Announcing the new releases of our much anticipated 2007 Rosé of Pinot Noir and our 2006 Zinfandel-St. Peter of Alcantara, as well as "last call" for our 2005 Petite Sirah!

• Our 2007 Rosé of Pinot Noir is a beautifully fresh and floral dry rosé from the Fiddlestix and Bien Nacido Vineyards, showing cherry, strawberry, violets and a hint of spice. With only 56 cases produced and 14 of those already on their way to Georgia, consider this your first and potentially last call.
  Price: $15/bottle, $153/case (15% discount) Club: $12/bottle, $144/case
  
  
• Our 2006 Zinfandel-St. Peter of Alcantara is richer and darker than the 2005, with smokey overtones, black plum, currant and spice. Steffanie calls it "brooding..."
  Price: $24/bottle, $244.80/case (15% discount)Club: $19.20/bottle, $230.40/case
  
  
• Finally, we're down to less than 20 cases of our 2005 Petite Sirah. If you recall, this wine tastes of cedar, black cherries and black pepper; Steffanie thinks she smells cumin too... A fun value wine for those summer BBQs.
  Price: $18/bottle, $172.80/case (15% discount)Club: $14.40/bottle, $172.80/case

Anglim earned high marks for several current releases in the recent issues of The Wine Advocate:

• 2006 Viognier - Bien Nacido Vyd, 90 points
• 2006 Cameo, 89 points
• 2005 Best Barrel Blend, 86 points

As always, we are thrilled to be included among the Central Coast Rhone Rangers reviewed by Mr. Parker, and appreciate the kind feedback!

Anglim earned gold medals for our 2005 Zinfandel and 2005 Grenache at the 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition, one of the largest and most prestigious competitions held.  Thank you, judges!

The Spring 2008 Winemaker's Club package will begin shipping next week, April 14th.  The package includes:

• 2006 Cameo (Rhone white blend)
• 2006 Viognier - Bien Nacido Vineyard
• 2005 Best Barrel Blend (Rhone red blend)
• 2005 Cabernet Franc
• 2006 Pinot Noir - Fiddlestix Vineyard

Club members will receive special pre-release pricing on the Pinot Noir now through May 15th, 2008.  For details, please call Steffanie or Maren at (805) 227-6813 or email wineclub@anglimwinery.com.  To join, click here.

Anglim received a "perfect score" at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, with all wines submitted receiving medals, including a Gold for our 2005 Viognier - Fralich Vineyard.  Thank you to all who judged!  You can taste our medal-winning wines at the Chronicle Public Tasting on February 16th at Fort Mason.  For complete results and ticket information:  www.winejudging.com

Wine writer and judge Laura Ness has kind words for the Anglim 2005 Viognier - Bien Nacido Vineyard.  Read the review

Wishing you health, happiness, and great wine in 2008!

Anglim Holiday Hours:

• Dec. 23:  12pm - 5:30pm
• Dec. 24:  11am - 3pm
• Dec. 25 - 26: Closed
• Dec. 27 - 29: 11am - 5:30pm
• Dec. 30: 12pm - 5:30pm
• Dec. 31 - Jan 2: Closed
• Jan. 3:  Resume normal hours Thursday - Monday 11am - 5:30pm except Sundays 12pm - 5:30pm

Seems that Mr. Laube stumbled upon our Anglim 2005 Roussanne at the Carneros Inn in Napa, noting:  "This was my first introduction to this rich, spicy ginger- and citrus-laced wine, and it was one of the best I've had."  We're of course pleased that he liked it...

For the full post, log on to www.winespectator.com and go to Blogs for James Laube Unfined; must be a subscriber.

