viansa dec 09 tuscan (wine) club newsletter

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VIANSA WINERY & VINEYARDS SONOMA VALLEY DECEMBER 2009

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The Art of Gifting10 tips to bringing a host gift

Wine Pairing RecipesTry these recipes for the holidays

Italian CruiseFirst stop: Civitavecchia

Tuscan Wine Club December SelectionsPerfect wine pairings for the holidays

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How ToHost a Wine Tasting Party

December’s Feature Cucina Viansa SelectionEnjoy our food selections

What’s Happening

Wine List

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Best Wishes for

Happy Holidays and a

Prosperous New Year!

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GiftingThe holidays are here and that means holiday parties! When someone has invited you to a holiday party, whether for social or business reasons, it is fashionable to bring a small host or hostess gift as a token of gratitude. Assuming your host or hostess enjoys wine, a nice bottle of wine is the perfect gift. Here are ten suggestions when choosing your bottle of wine:

Decide how much you would like to spend. Generally speaking, when gifting a bottle of wine, you should be prepared to spend anywhere from $10-$25. You don’t want to purchase a wine that is too inexpensive nor too pricey due to the risk of looking impolite.

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Don’t be selfish. Don’t give the host or hostess a bottle of what you want to drink; give them what they want to drink. You don’t want to give a big, bold red to someone who only drinks whites. Instead find wines they would be interested in.

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1. The bottle of wine is a gift. Remember that the bottle of wine presented to a host or hostess by a guest is a gift and they may choose if they would like to serve that wine for the evening or not.

Red or White? As a general approach, reds and sparkling wines are more acceptable in the winter and whites are most common for the summer. Once you have chosen between red and white, you can then narrow your search down to a specific “appellation” (region), “varietal” (type of grape), or perhaps, a certain winery.

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Gifting Unusual Wine. It is always fun to select a wine that is not avail-able at your local neighborhood grocery or liquor store. Consider purchasing a foreign wine, or even a wine from another state. Also, consider the bottle’s aesthetic appeal. A uniquely shaped bottle or creative label design can be a great conversation starter.

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Wine Enthusiast. Is your host or hostess a wine enthusiast? If so, he or she may have a favorite varietal or winery, which would make your venture of selecting the wine much easier. But if this isn’t the case, perhaps they may enjoy receiving a bottle of one of your own favorites or a treasured bottle from your private collection.

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Consider the Situation. Depending on the gathering, there may be cultural considerations to take into account. Make sure you are enlightened about the situation before bringing your host a bottle of delicious wine.

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Consider a large-format bottle. Consider a large bottle of wine such as a magnum, if you know the number of people attending. Specialty wine retailers often carry magnums and larger format bottles, or they can be ordered directly from a winery.

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Presenta t ion . You may wish to present your bottle of wine in a variety of ways: in tissue-paper tied with a ribbon, a festive wine bag, or a wine box. Be creative!

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A great pairing. Dress up your bottle of wine with a wine accessory. Here are some wine accessories that you can contemplate over: wine stopper, decanter, a unique corkscrew, set of wine glasses, a drip stopper, bottle collar, or the perfect accessory for those too impatient to let their wine breath, the Vinturi Wine Aerator.

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Finally, remember that this gift is just a small token of your gratitude. Whatever bottle of wine you choose to give, whether it be meaningful, informative or purely for enjoyment, your friends will appreciate it. Have fun this holiday season and be safe!

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2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each½ bottle (4 ounces) Viansa Lavender Honey Grilling GlazeViansa Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Warm Viansa Lavender Honey Grilling Glaze in nonstick saucepan on lowheat for about 5 minutes.Heat oven to 450°F. Line a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with foil; brush with olive oil.Trim excess fat from pork tenderloins. Place pork in prepared baking dish. Place in the preheated oven. Roast pork for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Brush pork with Viansa Lavender Honey Grilling

Glaze & repeat every 10 minutes while continuing to roast pork for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until pork is cooked thoroughly. A meat thermometer should register about 160°F when inserted in thickest part of pork tenderloins. Slice tenderloins and serve drizzled with Viansa Lavender Honey Grilling Glaze. Serves 6

