News & Events
- Thursday, April 08, 2010 The SF Vintner’s Market looks to be quite a blow-out: http://www.sfvintnersmarket.com We’ll be there, pouring our 2007 Russian River Pinot Noir, as well as pre-release tastes of our 2008! Come join us! Get $10 off the ticket price by using the promo code “10bucksoff” when you register here: http://sfvintnersmarket.eventbrite.com/
- Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Sat down again last week with Chris and Tom Leaf to taste the 2009 Amber and Devoto in barrel. Was going in thinking about taking the Amber off of wood early (50% is on new Radoux (French Oak)) as it’s shaping up with such great flavor. Am also considering a big blend decision with the Devoto fruit: blend in Amber fruit, losing Devoto’s Green Valley appellation (in lieu of the larger Russian River designation), but ideally creating a wholly richer and more complex wine. Ended up deciding to decide nothing. Everything is evolving nicely, two very distinctive and interesting wines, am ...
- Friday, March 26, 2010 Both the Amber and Devoto 09 Pinots quietly went through malo in December, have been tasting and pondering since, both are still moving targets. I’ve racked them once to pull them off some murky flavors. The Amber fruit however is clearly something great, like a tight dark musty dr pepper with mushrooms and nuts. I may pull it off oak early this year (April?) to really showcase the fruit. The Devoto is young, lean, spare, with just a hint of rustic loam/earth. Have been tasting it on its own and with a 5-10% mix of Amber fruit (which would require it being ...
- Tuesday, March 09, 2010 It was great to meet everyone at the 7 on Locust summer celebration! We’re happy to announce that future Wait Cellars wine orders and club shipments may be picked up at 7 on Locust during normal store hours — a very nice option if you’re generally north of the bridge and want to save on shipping cost, footprint, and receiving hassle. Plus a great opportunity to regularly check out the fascinating creative directions taking shape at this unique boutique. Many thanks to Elena, Nadine, Elizabeth, Wendy, and the rest of the 7oL crew!
- Thursday, December 03, 2009 Looking for a gift for the discriminating wine drinker? Look no farther than our Caramel Almond Gift Pack! For $40, send a bottle of Wait Cellars’ 2007 Russian River Pinot Noir and include a bag of gourmet Recchiuti Caramel Almonds. A great value, available this month only! Recchiuti (www.recchiuti.com) is a fantastic local maker of artisan confections, we’re very excited to partner with them on this holiday gift idea. Click here http://tinyurl.com/ydurhaw, or simply go to “Buy” on waitcellars.com and look for the holiday gift pack.