WineWorks

May Update, Bloom, Save the date...

We have Bloom
Reality check, harvest is closer than we think; by two weeks says Casey Hartlip who manages two of the vineyards we source from in Anderson Valley. "Of course that could change between now and August" Casey reminds us, but the recent warm weather definitely has things moving ahead of "normal". Walking our Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer blocks on a beautiful morning last week, bloom was evident in most of the vines and it looks like we have a very healthy crop load this year. The trellis wiring has already been raised to support this year's shoots and with the threat of frost (knock on wood) pretty much behind us, growers and wine makers are both optimistic about the vintage ahead. "It's going to be hard to beat last year" according to Ray Teldeschi, speaking of his 2012 Dry Creek Zinfandel as we taste barrel samples together. Then I remind Ray that he said the same thing the previous year and he gives a laugh. With so much to worry about between now and harvest, we'll both take
the optimistic approach for the time being. We already have two vineyards fully allocated (sold out) so if you are thinking about making wine this year, now is the time to secure your fruit source. If you haven’t already seen the new list contact dave@dogpatchwineworks.com to get a look.

Save The Date - June 29th Wineworks Summer Gathering
Saturday June 29th we're throwing a little party, Dogpatch style. We will have a pizza truck on site serving delicious thin crust pies and we'll be pouring plenty of wine to go with it. If you have wine in barrel let us know and we'll pull barrel samples for you to share with your friends. If you are thinking about making wine this will be a terrific opportunity for you to see the facility, taste some of the wines and speak with clients who have been through the process. What better way to get to know the people involved than over pizza and wine!

Please RSVP at info@dogpatchwineworks.com

Thirsty Thursdays, Keep on keeping on
Our "Thirsty Thursday" events continue to be a fun evening of mixing it up after work here in the tasting room. Here's a look at the current line up of events:

May 23rd - International Chardonnay Day - Stop by the tasting room for a flight of Chardonnay that covers the spectrum of styles. Un-oaked to 2x4, crisp to butter. Doors Open at 4pm

May 30th - Dogpatch Wineworks Wine release - Join us for the release of our third wine from our innaugral vintage, the 2011 Russian River Pinot Noir.

June 6th - "Decanter-athon" with Stu Ake of The Tasting Lab. Blinded by science? On Thursday, June 6th, Dogpatch WineWorks dons the lab coat for a fun (and highly scientific) tasting experience to evaluate the impact of aerators, decanters and the Oster beehive blender on wine. Aeration devices claim to enhance the experience and enjoyment of wine. Do they really work? You’ll have an opportunity to judge for yourself in this ‘Mythbusters-styled’ side-by-side-by-side-by-side-by-side tasting featuring 5 techniques across several flights of wine. Space is limited. Contact dave@dogpatchwineworks.com to RSVP. $40 per person

June 13th - Meet the Winemaker - Jazz Cellars (www.jazzcellars.com) - Stop by our tasting room between 4pm-8pm to meet Joe Lazarra and Bob Smith, the men behind the brand and taste a specially selected flight of their current releases. Rumor has it Bob is creating a special playlist for the occasion and will have full control of the music selections for the evening. Not to be missed.

June 27th - Wine Relay with Charlotte Chipperfield of The Wine Key
Attendees will team up to compete in a series of wine related activities designed to heighten your sensory awareness and extend you wine knowledge. Prizes will go to the winning team. Throughout the two hour event, teams will explore how wine is made, how to taste wine and more! No wine knowledge required.

Tasting Room Hours:
Thurs and Fri: 4pm-8pm
Sat: Noon-7pm
Sun: Noon-5pm

It's going to be another great year to make wine in the city. There are a ton of fun things going on here in the Dogpatch and we hope you will join us.

Cheers,
The WineWorks team