Serve with Viansa 2007 Pinot Noir or Viansa 2007 Signature Series Carlos Merlot

Wine Pairing Recipes

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PORK TENDERLOIN WITHVIANSA LAVENDER HONEY GRILLING GLAZE

2 Bartlett pears (peeled, seeded andthinly sliced)2 tsp. Viansa Extra Virgin Olive OilSalt to tasteFresh ground black pepper to taste2 Petite lettuces½ cup Candied Walnuts(found at specialty stores)¼ cup Blue cheese, crumbled

Viansa Nespola Vinaigrette

¼ cup Viansa White Balsamic Vinegar cup Viansa Nespola Conservewith Currants¾ cup Viansa Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place sliced pears on plate. Season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to baking sheet. Roast in oven for 30 - 40 minutes at 400ºF or until slightly golden brown and tender. Remove and cool. Dress lettuces lightly with Nespola Vinaigrette. Place small mound of dressed greens onto chilled serving plates. Add roasted pear wedges. Top with crumbled blue cheese and candied walnuts. Serve immediately. Serves 4

VinaigretteWhisk balsamic vinegar & Nespola Conserve together in a mixing bowl. Add Viansa Extra Virgin Olive Oil while whisking until all the oil is incorporated. Store in refrigerator until needed. Whisk before each use.

GREENS WITH ROASTED PEARS, BLUE CHEESE &CANDIED WALNUTS WITH VIANSA

NESPOLA VINAIGRETTE

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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus

extra for dusting)2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 eggs1/2 cup Viansa Hazelnut Honey6 T sweet butter, melted3/4 cup milk, room temperature1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powderConfectioner’s sugar (for sprinkling)

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bundt pan with butter snd lightly dust with flour. Sift to-gether the flour, baking powder and pinch of salt in bowl. Add eggs, Viansa Hazelnut Honey, melted

butter and milk. Mix until smooth.

Pour one-third of mixture into separate bowl and stir in cocoa powder. Pour plain mixture into pre-pared mold. Pour the cocoa mixture on top. Bake 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven. Let cool for 15 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve. Serves 6-8

Serve with Viansa 2007 Frescolina

CIAMBELLA MARMORIZATTA WITHVIANSA HAZELNUT HONEY

1 lb green beans3 fresh tomatoes3 T Viansa Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 whole garlic clove (peeled, chopped)2 T Viansa Artisan Italian SeasoningBlend1 tsp chopped fresh basil1 tsp chopped fresh oregano1 lemon

Clean green beans. Drop prepared beans into boiling water and cover. After 3 minutes, remove with straining spoon. Place beans in large bowl of ice water. Let cool in water for 3-5 minutes, stirring a little. Score bottom of 3 tomatoes with pairing knife by cutting an “X” on bottom of each tomato. Remove stem root. Immerse tomatoes in boiling water. Leave in water for 30 to 45 seconds. Place tomatoes in large bowl of ice water. Let cool for 3-5 minutes. Remove skins and de-seed tomatoes. Chop into chunks. In a frying pay, over low heat, add 3 tablespoons of Viansa Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add chopped garlic. Gently sauté until light brown. Increase heat. Add green beans and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes. Cook 4 minutes until green beans are ten-der. Season with Viansa Artisan Italian Seasoning, chopped basil and chopped oregano. Drizzle with Viansa Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Serves 6

Serve with Viansa 2007 Pinot Noir or Viansa 2007 Signature Series Carlos Merlot

GREEN BEANS WITH VIANSA ITALIAN SEASONING

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Viansa Events

First Stop: CivitivecchiaCivitavecchia, which means “ancient town”, is a town and comune of the province of Rome. Cruise ships dock there, but there isn’t much to see. So the best way to spend your day will be in Rome. The easiest way to get to Rome will be by train. From Civitavecchia, take a short taxi ride from the pier to the train station. The price of a train ticket is approximately $28 US and takes about 45 minutes to get into Rome. Once in Rome, there are endless possibilities of things to see and do.

Places of InterestColosseum – Piazzale del ColosseoThe grandest and most celebrated of all of Rome’smonuments, the Colosseum was completed in 80 A.D.

