Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard. Spring Newsletter | Vol. 1 No. 1 | May 2010

After a winter of record-breaking snowstorms and wild weather, Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard is overjoyed to welcome Spring to our corner of paradise. The rolling hills are once again green, the animals have come out of hiding to bask in the sun and the vineyard is thriving. We toast the season with the anticipated new vintage of SP Rosé, festivals galore and with special offerings for Mother's Day at the Farm Shop.

Just Released! Kluge SP Rosé 2007

Just Released! Kluge SP Rosé 2007

This Brut sparkling wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes in the méthode Champenoise style. It boasts a beautiful, vibrant salmon hue and exceptionally rich creaminess. The nose is fruity and floral, the body highlighted with notes of cherry, strawberries, and fresh figs. Buy Now »

$9/glass | $28/bottle | $285.60/case (15% savings)

Estate & Connoisseur Wine Club Members save even more!

  Farm Shop Hours

Farm Shop Hours

Sunday-Thursday 11am-5pm

Last tasting at 4:30 pm

Friday & Saturday 11am-6pm

Last tasting at 5:30pm

May 9th

Special Mother's Day Brunch 11am-4pm

For Group Reservations call:

(434) 984-4855

The Kluge Estate Wine Club is a great way to have our wines shipped to you door – and there is no membership fee. Choose from two membership levels. Also enjoy membership discounts, access to special releases, special events, members-only newsletters and more. Sign Up »

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Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Gift Ideas For Mother's Day Sunday, May 9th

For Mom A Magnum of Kluge Estate SP Blanc de Blanc plus a large Sparkling Apple Cider $62.50

For Grandma A Kluge Wine Scented Jar Candle $15.50

For Daughter Kristin Grape Seed Oil Bordeaux Beauty Balm and a large Sparkling Apple Cider $18.95

For Someone Special Kristin Grape Seed Oil Bordeaux Beauty Balm, 375 ml of Simply Red, and a Candle Tin $30.00

For Anyone A Kluge gift certificate

  UVa Graduation & Alumni Weekend

UVa Grads and Alumni Join us in the wearing of the Orange & Blue!

May 14-23 UVa Grads Graduation Special

Show your UVa ID card and receive 15% off sparkling wine for UVa graduates.

June 4-6 Alumni Weekend

Show your alumni association card and get 15% off your wine purchase.

Show your UVa class ring and receive an additional 5% off your wine purchases.

  New Spring Menu

New Spring Menu

Try some of the additions to our new Spring Farm Shop menu:

Crab Cakes

Curried Chicken Salad

Spring Vegetable Quiche

Shrimp Remoulade

Duck Breast with Wild Rice Salad

Crab & Tarragon Quiche

Country Paté with Cornichons

Kid's Plate (PB & J)

Mother's Day Menu Specials

Sunday, May 9 | 11am - 4pm

Treat Mom to brunch or lunch featuring: Parmesan Crusted Lamb and Merguez Sausage Eggs Benedict

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2nd Annual Bridal Show Enjoyed by All

The 2nd annual Kluge Estate Bridal Show was held in the Vineyard Ballroom on March 14th. Over 35 photographers, caterers, bridal shops, cake decorators, equipment rental companies, make-up artists, jewelers, DJs, musicians and other wedding specialty businesses offered their services.

For a list of bridal show vendors or to inquire about a wedding, rehearsal dinner, or bachelorette party at Kluge Estate, contact Kathryn Schmitz at kschmitz@klugeestate.com or call her at (434) 977-3895 x119. We hope to see you next year!

Road Detour through May 20

Due to record breaking snow this past winter the VA Department of Transportation has closed Hwy 53 for road repairs between our offices at Grand Cru Drive and the Farm Shop at 3550 Blenheim Road. Road work will take place through May 20. Please allow extra time for the temporary detour.

For the latest detour information, check our web site at www.klugeestate.com or call the Farm Shop at (434) 984-4855.

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Simple Spring Recipes from Kluge's Kitchen

Simple Spring Recipes from Kluge's Kitchen

Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup

An easy, healthy recipe | Serves 4-6

1¾ English cucumber (about 1-1/3 lb), cut into ½" pieces

1 cup plain low-fat yoghurt

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ teaspoon chopped, fresh jalapeño chile with seeds

1 cup small ice cubes

Garnish:

½ firm, ripe California avocado

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1. Peel, pit, and dice avocado.

2. Blend all ingredients except avocado and chives in a blender until very smooth, about 1 minute.

3. Pour into serving bowls and garnish.

Spring Sauce

This super simple recipe works with nearly everything ­ fish, chicken, meat or pasta.

1 tiny bunch arugula

1 bunch dill

2 shallots, chopped

1 pint sour cream

3 tsp Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Blend the arugula, dill and shallots in a food processor.

2. Add the sour cream, mustard, salt and pepper.

3. Serve cold.

  Farm Shop Hours

Movies in the Vineyard Starts June 18th

7:30-10:30pm

Wine for sale by the glass & bottle. Concession style food available.

June 18 | Sideways

June 25 | A Walk in the Clouds

July 9 | A Good Year

July 16 | French Kiss

Save the Date

Save the Date

Be sure to mark your calendars now for these upcoming events at Kluge Estate:

July 10 | Bastille Day

August 1 | Cigar & Wine Afternoon

September 18 | Ladies Day Out

October 10 | Harvest Festival

Awards and Accolades

Awards and Accolades

This year's medals are beginning to arrive and we are pleased to share some of the results with you:

Gold Medal 2004 New World Red

Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival

Silver Medal 2005 Albemarle Simply Red

Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, San Francisco Chronicle Competition, and Dallas Morning News Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2005 New World Red

American Fine Wine Competition

Silver Medal CRU

Monterey Wine Competition

  Wines Availalble by the Glass

Wines by the Glass and CRU Cocktails Now Available at the Farm Shop

Enjoy the Spring weather and sip a glass of your favorite wine or try our specialty CRU Royale cocktail (half CRU, half SP sparkling wine) outside under the trees.

Upcoming Festivals

If you can't make it to the winery, perhaps we will see you at one of these festivals:

May 8

Festival of Spring

Luray

May 15

Virginia Wine & Craft Festival

Front Royal

May 22-23

Ashlawn-Highland

Charlottesville

May 22-23

Spring Wine Festival at Great Meadow

The Plaines

May 29

Valleyfest

Massanutten

June4

Wine Festival UVa Reunion Weekend

Charlottesville

June 5-6

Annual Vintage Virginia

Bull Run

June 12

Summer Celebration

Newport News

June 12

Roanoke Valley Wine Festival

Roanoke

June 12-13

Food & Wine Festival

Annapolis, MD

June 18-20

FoodApalooza

Williamsburg

June 19

Virginia Tech Alumni Spring Fling

Richmond

June 21

Manassas Wine & Jazz Festival

Manassas

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Just A Reminder

Kluge Estate is Kid & Dog Friendly! We welcome children with their parents and well-behaved dogs on a leash.

Mrs. Kluge's canines, Basil & Mr. Choo

Mrs. Kluge's Canines Basil & Mr. Choo

Kluge Estate Winery & Vineyard

©2010 Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard

100 Grand Cru Drive | Charlottesville, VA 22902

Telephone 434-977-3895