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2012 CELEBRATION 90

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:26:10 GMT

2012 CELEBRATION 90
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We bottled 50 cases of this wine during Chaim's 80th Birthday anticipating that he will still be making wine at 90

Limited to only 2 bottles per person

Every bottle will be signed by Chaim

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2013 OnStage, ACT II Red Blend

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:19:06 GMT

2013 OnStage, ACT II Red Blend
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2013 OnStage

Estate Grown &Bottled

El Dorado, California

Winemaker’s Notes:

Likeits predecessor the 2013 OnStageis a blend of 8 varietals nurtured and cultivated in our Estate Vineyards. While perfectly balanced, 2013 OnStage has its own individual identity,different than any of its components. The inspiration to make the two vintages of OnStage came to me watching last couple of year’s performances atthe Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Every component of OnStage has been individually crafted andaged in French oak barrels for 2 years. Creating the blend and tweaking it to perfection took us about 3months. While half of its componentsmake up 80% of the blend, every minor component has a significant influence onthe flavor profile and complexity of the blend.

OnStage hasa dark ruby color with strong aromas of blackberries and blackcurrant whichcarry to the mid-palate adding raspberry and cherry flavors with hints ofspice. The finish is long and intensewith a delightful grip of tannins.

Varietal Content: 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% CabernetFranc, 16% Syrah, 12% Touriga Nacional, 11% Zinfandel, 5% Primitivo, 2%Tempranillo, 1% Petite Sirah

Bottling Date: August 25, 2016

Cases Produced: 280

Alcohol: 14.5%

pH: 3.6

Residual Sugar: Less than 0.1%

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2 + 2 = 1 Red Wine Blend

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:14:53 GMT

2 + 2 = 1 Red Wine Blend
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2 + 2 = 1

Red Wine Blend

“2 + 2 = 1” . . . . Our Newest Wine . . . . A Fascinating Story . . . .

I am very excited to introduce a new wine called “2+2=1”. This is serious, I am not joking. It’s the kind of math that only Einstein can understand. I created this wine in collaboration with JOLO, a very fine winery from North Carolina, recently nominated as one the seven best wineries outside of California.

The name “2+2=1” denotes that this wine was created:

By 2 winemakers, JW Ray from JOLO Vineyards & Winery, Pilot Mountain, NC and Chaim Gur-Arieh from CG Di Arie, Mt. Aukum, CA;

Using grapes from 2 different wine regions, North Carolina and California; East meets West.

Creating 1 wine, a very unusual one, deserving to have such an exotic name.

“2+2=1” has four components, one coming from the JOLO Vineyards and the other three from CG Di Arie. The major wine variety in this wine, Cynthiana (40%) was contributed by JOLO. Cynthiana, which is now also known as Norton, at first was thought to be a different variety. However, with the advent of DNA testing, it was shown to be identical to Norton, the first Native American variety. This variety was created in the 19th century by Dr. Norton whose origin goes back to one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson, a wine lover who tried to cultivate a wine culture in his new land, did not know that Dr. Norton was experimenting with grape varieties that could produce the quality wines of the old world. Dr. Norton after having a very tragic occurrence in his early life, losing both his wife and newborn child, immersed himself into this project. After his discovery of the Native American grape that would take his name, Dr. Norton commercialized the grape and made it available for purchase. In 1830, the vines found a home in Missouri, which would become the wine capital of the new country, and Norton the signature grape. Norton is a hardy variety that is impervious to disease and can survive extreme weathers conditions. This is what made it an ideal wine variety for the kind of environment present in Missouri.

The other three varieties used in “2+2=1”, contributed by C. G. Di Arie are Cabernet Franc (20%), originating in Bordeaux; Zinfandel (20%), from Croatia; and Petite Sirah (20%), from Rhone. It is quite remarkable that these four different varieties coming from different parts of the world can live together so harmoniously and create such a well-balanced wine having one of the most unusual and eclectic flavor profiles.

“2+2=1” will be bottled simultaneously but separately by C.G Di Arie and JOLO in July. A total of 175 cases will be bottled by both wineries. At the onset, this wine will be available for sale as futures, only to the wine club members of each winery, with a maximum of two bottles per member, on a fist come first serve basis. There will be a release party for the wine in both locations, in Mount Aukum, CA and Pilot Mountain, NC. Both winemakers and their families will attend both parties. Stay tuned ….!

Cheers,

Chaim Gur-Arieh

April 2019

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2012 OnStage, Red Blend

Thu, 2 Apr 2015 14:16:00 GMT

2012 OnStage, Red Blend
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2012 C.G. Di Arie

“OnStage”

Estate Grown & Bottled

El Dorado, CA

Winemakers Notes:

OnStage is a blend of 8 varietals nurtured and cultivated in our Estate Vineyards. While perfectly balanced, OnStage has its own individual identity, different than any of its components. The inspiration to make OnStage came to me watching this year's performances at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.