Roman Forum – Via dei Fori ImperialiThe hub of the city in Republican and Imperial times, it features ancient ruins and the rostrum where Marc Anthony made his impassioned speech over the body of Julius Cesar.

Vatican CityOne of the smallest states in the world, with 1,000 citi-zens all connected with the Catholic Church, the Vatican mints its own coins, prints its own stamps and keeps its own army of Swiss Guards.

Sistine Chapel Chapel featuring Michelangelo’s greatest works of art, “The Creation of the World” and “The Last Judgement.”

Trevi Fountain – Piazza ColonnaRome’s most famous fountain.

Spanish Steps – Piazza di SpagnaIn the heart of Rome’s most fashionable shopping area the distinctive steps are a gathering spot for visitors and locals.At the base sits a fountain by Bernini.

St. Peter’s Basilica – Piazza San PietroBy far the largest church in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica took more than 100 years to build and involved a succession of important artists and architects.

2010 Italian Wine Cruise

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Wine & Restaurant IdeasTrimani Il (Wine Bar)Via Cernaia, 37BMon – Sat Noon – 3PM; 5:30 – 12:30AM One of Rome’s best stocked wine bars. There is ahuge assortment of wines and a fine selection of foods

on the menu.

Buccone (Wine Bar)Via di Ripetta, 19 – 20Mon - Sat 9AM - 8PM; Su 10AM - 7:30PM Superb choice of wines and champagnes. Downstairscellar has what can become a confusing choice of labels due to the sheer number on the menu.*Recommendations taken from various food and wine specialty publications.

Antico Cafe Greco Via dei Condotti 86 Located in one of the most exclusive shopping streets of Rome, Via dei Condotti, this literary cafè is one of the oldest in Rome.

Il Gelato di San Crispino 42 Via della PantelleriaOpen Wed – Mon, hours varyRome’s best ice cream store located near the Trevi Fountain.

La Rosetta 8/9 Via della RosettaOpen Lunch and Dinner, Mon – Sat A Michelin star winner with a selection of the finest seafood available.

“The old maxim that “all roads lead to Rome” means that the best food and wine come to the city to bolster its indigenous cuisine.”

Food & Wine Trails 800.367.5348

[email protected] www.foodandwinetrails.com/viansa

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Our 2007 Merlot is seductive, elegant and works so well with food. Aromas of black-berry and toasty oak open to complex black cherry, cedar and spice flavors. This is a rich supple Merlot with a long smooth finish and soft tannins. Don’t be afraid to serve it with a roasted meat dish, cheese or pasta.

2007 Carlos’ Vineyard MerlotAppellation: Sonoma Valley

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2007 Pierina VernacciaAppellation: Sonoma Carneros

Our 2007 Syrah has a lot of dark, brooding fruit along with spice and vanilla from the 19 months spent in barrels. The finish is rich and firm with supple tannins that perfectly frame the wine. Though this wine is eminently drinkable young, it will age well for another 5 years. This wine will pair nicely with grilled meats with a tangy sauce.

2007 Lloyd’s Vineyard SyrahAppellation: Sonoma Mountain

T U S C A N C L U BPremio Vino

Retail: $70Club Price: $52.50


2006 Canada GooseAppellation: Sonoma County

Our 2006 Canada Goose is a blend of 88% Chardonnay and 12% Muscat. This wine has flavors of granny smith apples and lime with a clean crisp finish and pairs nicely with summery salads, grilled fish or shrimp.

Solo Bianco

Retail: $20Club Price: $15


2005 Late Harvest PrimitivoAppellation: Sonoma Valley

This wine was made using only Primitivo grapes left on the vine until they reached a sugar content of 28 brix (most grapes are harvested at 24). The wine was then aged in small barrels for 12 months to enhance flavors of dried fruit and brown spice with a smooth finish. Goes well with pears, Italian blue cheese, and dark chocolate.

Our Gift to You this Holiday Season

Vernaccia is native to Tuscany. We’ve taken this grape in a different direction to create a more multi-dimensional, style of wine. Our 2007 “Pierina” is 93% Vernaccia & 7% Chardonnay. Our 2007 Pierina pairs nicely with seafood linguine, crab cakes, grilled swordfish and halibut.




