Save The Date!
January 31, 2012 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under News and Events
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.
Special Valentines Day Tasting
February 11th, 2012 from 11:00-5:00 p.m.
Treat your valentine to a special vertical tasting and chocolate pairing. We will be offering our 2004-2006 vintage wines paired with Brix Chocolates.
Tasting fee: Complimentary for club members (2 per membership) / $15 guests
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Public Tasting
February 18th, 2012 from 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Join us at the Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.
Purchase tickets here.
Preview Day! March 3rd from 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Spend the day with us previewing our upcoming releases for 2012 including our much anticipated 2011 Chardonnay.
Tickets: Complimentary for club members & $15 guests
Spring 2012 Wine Club Release Party
April 14th, 2012 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
We will be featuring our new release the 2008 Pinot Noir paired with small bites. Take home your very own collection of seeds to get your garden started!
Tickets: Complimentary club members (2 per membership) & $15 guests.
One Year Anniversary Celebration
June 23rd, 2012 from 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Come and celebrate with the Bacigalupi Family as we cheers to 1 year!
Details: TBD
Bacigalupi Vineyard Designate Tasting
July 14th, 2012 11:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Bacigalupi Family would like to invite you to participate in a very special and limited tasting featuring wines produced exclusively from Bacigalupi Vineyards. Passed appetizers provided by K.R. Catering.
Tickets: $65 per person and limited to 200 guests.
*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.
New Release 2007 Zinfandel
January 1, 2012 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under News and Events, Store, Wines, 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.
Read the full list of medal winners and get information on the Grand Tasting, February 18th from 2-5:00 p.m. at Fort Mason
Now avaliable for purchase
This much anticipated vintage has been well worth the wait! The 2007 harvest began early, stalled mid-way due to cool weather, and finished in late October to vintner accolades. Grape growers praised the high quality and winemakers were happy with the small berry size. Located in the middle of the Russian River Valley, our vineyard sees cool mornings and warm afternoons. This weather pattern benefits Zinfandel, since it leads to a longer growing season and even-ripened grape clusters.
Our 2007 Russian River Valley Zinfandel has aromas of oregano, cooking spices and a hint of white pepper complemented with subtle flavors of anise seed and bramble berry. Luscious deep fruit characteristics and a beautiful tannin structure on the mid palate with a long full finish.
Recommended cellaring 5-8 years
300 cases produced
The Bacigalupi Family and John Tyler Wines release special bottling in memory of wine country icon.
December 23, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Family History
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 of Korbel Champagne Cellars, she spent much of her life living at the winery and raising a family there.
“She was his rock” states Pam Bacigalupi, Anna Marie’s daughter and, co-owner of John Tyler Wines. “We lived at the winery in Guerneville; I have found memories of growing up there with my brothers. Mom would always be at dad’s side when he was entertaining at the winery, she was his support system. You know the saying: behind every great man there is a great women, I think that really sums up their relationship. “
Pam and her husband John, joined with Pam’s nephew Tyler Heck in 2002 and formed John Tyler Wines. They recently opened a tasting room off Westside Road in Russian River Valley to showcase their wines.
“It was Tyler’s idea to dedicate the wine to Mom. I think we have all been inspired in some way by her. As his wife, Mom was an advocate for my Dad in the industry. She wanted the family to have a successful future. I think one of her most memorable events at Korbel was the Look Magazine photo shoot with the three brothers and their wives. Dad and his two brothers, Adolf and Ben had a feature on the cover and their wives were on a page inside. Mom wore a suede full length coat. It was quite the gathering with Richie, Dof’s wife and Natalie, Ben’s wife. That was probably one of mom’s most glamorous times. “
Anna had a special bond with her grandchildren, especially Tyler. “They spent a lot of time together when Tyler was little. She used to say a quote to him, it started when he was about two, and you know how two year olds can be, wanting everything under the sun. She used to tell him “Tyler, life isn’t always a bowl of cherries, sometimes it’s the pits.” That was probably his first life lesson. We put that saying on the back label, it’s a good reminder that life isn’t always what you expect it to be.”
As Paul’s wife, Anna was a constant advocate for the growth of the wine industry in Sonoma County. Her common sense and solid spiritual approach to life were an inspiration to all who knew her.
“This is a special offering that we want to share with others who are inspired by wine,” states Nicole Bacigalupi, one of Pam’s twin daughters who manages the tasting room. “I can’t wait to pour it for people and share my grandmother’s story.”
New Release 2008 Petite Sirah
November 29, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Store, Wines
We are pleased to announce the long anticipated release of our 2008 John Tyler Bacigalupi Vineyard Petite Sirah. This Petite Sirah is produced from the well recognized old Foppiano clone, first planted over a century ago by the Foppiano family. Our small and specialized planting consists of 9 acres on the Frost Ranch located in the Russian River Valley off the famed Westside Rd. This big, robust and full bodied wine brings forward intense flavors that will complement a variety of dishes. 255 cases produced.
*Free Run Wine Club members please call the tasting room directly at 707-473-0115 to receive your special pricing.
Order by December 15th to ensure holiday delivery.
P.S. I Love You
November 29, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Store, Wines
Featuring our inaugural release of 2008 Petite Sirah from Bacigalupi Vineyards. This very special vintage of Petite Sirah is dedicated to the late Anna Marie Heck. As wife to Paul Heck, co proprietor of Korbel Champagne Cellars, Anna was a constant advocate for the growth of the wine industry in Sonoma County. Her common sense and solid spiritual approach to life were an inspiration to all who knew her.
We remember her fondly by one of her favorite sayings; “Life is like a bowl of cherries, sometimes it’s the pits.” A.M.H.
Gift set includes two Burgundy style etched logo glasses paired with medium dark Brix bites.
*Free Run Wine Club members please call the tasting room directly at 707-473-0115 to receive your special pricing.
Order by December 15th to ensure holiday delivery.
A Zintastic Pairing
November 29, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Store, Zinfandel
Zinfandel is the perfect pairing for any holiday meal and this rare collection with make a great addition to your cellar. This gift set includes a vertical of our Bacigalupi Vineyard designate Zinfandels vintage 2005-2007 paired with a Brix medium dark chocolate bar.
*Free Run Wine Club members please call the tasting room directly at 707-473-0115 to receive your special pricing.
Order by December 15th to ensure holiday delivery.
A Little Bit of Everything
November 29, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Store, Wines
A wine selected for every preference, our mixed collection includes a variety of wines to fit any palette.
Set includes one bottle of each of the following:
2008 Petite Sirah
2007 Zinfandel
2006 Pinot Noir
Paired with a Brix chocolate variety pack
*Free Run Wine Club members please call the tasting room directly at 707-473-0115 to receive your special pricing.
Order by December 15th to ensure holiday delivery.
Holiday and Winter Hours
November 29, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Day to day, News and Events
The holiday season is here and we invite you to raise a glass with us!
Winter Hours beginning December 1st
Wednesday – Monday 11:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m.
Closed Tuesday
Holidays Hours
Christmas Eve – Closed
Christmas Day – Closed
New Years Eve – Close at 3:00 p.m
New Years Day – Closed.
Cheers to a wonderful holiday season!
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November 24, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Twitter
So excited for turkey day with family and friends!
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November 24, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Twitter
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