Miner Family Vineyards Blog

Consistently producing some of the most sought-after fruit in California, Garys’ Vineyard does not disappoint with this new vintage. Winemaker Gary Brookman made us another lovely Pinot Noir from this Monterey vineyard that - even early on - shows plenty of dark berry fruit in balance with subtle oak and nutmeg-clove spice. All Miner Pinot Noirs are fermented in small, half-ton fruit bins using native yeasts. The 2008 Garys’ Pinot was shipped this week to our Oracle Club members just in time for the holiday weekend.

How do you like your Garys’?

Join us on Facebook and Twitter and post your tasting notes!

Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County

14 months in 70% new French oak

 Only 775 cases made (500 available after Oracle Club Shipment)

 2008 Garys’ Pinot Noir ~ Read More/Order Here

HAPPY HOUR CABERNET SHOWDOWN
THURSDAY JUNE 17th 6pm to 9pm

Taste 2 Miner Cabs side-by-side only during this week’s Happy Hour at Press Club…
2007 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon + 2007 Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon + cheese pairing for $15

World Cup followers “representing” their favorite team at Press Club today through Saturday, July 10th with get a pour of a little something extra at the Miner bar. Sorry no TV, but swing by for a pre or a post-game tasting.

The San Francisco Chronicle’s annual Napa Valley Cabernet tasting panel recommended the ‘07 Miner Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon out of 80 current releases from the 2007 vintage. Here’s what they said…

2007 Miner Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“This hillside vineyard east of Oakville grows unapologetically brawny, well-loved fruit, yet winemaker Gary Brookman found an expression that pleasantly pushes in the stops a bit. Subtle sandalwood, bright black cherry, with dark mineral edges and a vibrant profile that keeps momentum amid big, chewy tannins. A subtle hand at work.”

Nice work, Gary.

Read more about our peers here: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/23/FDOE1DHDKE.DTL#ixzz0pApkBBNQ

Join us for a Napa Valley style Lobster Feed Friday, May 28th at 6:30pm. Local master caterer John Sorensen and his crew will prepare a feast of fresh Maine lobsters, sausages, garlic, corn, artichokes and potatoes to pair with our new vineyard designate Chardonnays - Hudson and Genny’s. Tickets are $95 (wine club members receive 15% off tickets). Reservations can be made through our online store.

Limited to only 40 guests.

Click here to order online.

*Please note there will be no physical tickets sent. We will have your names on a list at the winery. If you have any questions or would like to order by phone feel free to call us at 800.366.9463 or email customerservice@minerwines.com.

Head to the coast and cruise down 17-mile Drive this weekend for the Third Annual Pebble Beach Grand Tastings, April 10-11. Pebble Beach Food & Wine is fast becoming the premier food and wine festival in the country. Miner will be there pouring wine in the big white tent Saturday and Sunday among a throng of top toques (Wolfgang Puck, Tyler Florence, Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa, Alex Stratta of Alex at Wynn Las Vegas, Paul Bartolotta of Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas, Eric Ziebold of CityZen in Washington D.C., Angela Pinkerton of Eleven Madison Park in New York, Erik Villar of Calistoga Ranch in Calistoga, Craig von Foerster of Sierra Mar Restaurant at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur and Keiko Takahashi of San Francisco). It’s one of our most favorite events of the year.

Tickets still available: http://tickets.pebblebeachfoodandwine.com/

1-866-907-FOOD (3663)

info@pebblebeachfoodandwine.com

Attention Miner and Rathburn fans in the Lone Star state: spend an evening with Dave Miner at Jasper’s The Woodlands on April 6th or Abacus in Dallas on April 7th. Dave’s dinners at these fine dining establishments sell out every year, so book your reservation in advance (contact details below). Check out these amazing menus and wine pairings…

JASPER’S ~ THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS

Miner Wine Dinner with Dave Miner
April  6, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Passed hors d’oeuvres

