- Latest Wine Club Release is ready for pickup at the Winery - August 3rd Sunday Toga Party at Cupertino |
| July 30, 2008 |
 | TWO AWARD WINNERS IN YOUR NEWEST WINE CLUB RELEASES! 2006 SANGIOVESE Central Coast 373 cases produced BRONZE MEDAL WINNER, Best of the Bay Sangiovese dates back to the Etruscans in the Sixth Century BC, and is the great showman of Tuscan viticulture. This full-bodied version was aged in 30% new oak (50% French, 40% American and 10% Hungarian) and went through 100% malolactic fermentation. The nose has delightful flavors of strawberry, red fruit, cinnamon, cedar and vanilla from the light toasting of the oak barrels. The refreshing acidity and red fruit character make this the perfect complement for tomato-based dishes. Pair it with your favorite spicy Italian dishes, pizza or roasted lamb. Club Price: $31.41 2007 VIOGNIER Still Waters Vineyard, Paso Robles 205 cases produced BRONZE MEDAL WINNER, El Dorado County Fair This sophisticated wine (pronounced Vee-on-yay) has a light, fresh and fruity nose, with hints of ripe apricot, orange blossoms and white peach, with floral tones. The mouth feel is elegant, which is very hard to achieve with this varietal, and shows tropical fruit notes, dried apricots and some minerality. It was fermented in stainless steel then aged in 100% neutral oak with no malolactic fermentation. An award winner and a perfect Summer wine! The very clean taste of a Viognier makes it a great pairing with a wide variety of foods, hence its increasing popularity. Serve chilled with creamy brie or oysters on the half-shell, as well as with lobster or rich buttery seafood dishes, or Thai cuisine. Club Price: $24.61 OUR COMPLIMENTARY GIFT TO YOU… Our environmentally friendly Picchetti wine shopping bag! These bags are made from 100% recyclable non-woven polypropylene fabric. This material is durable, nontoxic, hypoallergenic, water repellent and hand washable. The bags are made in compliance with ISO9000 standards and are a fair trade fair wage product. They are recyclable, so at the end of their life they belong in the recycle bin not in the trash. We all need to do our part in keeping the planet healthy and clean for many years to come. Enjoy, and please bring them with you on your next visit to Picchetti! CLUB RELEASE PARTIES! AUGUST 2nd - SATURDAY - CLUB RELEASE AT SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Join us for some fun food pairings and taste the new releases! AUGUST 3rd - SUNDAY - CLUB RELEASE & TOGA PARTY at CUPERTINO with our favorite Rock n' Roll Band Four Trak playing from 1-4PM  Wear a Toga and get a free glass of Prosecco on Sunday to complement your tasting. Prizes will be awarded for the best Togas! A great way to spend a Sunday at Picchetti and pick up your August Wine Club Wines. Never worn a Toga? It's easy! You can go to http://www.howtomakeatoga.info/ for some easy tips and ideas. |
JOIN US ON SUNDAY AUGUST 17th! For many years Sunday was the day everyone visited Picchetti Winery where there was always plenty of great food, wine and good company. The Sunday BBQ menu included beautiful steaks brushed with hand-made bunches of fresh rosemary and butter, served up with home-style Italian cooking. We could not think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon this summer than at Picchetti doing the same, so we have created the following menu to celebrate the history of the winery and the Picchetti Family. Sunday August 17th - 5:30-8:30PM (with Live Music from Chaz) MENU and PROGRAM Prosecco - The Sparkling Wine of Venice Italian Antipasto and breads 2007 Picchetti Pinot Grigio Savory & Sweet Purses Gorgonzola, Dark Sweet Cherries and Dried Apricots baked in Puff Pastry 2006 Chardonnay, Leslie's Estate, Santa Cruz Mountains Scallop Ceviche BARREL SAMPLING WITH OUR WINEMAKER AIMEE BAKER ITALIAN BUFFETT 2006 Sangiovese 2005 Zinfandel, Bellicitti Vineyard, Saratoga Insalata Caprese Rocket Salad Cavatappi Pasta with Marinara Sauce Three-Cheese Tortelliniwith a creamy Porcini Mushroom Sauce Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Rosemary and Butter Dessert 2003 Angelica Zabaglione with Fresh Berries & Chocolate Truffles Coffee and Tea Picchetti Club Price: $69.95/person + tax Non-Club Member price: $79.95/person + tax Call us for reservations (pre-paid) at the Winery at (408) 741-1310 or email at info@picchetti.com. |
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The Picchetti Winery is a facility of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.