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The 'Jazz Rosé from Muns Vineyard
The 'official' Rosé of the
Jazz-on-the-Plazz summer concert series in Los Gatos
on Wednesday evenings through August 25, 2011
Delightful, refreshing
Music in your mouth
Perfect for summer sipping & jazz
You can order directly from us
here or at
Los Gatos Gourmet, adjacent to
the
town park where the jazz concerts are held. In addition to
this perfect summer evening wine,
your picnic in the park during the concert can be
complimented with the Los Gatos Gourmet
exquisite cheeses, bread, sandwiches and soups.
Events
2012
 | Sunday, April 1: Pinot Paradise! - at
Villa Ragusa, Campbell
 Ed and Mary will pour our Muns Vineyard Pinots at this annual celebration of
Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noirs. Over 30 local wineries participate, with
paired food from a dozen local restaurants. If you love Pinot, you won't
want to miss this event. It sells out, so be sure to get your tickets.
Tickets are available from the SCMWA.
 | Pinot Paradise Grand Cruz Tasting, 2-5:00pm
at the Villa Ragusa Conference Center in Campbell. $55 |
| Pinot Paradise Technical Session,
9am-12:00: "The Flavor Journey, Faults and Triumphs" will explore the
development of flavors in wine, from the vineyard and in winemaking. $55 |
| combination tickets including Pinot Pathway
on Saturday and VIP tasting $140 |
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| Sunday, Jan. 22: Wine & Crab Taste-Off -
Ma Maison, Aptos
 Join us for this wine and food pairing hommage to the delectable crab. We
wanted to be at Ma Maison again this year, pairing our Pinot Noir and Syrah
with Chef Lionel's fabulous crab creations. Our 2006 Pinot especially has
proven to be a wonderful pairing with crab - and we'll see what the chef
comes up with this year! Be sure to select Ma Maison as one of your stops!
Five coastal restaurants (Michael's on Main in Soquel; Ma Maison and
Sanderlings in Aptos; Paradise Beach Grille and Cafe Cruz in Capitola)
prepare a scrumptious crab dish paired with wines poured by several local
wineries at each location. The $49 ticket gives you the opportunity to taste
two crab selections at two restaurants, plus wine tasting at all locations.
After tasting each crab dish, you vote for your favorite. You can add more
crab for $16 per additional restaurant. This event sells out, so be sure to
get your tickets!
Muns Vineyard will pour at Ma Maison, 9051 Soquel Dr., Aptos.
For more information and tickets, contact the SCMWA at 831-685-8463, or
www.scmwa.com.
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| January 21: Passport Day at Vino Locale, Palo Alto. 12-5:00pm
Join Ed and Mary at Vino Locale in Palo Alto for Passport
Day, a celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and wines. Come and
taste our high mountain estate Pinot Noirs and Syrah. We will pour a
vertical of our Pinots, and our new 2009 Syrah. Bring your Passport if you
have one - and if you don't have
a Passport, don't worry - come in and join us regardless ($10 tasting fee).
We would love to see you.
Vino Locale is a European- inspired enoteca, wine
shop and gallery in an historic old Victorian - very warm and inviting - and
a huge supporter of local food, wine and art. Muns Vineyard Pinots are
available for sale here. Come and meet the new owners, Debra and Jocelyn.
Have a lovely lunch here. Passports ($40) are available from the
SCMWA and can be used again for each of the quarterly Passport events.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-04502011 |
| Saturday, Dec. 17: Release Party at
VinoCruz, Santa Cruz
We are releasing our 2008 Pinot Noir and 2009
Syrah, and this is a chance to try them both, as well as a vertical of our
Pinot Noirs. Join us for this afternoon tasting at VinoCruz, specializing in
Santa Cruz Mountains wines.
VinoCruz, 725 Front St. (next to
the Museum of Art & History, and Annieglass), Santa Cruz
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| November 19: Passport Day at
Vino Locale, Palo Alto. 12-5:00pm
Join Ed and Mary at Vino Locale in Palo Alto for Passport
Day, a celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and wines. Come and
taste our high mountain estate Pinot Noirs and Syrah. We will pour a
vertical of our Pinots, and our new 2009 Syrah. Bring your Passport if you
have one - and if you don't have
a Passport, don't worry - come in and join us regardless ($10 tasting fee).
We would love to see you.