Chipotle Honey Glazed Buffalo Sope, Tomatillo Pico de Gallo

Kani Crab Wonton, Wasabi-Ginger Cream

 2008 Miner Viognier, Simpson Vineyard

1st Course

Hamachi Sashimi Salad
Fuji Apples, Lotus Crisps, Citrus-Jalapeno Sesame Oil

2007 Miner Napa Chardonnay

2nd Course

 Sambuca Braised Kobe Short Ribs,
Grilled Portobello Cherve Ravioli, Garlic Chips

2006 Miner Merlot, Stagecoach Vineyard

3rd Course

Hickory Grilled Ostrich-Porcini Wellington, Gorgonzola
Parsnip Pear Puree

2006 Miner Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

4th Course

Artisan Texas Cheeses,
Fig Preserves, Chipotle Lavosh

2007  Miner Sangiovese, Gibson Ranch

 $120 plus tax and 20% gratuity per person
Reservations Required
Patrick Vasquez
281-298-5650

ABACUS ~ DALLAS, TEXAS

Wine Dinner with Dave Miner
April 7, 2010 at 6:30 PM

Passed hors d’oeuvres
Tempura Malpeque Oyster, Green Curry-Coconut  “Spoons”

Chipotle Braised Short Rib Nacho, Queso Crema

 2008 Miner Viognier, Simpson Vineyard

1st Course

French Onion-Spring Ramp Tart, Gruyere Cheese

 2007 Miner Napa Chardonnay

2nd Course

Monkfish Scaloppini, White Asparagus
Morel-Brandy Butter

 2007 Miner Pinot Noir, Garys’ Vineyard

3rd Course

Wood Grilled Cervena Venison Loin
Fava Bean Quinoa, Brazos Blue Cheese-Port Wine Demi

2005 Miner “The Oracle” Napa Valley Red Wine

4th Course

Orange Lentil Crusted Rack of Lamb
Saffron Rice Cake, Spicy Curry Glaze

2006 Miner Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville

 5th Course

Pear Tartain
Brown Butter Caramel Syrup, Raspberry Sorbet

 2007 Miner Sangiovese, Gibson Ranch

$165 plus tax and 20% gratuity per person
Reservations Required
Donna Tanner
469-867-3681

This Thursday only we’re showing off one of our most coveted wines - the 2008 Miner Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir - at Press Club’s Happy Hour from 6pm to 9pm. Santa Lucia Highlands resident expert and winemaker Jeff Pisoni will be joining us behind the bar to answer questions and share the story behind his family’s famous Pinot Noir vineyards.

And available to sample only during Happy Hour…777

Rosella’s “777” Pinot Noir (less than 200 cases made), a unique single clone bottling available exclusively to wine club members, will be sampled this Thursday night with the purchase of a Happy Hour tasting ($15 per glass). This is a rare opportunity to taste these two wines from the incredible ’08 vintage side-by-side. Come by and taste with  Jaime and the Miner crew at Press Club San Francisco. (Jaime is photographed above helping out with some pruning down at Rosella’s & Garys’ Vineyard, Monterey.)

More information on Press Club…

http://www.pressclubsf.com/

The Oracle, Napa Valley Red Wine 2006

93 Points, Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2010
“Dave Miner sources most of the grapes for this blend from Stagecoach Vineyard, planted at 1,500 feet on Altas Peak…It’s a cool savory red with fine tannin ripeness. While oak is a formidable part of the structure, the fruit tannin is what gives a lasting impression, with a complexity that includes ferrous elements and a mushroom-like fruitiness. This has the concentration and stature to benefit from ten years in the cellar.”

Premiere--Napa Valley Vintners’ Barrel Auction–is an annual tradition for members of trade that has turned into a week chock-full of pre and post-auction dinners and parties around the Valley. The Miner crew will be kicking off Premiere week with our friends at BarBersQ this Wednesday, February 17th. Make a reservation online and join Dave Miner for a mid-week Memphis-style barbeque in Napa.

Premiere Napa Valley Dinner

BarBersQ, Napa

Wednesday, February 17th

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Reservations Recommended

Happy Hour at Press Club
Thursday, February 11th
6pm to 9pm

The Oracle, 2006 Napa Valley Red - $15 per glass (regularly $30) 10% of all sales will be donated to a Bay Area breast cancer organization

For the debut release of our flagship wine, The Oracle, we’re picking up half the cost of a glass as part of our Happy Hour for a Good Cause. We will also be giving away two sets of courtside club seats for an upcoming Warriors game at Oracle Arena. Join our e-Miner mailing list for your chance to win.

NEW AT PRESS CLUB

~ Press Club now offers wine service by the glass (and the bottle).

~ Stay late night with Press Club’s new extended hours: Friday & Saturday now open until midnight with local DJs spinning in house.

More information on Press Club…

http://www.pressclubsf.com