In this Newsletter: ---------------------------------- Save 15% and New Sparkling Release ---------------------------------- Annual Catalan Festival ---------------------------------- Featured Recipe ---------------------------------- Upcoming Events ----------------------------------

Hello Friend,
Each spring brings a new life cycle in the vineyard. The buds are blooming, and it is truly amazing to watch how the new growth reaches upward to the sun. Now is the perfect time to plan your next visit to Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards.

Introducing Extra Brut
We are excited to announce the limited release of our new 2004 vintage Extra Brut Reserve Cuvée sparkling wine. With a minimal dosage added, this exquisitely dry sparkler is aged six years. Stop by our Tasting Room and enjoy a complimentary taste of this exclusive new sparkling wine through the end of May.
Learn more about Extra Brut

Upcoming Events
Winery Events
There are many events coming up soon, including a charity event to introduce our new WillMar Pinot Noir in late June, followed by our popular Catalan Festival in July and Tapas on the Terrace in August.
Click here for our full event schedule

Regional Events with Bob Iantosca
Can't make it to Sonoma this year? No problem, we’ll come to you. Don't miss your chance to meet our Executive Winemaker, Bob Iantosca, who was named Winemaker of the Year in January at the International Winemakers Challenge Wine Competition.
Click here for our full regional events schedule

Cheers to spring!

Be Bubbly,

Eva Bertran
VP of Marketing

Featured Wines - Save 15% on Case Purchases
It's easy to stock up on your favorite springtime wines. Save 15% on case purchases or join the Gloria Ferrer wine clubs to save even more!
Learn more about the Gloria Ferrer wine clubs

2004 EXTRA BRUT - New Limited Production Sparkling Wine
Crisp and exquisitely dry with Meyer Lemon, strawberry and toasty complexity. Blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay.
Retail price: $45.00   Cuvée Club Price: $40.00
Tête de Cuvée Club Price: $33.75

VA de VI - Great for Spring and Summer
90 Points - Wine Review Online
Classic sparkling wine blend with just a trace of Muscat that has a touch of sweetness, with a dry finish. Blend of 89% Pinot Noir, 8% Chardonnay and 3% Muscat.
Retail price: $22.00   Cuvée Club Price: $17.60
Tête de Cuvée Club Price: $16.50

2007 JOSÉ S. FERRER PINOT NOIR - New Release
Ripe cherry, plum and stone red fruit with hints of smoke and cracked pepper expand to a silky finish. Blend of 100% Carneros Pinot Noir.
Retail price: $35.00   Cuvée Club Price: $28.00
Tête de Cuvée Club Price: $26.25

2009 CARNEROS CHARDONNAY- New Release
89 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Fresh pineapple, golden delicious apples and silky butterscotch flavors. Blend of 100% Carneros Chardonnay.
Retail price: $18.00   Cuvée Club Price: $14.40
Tête de Cuvée Club Price: $13.50

20th Annual Catalan Festival
Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22  11:00am - 4:00pm

Join us for a day Spanish food, wine and entertainment with lively classical guitar, passionate flamenco dancing, a festive grape stomp and traditional folklore surprises. Stroll and enjoy savory tapas, paella demonstrations and wine seminars as you sip our acclaimed California sparkling and estate wines.
Learn more about the Catalan Festival

DON'T MISS OUT ON EARLY BIRD TICKETS:
Price $45.00 per person. $42.50 for Club Members.
$42.50 per person under 21.

Featured Recipe

WOOD GRILLED LAMB CURRY WITH FENNEL PISTACHIO SALAD & FOIE GRAS YOGURT
By Chef Andrew Wilson of Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar in Sonoma, CA

Chef Andrew Wilson uses fresh ingredients to create bold, hearty bistro cooking that exhibits a contemporary California flair. Create these same flavors in your kitchen and enjoy them with our latest release of José S. Ferrer Pinot Noir.
Click here for the full recipe

Upcoming Events

WILLMAR CHARITY BARREL TASTING & VINEYARD TOUR
Saturday, June 23, 2012 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Come join us for a one-of-a-kind charity event as we team up with Sonoma's WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center to experience our limited production WillMar Pinot Noir. This exclusive event includes a barrel tasting, vineyard tour and opportunity to purchase futures of this purposeful Pinot.

Ticket cost is $25.00. All wine and ticket sale proceeds go to the WillMar Center.
Click here to purchase WillMar Pinot Noir Barrel Tasting tickets

TAPAS ON THE TERRACE
Friday, August 24, 2012 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Spend an evening in Spain, without leaving Sonoma. Enjoy the seductive sounds of Spanish music while sampling tapas paired with Gloria Ferrer's sparkling and estate varietal wines.

Price $40.00 per person. Special Club Member Price $34.00 per person.
Click here to purchase Tapas on the Terrace tickets