Vino Locale is a European- inspired enoteca, wine
shop and gallery in an historic old Victorian - very warm and inviting - and
a huge supporter of local food, wine and art. Muns Vineyard Pinots are
available for sale here. Come and meet the new owners, Debra and Jocelyn.
Have a lovely lunch here. Passports ($40) are available from the
SCMWA and can be used again for each of the quarterly Passport events.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-0450
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| Sunday, October 23: Pinot on the River,
Healdsburg -- Santa Cruz Mountains Regional Seminar, 9:00-10:45
and Grand Tasting, 11:00-4:00
 We
are pleased to be among 10 wineries representing the Santa Cruz Mountains at
Pinot on the River, and presenting our wines and mountain terroir at a
special regional seminar. For tickets and more information, see the
website here.
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| Saturday, Sept. 24: Los Gatos Fall Wine
Walk 2-6:00pm
Sip, savor and shop your way
through Los Gatos. 30 local wineries from the Santa Cruz Mountains -
including Muns Vineyard! - and Santa Clara Valley will pour wine for your
tasting pleasure at various shops and locations throughout downtown and in
Old Town. Enjoy exquisite local wines while you stroll the avenues
and explore the boutique shops of Los Gatos. Tickets: $40 in advance. For
tickets and more information, see the
Chamber website.
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| Sunday, Sept. 18: Taste of Los Gatos
A fund raiser for the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, this annual
event features fine wines from select Los Gatos wineries, including Muns
Vineyard, and gourmet 'tastes' from numerous local excellent restaurants and
culinary establishments. More information will be available on the
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation's website. All proceeds
from A Taste of Los Gatos directly support the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police
Department.
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| Saturday, Sept. 17: Gourmet Grazing on the
Green, Aptos Village Park 12:00-4:00pm
Delicious cuisine -- Dazzling local wines -- Locally grown produce -- Top
local chefs. Gourmet Grazing on the Green showcases Santa Cruz
Mountains wines and gourmet food. Held at beautiful Aptos Village Park,
enjoy a fabulous day of fine wine, excellent food and live music.
Spend the afternoon sampling our delicious local flavors. More than 20
wineries - including Muns Vineyard! Participating restaurants include: Cafe
Cruz, Chaminade, Crow's Nest, Hula's, Shadowbrook, Peachwood's Steakhouse,
Starz Cupcakes, and more. All proceeds benefit local cancer support services
and research, through the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. Tickets:
$65. For tickets and more information, see the
SCCBG website.
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| Thursday, Sept. 8: Taste of the Harbor,
Santa Cruz 4:30-7:30pm
A benefit for O'Neill Sea Odyssey, Taste of the Harbor will feature local
restaurants, wineries - including Muns Vineyard! - and artists, a live
auction, raffle, and live music and dancing - all on the beach near the
Crow's Nest. Restaurants include Café El Palomar, Crow's Nest, Aldo's,
Casablanca, Nuevo, Johnny's. Tickets: $45 in advance; $49 at the door. For
tickets & more information, see the
website here. O'Neill Sea Odyssey creates a living
classroom on board a 65-foot catamaran to teach 4th - 6th grade students
about the marine habitat in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and
the importance of the relationship between the living sea and the
environment.
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| Tuesday, Sept. 6: Tasting Room Tuesday at
California Café, Los Gatos 5:00-7:00pm
The outdoor patio at California Cafe will be our tasting room for the
evening. We will pour our wines paired with Chef Bobby's delectable
appetizers. Finish out the Labor Day weekend and start off September with a
lovely evening sipping Muns Vineyard wine and listening to music on the
patio at
California Cafe. Then stay for dinner. $15 per person includes
four tastings paired with seasonal appetizers; $5.00 off the purchase of any
entrée that evening or on another visit.
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| Saturday, Sept. 3: Winemaker Sail with
Muns Vineyard on the O'Neill Catamaran, Santa Cruz Harbor 4:30-6:00pm
Sail with Ed and Mary
on the O'Neill Catamaran on Monterey Bay. Enjoy the Labor Day weekend with
us. We'll taste our estate Pinot Noir and Syrah; sample some delicious
cheeses; and hopefully see some otters and the pod of dolphins that have
been surfing and playing along the shoreline. Tickets: $40. The big
O'Neill Cat will give you an enjoyable outing on the Bay, and Muns Vineyard
will give you a very enjoyable wine tasting experience on the water!