Anglim wines have received some favorables and notable reviews of late.  Check out the nice write-up by Dr. Deb at Good Wine Under $20, as well as:

• 2006 Rosé - 90 points from Ken's Wine Guide; 89 points from Anthony Dias Blue
• 2005 Viognier - Fralich Vineyard - Gold medal, Orange County Fair
• 2004 Syrah - 90 points from Ken's Wine Guide;

What a party!  Thanks to all who stopped by to see us, both in the park and the tasting room.  And special thanks to the 2007 Anglim "Crew":  Carol, Gerry, Rick, Barb, Pete, Teresa, Chris, Angi, Maren and Sofia.  We had a great time!  Check out some pictures:  Photos

Winemaker Steve Anglim will appear on May 11 on the nationally-sydicated radio program, What's Cookin' on Wine.  Join Sommelier and General Manager of the Napa Rose Restaurant, Michael Jordan, and legendary wine Journalist Robert Lawrence Balzer, as they discuss the finest wines from around the globe. Broadcasting live from the Napa Rose restaurant at the Disneyland California Resort in Anaheim, Fridays 6-7pm PST.  for more information, and to listen on-line: http://www.crni.net.

Anglim Winery is pleased to announce that Ultimate Distributors of Atlanta, Georgia will now represent the winery in Georgia distribution.  “Ultimate possesses the right combination of expertise and experience, coupled with a shared passion for fine wine,” said owner and winemaker Steve Anglim.  "We're very excited to have our wines represented in Georgia."  For more information on availability of Anglim wines in Georgia, contact Ultimate Distributors at 404.355.9893 or http:///www.ultimatedistributors.com.

Anglim will preview barrel samples of its first production Zinfandel this weekend in conjunction with the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival.  Winemaker Steve Anglim will be pouring barrel samples of three blends, and allowing visitors to vote for their favorite.  One lucky voter will win a free case of the final blend. 

Taste the new Zin and other Anglim offerings at their downtown tasting room (8th and Pine Streets), and at the Zinfandel Festival Grand Tasting.

Winemaker Steve Anglim will spend February on the road at tastings and dinners across the US.  See our Events section for more information.

Anglim Winery spent a week in San Diego in conjunction with the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival, doing everything from tastings to cooking seminars and delicious winemaker dinners. Thank you to all who attended!  Events (and the fantastic menus) are below; we encourage you to visit these restaurants when you are in the area.

Cuvee Winemaker Dinner: Winemaker Steve Anglim was on hand at Cuvee, Del Mar (858-259-5878 or http://www.cuveerestaurant.com) for a sumptuous wine country meal paired with Anglim wines. The Menu:

• Ahi Poke w/Pears, shiso, soy and scallion over crispy wonton - Anglim ’04 Santa Barbara Viognier
• California Seafood Stew w/shrimp, scallops, and swordfish - Anglim ’05 Rose’ of Syrah
• Chipotle marinated duck breast over cranberry bean, corn and potato succotash - Anglim ’04 Grenache
• Braised lamb shank with wild mushroom risotto - Anglim ’03 Fralich Syrah
• Chocolate Bread Pudding - Anglim ’04 Late Harvest Syrah

San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Cooking Class - Autumn Harvest with Chef Augie: Anglim was fortunate to pair with Chef Augie Saucedo of The Shores Restaurant La Jolla (858-456-0600 or http://www.theshoresrestaurant.com) in a cooking demonstration of harvest foods. The Menu:

• Baked Brie Stuffed Portobello Mushroom: Red Onion Grape Marmalade, Spoon Spinach, Prosciutto (Anglim 2005 Roussanne)
• Garlic Studded Roast Leg of Lamb: Goat Cheese Twice Baked Potato, Warm Green Bean Salad with Honey Glazed Shallots, Cardamom Sauce (Anglim 2003 Reserve Syrah - Best Barrel Blend)
• Apple Blackberry Cobbler Crunch (Anglim 2005 Viognier - Bien Nacido Vineyard)

Azul Winemaker Dinner: Located on fashionable Prospect Street, Azul La Jolla (858-454-9616 or http://www.azul-lajolla.com) offers some of the best views and finest dining in Southern California, and was recently named an Award of Excellence winner by Wine Spectator. The Menu

