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Special offer for Club Viva members!Reorder any of your current Club Viva selections and receive 10% off in addition to your 20% Club Viva member discount. Simply log into your account at rockwallwines.com and enter promotional code cv042016*
*Offer is valid at www.rockwallwines.com, for Club Viva members only. Offer includes 20% member discount. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.
2013 Zinfandel ReserveChalk HillMendocino
alc. 15.2% • 518 cases $40 retail, $32 Club Viva
98% Zinfandel, 2% Petite SirahExhibits aromas of ripe cherry, sarsaparilla, butterscotch and vanilla followed by stimulating flavors of strawberry, raspberry, sage, and a milk chocolate finish.
2015 ViognierKristen’s CuveeCalifornia
alc. 13.8% • 813 cases$20 retail, $16 Club Viva
100% ViognierSmart and beautiful, just like my sister Kristen. This stunner boasts aromas of honeysuckle, frosted white cake, ripe pear, and a hint of apricot, followed by lovely flavors of lemon meringue pie, pineapple, minerality, and white peach.
2013 ZinfandelJesse’s Vineyard Contra Costa County
alc. 16.1% • 3000 cases $30 retail, $24 Club Viva
100% ZinfandelToasty marshmallow, black tea, blackberry and milk chocolate jump from the glass. Followed by flavors of ripe cherry pie, pipe tobacco, menthol and a dusty cocoa finish; indicative of essential Contra Costa flavors.
2013 ZinfandelJack Florence VineyardDry Creek, Sonoma
alc. 15.2% • 175 cases $30 retail, $24 Club Viva
100% ZinfandelBright, fruity aromatic salutations of black raspberry, milk chocolate dipped strawberry, festive cinnamon, coconut macaroon and white pepper emerge from the glass.Accompanied by delicious flavors of blackberry cream, cherry pie, lavender, toffee and a Tahitian vanilla bean finish.
2014 ChardonnaySonoma
alc. 14.1% • 947 Cases$35 retail, $28 Club Viva 100% ChardonnayThe beautiful minerality in this wine is followed by subtle aromas of sugar cookie and angel food cake with a host of tropical flavors including ripe sun-dried mango, vanilla and
2012 ZinfandelHarris KratkaAlexander Valley, Sonoma
alc. 15.4% • 513 cases $40 retail, $32 Club Viva
85% Zinfandel, 10% Carignane, 5% Petite SirahThis wine boasts mouthwatering strawberry and raspberry that leap from the glass. Juicy plum, coconut, sarsaparilla, dark cocoa, rosemary, lavender, black cherry and Gala apple skin.
Hello from the Winemaker“Spring is nature’s way of saying, Let’s party!” -Robin Williams
I thought this quote from the late and great Robin Williams was perfectly descriptive of the vibe that is in the air once spring comes. Our plum, apricot and peach trees are doing beautiful things in our backyard. Yay for rain, yay for flowers, yay for spring! Once I see flowers on our trees, I know it’s time to start checking vines. We are seeing bud break on our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines at our Estate Vineyard in Sonoma and out in Contra Costa too. Thus, we start the clock until harvest 2016; it is only about 4 and a half months away.
Sheesh. The past year really has flown by! April 3rd marks Skylar Rose’s first birthday. That is insane; I cannot believe my little nugget is a year old. She is walking around waving at everyone and everything-human or not. She says Mama, Dada, hi, bye-bye, my, puppy, hot, baba and nigh-night. She has figured out how to string words together too, my favorite saying being “my mama.” When either Jack or I leave the house she says “dada bye bye,” or “mama bye bye.” Anyway, she’s awesome, in so many ways.
Another thing Sky does without trying, is she marks how quickly time moves. Just like that we are bottling up all of our lovely 2015 whites and the balance of the 2014 reds. Things are tasting fabulous. 2015 was a fickle growing year that produced very concentrated fruit with lots of flavor. It is my pleasure and honor to present the wines of this vintage to you folks over the next year.