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2006 Lorenzo MerlotAppellation: Sonoma Valley

2007 Pinot NoirAppellation: Sonoma Mountain

2005 Augusto BarberaAppellation: Sonoma Moutnain

Our 2005 “Augusto” Bar-bera is a traditional, d’Asti style Barbera, with tempting flavors of ripe plums and blackberries with a long, lush finish. This wine is wonderful by itself or with BBQ fare, grilled pork tenderloin and lasagna. Drink now through 2011.

The 2007 Pinot Noir has amazing richness, depth and purity with aromas of plum, cherry and fresh earth. The flavors unfold into intense black cherry and raspberry with a long elegant finish. Enjoy with coq au vin, roast pork, and mild cheeses.

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Our 2006 Lorenzo Merlot is a rich and full bodied Merlot that has a nice entry with flavors of plums, blueberries and hints of chocolate. It boasts well-balanced tannins with a nice acidity. This wine pairs well with red meats and pasta with venison in a heavy sauce. Drink now through 2016.

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2007 Pierina VernacciaAppellation: Sonoma Carneros


Vernaccia is native to Tuscany. We’ve taken this grape in a different direction to create a more multi-dimensional, style of wine. Our 2007 “Pierina” is 93% Vernaccia & 7% Chardonnay. Our 2007 Pierina pairs nicely with seafood linguine, crab cakes, grilled swordfish and halibut.







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This New Year’s, Open Everyone’s Eyes with a Blind Tasting

If you’re a total control freak, you can purchase all the wines yourself so that only you will know what’s being tasted. Or you can ask each guest to bring a bottle or two of wine. If you handle it that way, be specific about what

wine—other than the brand—they should look for. Heavier red wines are ideal for winter gatherings, so you might suggest a 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon from anywhere in the world, or 2006 California Zinfandels or 2005 Chiantis from Italy. Six to eight wines are a good number for a blind tasting. The evening of the party when all the wines are assembled, remove the foils completely because these can identify a particular brand. Leave the labels on the bottles and simple slip the bottles into a brown paper sack. Use a rubber band around the neck of the bottle to secure the bag. Prominently number each one. As you set the table, have glasses of water along with bland crackers or slices of baguette on hand for cleansing palates. Also, have some decorative pitchers on the table so that friends can pour out wine they don’t wish to finish. Complete the table by putting a small notepad and pen at each place. Taste through the wines starting with #1. No need to encourage discussion. It will naturally occur. When all the wines have been tried, have everyone rank them from most favorite to least favorite. If eight wines were tasted, everyone should give their top-rated wine 8 points. Their least favorite wine will score one point. Tally all the points and before revealing the wines, share with everyone the rankings from most popular to least. The moment of truth comes when you remove the wines from the bags. It’s a guarantee that lively conversation will follow the unveiling. Have pricing on hand. It’s always enlightening when a $25 bottle outscores a $100 bottle. And be prepared for your friends to ask that you make a blind tasting part of next year’s party, too.

How To

Host a WineDo you want to have a New Year’s party that all of your friends will remember and talk about for the next 12 months? !en put together a blind tasting.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT VIANSAThe Holidays Are Here

!e holidays are a special time of the year and Viansa would like to celebrate them with you and your family.

Toys for Tots drive November 1st - mid December. We will be accepting new, unwrapped toys and all of the items that we collect will be gifted to under-privileged kids in the Sonoma area. Toys can be dropped o" at 25200 Arnold Dr. Sonoma CA 95476Holiday party Sunday, December 6th, from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. !ere will be a children’s’ choir, hors d’oeuvres accompanied by wine and plenty of time to shop for your holiday gifts. Book your Italian cruise now! Food & Wine Trails 800.367.5348 [email protected] www.foodandwinetrails.com/viansa

D E C E M B E R ’ S F E AT U R E D C U C I N A V I A N S A S E L E C T I O N

VIANSA LAVENDER HONEY GRILLING GLAZEThe Viansa Lavender Honey Grilling Glaze is a beautiful ensemble of honey, canola oil, white wine, champagne vinegar, Italian sea salt, parsley, spices, rosemary and lavender. Brush on pork tenderloin, chicken or duck or use as a marinade for fruit such as pineapple and grill.

