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Summer Wine Series Crinella winery is offering an exciting new wine experience this summer, designed to provide another dimension to your appreciation with the art and lore of winemaking. Great wine begins in the vineyard and so we will begin the day in our vineyard at the crack of 11:00 am. We will first discuss the terroir of the Russian River Valley. Crinella's Vineyard Liaison, Skip Swenson, will be supervising your vineyard experience and a sit down tasting of our award winning wines, accompanied by the imaginative wine-food pairings of Chef Tai Oletsky. Click here for more details about the event. Choose a date that works for you! Dates: July 16, 18, 23, 24, 30, 31 and August 1, 6, 7, 8 $10 (refundable with wine purchase) Up to 8 persons per group. Click here to reserve early to guarantee your spot! May 2010, New article on Francis Criinella "Don't Try to Label Him. Francis Crinella's name is known to wine lovers and academics alike." Article from UCI Reception for Elizabeth Murray April 7, 2010 Author of Monet's Passion: Ideas, Inspiration and Insights from the Painter's Garden, returns to Santa Rosa to deliver two talks on Monet's Garden. Hosted by Santa Rosa Garden Club. The reception is open to the public and Crinella 2006 Sauvignon Blanc will be served. What: Wine reception and talk with Elizabeth Murray, author of Monet's Passion. When: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 7 Where: Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa. Highlights: Murray, a gardener, a photographer and an artist, will share personal stories about her 25-year relationship with the painter Claude Monet's gardens at Giverny. Each talk includes a reception featuring sparkling wine and desserts. Sponsor: Santa Rosa Garden Club Benefits: Horticultural scholarships, the garden at Sierra Youth Activity for at-risk girls and the butterfly habitat and sign at the Kenneth Stocking Native Plant Garden at Sonoma State University. Cost: $20 Tickets/Information: 707-537-6885 or e-mail gardenclubevents@yahoo.com. Recent Events Tasting of Crinella wines at the Wine Gallery Corona Del Mar An informal event with a selection of foods laid out for people to sample with our wines. Tuesday, February 9th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm Halibut Tacos with our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Tri-tip Bruschetta with Mushroom Sauce with our 2006 Pinot Noir Warm Brie with Apple Slices and Apricot Chutney with our 2005 Glissando, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2411 East Coast Highway • Corona Del Mar, CA • 949-675-3410 Latest Reviews August 4, 2009 Click here to read about just how well Crinella wines compliment food. August 2, 2009 - "Wow, terrific fruit from a producer that supplies both Twomey and Merry Edwards. This is really good stuff, with a nose & palate of rich red fruit and a round mouthfeel, just enough acidity to keep it complex, and a long satisfying finish making one run for the cellar for another bottle. Superb effort. 92 points" Snoman at cellartracker.com July 16, 2009 - "Wow, this is a reference SB from RRV. Would score it 18.5 out of 20 on the classic rating sheet. Huge and clasic nose of fruit, grass and mineral, with a round and enveloping structure of acidic balance and food-friendly flavors and crispness. Finish is as long as an SB gets. Superb. 95 points" Snoman at cellartracker.com Special Concert and Crinella Wine Reception Celebrating 15th Re Opening Anniversary of Squaw Valley Chapel Saturday, June 27th at 5:00pm Mozart Coronation Mass: Kyrie, Benedictus, Agnus Dei, Dona Nobis Bach Brandenburg Concerto #2 Vivaldi Con. 2 trumpets - Handel's Hallelujah Mark Lord, trumpet Squaw Valley Chapel Latest Buzz Read what people are saying about Crinella wines on the OC Wine Blog..."Alaskan salmon (paired with Crinella Sauvignon Blanc), Roasted Duck Duo with smoked cabbage (paired with Crinella Pinot Noir) ...raw milk cheeses paired with Crinella Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. Yummmmmm!" Read more... OC Wine Magazine Winemaker Dinner Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 6:30pm at Pascal Newport Beach 1000 Bristol Street North Newport Beach, California $78 per persont +TT Menu Recption Hors d'Oeuvres Sparkling Wine First Course Alaskan Salmon in a Chervil Nage and Spring Vegetables 2006 Crinella Sauvignon Blanc - Russian River Valley, Marino Estate Vineyard Second Course Roasted Duck Duo with Smoked Cabbage and Grape Burgundy Sauce 2006 Crinella Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley, Family Estate Vineyard Third Course Domestic Raw Milk Cheeses with Poached Seasonal Fruits 2005 Glissando Crinella, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley, Marino Estate Vineyard The phone number for reservations or any additional info is 949-263-9400 extension 1 Wine and Food Pairing In the February issue of Chef Magazine, Crinella Glissando is suggested as a perfect compliment to Grilled Shrimp, Grape and Endive Salad