Preview Day – March 3rd – Tickets now available
February 9, 2012 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under News and Events, Store
Tickets for our first ever Preview Day are now available!
Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 from 11:00-4:00 p.m.
Please call the tasting room at 707-473-0115 to purchase.
Free Run Wine Club members – 2 complimentary, additional guests $15.00
General: $15.00
We will be showcasing our 2008 Pinot Noir, 2008 Zinfandel and the highly anticipated 2011 Chardonnay as well as new wines in the tasting room. Order these wines presale to ensure your allocation!
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
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.
New Release ~ 2007 Clonal Selection Pinot Noir
September 6, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Pinot Noir, Store, Wines
The premier release of our 100% Pommard Clone Pinot Noir. A stones throw from the Russian River Valley this single vineyard Pinot is a pure expression of its vineyard location and clonal selection.
The highly desirable Pommard Clone (named for the village in Burgundy) is widely considered to produce some of the finest wines in the world. It is a difficult clone to cultivate due to its sensitivity to light, cropping levels, soil types and pruning techniques. It takes an almost perfect growing season to bottle a Pommard clone on its own. 2007 saw ideal growing conditions in the vineyard resulting in a long hang time. For many winemakers this clone presents one of the ultimate winemaking challenges. 359 cases produced
2007 Wente Clone Pinot Noir
August 1, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Pinot Noir, Store, Wines
Introducing our first single vineyard, single clone Pinot Noir. Produced from vines on the Bacigalupi Vineyard, a stones throw from the Russian River this Pinot Noir is a pure expression of its vineyard location and clonal selection.
Referred to as the “Pinot Pioneers” Charles and Helen Bacigalupi were one of the first growers to plant Pinot Noir in the Russian River Valley. Charles took the advice of industry colleague and friend, Paul Heck and began to plant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in place of Zinfandel due to the areas cooler climate. Charles obtained Wente budwood from Karl Wente in 1964, whose family took cuttings from the original vineyard in France. 418 cases produced
2002 John Tyler Pinot Noir
May 25, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Store
This is a full-bodied 2002 Pinot Noir, showcasing the varietal characteristics for which the Russian River appellation is known. Aged 11 months in 100% French oak with an additional 12 months of bottle aging prior to release. This Pinot Noir has a concentrated style that produces its dark color, rich flavors, and full mid-palate tannin structure. 91 points by the Pinot Report
Our innagural vintage under the John Tyler label. Only 50 cases remaining
$58.00
2003 John Tyler Pinot Noir
May 25, 2011 by Katey Bacigalupi
Filed under Store
Our 2003 Pinot Noir has a superb cool climate aroma of thyme, full black cherry flavors, and an attractive peppery note. A Medium-deep ruby color with earthy aromas, light-moderate tannin and oak, good structure with a long finish. A seamless integration of silky tannins, loads of generous fruit with a balanced floral note in the bouquet. Rich, ripe and well structured this Pinot has a lot to offer. Aged 11 months in 100% French oak with an additional 12 months of bottle aging prior to release. 829 cases produced.
Reviews
Pinot Report
Medium-deep ruby color; black cherry and earthy aromas; big, full black cherry flavors with earthy notes, light-moderate tannin and oak; good structure and balance; long finish. 829 cases made $42 Score: 91
Dan Berger’s Vintage Experience Newsletter
September 28, 2007 Tasting Notes: Exceptional
Superb cool-climate aroma of thyme, black cherry, and an attractive peppery note. Silky tannins and loads of generous fruit. From a new joint venture between the owner of Bacigalupi and winemaker Tyler Heck.
Vineyard Location -Bacigalupi Vineyards- Russian River Valley
Harvest Information- Yield: 14 tons; approx 2-3 tons per acre. 4 tons Pommard clone (24.7 Brix) 10 tons Wente clone (24.9 Brix)
$55.00
