Chateau Julien wine diner at Fandango's Restaurant

This weekend was the "Great Wine Escape" weekend in Monterey. The Chateau Julien wine dinner has held at the world famous Fandango Restaurant in Pacific Grove. The Proprietors of this incredible restaurant are Pierri and Marietta Bain. If you have never dined in this great restaurant, you have missed a great experience!

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

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!

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!

Happy Halloween from everyone at Chateau Julien

What can happen with an early Winter Storm!

An early winter storm brought 5 inches of rain to Carmel Valley. Our grapes were still not mature enough to harvest prior to the rain - so here is what happened. The weight of the rain, the amount of rain and then 30 mph winds severly damaged the vineyard. We were able to reset the vines after the storm, however we cannot repair the damage until winter. Stay tuned!

As Reported by "Ferrari market Letter" about the Vintage Concours at Chateau Julien Wine Estate

German Roadshow 2009

Travelling the German countryside each September is always a thrill. A chance to see our importer and customers that support Chateau Julien wine Estate. The event this year contained tastings in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hannover and Hamburg. The thrill of the event was to have Bobby Brower Jr. join me in Frankfurt. This was Bobby's first international tasting and a great learning experience.

Back to Ferrari Vintage Concours at Chateau Julien Wine Estate in August

Just in - Pictures at the August 13th Concours at Chateau Julien Wine Estate. Included in the pictures below are Bob with his Platinum award for his 275-GTS, Bob with Expert Restoration Specialist and Mechanic John Bajioli, and Tish Thinesen the Chief Judge for the Ferrari Concours.

Chateau Julien at the German Roadshow - 2009

The past week was the annual German Roadshow. We have participated for the past 5 years and this year was another successful show. While I had new support this year with the addition of Bobby Brower, joining me, the events in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Hannover and Hamburg were well attended. In fact, we only had 5 less visitors this year than in 2007 (a record year). Prior to the show, Bobby and I had a chance to visit the Rheingau and enjoy some of the German countryside.

More from U-tube on the Ferrari Event

from Ferrari Chat!!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9qAGtO9EZo

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.

Pictures from Dine in De-Vine - August 11th to 15th

Video of the Ferrari Concours at Chateau Julien - August 13, 2009

Chateau Julien and Ferrari Club of America - 1st Concours

The Ferrari Club of America and Chateau Julien Wine Estate have joined forces to create the 1st "stand alone" club event concours judging. Under the guidelines established by the IAC/PFA - International Advisory Council for the Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile. The event, as seen from the air was spatacular.

Happy Birthday to our Daughter - Amy

Ever see how we clean barrels?

Ferrari Concours at Chateau Julien - August 13th

FCA VINTAGE CONCOURS




Event Chairperson: Paul Reps, preps@sbcglobal.net
Judging Chairperson: Tish Thinesen tisht2@aol.com
Space is still available!

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED.
NO TICKET SALES ON THE DAY OF EVENT
The Ferraris will be staged “fra vigne” throughout the vineyard.
"You will not be parking in the dirt"

Full entry will include one Ferrari, a BBQ lunch for two catered by the Chateau, (grilled chicken, smoked ribs, Texas-style brisket, grilled cheese garlic bread & salads).
Available for purchase will be a full morning beverage service with pastries, biscotti and espresso. Also for purchase during the day: soda, water, beer, gelato, lemonade and of course WINE. What more could you ask for?
No Alcoholic Beverages May Be Brought in


This will be a Ferrari only event, closed to the public. You must either have a car entered, or pre-purchase a lunch/entry or entry only ticket for admittance.
The FCA Vintage Concours will be conducted per IAC/PFA guidelines, with awards for Silver, Gold, and all Platinum point cars.
FERRARI'S THRU 1999 ELIGIBLE FOR JUDGING

Judging Entry Deadline July 31st
Event Entry Deadline August 7th


Enter Online: www.ferraripacific.org

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

Mom's Birthday - Happy XX Birthday

You make the call!