with Labne Cheese. See the recipe here - top right corner, click to enlarge and focus. Crinella Sauvignon Blanc 2006 with Home Made Pizza Crinella Pinot Noir 2006 with Home Cured Prosciutto Crinella Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005 with Italian Meringue Frosting on a lemon pound cake. Winemaker Dinner Sunday March 29th, 2009 at San Geronimo Golf Course Golf begins at 3pm, with a fireside wine tasting reception at 5pm, and dinner beginning at 5:30pm. Wine Tasting & Dinner $65 Golf, Wine Tasting & Dinner $85 Menu Pecorino Romano Fritters on Tender Greens with Oranges and Figs Crinella 2005 Glissando Salmon and Shrimp Scampi di Anconese Crinella 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic-Red Wine Sauce Grilled Spring Vegetables Ricotta-Herb Gnocchi Crinella 2006 Pinot Noir Saint Moritz Rice Cream with Fresh Fruit Crinella 2005 Glissando The phone number for reservations or any additional info is (415) 488-4030 x230, and the e-mail is catering@sangeronimogc.com Seating is limited so please make your reservations soon! Latest Review... "I love Crinella Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. A female proprietor named Ramona Crinella and her brother Frank Crinella produce award-winning wines at incredible values." - Jamie Gwen, Chef and Certified Sommelier from www.andrewzimmern.com Some of our 2008 Events September 18, 2008 Wine Tasting Dinner at Antonello Ristorante Thursday, September 18th at 6:30pm Assaggini Chef selection of passed hors d' oeuvres Wine - Enrico Prosecco reception Insalata Insalata di Mare Calamari, shrimps, scallops, assorted fish, tossed with extra virgin olive oil, and red and yellow tear drop tomatoes Wine - Crinella "Marino Vineyard" Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Secondo Brasciola Thinly Pounded medallion of beef tenderloin rolled with Parma Prosciutto, Caciocavallo cheese, bread crumbs, golden raisins, oregano and garlic served in a white wine herbs and tomato sauce served with Porcini risotto. (Crinella's own estate rice used in the risotto preparation) Wine - Crinella "Estate" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006 Dolce Panna Cotta A simple yet mouthwatering vanilla flan, Italian Style, served with a caramel sauce and seasonal berries Wine - Crinella "Glissando" Russian River Valley Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Ramona on the Chef Jamie show Sunday, August 10th Click here to replay the show now. Chef Jamie Gwen interviewed Ramona Crinella and Wolfgang Puck on radio 97.1FM Los Angeles, California. For more on Chef Jamie shows, visit her website, www.chefjamie.com. What temperature should wine be served? In order for the wines you serve your guests to make the best showing, we recommend you follow to ensure a great wine experience. We've compiled some information to use when considering cellaring and serving. Click here to read about wine storage and serving temperatures. Coast Magazine Article Land of Prosperity A brother-sister team leave their careers and return to their family's Sonoma land to make wine. by Jessica Forsyth 2008 Accolades San Francisco International Wine Competition just awarded us the Double Gold Medal for our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc. We are very honored. We were also awarded the Gold Medal for our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc and the Silver Medal for our 2005 Sauvignon Blanc by the Orange County Fair Wine Competition. A Silver Medal for 2006 Sauvignon Blanc! We are proud recipients of two new awards from the 2008 West Coast Wine Competition for wines from our 2006 vintage. A silver for our Marino Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and a Bronze for our Estate Pinot Noir. '05 Was a Great Year for Crinella Wine! We're so happy to let you know our 2005 Sauvignon Blanc was awarded a Gold Medal at the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition. We're thrilled to announce 3 awards at the 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. '05 Sauvignon Blanc, '05 Glissando, and the first award for our '05 Pinot Noir. 2007 Accolades Second Gold for '05 Glissando! and 3rd Silver for '05 Sauvignon Blanc! We medalled at the 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition. Both winners are from the Marino Vineyard which continues to produce outstanding wine. Thanks Jim and Rod. Another Silver for '05 Sauvignon Blanc! We're thrilled to announce on March 20, Crinella 2005 Sauvignon Blanc was awarded another Silver Medal in the National Women's Wine Competition. 2005 Glissando Takes Gold! 2007 Grand Harvest Competition delivered a Gold Medal to our 2005 Glissando, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc. Crinella Vineyards Screen Savers Download screensavers with scenes from Crinella Winery. Don't miss out on the excitement! Join the Paesani di Crinella Club We won't send you anything but information, and you'll be the first to be notified of all the news at Crinella Winery. 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