strong>Massachusetts</strong>    <br />House Bill 1029 remains in play, which would open up the state to DTC shipments and remove many of the technical obstacles that were the subject of negotiations in 2011. A Free the Grapes! consumer member asked the Governor during a radio call-in interview in December about the bill. The Governor said that he supports wine direct shipping, implying that he would sign the bill if it gets to him.    <br /><strong>Pennsylvania</strong>    <br />Senate Bill 790 passed the Senate November 16, 2011, and there are ongoing discussions with the PLCB to determine a viable tax rate.</p>
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		<title>Inman Family Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>brian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Special Valentine&#8217;s Day &#34;Endless Crush&#34; &#160; How about a dozen rosés for your &#34;crush&#34; this Valentines Day? What could be better than a sparkling wine named “Endless Crush” for a Valentine’s Gift to your beloved? Like the still Rosé I first made in 2004, this wine celebrates our “Endless Crush”. Our 25th wedding anniversary in [...]]]></description>
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<p><img alt="header Inman Family Update" src="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/assets/images/email/header.jpg" width="700" height="130" title="Inman Family Update" /></p>
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<h5>How about a dozen rosés for your &quot;crush&quot; this Valentines Day?</h5>
<p>What could be better than a sparkling wine named “Endless Crush” for a Valentine’s Gift to your beloved? Like the still Rosé I first made in 2004, this wine celebrates our “Endless Crush”. Our 25th wedding anniversary in 2009 was the perfect occasion to create the first Inman Family Brut Rosé Nature sparkling wine made from our Olivet Grange Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir. Since releasing in November it has sold very quickly and with just a few cases left, you might want to indulge!</p>
<p>This wine has a luscious mousse and a very fine bead. The color is the palest of pinks. The nose has all of the hallmarks of Olivet Grange fruit, including hints of fresh citrus, strawberry, tart cherry and brioche, a bright core of acid along with a rich mouthfeel and long finish showing great minerality that leaves a clean, crisp palette impression.</p>
<p>We’ve created a special &quot;<strong>Bouquet of Rosés</strong>&quot; for spoiling the one you love. Single ($56), a Pair ($100) or a Full Dozen Rosés ($588). </p>
<p>You can order your &quot;arrangement&quot; by emailing, phoning us in the Tasting Room, 707-293-9576 or ordering <a href="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=13A31485-1CC4-81AE-7560-102E62C13781&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=13ABF727-1CC4-81AE-75F5-D4E69F2AA2C9&amp;memberID=4fe6443b-2264-112b-b144-f0198c89990b">online</a>. We&#8217;d also be happy to place a special gift card with your order.</p>
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<p>If you are looking for a little decadence look no further… indulge in <strong><em>Chocolate Unwrapped</em> </strong>written by my friend, Sarah Jane Evans MW. Sarah Jane is a wine and food writer and broadcaster in England. This book and the chocolates Sarah Jane and her daughter Seraphina (who works at a wonderful chocolate shop, <a href="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=13A31485-1CC4-81AE-7560-102E62C13781&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=13ABF76C-1CC4-81AE-7559-34442776FD50&amp;memberID=4fe6443b-2264-112b-b144-f0198c89990b">Rococo</a>, in Mayfair, London) have shared with me have enlightened my senses and opened my eyes to a new passion.</p>
<p><img alt="51YEQiYmkfL. SL500 AA300  Inman Family Update" src="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/assets/client/Image/51YEQiYmkfL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" title="Inman Family Update" />I’ve been intrigued by the similarities of the process of wine and chocolate making/tasting &#8211; specifically the farm to bar producers. Chocolate has amazing complexities and each growing region has a unique terroir which expresses itself in the flavor profiles. Like fine wine, there are many attributes that affect the final product: the types of cacao beans, the percentage of cocoa solids, the region where the beans were grown, and the timing and manner of roasting and drying methods. Like grapes, the cacao pods are influenced by the terroir, and the acid, tannin and finish are described in vocabulary familiar to the wine lover. Everything from rain, sun, and soil conditions can greatly impact the rich and complex flavors of chocolate. So you can see how a winemaker or wine lover can be easily seduced into a chocolate affair.</p>