VIANSA ARTISAN ITALIAN SEASONINGOur Artisan Italian Seasoning is a chunky, all natural blend of dill, coriander, pepper and other spices that truly enhance the flavor of poultry, steak, pot roast and beef stews. Use on grilled, roasted or sauteed vegetables and potaotes.

HAZELNUT HONEYThis hazelnut honey is perfect to whip into cream to top your favortie pie or fresh fruit, paired with soft Italian cheeses, perfect glaze for carrots, sweet potatoes and butternut or acorn squash

VIANSA NESPOLA CONSERVEThis Italian fruit has the sweet-ness of apricots, the juiciness of peaches and tartness of kumquats. We have combined the sweet Nespola with cur-rants and mint to make a tradi-tional Italian accompaniment for grilled meat, cold poultry, cheese and foie gras.

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Wine ListVINO BIANCO – WHITE WINE“VITTORIA” PINOT GRIGIO 2007 A soft and fruity Pinot Grigio harvested from the Morning Sun vineyard on Sonoma Mountain and our estate vineyard in Carneros. ARNEIS 2007 A food-friendly varietal primarily found in Italy’s famous Piedmont region, crisp Arneis is rarely grown in California. Arneis has crisp flavors of melon, pineapple and green apple with a crisp & clean finish.

“PIERINA” VERNACCIA 2007 Our 2007“Pierina” is 73% Vernaccia & 7% Chardonnay. This delightful white wine displays luscious flavors of ginger, grapefruit, tropical fruit with mineral notes, making it the perfect option for those who are looking for something unique.

“SENZA” CHARDONNAY 2007 A true taste of the Chardonnay grape unobstructed by oak with a refreshing clean finish. Viansa’s 2007 Senza offers flavors of Granny Smith apples, white peach and subtle tropical notes with a refreshingly clean finish.

CHARDONNAY 2007 Our 2007 Chardonnay offers flavors of Apple, honeydew melon and toasty oak with a crisp clean finish. A balance of 50% fermented in barrel and 50% in stainless steel.

RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2007 Our Reserve Chardonnay is a delicious dry wine with flavors of citrus, oak, pear and hints of butter with creamy mouth feel. It is barrel-fermented Sonoma County fruit and spends nine months in oak.

“CENTO PER CENTO” CHARDONNAY 2007 Our rich and balanced estate chardonnay starts off with aromas of toasty oak, butterscotch and ripe apples that give way to citrus, pear and melon flavors.

VINO ROSE – ROSE WINEDOLCETTO ROSE 2008 This light and crisp saignee rose displays a soft, floral nose with hints of wild strawberry. Flavors of cranberry and strawberry are followed by a clean, firm acidity.

“IMBIANCO” ROSE 2007 is a fresh and fruity blend of 88% Primitivo and 12% Muscat Canelli. Enjoy on its own or pair with spicy foods.

VINO DOLCE – SWEET WINE

“FRESCOLINA” TOCAI FRIULANO 2007 This blend of Tocai Friulano (93%) and Muscat (7%) is delightfully sweet and refreshing. (500ml)

LATE HARVEST PRIMITIVO 2005 Sonoma Valley Primitivo harvested at 28˚ brix. Barrel aged for 12 months, our Late Harvet Primitivo is lush, rich and the perfect dessert or after dinner wine. (375ml)

IMBIANCO 2007 With a blend of 88% Primitivo and 12% Muscat Canelli, this wine possesses flavors of strawberry, kiwi, and tropical fruits.

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$19.50 | $234.00$14.63 | $175.56

$20.00 | $240.00$15.00 | $180.00

$20.00 | $240.00$15.00 | $180.00

$25.00 | $300.00$18.75 | $225.00

$20.00 | $240.00$15.00 | $180.00

$25.00 | $300.00$18.75 | $225.00

$39.00 | $468.00$29.25 | $351.00

$17.00 | $204.00$12.75 | $153.00

$14.50 | $174.00$10.88 | $130.50

$22.50 | $270.00$16.88 | $202.56

$30.00 | $360.00$22.50 | $270.00

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VINO ROSSO – RED WINE

“ATHENA” DOLCETTO 2007 A varietal native to northern Italy, our Sonoma County “Athena” is a wonderfully fruit forward Dolcetto.

