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Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, October 28, 2010
San Francisco Chronicle Article - 10/24/2010
French-inspired chateau in Carmel Valley vineyards
Sarah Fritsche, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle October 24, 2010 04:00 AM Copyright San Francisco Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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The tasting room and grounds of Chateau Julien in Carmel Valley, Calif., are photographed on Monday, September 6, 2010.
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The Tasting Room
French-inspired chateau in Carmel Valley vineyards 10.24.10
Small labels star at collective's bustling bar 10.17.10
David Coffaro vineyard specializes in varietals 10.03.10
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Carmel Valley offers a trove of tucked-away charm. Most tasting rooms in the valley serve as outposts for their respective wineries, located elsewhere in Monterey County. Chateau Julien, however, offers a complete vine-to-wine experience.
The vibe: Cradled by picturesque hillsides, the winery is built in the style of a French chateau. Walking up the cobblestone path toward the entrance, you're struck by the grand elegance. The wood-beamed ceilings of the Great Hall, wrought-iron chandeliers, large fireplace and 18-foot mahogany table that serves as a tasting area all add to the ambience. Handblown stained-glass windows and French doors give an airy feel. The hall also serves as gift shop and awards showcase, displaying the winery's numerous wines and accompanying medals and ribbons.
The team: In 1978, New Jersey natives Bob and Patty Brower moved to Carmel with the goal of establishing a winery that reflected the charm, hospitality and quality of wines they had fallen in love with while traveling in Europe. Four years later, they opened their French-inspired winery. Winemaker Bill Anderson has been with the winery since it opened in 1982.
The wines: Anderson strives for straightforward elegance in his wines. While the winery's focus is on reds, with Merlot as its flagship varietal, they also produce a number of whites. A tasting of six specialty and reserve wines is $5. During our visit, my friend and I started off with a 2009 Gewurztraminer ($22) and a sur-lie 2008 Private Reserve Chardonnay ($32). Moving onto reds, we sampled a 2006 Private Reserve Merlot ($42), followed by the 2006 Black Nova ($78), a Zinfandel-Syrah blend. We also got to try a wine not listed, the 2007 La Conviviance ($90), a Bordeaux-style red blend. We capped off the tasting with a Carmel Cream Sherry ($28).
The experience: We visited the winery on a quiet Tuesday morning. Our host, Fina, who's been with the winery for over 25 years, was warm, friendly and thoroughly knowledgeable about the wines and the winery's history. She even helpfully offered us advice on a shortcut to our next destination.
The extras: An inviting cobblestone courtyard is perfect for taking in the scenery over a glass of wine. Cheese plates are available for purchase, or BYO goodies. Free winery tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during the weekdays and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on the weekends; it's a good idea to reserve a spot. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and include the vineyards, winemaking facilities and barrel room. Considering the tours include tasting, it's a steal.
Private tours and tasting packages are available with advance reservations. The winery's facilities can also be rented out for private events.
If you go: 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; (831) 624-2600 or chateaujulien.com. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Rating: Rating: THREE STARS
This article appeared on page M - 6 of the San Francisco Chronicle
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/22/TRUS1FLJAD.DTL#ixzz13hEzi9Od
Sarah Fritsche, Chronicle Staff Writer
San Francisco Chronicle October 24, 2010 04:00 AM Copyright San Francisco Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
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.12 ..Chad Ziemendorf / The Chronicle
The tasting room and grounds of Chateau Julien in Carmel Valley, Calif., are photographed on Monday, September 6, 2010.
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The Tasting Room
French-inspired chateau in Carmel Valley vineyards 10.24.10
Small labels star at collective's bustling bar 10.17.10
David Coffaro vineyard specializes in varietals 10.03.10
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Carmel Valley offers a trove of tucked-away charm. Most tasting rooms in the valley serve as outposts for their respective wineries, located elsewhere in Monterey County. Chateau Julien, however, offers a complete vine-to-wine experience.
The vibe: Cradled by picturesque hillsides, the winery is built in the style of a French chateau. Walking up the cobblestone path toward the entrance, you're struck by the grand elegance. The wood-beamed ceilings of the Great Hall, wrought-iron chandeliers, large fireplace and 18-foot mahogany table that serves as a tasting area all add to the ambience. Handblown stained-glass windows and French doors give an airy feel. The hall also serves as gift shop and awards showcase, displaying the winery's numerous wines and accompanying medals and ribbons.
The team: In 1978, New Jersey natives Bob and Patty Brower moved to Carmel with the goal of establishing a winery that reflected the charm, hospitality and quality of wines they had fallen in love with while traveling in Europe. Four years later, they opened their French-inspired winery. Winemaker Bill Anderson has been with the winery since it opened in 1982.
The wines: Anderson strives for straightforward elegance in his wines. While the winery's focus is on reds, with Merlot as its flagship varietal, they also produce a number of whites. A tasting of six specialty and reserve wines is $5. During our visit, my friend and I started off with a 2009 Gewurztraminer ($22) and a sur-lie 2008 Private Reserve Chardonnay ($32). Moving onto reds, we sampled a 2006 Private Reserve Merlot ($42), followed by the 2006 Black Nova ($78), a Zinfandel-Syrah blend. We also got to try a wine not listed, the 2007 La Conviviance ($90), a Bordeaux-style red blend. We capped off the tasting with a Carmel Cream Sherry ($28).
The experience: We visited the winery on a quiet Tuesday morning. Our host, Fina, who's been with the winery for over 25 years, was warm, friendly and thoroughly knowledgeable about the wines and the winery's history. She even helpfully offered us advice on a shortcut to our next destination.