<p>The book is a must have guide for chocolate connoisseurs and foodies alike. A growing interest in sustainable farming and organic practices have increased consumers standards for higher quality products. For those seeking a cut above, <em>Chocolate Unwrapped</em> will guide you through different chocolate varieties and tips on tasting the delicate nuances of a different class of chocolate.</p>
<p>To read more about Sarah Jane Evans MW visit the <a href="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=13A31485-1CC4-81AE-7560-102E62C13781&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=13ABF795-1CC4-81AE-756E-AF61C81CF74C&amp;memberID=4fe6443b-2264-112b-b144-f0198c89990b">Academy of Choclate website</a>. Her book is available <a href="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=13A31485-1CC4-81AE-7560-102E62C13781&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=13ABF7D1-1CC4-81AE-7511-5B78A6360E58&amp;memberID=4fe6443b-2264-112b-b144-f0198c89990b">here</a>. Also, enjoy this delicious recipe compliments of our neighbors at Zazu the restaurant: <a href="http://www.inmanfamilywines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=13A31485-1CC4-81AE-7560-102E62C13781&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=13ABF80E-1CC4-81AE-755D-F280303FDA06&amp;memberID=4fe6443b-2264-112b-b144-f0198c89990b">Cocoa Nib Caponata</a>. A wonderful pairing with an Inman Pinot Noir.</p>
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<p>We look forward to sharing our wines with you,   <br /><em><strong>Kathleen Inman</strong></em>    <br />Inman Family Wines    <br />707 293 9576</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Save $100 per case on Beach House #34 while supplies last. No codes required, the discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Stock up now, only 30 cases left! This offer expires on 1/31/12. The Story of Beach House #34 It all began on a beautiful summer evening in July of 2006. Beach House [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Save $100 per case</strong> on <a href="http://www.faustiniwines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=E66AE3F9-B72C-3F09-36F7-0BFBA00C6E7E&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=E66B7586-A466-4B6F-C35A-72828233253E&amp;memberID=484e6e3c-2264-112b-b112-9ed66e393f7f">Beach House #34</a> while supplies last. No codes required, the discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Stock up now, only 30 cases left! This offer<strong> expires on 1/31/12</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>The Story of Beach House #34</strong>    <br />It all began on a beautiful summer evening in July of 2006. Beach House #34 at <a href="http://www.faustiniwines.com/index.cfm?method=emailTracking.emailClick&amp;emailDocumentSentID=E66AE3F9-B72C-3F09-36F7-0BFBA00C6E7E&amp;emailDocumentLinkID=E66B75FF-EA9B-8711-6FE1-8D44C170B950&amp;memberID=484e6e3c-2264-112b-b112-9ed66e393f7f">Castle Hill Inn</a> in Newport RI, is where I proposed to my wife Michelle and we began our journey together. This wine was named after that very special Beach House and is a reminder of the beginning of lives together. We hope that each of you who enjoys this wine, also creates a special memorable experience.</p>
<p><strong>Tasting Notes</strong>    <br />This wine has explosive aromas and crisp citrus flavors. Immediately you notice a strong scent of grapefruit but over time you begin to notice the aroma of white peaches. Finally, you notice a hint of nature which is common in a traditional Sauvignon Blanc. The long finish of this wine is a surprising treat that continues to remind you of your favorite summer.</p>
<p><strong>Winemaker Notes</strong>    <br />This wine was aged in 100% stainless steel.</p>
<p><strong>Food Pairing Notes</strong>    <br />Seafood, Asian Cuisine and Poultry</p>