On May 27th I made a funny post about a customer complaint issue. While written "tongue and cheek" the post has generated 9 comments (not a lot), however the negative responses suggest that I remove the post and some even threaten "never to do business" with us. I feel the intimidation threat.
My sense of fairness has caused me to appeal to my Blog readers to comment and tell me if they think I should yeild to the threat and remove the post.
Again, I was just having a little fun.

Black Nova - rated 94 points by Beverage Tasting Institute, Chicago

94 Points




Chateau Julien Black Nova - 94 Points

Deep garnet violet color. Lovely aromas of toffee, cedar, honeycomb, and blueberry cobbler a la mode follow through on a smooth, supple entry to a fruity-yet-dry medium-full body with excellent depth and highly polished oak beautifully supporting the fruit. Finishes with a long, creamy, nutty fade. Very sensual and enticing."

- tastings.com, Beverage Testing Institute



Due to high demand, we have decided to offer a second bottling... same great wine, bottled six months after the first release. Click Here to order today!

Bobby - Bobby's Corner

Visit Bobby Brower at his Fresno market. his Blogspot is http://bobbyswinecorner.blogspot.com/

Car Week in Monterey is coming and Chateau Julien Wine Estate is ready!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2009


Contact:
Kristin Horton
Chateau Julien Wine Estate
khorton@chateaujulien.com
(831) 624-2600


Ferrari image at Estate.jpeg



Wine Estate gears up for wine & car enthusiasts

during August’s classic car week

Dine amongst the vines and view vintage Ferraris at first annual event



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Carmel, Ca. – Chateau Julien Wine Estate has organized week-long festivities to coincide with the region’s popular classic car week August 11 – 15, 2009. A premier Dine in De-Vine event will welcome guests into the vineyard for an authentic wine country dining experience nightly beginning at 6:30pm, with vintage cars on display throughout the evening. The Wine Estate will also host the Ferrari’s FCA Vintage Concours on Thursday August 13th, and welcome guests from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to view the rare collections. Both events take place amongst the winery’s 16-acre estate of vineyards, Chateau and cobblestone courtyards.
Effortlessly set tables will line the plush Sangiovese vineyard Tuesday through Saturday evening for the first annual Dine in De-Vine, offering guests a new option for dining during the busy week. Chef Terry N. Teplizky has prepared an inviting, elegant pre-fix Basque menu, with choice of entrée and wine, to be served amongst the vines, followed by a dessert lounge and vintage car display at the Chateau. “As long-time fans of the local classic car events, we hope that our evening dinners will enable visitors to experience our local wine country after hours- and see some rare concours quality cars,” comments Chateau Julien Special Events Director Michele Gogliucci. Featured evening highlights to date include Porsche, early 911S and R Group 1967- 1973, and Ferrari. Dine in De-Vine menu selections begin at $47 per person. Learn more about the menu, Chef and featured cars on the Chateau Julien website- News & Events. Reservations begin at 6:30pm each evening. Seating is limited so please make your reservations early.

During the day on August 13, 2009, the Wine Estate will also host its first Ferrari FCA Vintage Concours which will be open to the public from 1-4pm. Guests can view over 175 concours-quality Ferraris parked eloquently throughout the Estate, stroll Ferrari-lifestyle booths or indulge in a choice of BBQ, espresso bar, gelato or favorite Chateau Julien wine. Cost: $30/person, admittance fee, parking off-site.

Chateau Julien Wine Estate is located at 8940 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley. Reservations can be made for both events on-line at www.chateaujulien.com or by calling (831)624-2600.

Cigar and Wine Dinner - June 12th

Hi, Bob and Patty..............

I sure wish I could be a part of this affair. Love a fine cigar anytime and your wines are tops!

Give my regards to Fina and Bill.

As ever,
Bob Hendrickson

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Subject: Join Proprietor Bob Brower for Wine & Cigars this month
To: "Robert Hendrickson"
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 12:08 AM


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Friday, June 12, 2009





Bold flavors, rich aromas and complex textures will undoubtedly please the palate this evening in the Wine Estate’s Conservatory.

