Welcome to Spring and our latest edition of the St. Supéry Chronicles. Spring flowers and cover crops are plentiful this season due to ample rain followed by warm sunshine. We have enjoyed having sheep at our Dollarhide Estate to naturally graze down the grasses between the vine rows and surrounding areas. With early bud break at Dollarhide in our Malbec and now Sauvignon Blanc, we said farewell to the sheep last week until their return next season. Spring bud break is also being found in the Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc in our Rutherford vineyards with more activity expected as the mild temperatures continue into April.
To greet spring, we are preparing Chef Vince Sanchez’s Green Beans with Almonds paired with the winery-exclusive release of our 2023 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cold Concrete Fermented Sauvignon Blanc. The 2022 vintage of this wine was a Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines recipient. A perfect pairing to welcome Share & Pairing Sundays with friends. We invite you to prepare the recipe and tag @stsupery for a chance to be featured in our Instagram stories. Additionally, plan a visit to Napa Valley this spring to Share & Pair Sauvignon Blanc and additional wine releases. Through the month of May, we are offering a 2 for 1 tasting on our popular Winemaker Selection and White Wine Experience. When reserving your tasting on Tock, use code SAP2025to take advantage of this promotion and Share & Pair with us – especially on Sundays!
April is Earth Month, though here at St. Supéry, we celebrate Mother Earth every day. Look to our social media profiles for frequent updates around our sustainability efforts, Napa Green certifications, International Wineries for Climate Action Silver membership, and practical ways everyone can take part in climate smart actions. St. Supéry’s sustainability efforts also include involvement with the North Bay Zero Waste Collective to recycle stretch film through TREX who will then repurpose the plastic wrap into decking materials. St. Supéry acts as a staging area for nearby wineries and businesses to drop off their stretch film for recycling, baling, and deliver to a warehouse for final pick up. It has been a grassroots movement with tireless work from our own Brooke Shenk, and other Collective members. St. Supéry staff have also been educated on which items are recyclable and bring their own household recycling to the winery. To date, our community has recycled 20,000 pounds of plastic stretch film with more expected in 2025.
Until our Summer newsletter, we hope you make time to gather with friends and family for delicious wine and food paired with laughter and good cheer. Napa Valley is filled with spring blossoms and the first real hint of warm weather. Join us at the Rutherford estate to savor the latest wine releases and take a stroll through our demonstration vineyard and gardens this spring.
Estate Luncheon Series Begins in June
Join us for our annual estate luncheon series featuring The Big Green Egg. Enjoy wine and food pairings prepared entirely on the Big Green Egg kamado grill by our Estate Chef Vince Sanchez. Each event features a different focus meat, seafood or poultry paired with our latest wine releases. Event includes wine pairings and lunch, grilling demonstration, and a Big Green Egg Gift Bag. We look forward to hosting you beginning in June.
June 14th – Blue Foods Sea FareExplore the vast variety of our ocean’s bounty through a blue foods themed lunch to include a variety of seafood and local produce all paired with the latest St. Supéry wine releases.
July 19th – Summer Grilling featuring Sakura WagyuGain insights into wine and beef pairings while learning more about American Wagyu Beef from our friends at Sakura. Learn grilling techniques for meat and fresh summer season vegetables.
August 16th – Estate Garden BountyTaste the bounty of our estate garden and fruit orchard. Guests will explore a variety of grilling techniques and wine pairing tips. The main course will incorporate fish to complement a summer al fresco gathering.
New Release | 2023 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cold Concrete Fermented Sauvignon Blanc
Spring in a glass, the winery-exclusive 2023 Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Cold Concrete Fermented Sauvignon Blanc notes flavors of ripe pink grapefruit, lime zest, and Meyer lemon combine in this beautifully textured wine that offers a rich mouth feel with lingering minerality in the finish.
93 Points – Wine Enthusiast
“Aromas and flavors of nectarines, alpine strawberries, papaya, and lemongrass create a satiating and lengthy wine. A touch of Sémillon gives pleasing texture and palate-stimulating acidity.”