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<p><strong>Faustini Wines</strong>    <br />270 Kreuzer Lane &#8211; Napa, California 94559    <br />tel: 707 736 6050</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Dear Friends of Arietta, Awake from your January hibernation! For the next seven days we open the door of the Arietta Wine Library to you. This year’s Library offering features six vintage verticals of Arietta H Block and Arietta Variation One in original wooden cases, a three vintage vertical of Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Dear Friends of Arietta,</p>
<p>Awake from your January hibernation! For the next seven days we open the door of the Arietta Wine Library to you. This year’s Library offering features six vintage verticals of Arietta H Block and Arietta Variation One in original wooden cases, a three vintage vertical of Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon in magnum also in original wooden case, and a “behind the scenes” offering of Arietta Quartet and White Keys in our rare 500ml format. One final treat for collectors who appreciate aged White Bordeaux style wines: magnums of Arietta White Wine “On The White Keys” Extended Aging 2006, of which only 24 cases were produced. The Arietta library offer is first come first served; quantities as you may imagine are very limited. For special requests, additional information, or appointments to taste, please contact Vanessa at <a href="mailto:vanessa@ariettawine.com">vanessa@ariettawine.com</a></p>
<p>And thank you, Mother Nature, for the rain in Napa. It finally arrived; seven inches in the last three days.    <br />Happy Winter, </p>
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<p>Fritz and Caren Hatton, Proprietors   <br />Vanessa Conlin, Director of Sales and Administration    <br />Andy Erickson and Morgan Maureze, Winemakers    <br /><b><u>Arietta H Block Vertical of Vintages 2004-2009 in Wooden Box</u></b>    <br /><b>2004 Arietta H Block</b>    <br />Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards is the Bordeaux Right Bank styled blend of co-fermented Cabernet Franc and Merlot which was the inspiration for Arietta’s creation. Of the 2004 vintage, critic Stephen Tanzer noted &quot;Bright ruby-red. Perfumed aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat, dark chocolate and brown sugar. Superconcentrated, sweet and spicy, with a captivating sugar/acid balance. The violet and cassis flavors are complemented by deep, nuanced soil tones. A compellingly sweet, silky blend with outstanding breadth and opulence. Finishes with building, ripe tannins and great persistence.&quot; Production: 350 cases     <br /><b>2005 Arietta H Block</b>    <br />A sensational wine, the product of the greatest vintage for Cabernet Franc in Arietta’s ten-year history. This year’s blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot harks back to the other “high Franc” vintage for Arietta, the superb 1997. One hundred percent co-fermented, the Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards 2005 displays great balance, tactility, and persistence. Critic Stephen Tanzer notes &quot;Bright ruby. Cassis, licorice, and violet on the nose. Silky and noble on entry, then penetrating, intense, and sharply defined, offering an uncanny combination of opulence, power, and cut. Captivating violet and dark chocolate notes. Finishes with big, broad tannins, superb spine and building length.&quot; Production: 400 cases     <br /><b>2006 Arietta H Block</b>    <br />The majestic 2006 Arietta H Block reverts to its typical blend of 60% Cabernet Franc and 40% Merlot. This proportion is the same as the highly successful 2002 Arietta H Block as well as H Block’s mentoring wine, Chateau Cheval Blanc, one of the two First Growths of the Bordeaux Right Bank. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot are co-fermented, and the wine is aged for twenty months in highest quality new French oak barrels. The dense character and relatively high pH of the 2006 Arietta H Block result from the very long 2006 growing season and an unhurried harvest. The tremendous stuffing and depth of the wine will promote development in the bottle for fifteen years, at least. Critic Stephen Tanzer notes: &quot;Good deep ruby. Black raspberry, mocha and menthol on the nose. Sweet, creamy and densely packed, with rather wild flavors of raspberry, mocha, game and tobacco. Structured, backward wine with terrific length. The building tannins show full ripeness.