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It is officially autumn and nearing the final pick of what is one of the earliest harvest seasons on record for much of Napa Valley. Following an unseasonably warm spell during the month of March, the growing season accelerated throughout the relatively mild summer with our first pick of sauvignon blanc arriving in late July. It was a whirlwind of activity from that moment onward for our vineyard and winemaking teams. Fruit quality is exceptional high, and the cellar is filled with aromatic fermentations. The white wines are vibrant with firm acid structure, while the red wines are showing deep concentration and purity of fruit at this early stage of development.
“Every season is different and 2026 was shaped by extended heat during the month of March. It really pressed the vines to awaken early but we had a fairly mild summer and harvest. It provided long hang time and gave us the ability to pick without worry of rain or heat spikes. It has been a delightful harvest season, just a bit early. This vintage has the potential to be quite fabulous,” noted Michael Scholz, Vice President of Winemaking & Vineyards.
The season of gathering has also arrived, and the winery recently introduced a new Cabernet Sauvignon Library Tasting focused on its Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. This is rare opportunity to taste four vintages of this wine and decide which of your favorites should be cellared longer or opened during the holidays.
Be sure to visit our website for a variety of recipes to find a variety of hearty fall and winter inspired dishes, including Potato Leek Soup, a perfect cold weather addition to your dining experience at home. Tag the winery @stsupery for a chance to be featured in our Instagram stories when you make one of our recipes.
Until our Winter edition, we wish you good cheer throughout the upcoming holiday season and don’t forget our handy Thanksgiving Planning guide with Chef tips, wine pairings, and recipes.
Celebrate with 2021 Rutherford Estate Vineyard Merlot
Tasting Notes: A powerful, full-bodied Merlot with distinctive sense of place in its opening aromas of black plum, black raspberry, mocha, earthy spice and toasted oak. The palate is filled with concentrated layers of black cherry, dark chocolate, clove and toffee notes.
93 Points, James Suckling – “Powerful, full-bodied and nicely packed with tannins, this wine is concentrated and structured enough for further aging. Dark cherries, toasted oak and dark chocolate are wrapped in a firm texture.”
91 Points, Robert Parker Wine Advocate – “One of my favorite bottlings from St. Supéry this release cycle is their 2021 Merlot Rutherford Estate Vineyard. Black cherries pick up hints of cedar and vanilla, but the variety’s ebullient fruit takes center stage on the nose and palate. It’s medium to full-bodied, supple and silky-textured, with a lingering, harmonious finish.”
A delicious soup to enjoy this fall and winter.
INGREDIENTS:
2 Bunches large leeks, about 6 leeks
1.5lb. Yukon gold potatoes
1 Yellow onion
6 Whole garlic cloves
1 pint chicken stock
1 pint cream
1/4 cup EVOO
Salt to taste
PROCEDURE:
Quarter the leeks lengthwise, making sure to keep them attached by the root and dice into half inch sections.
Slice garlic finely and set aside.
Warm a shallow wide pan on medium, add oil once warm.
The changing colors following another bountiful harvest have us thinking about the coming holiday season and sharing good food and wine with family and friends. Simplify your holiday preparations while enhancing what’s on the table with recipes and tips for a joyful season of gathering ahead. We have gathered recipe and menu planning, turkey cooking tips from Chef Vince Sanchez, and more.
We are always in favor of preparing as much as possible ahead of Thanksgiving Day. To keep the host out of the kitchen and enjoying good food and wine with family and friends, here are a few tips to stay organized in the days leading up to your gathering:
Ten Days Out: Don’t shy away from your freezer. Prepare gravy and any soups you plan to serve now and freeze. Making pies? The dough can be made now and frozen.
Up to Seven Days Out: Prepare Cranberry-Orange Relish now and refrigerate.
Sunday & Monday: Prepare pie fillings and refrigerate. Clean your turkey and brine for 24 hours, then let dry for 48 hours.
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As we approach the holiday season, St. Supéry has introduced a new library tasting focused on our limited release Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Whether you enjoy this wine on a regular basis or choose to open a special bottle of it at the holiday season, now is the time to taste through four exceptional vintages of this limited-edition wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon Library Tasting
Experience a rare four vintage library flight of the winery-only Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. Compare and contrast celebrated vintages 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2019 while learning the winemaking history of the Rutherford appellation and the famed “Rutherford Dust” character found in the wines produced from this special location in the heart of the Napa Valley.
Reserve your Library Tasting today. As a reminder, Wine Club members enjoy 50% savings, for parties up to 6.
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