Owner and this evening’s host Bob Brower will showcase a selection of proprietary Dominican Cigars paired with hearty cuisine and Chateau Julien wines.


Reception ~ 6:30pm
Dinner ~ 7:30pm

Space is limited. Reservations can be made on-line or through the winery directly. We hope to see you at this festive event!












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Bobby Jr. now has his own Blog. Visit him at:
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or simply double click the title to go to his site!

Congratulations, Bobby

See Chateau Julien 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon on "Adam the Wine Guy"

One again, Adam the wine guy" visits the estate. See the clip on our Cabernet Sauvignon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vBxwQe2tHk

This is funny! I suggest he call his insurance company!

This email was received by the Wine Estate:

Recipient: Other
First Name: Sid
State: OR
Country: US
Fax: - no data -
Comments: I received a bottle of wine as a gift a short while ago and when I opened it up it was 'Rank'. It was kept in a wine cooler. It is a 2005 Chateau Julien Cabernet S. with barcode 016299144103. I still have the bottle and contents.
Have you visited?: - no data -

This was our response!!!!


Hi Sid,

Good afternoon!

Thank you for your inquiry. Your gift giver certainly chose a lovely bottle of wine to give you as a gift. This wine has received numerous awards and accolades. I have not heard of any other complaints. Once the wine leaves the winery premises I can't guarantee how the wine will be stored. A red wine in a very cold cooler certainly can turn the wine a different color and flavor. I don't know what "rank" is, but I get the feeling it is something you don't care for very much.

Your best bet is to send a thank you note and move on. I once received a broken bracelet as a gift, but didn't have the heart to let the giver know.

Cheers,

Ferrari Club at Chateau Julien Wine Estate - August 13th

Our own - Barbara Gogliucci and Sam's Town, Las Vegas

Adam the Wine Guy and Patty Brower

Check out Adam the Wine guy and our very own - Patty Brower at

Click on the Title and listen to the great program!

Ferrari Event at Chateau Julien Wine Estate

Calling all volunteers…

We need friendly folks to help register and park

Ferraris at two events. The first event is our Pacific

Region Vintage Concours at Château Julien in

Carmel on Thursday August 13t

Happy XX Birthday - Mom

Pebble Beach Food & Wine - 2009

Thousands attended the 2nd annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine Event where Chateau Julien Wine Estate debuted it's newest proprietory blend "La Conviviance". This was a truly great event.

Watch for Taxation on Wine!

Wine & Spirits Daily
April 17, 2009
Researcher Blasts CA's Dime a Drink Tax

Dear Client:

After successful lobbying from The Wine Institute and other trade groups prompted California lawmakers to drop the controversial nickel-a-drink tax last month, state assemblyman Jim Beall Jr. has introduced a bill that would raise state alcohol taxes by a dime a drink. According to him, "The alcohol industry creates devastating problems - traffic accidents, alcoholism - and walks away with money stuffed in its pockets while the public - including nondrinkers - are left to pay billions for the mess." As usual, it's leaders like Beall that refuse to credit the alcohol industry for all the effort and money it invests in curbing underage drinking and alcohol abuse. Instead, they are more interested in pushing their own agenda and prying tax dollars from Americans who are overwhelmingly moderate and responsible drinkers.


In a local California newspaper paper, a professor heading the Reason Foundation said the assemblyman's claim that the alcohol industry creates problems "is false" according to his own research. In fact, affluent and successful people are more likely to drink. His 2006 study found that drinkers earn 10% to 14% more money than nondrinkers. Men who drink socially, visiting a bar at least once a month, bring home an additional 7% in pay.



A 2005 study sponsored by the National Institute for Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse similarly found that drinking actually increased the returns to both education and work experience. And a 2001 study, "The Impact of Problem Drinking on Employment," found that even "problem drinking is not negatively related to labor supply," writes Professor Edward Stringham in the OC Register.



Furthermore, research indicates that only one-third of violent crimes involve alcohol, although The Marin Institute says $8 billion in annual costs to taxpayers stem from alcohol-related crime.