For more information and tickets, see the
O'Neill Charters
website.
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| Saturday, July 16: Passport Day at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto. 12-5:00pm
Muns Vineyard will be pouring at Vino Locale in Palo Alto for
Passport Day, a celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and wines. We
will pour a vertical of our estate Pinots - and our new Estate Syrah! Bring
your Passport if you have one - and if you don't have
a Passport, don't worry - come in and join us regardless. We would love to see
you. Vino
Locale is a European- inspired enoteca, wine shop and gallery in an historic
old Victorian - very warm and inviting - and a huge supporter of local food,
wine and art. Muns Vineyard Pinots are available for sale here. Come and meet
Randy and Harry and the really nice folks at Vino Locale. Have a lovely lunch
here. Passports ($40) are available from the
SCMWA and can be used again for each of the quarterly Passport events.
Without a Passport Vino Locale will charge a modest tasting fee.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-0450
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June 22
and every Wednesday through August: Jazz on the Plazz in Los Gatos
 The
Muns Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir and 2008 Syrah are 'official' wines of Jazz
on the Plazz, served in the VIP area. Both are excellent choices for summer
sipping in the park at Jazz on the Plazz, or Music in the Park - or
anywhere.
Contact us for purchase information, or call 408-234-2079, or see the
Wine List below. Come on out and enjoy the wonderful free concert
series brought to you by Los Gatos Music & Arts.
Concerts are 6:30-8:30pm in the park next to the post office.
See the
Jazz on the Plazz website for the complete concert schedule.
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Friday, June 10:
Artist Reception for W.M. Vinci at Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks in Los Gatos,
4-7pm
See an exhibit of over
20 of Vinci's vibrant paintings inspired by spirituality and metaphysics at
the law offices of Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks. "My paintings are bright with
colors that radiate. They are often very textural, too. These are ways I can
play with light. My paintings move. As an artist I delight in changing the
very energy in the room. The work is dramatic and forceful, exciting and
uplifting. I hope in some way my art inspires." Vinci's "Angelic Forces"
graces the cover of The American Journal of Critical Care. We will
be there pouring our wines. See the
artist's website.
Please
RSVP.
Carney, Sugai & Sudweeks specializes in Estate Planning, Trust, Probate
and Elder Law.
750 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Phone: 408-354-0200
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Thursday, June 23: Book
Signing with Jay Elliott, author of iLeadership, and Fund
Raiser for the new Los Gatos Library, at the Toll House Hotel, 7pm
Jay Elliot, former Sr.
Vice President of Apple, will read from and sign copies of his book,
iLeadership for a New Generation: The Man Who Transformed The Way We
Connect, Consume and Communicate. This is an insider's perspective on
how Steve Jobs introduced technology that changed the world and leadership
that changed Silicon Valley. We will pour our wines for the reception
starting at 7pm. Tickets, $75 in advance available from the
iLeadership website.
Event at the Toll House Inn, 140 So. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
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| Sunday, May 15:
Wine Express, 1:00-5:00
All Aboard! Join the winemakers of the Santa Cruz
Mountains for a unique event pairing wine, food, music, and a trip on the
Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Express at Roaring Camp Railroads. Start your day
by boarding the train for a trip through the redwoods - a full service ride
that includes wine tasting and another round of gourmet treats, plus
breathtaking scenery. Then enjoy the rest of your day sampling the offerings
from all of the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains (over 70!) from your own
local appellation; picnic in the sun; play family games; or just relax and
enjoy live music. Dogs on leash welcome for tasting and on train!
Wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres from local
restaurants will accompany a silent and live auction. Auction items include
rare wines, getaways to world class resorts, overseas trips, unique private
winemakers' dinners and much more.
Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door
and $20 for children under 12 years old. For reservations or for more
information see the
SCMWA
website.
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| Sunday, May 1:
Star Chefs and the Wines They Love - A Fundraiser for Child Advocates,
4:30-9:00pm
Computer History Museum, Mountain
View
Muns Vineyard is pleased to be a winery sponsor of this event celebrating 25
years of service by Child Advocates. Enjoy small plate offerings by ten of
Silicon Valley's star chefs prepared with their favorite wines. Chef Brad
Kraten of
Park Place in Cupertino will pair our Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir with his
culinary creations. Chef Ross Hanson of
Restaurant James Randall in Los Gatos is the headline chef for the
evening. For more information and tickets, see the
Child Advocates website.
