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Welcome to the Harvest edition of the St. Supéry Chronicles. The vineyard, winemaking and cellar teams have been hard at work since August 7th with the picking of our first blocks of Sauvignon Blanc at the Dollarhide Estate. At the time, Vice President of Winemaking & Vineyards Michael Scholz said, “It is super exciting to commence a new harvest after a season of growing. The vineyards are looking great, and the early fruit is showing terrific promise toward what is yet to come.”
At present, the team has finished picking white wine varieties at both Dollarhide and the Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, plus over 50% of the Cabernet Sauvignon at Dollarhide. Red grapes are really hitting their stride now with picking in Rutherford in early October. Fruit from Dollarhide Estate is concentrated and full of character in its early fermentation stage.
Winemaker Brooke Shenk noted, “The Sauvignon Blanc looks fantastic in ferment and the reds are ripening nicely on the vine as they enjoyed the cooler weather in mid-September. We are able to take our time with picking decisions in 2024 for our red varieties.”
See for yourself our daily harvest and cellar activity as we offer a Harvest Live! Tour & Tasting. Each morning at 10am and 10:30am, the winery hosts a special tour of harvest activity followed by a seated tasting of three estate wines, plus a rotating special fourth selection based on that week’s focus estate vineyard.
Additionally, our new From Grape to Garden tasting experience explores the bounty of produce from our Estate Culinary Garden and favorite local farmers during a seated tasting of four estate wines, each accompanied by a seasonal vegetable pairing. Delight in our culinary team’s interpretation of just picked produce to perfectly enhance the latest St. Supéry Estate wine releases. Compare and contrast each pairing bite during a fun and educational tasting that brings both the grape and garden together in harmony.
The winery continues to receive glowing reviews from national and international wine press, including James Suckling, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, Decanter, and more. Be sure to visit our winery blog for the latest news.
Chef Vince Sanchez and his team have created the perfect Roast Turkey recipe to prepare this fall. Pair it with your favorite St. Supéry wine including the newly released 2019 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot. Prepare the recipe and tag @stsupery for a chance to be featured in our stories.
Until our Winter newsletter, join us in raising a glass to Come Over October and the gathering of friends and family with wine, food and conversation. Cheers!
We are excited to release our 2019 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot, a perfect wine to celebrate fall and the coming holiday season. The wine is luscious, with fresh black plum, notes of dark, ripe raspberry, anise, and toasted oak combine with a hint graphite on the nose. Flavors of rich black cherry and mocha coupled with a subtle cinnamon, clove, and toffee. A smooth, silky pallet with elegant tannins. Enjoy!
92 Points – Wine Spectator
“Opens with a burst of succulent black cherry and then turns on the structure, layering in savory herb and toasty spice flavors that finish with refined tannins.” -TF
93 Points – James Suckling
“Aromas of crushed red and black cherries, ground spice and garden herbs. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Inky, but not brooding, with subtle intensity and very good length. Nicely balanced.” -JS
Learn more about New Release | 2019 Rutherford Estate Vineyard MerlotLearn More
The perfect Roast Turkey recipe to prepare this fall.
Ingredients:
1 medium boneless turkey breast, about 5 lbs
For the Brine:
900 grams sea salt
10 quarts room temperature water
4 whole garlic bulbs
1 pint honey
2 bunches thyme
2 bunches parsley
8 bay leaves, preferably fresh
50 grams black peppercorns
12 sprigs rosemary
12 whole lemons
Guests meet our knowledgeable Hospitality team each day and we wanted to highlight a few of the friendly faces you may see on your next visit!
Meet Jerry Cmenil | Wine Educator since 2019
Jerry Cmenil is a Wine Educator from Prague, Czech Republic. As a Wine Educator, Jerry relishes the opportunity to interact with customers and is passionate about the team-oriented culture of St. Supéry. In his spare time, Jerry likes to cook and enjoys recommending wine and food pairings to customers. Before working in wine, Jerry worked in industrial design and architecture before starting work at St Supéry.
Meet Bonnie Cunningham | Wine Educator since 2016
Bonnie Cunningham is a Wine Educator at St. Supéry. She loves the ability to teach people about wine regardless of their level of expertise. She also loves how her job changes every day due to the wine and people she interacts with daily. Before St. Supéry, Bonnie worked as a VP of Sales in the healthcare industry. Bonnie got into the wine industry because she has always had a passion for wine, and once she retired, her focus was to be involved in wine and become an educator.
The debut release of our Rutherford Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc wows the critics at Wine Enthusiast.
92 Points “Ripe stone fruit and papaya with juicy pineapple and refreshing sea salt make this an enticing and satisfying sauvignon blanc. Full flavored, with silken texture and a long finish, the wine is almost savory.” -E.C.B, Sept. 2024
This limited, winery exclusive wine marks the inaugural release from St. Supéry’s Rutherford Estate Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard. To celebrate the winery’s partnership with Fed By Blue, an ocean sustainability advocacy organization, $2 from each bottle sold from the 2023 vintage will be donated to Fed By Blue. Visit fedbyblue.org to learn more.
Learn more about In The Press: 2023 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Sauvignon BlancPurchase The Wine
We hope to see you in Napa Valley soon or at one of the upcoming events we are participating in around the country. Check back often as we add new events on a regular basis.
October 19: St. Supéry Estate Luncheon featuring the Big Green EGG, Rutherford, CA
October 21: FEAST Gala Benefiting the Center for Hearing, New York, NY
October 26-27: Cherry Bombe Jubilee Wine Country, Calistoga, CA
October 29: A Taste of Napa, Indian Wells, CA
December 8: St. Supéry Wine Club Member Holiday Open House, Rutherford, CA
January 17-19, 2025: Artisans of Wine & Food, Boca Raton, FL
September 26, 2024