The Sun has finally found it's way back to us.
As you may have already learned through listening to and reading our stories, we live in hostile territory here in the South West. Arizona is lined top to bottom with Rattle Snakes, Scorpions, Buzzards, Brown Recluse, Black Widows, Walapai Tigers, Havalina, Republicans, and Hippies. All survivors, all formidable foes. And the hostility isn't confined to the critters. Here it is. Late April, early May. Two weekends in a row the temperatures dropped to between 31 and 26 degrees on all of our sites. Clenched fist pounding Panic Button. Repeatedly.
Fortunately we came through with only some minor damage. But only due to some heroic efforts by our combined vineyard teams, Merkin Vineyards and Orchard Green Management, Page Springs Vineyards, and Arizona Stronghold Vineyards. We set up make shift sprinkler systems on Merkin West, Blowers and fans on East and South, 55 gallon Doo Wop style fire drums and Gregorian Chanters at Page Springs, Bon fires and acre long troughs of water at Bonita Springs, and at ASV, we had over 300 smudge pots going. As well as Bazzilon BTU heaters mounted on Kabota harvest trailers. Stressful but worth it. You will all have the opportunity to drink 2010 Arizona wines because of these efforts. This is just another reason why you should savor every drop of wine that ever crosses your lips. Ours is not the only vineyard on this tiny blue ball that fights tooth and nail for it's survival. ALL noteworthy regions are faced with equally crop threatening circumstances. Pouring out one for my Homies. Respect.
The documentary, Blood Into Wine, www.bloodintowine.com has been making it's rounds in small indie theaters and a few film festivals. Supposedly the DVD will be released in early Fall. Hopefully September.
We are now putting together a Wine Club to be called "The Velvet Slippers Club." Should be ready to make our first shipment in late Summer/early Fall. 3 levels, shipping 3 bottles 4 times a year. If you're interested, keep you eyes peeled for the sign up info, as space is limited. Keep in mind, we can't ship to all states. but we can ship to these... Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
We're very very happy to announce that we've just released a Whole Lotta Arizona wines. It's taken us quite a few years, but the majority of our wines are now 100% Arizona juice. Most of them are only available in out Tasting Room or Online at vino.caduceus.org. We now have a Store Locator feature so you can find our wines locally. https://vino.caduceus.org/store_locator.php Feel free to use this link to find the distributor in your area and rattle their cages to get our wines in
Caduceus "Nagual del Judith" 2008
Cabernet Sauvignon from our Estate vineyard, Merkin West, Jerome, AZ. Classic Left Bank Bordeaux profile. Consistently presents mouthwatering red currant, cassis, pomegranate, and plum fruit laced with lightly roasted vanilla bean and black tea notes. $99.99 110 Cases Produced.
Caduceus "Nagual del Marzo" 2008
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon field blend from Merkin East, Page Springs, AZ. Light bodied Italian style Super Tuscan. Named after my Great Grandfather John “Spirit” Marzo who made wine in Northern Italy near Turino and the Valley de Susa. $59.99 30 Cases Produced.
Caduceus "Sancha" 2008
Tempranillo with a dash of Garnacha from our Arizona Stronghold Vineyard in Cochise County. Spanish style red. The bold ripping tannins from the Tempranillo are kept in balance by the seductive ripe stone fruit characters of the Garnacha. A full bodied red that will benefit from some time in bottle. $59.99 150 Cases Produced.
Caduceus "Kitsune'" 2008
Sangiovese Grosso from our Arizona Stronghold Vineyard in Cochise County. Classic Brunello style wine. Dark cherry stone fruit & Twizzlers. Screams for a bowl of fresh pasta and cream sauce, dusted with shaved truffles. Bright fruit, soft tannins, and solid acid. $49.99 120 Cases Produced.
Caduceus "Primer Paso" 2008
12% Malvasia Bianca, 88% Syrah blend from our Arizona Stronghold Vineyard, Cochise County, AZ. Cote’ Rotie-style blend substituting Malvasia Bianca for Viognier. This blend is all about the bouquet and the mouth feel. The Syrah takes the back seat, serving as the muscular structure to present the Apricot, Peach and Orange peel characters of the Malvasia Bianca. $39.99
Caduceus "Dos Ladrones" 2009
50% Malvasia Bianca, 50% Chardonnay from our Bonita Springs vineyard in Graham County, AZ. We generally make our Arizona whites dry as a bone, which is how we like them. Leave the buttery Oak Juice to the California whites. We like WINE. Seductive jasmine nose. Bright, clean mouth feel with tangerine, apricot and peach flavors framed by a hint of almond. $39.99 200 200 Cases Produced.
