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Introducing the first Bacigalupi Vineyard Designate Tasting

The Russian River Valley Winegrowers is sponsoring the Bacigalupi Vineyard Designate Tasting at the John Tyler tasting room on Westside Road. July 14th, 2012 11:00 – 4:00 p.m. Participate in a very special and limited tasting featuring wines produced exclusively from Bacigalupi Vineyards.  The selection of wines will range from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to... [Read more]

Passport to Pinot Noir Barrel Tasting Weekend

June 9th-10th 2012 from 11:00-4:00 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the allure of Pinot Noir and the rugged beauty of the Russian River Valley. Meander along our back roads and discover our world class wines and the hidden gems of our valley – majestic redwoods, fresh, local food and hospitality like no other. The Russian River Valley Passport to Pinot weekend... [Read more]

Special shipping offer for select states

Flat shipping rate on any order of 6 bottles Exclusive offer for select states! Place an order of 6 bottles and receive ground shipping for only $18.00. Mix and match your order from any of our wines. View full list of wines available on our website. Call the tasting room at 707-473-0115 or e-mail us directly at tastingroom@johntylerwines.com to recieve this... [Read more]

The Prince of Pinot

Recently the Prince of Pinot Noir Rusty Gaffney stopped by our tasting room for an extensive interview with John and Pam Bacigalupi. During his visit he also tasted through our entire line up of Pinot Noir’s. With a love affair of Pinot Noir for over 40 years Rusty is the first to write a wine publication devoted entirely to one varietal. Rusty’s... [Read more]

Spring Shrimp Salad

Lighten up your family’s dinner table with a fun twist on the traditional salad. Ingredients: 1 head of romaine lettuce washed and pat dry 2 green onions, sliced 3 celery stalks, sliced 1/4 lb shrimp (if using frozen try to find ones with no salt added) 1 cup dried Chinese noodles 1 package frozen petite peas Dressing: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 shakes... [Read more]

New Release 2008 Pinot Noir recieves 92 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Our 2008 Pinot Noir was awarded 92 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine Find it featured in the Advanced Buying Guide. *Wine Enthusiast Top Shelf e-mail recipients enter your promotional code at checkout for 10% off 6 bottles and 20% off a case. Harvest Information Lighter yields in the vineyards resulted from a dramatic growing season beginning with below... [Read more]

Vertical Wine Tasting and Vineyard Tour Experience

Private Vertical Tasting and Vineyard Tour Experience   Our vertical tasting experience begins with a short historical vineyard tour through some of our oldest Chardonnay plantings on the estate from 1964. This tour, hosted by one of the Bacigalupi family members, will give you a glimpse back in history documenting 55 years of premium grape growing in the... [Read more]

Save The Date!

We know your calendar can fill up fast. Here are some upcoming events that you wont want to miss! *To make a reservation and/or purchase tickets to any of these events e-mail tastingroom@johntylerwines.com or call us at 707-473-0115. Russian River Valley Passport to Pinot Noir Weekend June 9-10th 2012 Celebrate the allure of Pinot Noir with over 50 extraordinary... [Read more]

New Release 2007 Zinfandel

GOLD MEDAL WINNER!! Our 2007 Zinfandel was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This is the largest wine competition held in North America and brings in upwards of 3,500 entries every year. & 92 points by the Wine Enthusiasts Now available for purchase This much anticipated vintage has been well worth the wait! The 2007... [Read more]

The Bacigalupi Family and John Tyler Wines release special bottling in memory of wine country icon.

John Tyler releases their inaugural vintage of 2008 Russian River Petite Sirah, as a perfect pairing for Christmas and remembering family. This Petite Sirah bottling is not just any new wine release. Winemaker, Tyler Heck wanted to pay tribute to his late grandmother, Anna Marie Heck. The wine was dedicated in her honor, Anna was also the wife of Paul Heck co-proprietor... [Read more]