Eric Ross Winery Glen Ellen, CA 95442	www.ericross.com
(707) 939-8525 Email: ddmitchell@ericross.com Tasting room hours: Daily 11am to 5pm Monday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Tasting Room Map	Ah the Rooster, where did he come from? Way back in 1999 bringing in a1,000 lb load of Old Vine Zinfandel driving the forklift from the front of the old barn back to the crush pad just like a hundred times before. The “cocka doodle doo” was all I heard and them bam out came our resident Rooster,all proud and full of himself, prancing across the pad, oblivious to the forklift baring down on him. With momentum in play, slamming on the brakes a1,000 lbs does not stop on a dime and the bin went sliding along the forkswith the Rooster ducking below and popping out the other side. This sentthe crush crew into hysterics at my deft driving. Once I recovered from acombination of embarrassment and laughter it hit me like that very sameRooster had hit my back after walking past him, he must be on the label! Marsanne~Roussanne
Winemaker Eric Luse	In 1980, as a young photographer with the San Francisco Chronicle<br>driving through the vineyards on my way to another winery shoot I began<br>meeting growers and vintners that shed another view of their lives. From<br>those conversations I developed understanding of the special qualities of specific vineyards and their geo-graphic location. My roots with photojournalism insisted a respect for the people that allowed me into their lives in a profound and intimate way, celebrating victory and sharing tragedy. I found myself applying the same principals to these unique vineyards.<br>Respecting the growers, their fruit and making the wine based on the<br>uniqueness. No heavy handed overuse of new Oak Barrels or over ripe fruit<br>but respect for the quality fruit and a desire for you the consumer to “Taste<br>The Vineyard,” “why mask that beautiful fruit with a bunch of Oak, find the<br>balance.” Years followed running a home wine making group from these<br>vineyards, completing Enology courses through UC Davis, Viticulture at<br>Santa Rosa City College with Dr. Vine, Rich Thomas. Then came Eric Ross in<br>1993 and Dr. Vine was crucial in honing in that a Heirloom tomato can<br>never be artificially created. Just like quality wine cannot be artificially<br>created, it has to come from the fruit! With that each vineyard and it’s fruit<br>has different protocol for the fermentations, percentage of new oak, be it French or American, time in the barrels and at long last in the bottle.

Current Releases on 01/19/2010:

Happenings at Village Wines January 13th, 2010 Thursday: Sineann Winery (Oregon) Wines, including their Limited 100 year-old Washington Zinfandel Old-Vine Zinfandel: This is so much more than a fruit bomb, with nice structure, bramble and mint accents adding to its massive nature. From 100 year-old vines in the Columbia Valley, this Old Vine Zin drop kicks the competition. “Our flagship wine. It is the oldest producing vineyard in the Pacific Northwest at nearly 100 years. Every year it makes either the best wine we put out or very close to it.” – the winery We will also be tasting the Gewurztraminier, Oregon and Schindler Pinot Noir, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Old Ball + Chain Syrah Port.

Saturday: Wines for Spanish Wine lovers! A great representation of Spanish Wines, including a delectable Grenacha to a delicious Pedro Ximenez Sherry! Available all week long!

Monday, Martin Luther King Day: RSVP for our Candle Making Event with Matt from Waxen Art A super-fun time for adults and kids alike as you create your own candle creation! Express your creative side and enjoy an enthusiastic good time with wine, friends, and neighbors! RSVP required. Monday, at 2PM. $25 for adults and children. Light snacks provided for the little ones! Kids of any age can attend with their parents! Call us at 425-485-3536 to RSVP.

Don’t miss your chance to win a great bottle of wine! Each purchase that Wine Club Members makes from our By the Glass (BTG) Menu enters them into a drawing to be held at the end of the month. Names that are drawn will receive a complimentary bottle of the same wine they enjoyed by the glass during the month. It’s a simple as that! One more great reason to be a club member. All new this month: Novelty Hill Semillon, Fidelitas Merlot, Gard Vintners Red Blend, Tamarack Cab Franc and more!