PINOT NOIR 2007 The 2007 Morning Sun Vineyard Pinot Noir is showing amazing richness, depth and purity with aromas of plum, cherry and fresh earth. The flavors unfold into intense black cherry and raspberry with a long elegant finish.

“PICCOLO” SANGIOVESE 2005 Sangiovese is the most widely planted red wine grape in Italy and the hallmark of the Chianti region. This wine has armoas of strawberries, black cherries and dry fruit intermingled with some cedary notes. Finishing with flavors of nutmeg, caramom and black fruit.

“LA NEBBIA” NEBBIOLO 2005 Nebbiolo, a grape native to Italy’s foggy Piedmont, is a light-bodied dry red with forward acidity. A dry red with good acidity, our 2005 “La Nebbia” offers aromas of fresh earth, cranberry and white flowers with flavors of pomegranate, bing cherry and brown spice.

“FARNETA” PRIMITIVO 2006 Primitivo is similar to that of Zinfandel, typically found in the region of Puglia in southern Italy. The grapes for our “Farneta” are harvested right here in Carneros. This wine is boasting with wonderful black pepper, wild berries and raspberries.

MERLOT 2006 Aromas of blackberry and toasty oak open to elegant, complex black cherry, cedar and spice flavors.

FREISA 2005 A common blending grape of northern Italy, this dark and “chewy” food-friendly wine is quite rare in our country.

ZINFANDEL 2006 Ripe yet well focused with aromas of black cherry, crushed black pepper and toasty oak.

SYRAH 2006 A delicious blend of Syrah (94%) and Primitivo (6%), harvested from Bayer Ranch, Emery Ranch & Serres Ranch vineyards.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 This North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon has very rich and dense aromas with chewy tannins in the finish.

CABERNET FRANC 2004 This Sonoma County wine has rich and intense aromas and flavors. Firm, integrated tannins with a long satisfying finish.

“PRINDELO” RED WINE 2006 A popular proprietary blend of Primitivo (67%), Zinfandel (22%) and Teroldego (11%) from our estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley.

Bottle | Case

$14.50 | $174.00$100.88 | $130.56

$35.00 | $420.00$26.25 | $315.00

$25.00 | $300.00$18.75 | $225.00

$30.00 | $360.00$22.50 | $270.00

$35.00 | $420.00$26.25 | $315.00

$28.00 | $336.00$21.00 | $252.00

$25.00 | $300.00$18.75 | $225.00

$25.00 | $300.00$18.75 | $225.00

$28.00| $336.00$21.00 | $252.00

$35.00 | $420.00$26.25 | $315.00

$35.00 | $420.00$26.25 | $315.00

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CELLAR SELECTIONS

“AUGUSTO” BARBERA 2005 Our traditional, d’Asti-style Barbera has tempting flavors of ripe plums and blackberries with soft tannins and a long, smooth finish.

“THALIA” SANGIOVESE 2005 (90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) Big and powerful, showing loads of ripe blackberries, black cherry & spice that evolves into flavors of wild berries, licorice and dried cherry.

“LORENZO” MERLOT 2006 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged 16 months in French and Hungarian oak. Aromas of blackberry and toasty oak open to elegant, complex black cherry, cedar and spice flavors. This is a rich supple Merlot with a long smooth finish and soft tannins.

RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 A Sonoma County blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Our Cabernet Sauvignon is very well balanced with flavors of wild crush berries, earthy, light spice and cocoa with a long finish.

“SAMUELE” CABERNET FRANC 2005 Our 2005 “Samuele” is rich and intense with aromas of toasty oak, dried herbs and fresh crushed blackberries. The flavors turn to black cherry, plum and currants with a long smooth finish framed by firm yet supple tannins.

“V” CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 A magnificent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (76%), Cabernet Franc (13%), and Merlot (11%) sourced from the famed Oakville appellation in Napa Valley.

“OSSIDIANA” 2005 Our flagship wine, a stunning blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (56%), Cabernet Franc (33%), and Merlot (11%). Powerful yet elegant.