We just bottled up a 2015 Pinot Blanc and a 2015 Fumé Blanc that I am excited for you guys to try. Don’t worry, Brianna the Wine Club Manager came into the cellar while the Fume Blanc and Pinot Blanc were still fermenting and said, “I’m taking all of this for my people.” As Oprah would say, “You get a Pinot Blanc, and You get a Pinot Blanc...You all get a Pinot Blanc to take home with you!!” Obviously we’re excited about the Pinot Blanc-coming your way soon.
Speaking of exciting wines...I’m super stoked for the April shipment! We are getting the last of the 2012 Harris Kratka Zinfandel, the last of the Chalk Hill Reserve Zinfandel and the yummy 2014 Sonoma Chardonnay. As I’ve mentioned, I am a Club Viva member because we have strict allocations on wine club wines. I bought a case of the Chalk Hill Zin, and Jack and I drank it all. This wine is outstanding and we are in need of another bottle.
2014 Sonoma Chardonnay: This gorgeous Chard comes from a buddy’s vineyard just down the road from our Estate Lone Oak Vineyard. The Sonoma Coast American Viticulture Area may be Sonoma County’s most enigmatic wine region. Chardonnay does beautifully in this area due to the direct daily influence from the Pacific Ocean (which really defines this appellation). On our Chardonnays, I usually do all Medium+ toasted barrels, but on this one I used a combination of stainless steel and High Toast oak to capture the diversity of flavors from both. The “naked Chardonnay” flavors from the stainless steel fermentation have a beautiful interplay with the aggressive High Toast oak notes of cappuccino, and French vanilla. The beautiful minerality in this wine is followed by subtle aromas of French vanilla ice cream, sugar cookie and angel food cake with a host of tropical flavors including ripe sun-dried mango, papaya and passion fruit.
2012 Harris Kratka Zinfandel: On this wine, I do a co-fermentation of Zinfandel (90%), Carignane (6%), and Petite Sirah (4%). The complexity of this wine is due to the teamwork among all three grape varietals. All of these grapes come from the Harris Kratka ranch in Alexander Valley. It is planted on sloping red soil hillsides basking in views of Mt. St. Helena. The vines have been budded to the original old clone that has been there for more than 70 years. This wine boasts mouthwatering strawberry and raspberry that leap from the glass. Juicy plum, coconut, sarsaparilla, dark cocoa, rosemary, lavender, black cherry and Gala apple skin. YUM! This baby is juicy.
2013 Chalk Hill Reserve Zinfandel: This Reserve truly does justice to the capabilities of the Windsor Oaks vineyard site in Chalk Hill. I did a co-fermentation with 2% Petite Sirah in there to add complexity. We aged this Zinfandel in barrel for two-and-a-half years before bottling, giving the oak ample time to integrate and get all velvety and outstanding. This stunner exhibits aromas of ripe cherry, sarsaparilla, butterscotch and vanilla followed by flavors of strawberry, raspberry, sage, and a milk chocolate finish. Damn that’s good stuff.
Much Love!Shauna Rosenblum Winemaker
Tasting RoomThe storms are kicking off the spring season and blowing in showers of great things to look forward to this season!
The tasting room is open 7 days a week for your enjoyment!Monday — Friday, we are open from 11:30am-8pmTastings end at 7:30pm and last pour at 7:45pmHappy Hour in the tasting room from 4pm-6pm on select winesSaturday & Sunday, we are open from 11:30am-6pmTastings end at 5:30pm and last pour at 5:45pm
In accordance with the law, please, no children/minors at the bar or in the tasting room.