&quot; Production: 450 cases     <br /><b>2007 Arietta H Block</b>    <br />Of the 2007 Arietta H Block, critic Robert Parker writes: &quot;A prodigious wine, the 2007 Proprietary Red H Block Hudson Vineyard (a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot) boasts a deep purple color as well as a gorgeously sweet nose of lead pencil shavings intermixed with spring flowers, black raspberries, black currants, and incense. Deep and full-bodied with a stunning texture, sweet tannin, and superbly integrated acidity, alcohol, wood, and tannin, this 2007 should age effortlessly for 20+ years.&quot; Production: 450 cases     <br /><b>2008 Arietta H Block</b>    <br />The 2008 Arietta H Block is the first ever release of a 100% varietal Cabernet Franc made from the H Block on Lee Hudson’s Ranch on the Napa side of Carneros. The fabulous quality of the 2.3 acre H Block has been well recognized since it reached full production in 1990, and incredibly enough, this is the first time that its Cabernet Franc has ever been released unblended. For the Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards we normally prefer the additional layering and complexity provided by the addition of Merlot, but this time through all blending trials the “pure H” stood out as the most complete, complex, and well balanced wine. Welcome to the long overdue debut of the &quot;pure H&quot;! Its moment on stage will be brief; the Arietta H Block will return to its traditional Saint-Emilion style blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot in the 2009 vintage. Winemaker Andy Erickson comments: &quot;the later-ripening Cabernet Franc benefited from a mild, relatively warm autumn, allowing the fruit to mature well into October. The resulting Cabernet Franc wine is incredibly pure, deep, and complex, with notes of roasted coffee, lavender, pencil lead, and ripe fruits. The wine’s depth, balance, and seductive texture are most impressive.&quot; Production: 230 cases     <br /><b>2009 Arietta H Block</b>    <br />A blend of 78% Cabernet Franc and 22% Merlot, the 2009 Arietta Red Wine H Block Hudson Vineyards exudes beautiful, enticing aromas of hardwoods, fresh blueberries, and late summer rain. Alluring from the outset, the wine continues to open with time in the glass. On the palate, it shows an incredible finesse and balance, the fresh berry character leading to added layers of toast, leather, and wildflowers. With all its freshness and grace, one can only imagine that the Arietta H Block 2009 will continue to improve for easily a decade or more. Production: 350 cases     <br /><b><u>Arietta Variation One Vertical of Vintages 2004-2009 in a Wooden Box</u></b>    <br /><b>2004 Arietta Variation One</b>    <br />The 2004 Arietta Variation One, the innovative co-fermented blend of Merlot and Syrah from top blocks on the Hudson Ranch in Napa/Carneros, impresses us again as the richest and most exotic wine in the Arietta portfolio. Tanzer noted &quot;Deep, bright ruby-red. Slightly reduced nose blossomed quickly to show black raspberry, dark cherry, mocha and chocolate. Lush and superripe on the palate, but saline and mineral elements as well as the wine&#8217;s strong acid/tannin spine give it great definition and grip. Firm tannins are buffered by the wine&#8217;s strong material.&quot; Production: 500 cases     <br /><b>2005 Arietta Variation One</b>    <br />The first ever &quot;reverse blend&quot; for Arietta Variation One, the 2005 is an entirely co-fermented blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Merlot, all from Arietta’s carefully selected blocks on the meticulously farmed Hudson Ranch in Napa/Carneros. The 2005 Arietta Variation One’s rich aromas of bacon fat, earth, smoke, violets, graphite, plums, and wild blackberries remind us of a top-class Hermitage. Tanzer notes: &quot;Very ripe, Syrah-dominated aromas of black fruits, chocolate and meat. Lush, thick and sweet, with an opulence of texture leavened by the wine’s serious tannic clout. This compellingly deep, chewy wine offers outstanding potential.