92 Points – Wine Spectator
“A stunning version, showing an impressive, energetic mix of Key lime, lemon curd, mango and passion fruit flavors on a juicy, plush frame, with details of green tea, orange blossoms and lemon thyme lingering on the long finish.”
Green Beans with Almonds
Enjoy with our Sauvignon Blancs this spring and summer.
Ingredients:
½ lb. large green beans, preferably Blue Lake or Romano
2 large shallots
2-3 large garlic cloves
¾ cup sliced almonds
50-50 blend of olive oil and grapeseed or other neutral oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
DIRECTIONS
The key to success with this recipe is to have all your ingredients prepped before you begin cooking. Prepare the beans by trimming off the hard stem ends and cut them in half diagonally. Peel the shallots, cut off the root ends, and slice evenly lengthwise. Using a small mandolin or very sharp knife, slice the garlic into thin slices—though not paper-thin, as you don’t want them to burn.
In The Press:
In the April 30 issue of Wine Spectator, Senior Editor, MaryAnn Worobiec, awarded St. Supéry with a pair of 93-point reviews:
93 points – 2023 St. Supéry Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Sauvignon BlancAn impressive white, showing ruby grapefruit, yuzu, mango and grilled Meyer lemon flavors, with accents of wild fennel and lemon oregano, plus hints of tarragon and white pepper, all on a sleek and juicy frame. There’s plenty of intensity on the finish.
93 points – 2023 St. Supéry Napa Valley Estate VirtúA lovely, effusive set of tangerine rind, mango and lemon curd flavors mixes with a vibrant core of ruby grapefruit. Offers spice, lemon balm, lemon blossom and green apple accents on a medium, succulent frame, with a drizzle of wildflower honey lingering on the finish. Drink now.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate also awarded a number of St. Supéry wines with glowing reviews, including:
90+ Points – 2023 St. Supéry Napa Valley Estate VirtuPunchy lemon-lime notes meet grapefruit and melon on the nose, while the medium-bodied palate is streamlined and tightly knit, easing into a lingering, crisp finish that suggests at least a few years of aging potential.
Our People
Please meet Elizabeth Lopez, Event Manager at St. Supéry. She is the force behind the scenes when we have our wine club events like Spring Fling, organizes VIP and corporate winery visits, and executes flawlessly charity events hosted by St. Supéry such as Auction Napa Valley, Festival Napa Valley, and so much more. Her attention to every detail is always appreciated.
Elizabeth joined the winery during the summer of 2024 and brought a wealth of event and hospitality experience to our already strong team. She has a decade of event planning and management with prior experience working with Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch, Garver Events in Madison, WI and Greens on Tenth in Modesto, CA. She also works closely with Visit Napa Valley and concierge teams to bring new and returning events to St. Supéry, always with a gracious smile and can-do attitude!
Looking to plan a private event? Visit our Private Event page on the website to learn more and connect with Elizabeth Lopez.
Events Calendar
We hope to see you in Napa Valley soon or at one of the upcoming events we are participating in around the country. The spring and summer schedule is filled with amazing events. Check back often for new listings.
April 10-13: Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, Pebble Beach, CA
April 17: One Main Cigar Dinner with Michael Scholz, St. Helena, CA
April 23: Wine Dinner at Standard Market, Westmont, IL
May 14: Stars of Napa Valley Tasting, Los Angeles, CA
May 17-18: Nantucket Food & Wine, Nantucket, MA
May 18: St. Supéry Spring Fling – Wine Club OnlyMay 18: Napa Valley Wine Library Tasting, St. Helena, CA
June 5-7: Auction Napa Valley, Napa Valley, CA
June 11: James Suckling’s Great Wines of the World, New York, NY
June 14: Estate Luncheon featuring The Big Green Egg, Rutherford, CA
July 19: Estate Luncheon featuring The Big Green Egg, Rutherford, CA