• First Course, paired with Roussanne 2005, Paso Robles: Lemongrass Cured Salmon Grav Lax & Goat Cheese Terrine with Cinnamon Apple Slaw
• Second Course, paired with Viognier 2003, Fralich Vineyards: Fennel Crusted Atlantic Sea Scallops with Arugula Salad & Pineapple Carpaccio
• Intermezzo: Mojito Lime Sorbet
• Third Course, paired with Rosé of Syrah 2005, Paso Robles: Prosciutto Wrapped Quail with Ginger Apricot Bruschetta & Strawberry Balsamic Saba
• Fourth Course, paired with Grenache 2004, Paso Robles: Mustard Crusted Lamb Loin with Morel Mushrooms & Black Current Glace
• Entrée, paired with Syrah 2003, Fralich Vineyards: Cocoa Braised Short-Ribs with Maple Mashed Potatoes & Nutmeg Roasted Root Vegetables
• Dessert, paired with 2004 Late Harvest Syrah: Cuban Chocolate Pot De Creme with Black Cherry Syrup & Vanilla Bean Shortbread

The 2005 Anglim Roussanne received a very nice review from Anthony Dias Blue in Patterson's Beverage Journal (October 2006), scoring 90 points.

The International Wine Review gave high marks to all three Anglim syrahs.  The 2003 Syrah - Fralich Vyd. received a score of 89 points, and was described as a "light-bodied offering of ripe red currant fruit and savory spices."  The 2003 Syrah - French Camp Vyd. (88 pts.) was recognized for it "sweet blueberry and blackberry bouquet...richly textured mouth feel...and smoky oak nuances on the finish."  The 2003 Reserve Syrah - Best Barrel Blend scored 90 points for its "medium-bodied palate of lovely black and cassis fruits, notes of pepper and vanilla bean, outstanding balance and a solid finish."  For the full review, and a terrific discussion of California syrah, see:  International Wine Review Report #4 Syrah: California and the Northwest-Red, Hot and Cool. (www.i-winereview.com)

805 Living's tasting panel selected not one but two Anglim wines as part of their Top 20.  The Anglim 2004 Roussanne was described as "elegant and balanced."  Of the 2003 Reserve Syrah - Best Barrel Blend, they said:  "...this full-bodied red is 'balanced with a hint of chocolate.' It also features a nice long finish.  Drink it now.  Drink it later.  Doesn't really matter because it'll only get better with time."  For the full article, see the June 2006 issue of 805 Living, page 110.

Described as "both discreet and exquisite" the 2004 Anglim Roussanne was among a small group of wines recommended for pairing with Gourmet's Simply Seasonal Menu of grilled salmon (Gourmet, July 2006, pg. 68).  Thank you to Gerald Asher and all the folks at Gourmet!

Anglim Winery's 2003 Syrah - Best Barrel Blend Reserve was awarded a Critics Platinum in the 2006 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.  Judge Leslie Sbrocco described the wine as "Red hot Syrah!  Old-world elegance with earthy complexity, a peppery kick and fresh red berry fruit notes."  Thank you, Leslie, and all the judges at Critics Challenge!

Other Anglim Wines were also honored, including:  2003 Grenache - Critics Platinum (sold out); 2003 Syrah - French Camp Vineyard - Critics Gold.

As in year's past, Paso Robles Wine Festival weekend was truly a family affair at Anglim Winery.  Steffanie's family flew in from literally all over the country to pour wine in the park and at the tasting room.  After a raucous Winemaker dinner Friday night, the crew work long and hard Saturday showcasing Anglim wines to both new and returning customers.  Special thanks to Mom & Dad, Kevin & Shanacee, Peter & Teresa, Penny, and Chris for their hard work and great company!

Anglim's 2003 Syrah - Best Barrel Blend Reserve was awarded a Double Gold medal at Vineyard & Winery Management magazine's West Coast Wine Competition.  With a field of over 1,680 entries from California to Australia, the judges awarded a total of 33 Double Gold, 160 Gold, 507 Silver, and 426 Bronze medals.  Three other Anglim wines also received honors.