WINE RELEASE BREAKING NEWS

Artesa Vineyards & Winery - Our 2010 Artisan Albarino, Carneros and 2010 Artisan Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley are now and available via our Website and our Tasting Room! Please check them out on our website and read the tech sheets for each wine! They are very special and come to you just in time for summer!!

Our Vineyards are now in bloom!

Just a quick Artesa Blog update following up from our "Bloom Update" on May 23ed – We are now at 75% bloom in our Estate Vineyards in Carneros! The attached photo was taken this afternoon, June 10th, in one of our Pinot Noir Vineyards.

Join us at our winery in Napa for a special midsummer vertical tasting!

Library Vertical Tasting - Saturday June 25th, 2011 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Artesa Vineyards & Winery
1345 Henry Road
Napa, CA 94559

Members & Friends of Artesa Only

We've dug deep into our library and found wines that were believed to have been gone long ago...and this could be your last chance to try them! Join our winemaking team as they take you through a special vertical tasting of six different Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon vintages paired with hors d' oeuvres. Space is limited to 50 guests...so be sure to RSVP today!

$55 for Friends of Artesa

$50 for Club Artesa Members

To RSVP please contact us at 877.224.8309 or email club@artesawinery.com

Upcoming Local Events at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

Sunday, June 26, 2011 | 1:30pm - 3:30pm Attire: Business Casual
Single Vineyard Release Party at Artesa Vineyards & Winery!
Open Event - Very limited so please book now!

$20 per person - each guest will receive a Limited Edition Artesa Single Vineyard Wine Glass. Please join Artesa Winery for a very special tasting of Artesa's Exclusive Single Vineyard Wines.

2009 Sangiacomo Vineyard Pinot Noir
2008 Block 91D Pinot Noir
2006 Hyde Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Tambor Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Foss Valley Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon

Each of Artesa's Single Vineyard wines will be paired with an artisan cheese selected by Artesa's cheese specialists.

Space is very limited so please RSVP to:
michaelm@artesawinery.com
(707) 254-2148

Artesa Vineyards & Winery’s Grapevine Bloom Update!

Following up on our last Artesa Vineyards & Winery’s blog report with Mark Beringer, we have heard rumors that grapevines are slowly starting to bloom across the Napa Valley. Due to the fact that Artesa Vineyards & Winery is in the cooler Carneros appellation, we have not experienced any vines blooming quite yet, though they are very close indeed! It has been an absolute blessing to us that we’re in the cooler region, due to all the rain Napa Valley has been experiencing over the past two weeks. This weather pattern could have been devastating to the delicate vines, had they already bloomed. With the forecast predicting much warmer weather and sunny skies over the next few days and weeks, we’re expecting things to change fast and furious, any day now. Keep checking back for latest updates and photographs as we post them!

A Trip to the Vineyards with Mark Beringer

Early on a warm May morning, our Head Winemaker, Mark Beringer and I took a trip through Artesa Vineyards & Winery’s 150 acres Carneros Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Vineyards. I must say this was a beautiful way to spend a Monday morning out of the office, high up in the rolling hills of the Carneros appellation, overlooking San Pablo Bay with the panoramic views of the Napa Valley and the San Francisco skyline way in the distance. Mark closely studies our vineyards almost daily, keeping an eye on the growth pattern of our grapevines. Though it’s only been about a month since budding began, with the warmer weather starting to arrive, the vines have fully awoken and are starting to kick into high gear. Not only are there large green leaves growing, but there are clusters of grape buds showing up all over the vineyard. Mark mentioned that the vines are right on track for this time of year and they are looking very healthy, strong and full of vibrant life. Over the next two weeks we expect to witness the vines blooming, which can last for a matter of days or a couple of weeks, depending on how kind the weather is during this sensitive period. The vine blooms are actually hard to see unless you are standing pretty close to the vine itself and, unless you’re paying attention, these blooms can come and go very quickly as the vines move rapidly forward though their yearly growing cycle.

Mother's Day is just over a week away!

We cordially invite all of you to visit our winery this Mother's Day, May 8th. Our tasting room staff will be offering all moms a complimentary glass of Artesa's Grand Reserve Sparkling Wine along with fresh strawberries. What a lovely way to spend a few relaxing hours on this special day - Come for the enjoyment, come see the views and come taste the wines!