October Wine Feature

About This Wine:

Cashmere is one of the most precious gifts of nature. It evokes quality, luxuriousness, and something that is a labor of love to produce. Our Cashmere is a silky and wonderful blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah.  Enjoy with foods and friends of distinction.

Wine Profile:

Vintage:	2012
Wine Type:	Red Wine
Varietal:	Blend
Varietal Composition:
35%	Mourvedre
24%	Syrah
23%	Grenache
18%	Petite Sirah
Appellation:	California
Harvest Date:	August 21 - October 16
Acid:	.60 g/100ml
PH:	3.91
Barrel Aging:
6 months
25%	new French oak
Residual Sugar:	.41%
Alcohol %:	14.0%

Vineyard Notes:

The majority of the grapes for the 2012 vintage come from our vineyards in Contra Costa County. Grenache comes from the Massoni vineyard in Oakley, where grape clusters are meticulously thinned to concentrate the flavors in the fruit. Grenache also comes from the Big Break vineyards, where vines are dry-farmed and produce scant but intense fruit. Mourvèdre vines are planted in sandy soil and are dry-farmed, providing luscious flavors of chocolate and cherry. The addition of Petite Sirah this year has added a deeper color, more tannin and a nice black pepper note.

Production Notes:

The individual lots of grapes were harvested separately according to ripeness and balance of acidity. The grapes underwent total de-stemming and a very gentle crushing to ensure a large proportion of whole berries in the must. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel with select cultured yeasts at controlled temperatures. The grapes were pressed at dryness then settled for ten days and racked to 25% new French oak with a dark toast level for six months.

Winemaker Notes:

Cashmere is a very flavorful, smooth wine offering big cherry, raspberry and chocolate notes with hints of cracked black pepper and plum.

Food Pairing:

One of the most versatile reds we produce, try Cashmere as an accompaniment to grilled salmon, pork roast or duck.

Other Notes:

Cline Cellars proudly supports Living Beyond Breast Cancer and over the years has contributed more than $270,000 to breast cancer foundations.

 **** We will be offering this wine for $8.00/glass and $30.00/bottle****

September Wine Feature

This month at the Lake Elmo Inn we are featuring Murphy-Goode Homefront Cuvée.  

About Operation Homefront

Operation Homefront provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 5,000 volunteers across 25 chapters and has met more than 430,000 needs since 2002. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, nationally, 94% of total revenue donated to Operation Homefront goes to programs.

Homefront Cuvée

Murphy-Goode is very proud to partner with Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization that helps military families in need. To salute our military families, and in support of Operation Homefront, we are releasing Murphy-Goode Homefront Cuvée. For each bottle of Operation Homefront Cuvée purchased, a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Operation Homefront.

Notes from the Winemaker, David Ready, Jr.

“Homefront Cuvée exudes aromas of smoke, minerals, cedar and leather. Flavors of red plums and blueberries give to a rich expression of round tannins and a long and smooth finish. Homefront Cuvée is a meaningful way for Murphy-Goode to show how much we appreciate what American service members do for our nation. My father, both grandfathers and a great grandfather were all veterans who proudly served their country, so in honor of them and military families everywhere I’m thrilled we can help Operation Homefront. Giving customers who love our wine the chance to learn more about Operation Homefront - and it’s important work - is the best gift anyone could get.”

Keyes Vineyard, Howell Mountain

This historic mountain vineyard features well-drained rocky, volcanic soils and one of the longest climate-enforced hang times in the Napa Valley. Located at 1,600 feet, the Merlot fruit from Keyes provides sweet herb, mineral and black cherry qualities with powerful structural elements and an elegant mouthfeel.

Technical Goodes

Appellation: North Coast

Vineyard: Key’s Vineyard, Howell Mountain

Blend: 100% Merlot

TA: .69 g/100ml

pH: 3.51

Aging: 25 months in 100% French, (87% new) oak barrels

Alcohol: 14.5%

***We will be offering this wine for $30.00 a bottle and $8.00 a glass***

Valley Vine & Harvest Throwdown

On Sunday, October 14th, the Lake Elmo Inn Event Center hosted the 4th annual Valley Vine and Harvest Throwdown on behalf of Canvas Health.  The Throwdown is a competitive food and wine event featuring the area's finest chefs.  The Lake Elmo Inn and our very own, Chef John Schiltz took home the prize of "Top Chef"!  We just wanted to take the time to thank everyone that participated in this event and all the people that came to support a good cause.  Until next year...

Domacin Wine Bar
Sumac rubbed pork short ribs
with blueberry barbeque sauce
Accompanied by sweet corn
and popcorn polenta.

Luna Rossa Trattoria and Wine Bar
Pan seared pork tenderloin with red
wine reduction sauce, Kalamata
olives, mushrooms, and
feta cheese.

Phil's Tara Hideaway
Chicken with cinnamon and clove
spiced wine reduction. Served with salad
of prosciutto, goat cheese, olive oil
and 18 year old balsamic vinegar.

Lake Elmo Inn
Potato crusted sunfish with
asparagus risotto. Served
with micro greens with
lemon vinaigrette

Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque
Pimento smoked beef ribeye with
Jamaican Curry.

San Pedro Cafe
Jamaican jerk Laughing Bird shrimp
with mango vinaigrette. Accompanied
by chipotle polenta and local vegetables.

Marx Fusion Bistro
Slow braised beef short ribs with
caramelized onions, and horseradish,
mustard, sour cream sauce.
Accompanied by barley shiitake risotto.

All featured wines provided by

World Class Wines and The Wine Company

A special Thank You to all of the Chef's that participated this year including: Chef Jeffrey Lundmark (Domacin Wine Bar), Chef Raffaele Virgillo (Luna Rossa), Chef Mark Hanson (Marx),

Chef Brad Nordeen (Phil's Tara Hideaway), Chef Quinton Hammond (San Pedro Cafe), Chef Shawn Smalley (Smalley's Caribbean Barbeque)