The extras: An inviting cobblestone courtyard is perfect for taking in the scenery over a glass of wine. Cheese plates are available for purchase, or BYO goodies. Free winery tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. during the weekdays and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. on the weekends; it's a good idea to reserve a spot. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and include the vineyards, winemaking facilities and barrel room. Considering the tours include tasting, it's a steal.
Private tours and tasting packages are available with advance reservations. The winery's facilities can also be rented out for private events.
If you go: 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel; (831) 624-2600 or chateaujulien.com. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Rating: Rating: THREE STARS
This article appeared on page M - 6 of the San Francisco Chronicle
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/10/22/TRUS1FLJAD.DTL#ixzz13hEzi9Od
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Check out this Wedding at Chateau Julien
http://brunkblog.com/2010/08/25/neha-raj-married-chateau-julien-wedding-carmel/
The wedding pictures are very memorable - Click on the link
The wedding pictures are very memorable - Click on the link
Friday, April 30, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Pretty Neat - A picture of Bob and Patty's wine next to Bobby's
As mentioned earlier - Bobby's first wine debut was on March 6th and he was pouring his PioZ Merlot right along with our Chateau Julien Wine Estate Chardonnay. Second generation is coming on!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Bob Brower - Hospitality Professional of the Year 2010.
The Monterey County Herald
Posted: 03/13/2010 01:52:53 AM PST
MONTEREY Hospitality group will honor Brower
Bob Brower, owner of Chateau Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, will receive the Hospitality Professional of the Year award from the Monterey County Hospitality Association on March 26.
Brower has been a member of the association for 15 years and has served on the board of directors and executive committee for 11 years. He is an active member of the government affairs committee and represents MCHA and the hospitality industry as a trustee on the Monterey County Political Action Committee. He has served on the boards of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association and the Workforce Investment Board.
He is a director of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.
Brower will be honored at the association's annual dinner at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The reception is at 6p.m., followed by dinner. Cost is $120. For information, contact 626-8636 or.mcha.net.
Posted: 03/13/2010 01:52:53 AM PST
MONTEREY Hospitality group will honor Brower
Bob Brower, owner of Chateau Julien Wine Estate in Carmel Valley, will receive the Hospitality Professional of the Year award from the Monterey County Hospitality Association on March 26.
Brower has been a member of the association for 15 years and has served on the board of directors and executive committee for 11 years. He is an active member of the government affairs committee and represents MCHA and the hospitality industry as a trustee on the Monterey County Political Action Committee. He has served on the boards of the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association and the Workforce Investment Board.
He is a director of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.
Brower will be honored at the association's annual dinner at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The reception is at 6p.m., followed by dinner. Cost is $120. For information, contact 626-8636 or.mcha.net.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Great wine Ratings from Cork'd
Sign on to the website Cork'd for great wine reviews on our wines. This new service allows the consumer and the winery to communicate what the wine actually tastes like. A consumer panel will review all of our wines on April 1st. Can't wait.
Friday, February 12, 2010
What an Honor when someone names their boat from your Wine!
Yes - One our great friends and long time customers actually named their boat after our product La Conviviance.
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Chateau Julien's LaConviviance wins its First Award
While we have just sent the wine to various judging around the country the first award is in. The package won for its unique design and we are incredibly impressed to wine this prestigious award.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Saturday, January 02, 2010
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Blog new as carried by Others!
dwightthewinedoctor Monterey stars shine brightly in the wine ...
Chateau is what were all about Brower said emphaticallyJulien is the name ... Chateau Julien wines are readily available at most stores that sell wine and ...
Chateau is what were all about Brower said emphaticallyJulien is the name ... Chateau Julien wines are readily available at most stores that sell wine and ...
Friday, November 13, 2009
New Packaging for Chateau Julien BBL Selected Wines
New packaging will start to be released with the current bottling of Chateau Julien Barrel Selected wines. The Pinot Grigio was the first to be released, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon. By early spring of 2010, all four BBL Selected products will be available in the National Market with the new package.
Take a quick look at the bottling line "in action".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLuzsCPxyvc
Saturday, November 07, 2009
2009 Sangiovese in Carmel Valley - Ready to harvest
It's been a long time since Bill picked some grapes. This year he was out in the field due to a shortage of folks picking the grapes. Good excercise!
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Sometimes you forget the picture!
Just poking around the sales files and came up with this great picture. The First Lady of California with us!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sangiovese grapes just reaching Verasion
Somehow the grapes know, each year, to begin the maturing process and turning from green hard berries to the soft red fruit we expect. Right on schedule this year the Sangiovese looks and tastes great.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Nice to hear about our Great Hospitality
First Name: TIM
City: Sunnyvale
State: CA
Country: US
Comments: I'd like to acknowledge what a wonderful time we had on your "Outdoor Winery Tour " visit on saturday.
" We are spreading the word " to all acquaintance's and friends. Thank You
We talked to Melinda, WOW, " very informative she is " and Shawn, our outdoor guide - WONDERFUL
Thanks, Tim & Janice
City: Sunnyvale
State: CA
Country: US
Comments: I'd like to acknowledge what a wonderful time we had on your "Outdoor Winery Tour " visit on saturday.
" We are spreading the word " to all acquaintance's and friends. Thank You
We talked to Melinda, WOW, " very informative she is " and Shawn, our outdoor guide - WONDERFUL
Thanks, Tim & Janice
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