Every component of OnStage has been individually crafted and aged in French oak barrels for 2 years. Creating the blend and tweaking it to perfection took us about 3 months. While 3 of the 8 components make up 80% of the blend, even the minor components have a significant contribution to the flavor profile and complexity of the blend.

OnStage has a dark ruby color with strong aromas of blackberries and blackcurrant which carry to the mid-palate adding raspberry and cherry flavors with hints of spice. The finish is long with a firm but delightful grip of tannins.

The varietals in the alphabetical order: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Primitivo, Syrah, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional and Zinfandel. The exact composition will be shown on the label when the wine is bottled.

Cases bottled: 250

Alcohol %: 14.3

pH: 3.7

Residual Sugar: Less than 0.1%

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2007 D'Arideaux, Red Blend

Mon, 9 Dec 2013 12:03:00 GMT

2007 D'Arideaux, Red Blend
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2007 D’Arideaux
Estate Grown & Bottled
Shenandoah Valley, California

Winemaker’sNotes:

D’Arideauxbelongs to a class of limited production wines made fromvarieties originating in different wine regions of France aged inFrench oak for a minimum of 2 years and additional several years inbottles before they are released. This wine consists of Syrah thatoriginated in Rhone Valley of France and Cabernet Franc, a Bordeauxvariety.

I amexcited and proud to release our 2007 D’Arideaux to the GalleryCollection Club more than 9 years after it was bottled. It was agreat wine when I first made it and transformed to an exquisite wineduring aging. While it still maintains its New World identity, ithas acquired distinct old world qualities. This is one of the bestwines I released to my club.

Inspite of its age, this wine has a dark, dense, red color and strongaromas of blackberry and cedar which carry to the palate acquiringearthy, smoky, leathery and savory flavors all the way to the longfinish.

VarietalContent:

75%Syrah
25%Cabernet Franc

Alcohol:14.5

pH:3.7

ResidualSugar: Less than 0.1%

BottlingDate: August 28, 2009

CasesProduce: 342

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2006 D'Arideaux, Red Blend

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 08:36:00 GMT

2006 D'Arideaux, Red Blend
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2006 C.G. Di Arie

“D’ Arideaux”

Estate Grown & Bottled

Shenandoah Valley, CA

Winemakers Notes:

D'Arideaux is a class of limited production blends containing wines from grape varieties that grow in different wine regions in France and that have been aged for a minimum of 2 years in French oak barrels and an additional several years in bottles before they are released.

The 2006 D'Arideaux consists of Syrah, a grape variety which originated in the Rhone Valley and Cabernet Franc a Bordeaux varietal. When making blends I look for compatibility, synergy and good balance among the components.

This wine has a deep red color with aromas of blackberry and cedar which carry to the palate adding notes of black cherry and coffee. This is a big wine that fills your mouth without being astringent. It has a long and sustained finish with earthy, smoky and savory nuances. You can drink it when released or age it an additional 10 years.

Varietal Content:

75% Syrah

25% Cabernet Franc

Bottling Date: 8/28/2008

Cases Produced: 262 cases

pH: 3.6

Alcohol Content: 14.6%

Residual Sugars: Less than 0.1%

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2007 D'Arideaux Rouge, Red Blend

Thu, 6 Oct 2011 06:33:00 GMT

2007 D'Arideaux Rouge, Red Blend
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2007 D’Arideaux Rouge
Sierra Foothills, California

Winemaker’s Notes:

D’Arideaux is anew class of limited production blends containing wines from grape varietiesthat grow in different regions in France and that have been aged for a minimumof 2 years in French barrels and an additional 2 years in bottles before theyare released.

The 2007 D’ArideauxRouge consists of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, both Bordeauxvarietals along with Syrah which originated in the Rhone Valley of France. When creating blends, I look for goodbalance, compatibility and synergy between the components. I try notto allow any one component to dominate which sometimes is difficult to achieve,especially when the blends are made with components having strong attributessuch as in this case.

While the opening of this wine has some Bordeauxcharacteristics, the mid-palate remains very mysterious with depth andcomplexity that carries through the finish. This wine has an inky red color and strong berry and mocha aromas that goall the way to the palate adding savory and smoky notes. The long finish is more of the same withadded baking type spiciness and hints of licorice.

Varietal Content:
36% Cabernet Sauvignon
36% Syrah
28% Cabernet Franc

Bottling Date: 8/28/2009

Cases Produced: 342

Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.55
Residual Sugar: Lessthan 0.1%

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