&quot; Production: 400 cases     <br /><b>2006 Arietta Variation One</b>    <br />The patience to leave Arietta’s Syrah on the vine until the end of October was a key factor in the creation of the richest and densest Arietta Red Wine Variation One ever produced. The Syrah from Arietta’s sixteen rows in the rockiest part of Hudson Block 4 was co-fermented with Merlot from Arietta’s Hudson N Block. Winemaker Andy Erickson raised the percentage of Merlot in the 2006 Variation One to 45%, providing a good dose of civility to the wildness of the Syrah. The Arietta Red Wine Variation One 2006 is a generous, complex and exciting wine, unique in its blend and flavor profile, and not to be missed. Critic Stephen Tanzer writes: &quot;Wild aromas of mocha, graphite and game, with a complicating note of roasted nuts. Sweet, plush and seamless, but with excellent energy to the layered black fruit flavors. This comes across as remarkably vibrant for a wine with a pH of 3.9. Finishes with building but very fine tannins and excellent length.&quot; Production: 500 cases     <br /><b>2007 Arietta Variation One</b>    <br />The 2007 Variation One, Arietta’s distinctive and dynamic &quot;marriage of opposites,&quot; is a co-fermented blend of 55% Syrah and 45% Merlot, from the finest rows on the Hudson Ranch. The 2007 tops the critics’ charts. Parker writes: &quot;A sensational effort, the 2007 Variation One displays a vivid, super-fragrant perfume of bouquet garni, white chocolate, blackberries, plums, and subtle smoky oak. Full-bodied with silky tannins, a decadent opulence, and a sumptuous texture, this is a head-turning, full-bodied, expressive wine to enjoy over the next 15-20 years.&quot; Production: 500 cases     <br /><b>2008 Arietta Variation One</b>    <br />The 2008 Arietta Variation One is the ninth vintage for our innovative blend of Syrah and Merlot grown on the Hudson Ranch in Carneros. Like a unique and treasured color in an artist’s palette, Arietta Red Wine Variation One excites chefs and wine buffs who prize its distinctive flavor profile. The blend of the Arietta Red Wine Variation One 2008 is similar to recent years: 55% Syrah and 45% Merlot. Winemaker Andy Erickson notes: &quot;The deep, dark, brooding character of the Syrah makes the first impression. Aromas of roasted meat, black cherries, and menthol follow through to the palate. The tannins are mouth-filling and chewy, while the intense fruit character helps to round out the wine and add length. The later ripening of the Syrah in 2008 did not allow us to co-ferment with the Merlot, production of which was dramatically reduced by spring frosts and rain during bloom. However, the small quantity of Merlot produced was dense, juicy, and fruit forward, and blends perfectly with the powerful, dark, mocha elements of the Syrah.&quot; Production: 300 cases     <br /><b>2009 Arietta Variation One</b>    <br />The 2009 Arietta Variation One is a dense, aromatic, singular wine produced by co-fermenting two very different varieties &#8211; Merlot and Syrah &#8211; grown on land uniquely suited to both. At once plump and solid, the wine shows the best of both varieties, with Merlot (48% in this vintage) providing a juicy fruit-forward package, buttressed by a rock-solid framework of Syrah (52%), with its smoky, mineral complexity and firm structure. The experience is a rare mingling of baked blackberries, anise, fresh bread, and campfire aromas. A balanced wine of considerable weight and density, the Arietta Variation One 2009 is built to last. Production: 300 cases     <br /><b><u>Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon Trio in Magnum Vintages 2005-2007 in a Wooden Box</u></b>    <br /><b>2005 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon</b>    <br />Our third Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from Howell Mountain fruit farmed with bonsai-like precision by celebrated viticulturist David Abreu. The 2005 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon includes 16% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. Critic Stephen Tanzer notes: &quot;Expressive nose melds currant, blackberry, licorice pastille and chocolatey oak, hinting at an almost medicinal character. Suave on entry, then sweet, thick and pliant on the middle palate, with superb concentration and richness supported by a powerful spine of ripe tannins. This boasts compelling sweetness and a texture of velvet without going over the top, thanks in large part to the natural freshness of the vintage.