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| As we begin
picking and processing our 2006 grapes, we offer
our Harvest Three-Pack
(2003 Ameritage, 2004 Cabernet Franc, 2005 Viognier) or Dessert Three-Pack (2004
Late Harvest Vidal) for $40. All of these wines are great buys and
pair well with your favorite surf, turf, and pie. If you were cunning enough to invest in 2005 futures during our barrel-tasting weekends, congratulations! Your investment has reached maturity. Please stop by Pearmund Cellars to pick up your purchase. Call 540-347-3475 if you have any questions or would like your wine pre-packaged. |
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Our Process |
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| Although we don't
tromp through vats of wine barefoot as seen in episodes of “I Love
Lucy,” if you stop by the winery this fall, you will see us scrambling
around the crush pad processing grapes for our 2006 vintage of
award-winning Pearmund Cellars wines. Our production volume is simply
too great for stomping so we use our forklift, destemmer, bladder
press, and a whole lot of muscle to get the crush underway.
Besides, our Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Nilou Miller, informs us
that purple feet are “out” for the fall fashion season. Most of you know that Meriwether Vineyard, the farm surrounding Pearmund Cellars, supplies our Chardonnay grapes, but many of you may be curious about where our other grapes are grown. We are very fortunate to work with several excellent Virginia vineyard owners who supply our Riesling, Viognier, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. To honor the hard work of our vignerons, who toil throughout the year to produce high-quality fruit, Pearmund Cellars is initiating vineyard-designated labeling for future vintages. The next time you enjoy a bottle of our fine wines, remember to toast the wine grower as well as the wine maker! |
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| Nilou
Miller has switched from working weekdays to working
weekends. That's because she is going back to college for her
nursing degree. We wish her well and are currently hiring someone to
take over her weekday tasks as well as create synergy between
Pearmund Cellars and the Winery at La Grange. Our Tasting Room Managers, Kristin Heydt and Melissa Stephan, say that we need additional part-time staff: fun-loving adults with a passion for wine who can work a minimum of two weekend days. Call Pearmund Cellars at 540-347-3475 or the Winery at La Grange at 703-753-9360 to set up an interview appointment. |
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| Partner: Excitations
offers gift
buyers an easy way to give innovative and memorable life experiences as
gifts. They do their utmost to make shopping convenient, simple, and
inspiring, plus they are committed to offering the widest variety of
exciting, innovative gift experiences, provided by their network of
outstanding partners. Look for Pearmund Cellars gift offerings under
the Gourmet section. Wine Store: The Leesburg Vintner carries wines from all over the world including France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina, and Greece. They offer California's finest including Silver Oak, Caymus, Opus and Phelps Insignia as well as the best selections from Virginia. With a staff having over 40 years of retail experience, they offer the best in wine knowledge and customer service. Sign up for one of their wine tastings or enjoy some of their gourmet cheeses with your favorite fine wine. Restaurant: Since 1978, Napoleon's Restaurant has offered a fine dining ambiance, a more casual cafe atmosphere, and a relaxed outdoor experience. Today, the establishment is under new management and offers international cuisine with the freshest organic produce, meat, and dairy products. If you are looking for an innovative menu in a romantic, historic setting, check out Napoleon’s in the heart of Old Town Warrenton. Note that Pearmund Cellars wines is co-hosting a winemaker's dinner at Napolean's on Wednesday, September 27th. Inn: Set amidst a 265-acre country estate with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, the Goodstone Inn is a world-class luxury country retreat, ideal for romantic getaways, private corporate retreats, and country weddings of distinction. Complimentary amenities include golf, canoe trips, mountain biking, swimming, country breakfasts, afternoon teas, and full bars. Relax in unspoiled natural beauty and tranquility while enjoying Pearmund Cellars' fine wines together with Goodstone's southern hospitality and service. |
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| On September 11th, a 2-1 ruling by
the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's
ruling that two provisions of Virginia's Alcoholic Beverage Control
Act had unconstitutionally impeded interstate commerce. As a result, laws
allowing only Virginia wine to be sold in state-run liquor stores and
restricting the amount of booze consumers can bring into the state for
their personal consumption are now constitutional. In the majority opinion, Judge Paul V. Niemeyer stated that a "market participant" exception to the U.S. Constitution's commerce clause allows Virginia's ABC stores to sell only wine produced in the state. He wrote "Virginia's choice of selling only Virginia wine is no more inappropriate than would be its choice to sell only Hershey's brand chocolate bars at a State commissary." For more information, see the Daily Press and Free Lance Star articles. The changes have major implications for small farm wineries which are too small to interest a distributor. |
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We appreciate your business and your feedback. What topics would you like to see covered in future newsletters? Please send your comments to info@pearmundcellars.com, and please forward this newsletter to other wine aficionados. To be added to our mailing list, just complete the brief form accessible from the Contact Us page of our website: http://www.pearmundcellars.com. If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please reply to webmaster@pearmundcellars.com. |
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