Bottle | Case

$42.00 | $504.00$31.50 | $378.00

$45.00 | $540.00$31.50 | $378.00

$45.00 | $540.00$22.50 | $270.00

$50.00 | $600.00$25.00 | $300.00

$55.00 | $660.00$27.50 | $330.00

$105.00 | $1260.00$73.50 | $882.00

$125.00 | $1,500.00$62.50 | $750.00

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SIGNATURE SERIES (For Premio Club Members Only)RON’S VINEYARD CARNEROS SANGIOVESE 2006 Possesses flavors of cranberry, vanilla, oak, red and black cherries and raspberries. Enjoy now through 2019.

LLOYD’S VINEYARD CARNEROS CHARDONNAY 2007 Barrel fermented in 100% new French oak and aged on its lees for a full year. Creamy texture with flavors of baked apple and pear, hazelnut and toasty oak.

WINERY VISTA SONOMA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Aged 24 months in new French Oak it offers complex aromas of blackberry, spice, and dried herbs with concentrated flavors of current, blackberry and sweet oak. It has a long, persistent fruit-filled finish with firm, bold tannins. Drink now through 2025.

RED CHALK ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Aged in new French oak for 24 months, it has aromas of toasty oak, vanilla and cinnamon spice that lead to ripe plum, blackberry and cedary oak flavors. The mouth feel is dense and chewy with a long lingering finish. Drink now through 2019.

CHALKS EDGE ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET FRANC 2006 Its Chalk Hill slopeside vineyard produces aromas of black cherry, spicy oak and vanilla bean followed by flavors of black raspberry, ripe current and baking spices. It has a soft mouth feel, silky tannins and a long, smooth finish. Drink now through 2019.

GNARLY RIVER ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET FRANC 2006 Fruit from old gnarly vines in a hillside vineyard neighboring the Russian River release aromas of boysenberry, pepper and black cherry. Its more rustic flavors tend toward current and dried herbs. The finish has lots of spice and richness. Drink now through 2016.

DUANE’S RANCH SONOMA VALLEY PRIMITIVIO 2007 Our 2007 Primitivo is a rich, full-bodied wine with a well-balanced acidity that has a long smooth finish. This wine has wonderful flavors of fresh crushed berries, white pepper and a hint of light toasty oak.

DYLAN’S VINEYARD SONOMA VALLEY ZINFANDEL 2007 Rich, full-bodied and delicious with aromas of blackberry and toasty oak, leading to complex black cherry, cedar and spice flavors.

Bottle | Case$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

$40.00 | $480.00$30.00 | $360.00

$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

$70.00 | $840.00$52.50 | $630.00

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TUSCAN CLUB REPRESENTATIVES

For assistance or more information about a Tuscan Club Gift Membership or changing your membership category please email or call your Tuscan Club Representative.

B I G R E W A R D S For Sharing Your Passion for Viansa’s

Tuscan Club We would love to have your friends, family and associates join you in all

the Tuscan Club’s fun, festivities plus fabulous food and wine o!erings by becoming members of The Club. As a special thank you for bringing in new

members, we’ll give you generous wine rewards.

Here’s how simple it is: If you have someone join the Tuscan Club and they remain members for at least four months, we’ll DOUBLE your wine delivery in an upcoming

month. If you bring in two new members, we’ll DOUBLE your wine delivery in TWO upcoming months. Three new

members means three DOUBLE wine months.

There’s no limit to your rewards. As always at the Tuscan Club, the more the merrier.

To qualify, and get full details, please submit the names of the new members you are referring to your Tuscan Club representative.

A Tuscan Club membership is a delight all year round. The many pleasures and privileges of membership include:

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UPCOMING VIANSA EVENTS TUSCAN CLUB PICK UP11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sunday December 20

HOLIDAY PARTY3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

TOYS FOR TOTSdrop off at 25200 Arnold Dr.Sonoma CA, 95476

SundayDecember 6

All of December

Members-only tastingsViansa’s knowledgeable wine staff will assist you in food and wine pairingsInvitations to special events

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Access to wines not available outside the club25% savings on all current releases10% off gourmet food and gift basketsSubscription to Viansa At Home magazinePrivate tours of Viansa

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