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When we brought our new Winemaker, Mark McKenna, on board, we knew we were asking for it. His beautiful wife, Heather, is sometimes Red and sometimes Blonde. So when he brought up the idea of Brayzin Hussy Blonde, it didn't come as a complete surprise. All of us at Bray have always believed that wine should be true to its place of origin and right for the momemt when you pop it. We love our Verdelho and Viognier but, by throwing them together and adding a little Sauvignon Blanc, we came up with something new: Brayzin Hussy Blonde. It is an easy drinking white at an incredible price and is satisfying and pleasurable without being demanding.
Brayzin Hussy Blonde is 40% Verdelho, 40% Viognier and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Floral notes on the nose are met with a palate of late summer peaches and honey. Our first wine to be released under a screw cap, it travels well, gives it up easy, and always satisfies. What else does one really need? The only question we haven't answered is, how many can you fit into the hot tub on a Saturday night?
Come celebrate at our "blondes have more fun" release party on Saturday, August 14th, from 5:00pm to 7:pm. Enjoy sipping the new Blonde paired with a bevy of finger foods while listening to great music. Cost for event is $3.00 per person and free to Club Members.
Current tasting list:
2008 Viognier / $18 per 750ml bottle*
2009 Brayzin Hussy Blonde / $14 per 750ml bottle
2008 Barbera Rosato / $18 per 750ml bottle*
2007 Brayzin Hussy Red / $14 per 750ml bottle
2007 Sangiovese / $18 per 750ml bottle
2006 Primitivo / $24 per 750ml bottle
2006 Tempranillo / $18 per 750ml bottle
2008 Black Muscat / $16 per 750ml bottle*
Angelica / $40 per 500ml bottle
*Special Summer Sale Pricing available in the Tasting Room only:
Viognier - $168/case ($84 half case); Barbera Rosato - $168/case ($84 half case);
Black Muscat - $89/case ($44.50 half case)
Upcoming Events:
July 30, 2010 - Amador County Fair - Wine Tasting - 7:00pm to 9:00pm www.amadorcountyfair.com
July 31, 2010 - 10th Annual Kirkwood Wildflower Festival, Kirdwood Ski Resort
www.kirkwood.com
August 21, 2010 - Third Saturday Vertical Tasting - Alicante Bouschet - in the Tank Room 10:00am to 4:00pm www.brayvineyards.com
August 22, 2010 - Family Wine Makers Tasting, Fort Mason, San Francisco 3:00pm to 6:00pm http://www.familywinemakers.org/tastings/tastings.cfm
September 24, 2010 - A Taste of Sacramento, Sacramento Convention Center, 6:00pm to 9:00pm www.myeasterseals.org
September 25, 2010 - Taste of Gold, Grass Valley, CA 1:00pm to 4:00pm
www.nswinecountry.com
October 2 & 3, 2010 - Big Crush Annual Harvest Festival, Plymouth, CA 10:00am to 4:00pm www.amadorwine.com
November 13, 2010 - WineFest 2010, Amador County Arts Council, Sutter Creek, CA 4:30pm to 9:00pm www.acaonline.com
Come for a Vist!
Bray Vineyards is less than an hour away from Sacramento up Jackson Highway (Highway 16). From Stockton, take Highway 88 to Highway 124 through Ione to Plymouth and the Shenandoah Valley. From Placerville or Auburn, come down Highway 49 and take a left at Plymouth.
It is summertime in the vineyard. The grapes are ripening and the summer weather is wonderful. Come bring a picnic; play some horseshoes; enjoy a day in the Heart of California's Shenandoah Valley at Bray Vineyards!
See you soon!
Robin and Oliver Bray, and all the folks at Bray Vineyards!
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