&quot; Production: 350 cases, 20 in magnum     <br /><b>2006 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon</b>    <br />The 2006 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon, is a blend of fruit from two of Napa’s most celebrated vineyards: Thorevilos (on the lower slopes of Howell Mountain) and Meteor (in Coombsville, just east of the town of Napa). Both of these sites feature well drained volcanic soils and relatively cool temperatures, and are managed by superstar viticulturists. A hint of Petit Verdot (4%) from the top of Howell Mountain adds density and complexity. The Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, beautiful at birth, should develop in bottle for ten to fifteen years at least. Production: 96 cases, 15 in magnum     <br /><b>2007 Arietta Cabernet Sauvignon</b>    <br />The core of the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is Arietta’s block in the Meteor Vineyards in Coombsville. This small cool-climate viticultural area (about four square miles) just east of the town of Napa is the source of spectacularly good Bordeaux varietals, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, which flourishes in the volcanic ash at the foot of Mount Saint George. Arietta winemaker Andy Erickson caps the Arietta block’s production at two and a half tons per acre in order to assure uniform ripeness and concentrated flavors at harvest. The beautiful harmonics of the Arietta Cabernet 2007 gain additional complexity and overtones through the addition of Cabernet Franc (17%) and Petit Verdot (3%). Critic Steve Tanzer notes: &quot;Bright, saturated ruby. Vibrant aromas of black fruits and licorice. Densely packed and shapely, with good floral complexity and definition to the highly concentrated dark fruit and mineral flavors. A very young and gripping Cabernet with noble tannins and superb length.&quot; Production: 250 cases, 20 in magnum     <br /><u><b>2009 Arietta Quartet 500ml bottles</b></u>    <br />With this fourth vintage of Arietta Quartet we introduced a new primary vineyard source: three acres of closely spaced vines planted by viticulturist David Abreu in 2003. The vineyard, located in the relatively cool climate of Coombsville, was planted as if it had been designed for Arietta Quartet: just under two acres of Cabernet Sauvignon (Clones 4 and 337), a half-acre of Merlot and a quarter acre each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The fruit produces wine which is plush and classy without being heavy &#8211; ideal for Quartet, which is made to be approachable upon release. We spend many happy hours blending Arietta Quartet, which is composed of numerous small lots. The judicious addition of fruit from Arietta&#8217;s sources in Calistoga and Carneros adds depth, balance, and complexity. Ready to enjoy now, the Arietta Quartet 2009 should evolve beautifully in bottle for five to ten years. Production: 45 cases.     <br /><u><b>2010 Arietta &quot;On The White Keys&quot; 500ml bottles</b></u>    <br />Arietta&#8217;s unique white wine, &quot;On the White Keys,&quot; is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. While this blend is typical of Grand Cru White Bordeaux, the Arietta &quot;On the White Keys&quot; also resembles the finest upriver Loires in its fresh and bracing presentation of Sauvignon Blanc. The goal of the winemaking is to marry a vibrant entry to a long and complex finish. The former is accomplished through the choice of unusually intense hillside Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma Mountain, selective use of stainless steel barrels, partial blockage of malolactic fermentation, and bottling relatively young at nine months. The latter is accomplished through 100% barrel fermentation, the use of approximately 25% new French oak barrels, and the addition of Semillon from thirty-year-old vines in the Hyde Vineyard in Napa/Carneros. This year for the first time Sauvignon Blanc Musque clone from Carneros was included in the final blend. Production: 45 cases     <br /><u><b>2006 Arietta &quot;On The White Keys&quot; Extended Aging Magnum</b></u>    <br />Arietta &quot;On The White Keys 2006 E.A.” (Extended Aging) comes from a single barrel (24 cases) of 2006 White Keys bottled in July 2008 entirely in magnum format. While the protocol for the production of Arietta On The White Keys is to bottle after nine months in barrel in order to capture the freshness of the Sauvignon Blanc, the Arietta On The White Keys “E.A.” was aged in barrel for twenty months&#8211;as long as Arietta’s red wines. The purpose is to compare the flavors and ageability of the Arietta On The White Keys “modern” style (the wine released to our mailing list and restaurants) to the traditional methods employed by top Grand Cru Bordeaux Chateau. The Arietta &quot;On The White Keys E.A.