June 2010 Newsletter
The Next Generation
It's taken quite a bit of thought and planning, time and consideration, but we have finally done it...we've adopted the next generation of.....winery greeter. Our Zoe is just over 10 years old now. Still spry for an old girl, her sweet demeanor and ability to make our guests feel welcome from the moment they step from their vehicle (or other mode of transportation) needs to be passed to the next generation.
Michael and I worked with a couple of different rescues for a few weeks until this puppy stole our hearts. We have dubbed her Raquel Zahtila-Swanton, but we call her Rocki for short. She has a propensity to pick up and chew on rocks of all sizes and shapes, something we hope she'll grow out of, but the monicker will stick.
Rocki is still working on learning commands and to keep her feet on the ground when greeting. At 12 weeks old, lessons are learned every day. We hope you will come visit, give each of our greeters a scratch behind the ears, and taste some wine!
Speaking of tasting wine...keep reading for the release notes on our 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay. We have been sold out of the 2007 for a few months and didn't produce a 2008 vintage (due to frost damage); this wine is a welcome addition to our line up and we look forward to sharing it with you soon!
Warm Regards,
Laura and Michael
Summer Special on Express Shipping
Summer is here and so is our first summer special of the season. Wine and fun - in our minds - equals a discount on Express Shipping. We want you to have the wine and we don't want you to wait. For a limited time, all wine orders will be ugraded to Express Shipping for the same cost as ground shipping. All orders have to ship on a Monday so you'll have it before the weekend! For instance, order by end of day on 6/27 and you'll have it before the 4th of July! This sale will continue through the month of July.
ATTENTION WINE CLUB MEMBERS: CASE ORDERS, DURING THIS SALE, WILL BE SHIPPED EXPRESS FOR ONLY $20 - THROUGH THE MONTH OF JULY.
Arizona, California and Nevada residents, see our additional, special service below.
2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Our first foray into Carneros, this is 100% from that renown winegrowing region. Right up fron the floral nose causes your mouth to water! Tropcial notes are framed by a bright acidity that makes this wine drinkable with or without your favorite summertime fare. Light and crisp it will pair well with all things seafood. http://www.zahtilavineyards.com/scripts/winepg.cfm/_/1/2009/Chardonnay,%20Napa%20Valley/
Refrigerated Shipping to AZ, CA and NV
The summer is upon us so if you live in Arizona, California or Nevada, you don't have to wait for cooler weather to get your wine delivered fast, and cool! Zahtila Vineyards is using a new, refrigerated delivery service to these three states, with no additional cost beyond regular ground rates! No special order code is necessary, just order the wine and we will upgrade you to overnight service in California or two day service to AZ and NV for free!
Lobster Feed/Harvest Party
The ever popular Harvest Party is on the schedule for Saturday, October 9, 2010. Our third annual event promises to be a sell out so please place your reservations early. Lobster, shrimp, veggies, bread and dessert, all accompanied by Laura's wonderful wines. Maybe even some tastes of the 2007 Bentley Cabernet await you! RSVP's required. $100 per person, wine club discount applies on a max of four tickets. http://www.zahtilavineyards.com/scripts/eventPg.cfm
Where in the World is Laura?
Laura and Michael are currently working in the tasting room almost everyday. Please come visit from 10am to 5pm!
October 9th - Lobster Feast and Harvest Party. Join Laura and Michael at the third annual harvest event. All of the details to RSVP are above!
October 11-14th - Laura hits the road with the Napa Valley Vintners for a series of tastings in the great State of Texas and Oklahoma City. More details to follow, hope to see you there!