Finally, he ends the article by rightly claiming "the overwhelming majority of people who consume alcohol do so responsibly." Heavy drinkers do not curb their drinking in response to higher prices. Instead, it is light-to-moderate drinkers who are affected. "If alcohol abusers are truly addicted, will an extra 'dime a drink' stop them? Will a career criminal decide to not get drunk before his next crime spree because of a 10-cent-per-drink tax? Of course not."

BOBBY BROWER - FRESNO CBS NEWS

Save the Date - May 16th at Chateau Julien Wine Estate!

Intercompany Message - Revealed to You!

Do you have your outfit selected?

Did you tell your spouse or significant other?

Have you called your customers to remind them that an invitation is coming soon?

Are you looking forward to Saturday, May 16th, 5-7?

Well, if you answered "no" to any of these questions, you better get on it.

An exciting new event is being born this year! We are planning to celebrate, as the winery rolls out with La Conviviance, Black Nova II and last release of Bravura.

Tickets are $50.00 or $40.00 for club members. There will be a number of complimentary tickets available for your special clients or customers. You need to see KH asap if you want some of those. We are only a month away from this event. Please spread the word.

Guys, no tuxes necessary, but we are requesting jacket or suit and tie.

Ladies, evening attire please.

We will not need everyone to actually work the event, but we want to extend the invitation for all staff to participate in this celebration.

Thank you,
Bob, & Patty

Carriage House Wine Dinner - April 9th

Subject: Litchfield Plantation's Chateau Julien Vintners Dinner


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You're invited!
To a very special event

Join us!

Chateau Julien
Vintners Dinner
Date: April 9, 2009
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Carriage House Club
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We're having a very special event and you're invited! Please join us on Thursday, April 9 at The Carriage House Club as our guest for the Chateau Julien Vintner's Dinner! The proprietor of Chateau Julien Estate, Mr. Bob Brower, will be hosting this special occasion. Executive Chef Robert Beuth has created an impeccable Five-Course menu to complement the selection of Fine Wines. All Featured Wines will be available for purchase at greatly reduced rates.

On behalf of The Carriage House Club Team, we look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, April 9, 2009.


Chateau Julien Wine Estate Vintner's Dinner
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Special Host: Mr. Bob Brower, Proprietor
$72.00 per person

Welcome Reception 6:30pm

Appetizer
Berkshire Farms Pork Belly
Slow Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly over a White Bean Ragout
Caramelized Onions & Apple Smoked Bacon, finished with a Natural Jus
Chateau Julien Pinot Grigio

Salad
Golden Beet Salad
Butter and Brown Sugar Poached Golden Beets, Toasted Pistachios,
Goat Cheese with Baby Mache and a Herbed Vinaigrette
Chateau Julien Gewurztraminer

Seafood Course
Fresh Locally Caught Atlantic Black Sea Bass
Pan Seared Black Sea Bass over Fresh Vegetable Ratatouille,
Basil Pesto Tomato Broth, Topped with a Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Chateau Julien 2007 Reserve Chardonnay

Intermezzo
Lemon Sorbet

Main Course
Duck Trio
Sliced Duck Breast over a Duck Leg and Wild Mushroom Ragout
Topped with Pan Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras & a Lingonberry Infused Duck Jus
Chateau Julien 3.2 Ton Reserve Merlot

Dessert
Peach "Melba"
Vanilla and Cinnamon Poached Peach over a Vanilla Ice Cream Torte with a Lemon Pecan Crust, Finished with a Fresh Raspberry Coulis
Chateau Julien Port

Executive Chef Robert Beuth
and the Carriage House Club Culinary Team
For Reservations Please Call
843-237-9322
Today!

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Wine Dinner at Litchfield Plantation - AGAIN!!!!