&quot; displays a creaminess which coats a core of pear, lemon, honeysuckle, hazelnuts, and minerals, along with a touch of smoke from the extra year in oak. It is a grand and sophisticated wine, and should age in magnum for another several years—and possibly many more. Production: 24 cases     <br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?Arietta/5093ceee56/b2792dbe50/dfe9527def"><b>Like us on Facebook</b></a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; We’re pleased to announce the very first release of the New Year with our 2010 Estate Chardonnay! This sculpted beauty recently garnered 90 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Estate grown, fermented, blended and bottled, the 2010 Chardonnay hails from our Persephone Vineyard in the rolling hills of Northeast Napa Valley. It is crisp and [...]]]></description>
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<p>We’re pleased to announce the very first release of the New Year with our 2010 Estate Chardonnay!    <br />This sculpted beauty recently garnered 90 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Estate grown, fermented, blended and bottled, the 2010 Chardonnay hails from our Persephone Vineyard in the rolling hills of Northeast Napa Valley.    <br />It is crisp and zesty with lively acidity, cool minerality and bright citrus fruit flavors. This wine is a beautiful match for many fish and poultry dishes, or pastas with cream sauce—an excellent start to many winter meals.    <br /><img title="2010_chardonnay_3.jpg" border="0" alt="2010 chardonnay 3 Peju Update" src="http://www.elabs10.com/content/2010002520/2010_chardonnay_3.jpg" /></p>
<p><em>“Fruit juicy flavors of peaches, oranges and pineapples and a crisp, zesty structure which gives it life.”</em><strong>     <br />90 Points, Wine Enthusiast, 2011</strong></p>
<p><strong>     <br /></strong><strong>2010 Estate Chardonnay</strong><strong>     <br />$28/Bottle      <br />$302.40/Case (includes 10% discount)       <br />$268.80/Case &#8211; Wine Club Price      <br /></strong>(does not include tax or shipping)<strong>     <br /></strong></p>
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<p><strong>To purchase by phone,</strong><strong>     <br />please call Jessica, Patti or Christina:      <br /></strong><strong>800.446.7358     <br /></strong>(8:30am &#8211; 6pm PST)</p>
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<p><strong>Peju Province Winery 8466 St. Helena Hwy. Rutherford, Ca 94573 &#8211; 800.446.7358</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:47:23 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Order 12 or more bottles and GROUND SHIPPING is included.   <br />Please use promotional code <strong>SHIPCA112</strong>    <br />at checkout to receive your discount.*    <br /><a href="http://app.wine.tweglobal.com/e/er?s=2596&amp;lid=14&amp;elq=ea92ac6c11f0431eb1b063319a80af2d"><img border="0" alt="%7B41671363 a6ef 4be6 9ae1 3d3548ca3ee7%7D ShopNow GreyBG 260x62 Beringer Update" src="http://images.wine.tweglobal.com/eloquaimages/clients/TreasuryWineEstates/%7B41671363-a6ef-4be6-9ae1-3d3548ca3ee7%7D_ShopNow-GreyBG-260x62.gif" width="130" height="31" title="Beringer Update" /></a></p>
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<p>*Offer available online or by phone only. Offer valid for ground shipping and for purchase of 12 or more bottles. Use promotional code SHIPCA112 at checkout to receive your discount. Cannot be combined with other offers except Wine Club discount. We reserve the right to change all pricing errors. Offer good through January 23, 2012. </p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:05:15 +0000</pubDate>
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