At the tail end of the winter season we had arrivals of our new fleece vests and jackets and they were a hit! We are also releasing new and exciting merchandise and wine as spring progresses. In addition to our classically designed everyday wear. We’re happy to announce that we will be bringing back our very popular sunglasses offered in red, white and black. Check out the new line of ball caps made fashion famous in the East Bay. These mile high hats will be a tip of the cap to Rock Wall fun designs. We’re also ecstatic to showcase a seasonal release of items designed by local artist, Chris Tam, known for his fun, eclectic and unique Alameda
Events and Large GroupsRock Wall Wine Co. has a variety of areas to rent out for events. As Club Viva members you receive 10% off venue rentals! From birthday parties and corporate events, to weddings the event team at Rock Wall can handle all of your needs. For more information on having an event at Rock Wall please contact the events team via e-mail at [email protected].
Group ReservationsSpring brings forth flowers and sunshine and we have the perfect package to celebrate warmer (and drier) weather with your group of friends and family. Share the spectacular views of the beautiful San Francisco skyline while savoring award winning wines and sumptuous good eats from our restaurant partner, Scolari’s. To celebrate Spring, two of our tasting packages are on sale:Rock Star Tasting Experience (for parties of 5 up to 15)Regular Price: $25 per person Sale Price: $17 per person. Flights of Fancy Tasting Experience (for parties of 2 up to 10 people)Regular Price: $35 per person Sale Price: $26 per person
*Sale prices are available until April 30, 2016. Excludes tax and service charges. Additional discounts cannot be applied or combined. A credit card is required to secure your reservation but will not be charged. Planning a get-together? Parties of 8 are required to have a confirmed reservation. For reservation inquiries and pricing, email [email protected]. We are committed to providing our guests with the highest customer service and the best hospitality standards in the wine industry. Our group tasting packages is a premier service we provide to our guests. Additional group packages and services are available. To ensure the best winery experience for you and your guests, all private tastings and group reservations are for adults 21 years and over only. Please allow 48 hours advance notice for reservations.
Please kindly note, Complimentary Tastings or Glass of Wine is not applicable to private group tastings or reservation packages. Club Viva members receive 20% off the regular per person price. Limit 3 Club Viva member discounts per reservation.
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EventsOpen House: Urban SipSaturday April 23, 2016, 12 – 4 pm, Hangar
Club Viva Admission: $35 (limit 2, RSVP required)General Admission: $45
Spring is here and we are ready to celebrate! Taste through the Rock Wall Wine Company portfolio (30+ wines), and we will also be releasing 10+ new wines at this event. Get silly in the Rock Wall photo booth, commemorate the day with a henna tattoo and take home a beautiful logoed wine glass! This event is 21+, age will be verified at admission. Parking is free and plentiful! No children please.
Food Truck Frenzy: Mother TruckerSaturday May 7, 2016, 5 – 9 pm, Hangar
Club Viva Admission: $5 (limit 2, RSVP required)General Admission: $6
Come kick off the Food Truck Frenzy season at Mother Trucker! Treat the awesome moms and loved ones in your life to an evening of delicious Rock Wall wines, gourmet street food from the Bay Area’s best Food Trucks, awesome tunes and a beautiful sunset against the SF skyline! This is a family friendly event which is open to all ages (children under 5 are free) but you must be 21 or over to purchase wine, age will be verified at admissions.
For more information on these events and to purchase tickets please visit www.rockwallwines.com.
centric artwork. It’s going to be a spring full of East Bay love! Our featued artist is close to home, Kim Lonnie, one of our own Rock Wall family members. Kim’s handcrafted artisan jewelry will be available in several series throughout the rest of spring and summer in our tasting room.
Just a few reminders:•We have amazing neighbors! We love that you visit and purchase their beers and spirits. However, by law, outside alcohol is strictly prohibited on our property. Please plan accordingly and leave you purchases elsewhere or let a staff member know and we will be happy to hold it for you the duration of your visit.• Pets are not allowed on this property. Only certified animals, trained and licensed by the ADA under federal guidelines are allowed.
Please feel free to contact the tasting room management for additional details and with any questions. [email protected]
Lina EmmsTasting Room Manager
