The STARS of Team Chateau Julien

We will be Walking - Running - Rocking & Rolling next week as we raise money for charity! Here is the team of Super Start representing Chateau Julien Wine Estate!

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We Welcome Savanna Grow: Manager of Events

Savanna Grow Joins the Chateau Julien Team

Manager of Events

Carmel, CA (May 2012)… Chateau Julien is pleased to announce the appointment of Savanna Grow as Manager of Events. With a degree in Journalism and an emphasis on Public Relations from CA State Northridge, Savanna brings her experience, excellent organizational skills and enthusiasm for creating all kinds of special events.

Savanna has already managed grand events in our Chai as well as intimate luncheon parties in our vineyard and says she loves to “Put an idea to life and watch it unfold”. She is also learning first hand how to create the perfect affair as she plans her own wedding which will be this June. Proprietor Bob Brower states her education and experience was an ideal fit for the growth and development of our company.

Mother's Day Weekend

 

Mother's Day is this Sunday and we are celebrating Mom 

all weekend at Chateau Julien

Chateau Julien is offering free tasting's for mom all weekend long.
We also will be showcasing a One-Woman-Show with local artist Shelley Cost.
Shelley will be here painting both Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00.

Shelley Cost is known for the exceptional warmth and life reflected in her oil paintings. Graduating with a fine arts degree from UCLA, Shelley joined her talented father, James Peter Cost, in the Cost Gallery-Carmel for twenty-nine years. Recently, she has been selected to provide artwork for the 2010 US Open. Originals and their reproductions are now available at Images Gallery, directly across from the Lodge at Pebble Beach.

 Why not pack a picnic lunch,
Taste some delicious Chateau Julien wines, 

meet renowned artist Shelley Cost and make a day of it!

 

I really enjoyed this review from the Wine Weirdos! 

Ultimate Wine Challenge

We are so proud of our fabulous winemaker Bill Anderson and want to say Congratulations on the excellent score from the Ultimate Wine Challenge. Our score of 87 is considered a "Very Good, Strong Recommendation". In addition to the strong scoring, we also received a "Great Value" emblem which is fantastic! I included the final list of our category, check out the stiff competition. Royalty Red has surpassed some impressive wines in taste and demolished most in value!

If you have not tasted our newest blend, here are some notes to entice you:Royalty Red has a deep dark red hue, and rich purple edge is followed by a plum, jammy aroma reminiscent of freshly ripened fruit. Its mild, smooth tannins showcase a bit of oak aging, balanced with complexity through the finish.

 

3 Tips for Wine Tasting

I wanted to blog some great information from the May issue of Wine Enthusiast.  This is taken from an article by Ryan Hamilton. You can read more great articles here: http://www.winemag.com/

Three easy wine tasting tips that will
ensure you have a great experience.
I think the last line of number 3 is important “Have Fun”!

1. Eat a big breakfast at least two hours before your tasting. You should avoid strong -flavors; so don’t eat anything spicy or garlicky. Forego coffee if you can, and don’t smoke before your tour: That’s the worst thing you can do to your palate. Drink a lot of water between tasting wines, and don’t be shy to use a spittoon. Bring a note pad to take tasting notes, focusing on appearance, nose, palate and conclusions. Make it fun and give it a -personal score so you can remember which wines you liked best. The ideal time for wine tasting is 10 am to midday, when your palate is clean and fresh.
2. Focus on small producers rather than big, commercial wineries. With smaller wineries, you’ll get a more intimate experience. Make sure to call ahead (or have your tour guide do so) to make sure the winemakers are expecting you. Chateau Julien has a couple tours each day for only $7 or free with your wine tasting. As the only fully operating winery, you should definitely check out our vine to wine experience!
3. Hire a driver or have a designated one. You don’t have to overdo it, but if you’re making a day of it, you’ll want to sit down to a nice lunch and learn about pairing foods with the wines you’re drinking. It just makes for a more relaxed and educational experience. Most importantly? Enjoy the culture, and have fun.

Don’t forget Chateau Julien is accessible on the Grape Vine Express!  Walk or taxi to the nearest bus stop and head on down to our tasting room. http://www.mst.org/wp-content/media/24.pdf

I'd love to hear from you about what you think is important to remember when wine tasting?

Support Team Chateau Julien

Chateau Julien is proud to support the MCVGA in their 

3rd Annual Winery Walk, Rock & Run!

This is a great event and the foundation's main fundraiser for scholarships for agriculture employee's children. Last year over $15,000 in scholarships was given away. If you would like to help Chateau Julien meet our personal goal of $2000 there are a couple ways to help.

First, join our team! It would be a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon raising money for a great cause! We would love to see our old friends and meet new ones.

Second, you can donate to Team Chateau Julien. Donations are tax deductible. (Tax ID #31-1790962)

 

To donate, click here

For more information on how to join Team Chateau Julien, click here

!!Raffle Prizes!!

If you donate any amount your name will be entered in our raffle!!
There are 2 awesome prizes:

  1. 2 tickets to our Holiday Extravaganza. This fabulous event sells out every year and is a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season.

  2. A picnic basket filled with fabulous Chateau Julien wine paraphernalia.

Please contact Melinda if you have any questions