Merkin Vineyards "Lei Li Rose' " 2009
Pink/Rose' from our Southern Arizona grapes. Zinfandel base from our Bonita Springs vineyard in Graham County, AZ with Cab Sav, Sangiovese, and Grenache rounding out the ride. Bright Fruit, Rhubarb and Kaffir Lime Leaves. Great refreshing summer wine. $21.99 200 Cases Produced.
Merkin Vineyards "The Diddler" 2009
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sav Blanc, Malvasia Bianca blend from our Southern Arizona Bonita Springs vineyard & Arizona Stronghold vineyard. Rich seductive palate suitable for hanky panky. Enjoy with a friend. $22.99 140 Cases Produced.
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On the Puscifer front, Mat Mitchell and I are going over plans for
the rest of the year. A Blood Into Wine soundtrack with some alt
versions and a possible new twist on "The Humbling River" is
coming this fall and we're discussing a DVD release for Spring 2011.
Blood Into Wine
screenings:
AB - Edmonton - May 13 - The Billiard Club
AL - Birmingham - June 17 - Workplay Theater
AZ - Flagstaff - May 22 - Orpheum Theater
CA - Modesto - May 14 & 15 - The State Theatre of Modesto
CA - Los Angeles - June 4 to 10 - Rave Motion Pictures Beverly Center
CA - Sacramento - Jun. 10 - The Crest Theatre
CO - Fort Collins - May 14 - May 20 - Lyric Cinema
FL - Jacksonville - June 20 - 5 Points Theatre
IL - Peoria - Apr. 15 - May 15 - Peoria Theatre
MA - Nantucket - May 17 - 20 & May 22 - 24 - Starlight Theater
MI - Grand Rapids - June 17 - Wealthy Theater
MO - St. Louis - May 20 - Tivoli Theatre
NC - Winston-Salem - May 21 - May 22 - a/perture Cinema
NV - Las Vegas - June 17 - Rave Motion Pictures Town Square Center
NY - Brooklyn (Williamsburg) - May 29 - Uniondocs
NY - New York City - May 27 - With Special Guests - City Winery
NY - New York City - May 28 - City Winery
OH - Cleveland - May 21 & 28 - The Cleveland Museum of Art
TX - Austin - June 21 - Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek
AL - Birmingham - June 17 - Workplay Theater
AZ - Flagstaff - May 22 - Orpheum Theater
CA - Modesto - May 14 & 15 - The State Theatre of Modesto
CA - Los Angeles - June 4 to 10 - Rave Motion Pictures Beverly Center
CA - Sacramento - Jun. 10 - The Crest Theatre
CO - Fort Collins - May 14 - May 20 - Lyric Cinema
FL - Jacksonville - June 20 - 5 Points Theatre
IL - Peoria - Apr. 15 - May 15 - Peoria Theatre
MA - Nantucket - May 17 - 20 & May 22 - 24 - Starlight Theater
MI - Grand Rapids - June 17 - Wealthy Theater
MO - St. Louis - May 20 - Tivoli Theatre
NC - Winston-Salem - May 21 - May 22 - a/perture Cinema
NV - Las Vegas - June 17 - Rave Motion Pictures Town Square Center
NY - Brooklyn (Williamsburg) - May 29 - Uniondocs
NY - New York City - May 27 - With Special Guests - City Winery
NY - New York City - May 28 - City Winery
OH - Cleveland - May 21 & 28 - The Cleveland Museum of Art
TX - Austin - June 21 - Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek
TX - Houston - June 19 - Alamo Drafthouse West Oaks
TX - Dallas - May 20 - Wine Tasting and Q&A w/Eric Glomski - Magnolia West Village
VT - Burlington - May 14-20 - Roxy Cinema
WI- Madison - June 4-17 - Orpheum Theatre
WI - Milwaukee - May 20 - Times Cinema
TX - Dallas - May 20 - Wine Tasting and Q&A w/Eric Glomski - Magnolia West Village
VT - Burlington - May 14-20 - Roxy Cinema
WI- Madison - June 4-17 - Orpheum Theatre
WI - Milwaukee - May 20 - Times Cinema
M J Keenan
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Winemaker In Training.
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