Tuesday, January 26th: Italian Winemakers Dinner w/ Gianpietro Ottoloni A rare opportunity to spend the evening with one of the premier Italian importers, as you enjoy five generous courses created by executive Chef and owner Russell Lowell. Each course has been expertly paired with an incredible Italian wine to ensure that you experience the greatest depth of flavors of both the food and wine. 15% off of all the wines you will taste this night. $60 per person for the first 50 to sign up (plus tax and gratuity) . An incredible value no matter how you look at it! Call Russell’s or Village Wines (425-485-3536) to RSVP. 7PM to 9PM (arrive between 6:30 and 7:00). Paul Gregutt, of the Seattle Times and Wine Enthusiast wrote the following about Gianpietro: “His carefully assembled portfolio of unusual Italian wines is the result of that search. Both the whites and the reds, at all prices, display exceptional individuality; glorious aromatics; and a panoply of sometimes mysterious, often palate-stretching flavors.” The Wines: ‘08 Case Bianche Prosecco di Conegliano/Valdobbiadene DOC “Vigna del Cuc” ‘08 Erste Neue Sudtirol DOC Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco) ‘08 Erste Neue Sudtirol DOC Blauburgunder “Mezzan” (Pinot Nero) ‘03 Nera Terrazze Retiche di Sondrio IGT “Sorel” (Nebbiolo/Cabernet) ‘04 Giovanna Madonia IGT Forlí “Sterpigno” Merlot ‘05 Campodelsole Albana di Romagna DOCG Passito “Font’Enea”

Village Wines Steven’s Winery: Cruising to Alaska this Summer A great getaway opportunity for you, your friends, and maybe even your extended family with a fun group of wine-centric friends! Because the boat leaves directly out of Seattle, Pier 69 you are literally on and off the boat in 30 minutes. No long lines at the airport, shuttles, etc! Departing in late June 2010. Click on this link for details! Village Wines Celebrity Cruise Details http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102940711550&s=2768&e=001NRoO0yTt3rOQQkp8_59iEHXr LTqeVuA5zaPxX77s-bc4Wfz7BYYDmax7TCDNE9lu6G55CUd5VQhdevwFuxgqZkTM5tiLseAuFFeo yQVhSnEIHtedb3WpPx8pPJrwV8cZUesA6Zv4DExUT77MlTDgPVa54jDXIjs90kpS63JrufADIDIH ZyAi6s47m381KWBF>

Awesome Schedule (see Calendar for times or set a reminder) Thursday, January 21st: McCrea Cellars Saturday, January 23rd: Belgium Beer Tasting Thursday, January 28th: Gramercy Cellars (Walla Walla) Saturday, January 30th: Cougar Crest Winery with Winemakers Debbie and Dave Thursday, February 11th: Page Cellars Thursday, February 25th: Soos Creek Winery Thursday, March 11th, Two-vintners (Woodinville) with Winemaker Morgan

Wine Tasting Event at La Honda Winery featuring Sam’s ChowderMobile This Saturday in Redwood City January 16th, 11:00am to 4:00pm

2645 Fair Oaks Avenue Redwood City

Between Hwy 101 and 280 south of Woodside Road east of the giant new Costco

To find La Honda Winery just click on the Map:

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Your Hosts

Ken Ken Cynthia Wornick Julie and Don Modica

Our Next Wine Event…

Saturday February 20th 11:00-4:00

Featuring the very first mobile gourmet seafood truck in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sam’s Chowder House has won numerous awards including “Top Three Outdoor Dining Spots in the Bay Area” by San Francisco Magazine. It was also featured on NBC-TV’s The TODAY Show for Sam’s famous Lobster Rolls, as one of the five “Best Sandwiches in America”.

Popular ChowderMobile items… Sam’s Lobster Roll – ‘Top 5 Sandwiches’, NBC’s Today Show Fish and Chips, Crab Louie Salad, Clam Chowder, Fish Tacos Key Lime Pie. Prices range from $4.95 for a Fish Taco, to $9.95 for Fish and Chips to $14.95 for Sam’s Lobster Roll.

Wine-Tasting Line-Up … Chardonnay, 2005, Lake County, “Wappo Loam” Silver – Monterey and Santa Cruz Competitions Merlot, 2006, Napa Valley, Oakville Dark choclate and dusty tannins Cabernet Sauvignon, Russian River, “Windsor Oaks” 90 Points – Wine Enthusiast Magazine Cabernet Sauvignon, S.C.M., “Lonehawk” 93 Points – Wine Enthusiast Magazine Double-Gold – San Francisco Chronicle Viognier, 2005, Napa Valley, semi-sweet 3 Silver medals!

See you this Saturday: 2645 Fair Oaks Avenue Redwood City, California 94063 650-759-4410 11:00AM-4:00PM

Wine Club Members – Free $10 per person fully credited back on purchase Free to SCMWGA Passport holders (one per passport please)