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Certified Executive Chef Rob Beuth is settling in at his new position at Litchfield Plantation's Carriage House Club, and on April 9 he is preparing a special menu for a Chateau Julien Estate Wine Dinner. He says this meal will be extra-special because the vineyard owner is hosting the event.
"Chateau Julien is our house wine," Chef Beuth wrote in an e-mail. "We currently are the only restaurant outside of Charleston who uses this label. Each year the owner of the vineyard, Bob Brower, comes to the Carriage House and presents a wine dinner of all his favorite wines. There aren't many wine dinners around town where the actual owner of the vineyard is present. He presents each wine and gives a small story of each wine and will greet each table towards the end of the evening."
Chateau Julien Estate owner Bob Brower, shown here with his wife, Patty Brower, will host an upcoming wine dinner at Litchfield Plantation's Carriage House Club.The Chateau Julien Estate was founded by Bob and Patty Brower in 1982. It is in Carmel Valley, Calif., and Winemaker Bill Anderson has worked with the Browers since 1982.
A seat at this special table costs $72, and the evening gets underway at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
The menu includes:

Appetizer
Berkshire Farms Pork Belly: Slow-Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly over White Bean Ragout with Caramelized Onions and Apple Smoked Bacon, finished with a Natural Jus
Paired with: Chateau Julien Pinot Grigio

Salad
Golden Beet Salad: Butter and Brown Sugar Poached Golden Beets with Toasted Pistachios and Goat Cheese, with Baby Mache and Herbed Vinaigrette
Chateau Julien Gewurztraminer

Fish Course
Fresh Atlantic Black Sea Bass: Pan-Seared Black Sea Bass over Fresh Vegetable Ratatouille with Basil Pesto Tomato Broth, topped with Kalamata Olive Tapenade
Chateau Julien 2007 Reserve Chardonnay

Intermezzo
Lemon Sorbet

Main Course
Duck Trio: Sliced Duck Breast over a Duck Leg and Wild Mushroom Ragout, topped with Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras and Lingonberry Infused Duck Jus
Chateau Julien 3.2 ton Reserve Merlot

Dessert
Peach "Melba": Vanilla and Cinnamon Poached Peach over a Vanilla Ice Cream Torte with a Lemon Pecan Crust, and finished with a Fresh Raspberry Coulis
Chateau Julien Port

Litchfield Plantation is on Kings River Road in Pawleys Island. Call (843) 237-9322 for reservations. The Carriage House Club is open for breakfast daily from 7-10 a.m., and for dinner from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays

Merlot - It's about time to return!

Wine & Spirits Daily

March 16, 2009

Recession Gives Merlot a Chance to Shine

Dear Client:

Several years ago the "Sideways effect" on Merlot sales was one of the major issues in the wine business, but an article in WSJ contends the varietal is making a "Rocky"-like comeback. Could the recession prompt a comeback for the wine industry's prodigal son?

"Americans fell in love with Merlot, after all, because it was a meatloaf kind of wine, easy and unfussy, round and fairly soft, and we all need that kind of comfort these days. Not only that, but everyone is looking for value and so many Merlots are inexpensive. And Americans are clearly in a buy-American mood..." wrote wine critics Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher.

In addition to the "Sideways" curse, many producers were making "really bad" merlot "for a really long time" after it became popular in the 1990s (which is something we see happening to Pinot Noir right now). As a result, the Merlot crush in 2008 was down -25% for the year "at its lowest level in more than eight years," said wine and grape brokerage firm Ciatti Co. after studying the 2008 California grape crush report.

WSJ hopes this means that "less Merlot will mean better Merlot" and that produces will focus on what is inside the bottle rather than producing "cute labels." After tasting more than 50 Merlots, Dorothy and John said the varietal "is struggling out of the hole that greedy winemakers dug for it. The wines were not uniformly good, but they were uniformly better than they have been in years." They admit that Merlot still has a long way to go before it becomes "a consistent treat," but there is hope.

In the four weeks to February 22, IRI reports that dollar sales of Merlot grew 3.2%, while red wines altogether grew 7.1%. In terms of volume, Merlot grew 5% and red wines grew 6.2%. Merlot lost -0.4 market share points in dollar sales but gained 0.1 share points in volume. So while it's not growing near as fast as other varietals, Merlot is showing some promise for the future.