Child Advocates recruits, trains and supports dedicated volunteers who work
one-on-one with children in foster care. Child Advocate volunteers make a
lifelong difference for children by serving as friends, mentors and Court
Appointed Special Advocates.
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| Saturday, April 30: Los Gatos
Spring Wine Walk: Downtown to Old Town, 2-5:00pm
Sip, savor and shop your way through Los Gatos. Two dozen local
wineries from the Santa Cruz Mountains - including Muns Vineyard! - will pour
wine for your tasting pleasure at various shops and locations throughout
downtown. We will taste our Muns Vineyard Pinots,
and our incredibly delicious Syrah, at The Butter Paddle, 33 No. Santa Cruz
Ave.
For more information and tickets to the Wine Walk,
see the
Chamber of Commerce website. Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 day of the
event. We strongly suggest you purchase in advance as the event sells out.
Must be at least 21 for the Wine Walk. ID is required upon check-in. Check in
at Purrsnickety, 100 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The Wine
Walk continues until 6:00pm at the Old Town Amphitheater.
The Butter Paddle is a gift and home accessories shop run by volunteers to
raise funds for Eastfield Ming Quong, an organization that provides social
services to children in Santa Clara County and throughout the state. Proceeds
from the merchandise you buy at the shop (including Annieglass, Arthur Court,
Portmeirion) goes to EMQ.
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| Saturday, April 16: Passport Day at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto. 12-5:00pm
Muns Vineyard will be pouring at Vino Locale in Palo Alto for
Passport Day, a celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and wines. We
will pour a vertical of our estate Pinots - and our new Estate Syrah! Bring
your Passport if you have one - and if you don't have
a Passport, don't worry - come in and join us regardless. We would love to see
you. Vino
Locale is a European- inspired enoteca, wine shop and gallery in an historic
old Victorian - very warm and inviting - and a huge supporter of local food,
wine and art. Muns Vineyard Pinots are available for sale here. Come and meet
Randy and Harry and the really nice folks at Vino Locale. Have a lovely lunch
here. Passports ($40) are available from the
SCMWA and can be used again for each of the quarterly Passport events.
Without a Passport Vino Locale will charge a modest tasting fee.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-0450
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| Sunday, March 27,
2:00-5:00pm:
Pinot Paradise, Grand Cruz Tasting at the Villa Ragusa Conference Center
in Campbell
Ed and Mary will pour our Muns Vineyard Pinots at this annual celebration of
Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noirs. 35+ wineries pouring fabulous Pinots from
the Santa Cruz Mountains; a dozen restaurants pairing food - if you love
Pinot, do not miss this event! Come and see us there. Tickets are available
from the
SCMWA.
Also check out the Technical Session on acidity, one of the hallmarks of
our Santa Cruz Mts. wines, Sunday morning before the Grand Cruz tasting.
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| Wednesday, March 9,
5:30-7:00pm: Wine Wednesday at Sanderlings Restaurant, Aptos
Join us for the Wonderful Weekly Wine
Tasting at the Atrium at Sanderlings Restaurant, at Seascape Beach Resort in
Aptos. $10/person includes a flight of wine, tapas and live music.
Sanderlings Restaurant, at the Seascape Beach Resort, One Seascape Resort
Drive, Aptos phone (831) 662-7120
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| Thursday, February 3,
6:30pm: Syrah Brown Bag dinner at Ma Maison, Aptos
Every month Ma Maison hosts a 'brown bag' dinner where you bring a bottle
of the designated wine, and Chef Lionel prepares a delicious meal paired with
it (see the menu here)
We walk around the room before dinner and sample the wines everyone else has
brought - there is no corkage fee. It is a great opportunity to taste a wide
variety of the designated varietal. California Syrah is the designated wine
for Feb. 3, so bring a bottle (we suggest more than one, since you will be
sharing with everyone else) of your favorite. Ed & Mary will speak about
Syrah, and this is a good opportunity to taste our 2008 Estate Syrah.
$35
(tax & tip not included). For reservations: call Ma Maison at
831-688-5566. Ma Maison, 9051
Soquel Dr., Aptos
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| Sunday, January 16, 2:00-5:00pm: Wine & Crab
Taste-Off at Ma Maison, Aptos
This is the first year that we are participating in this wine and food pairing
hommage to the delectable crab. Four coastal restaurants (Cafe Cruz in Soquel;
Ma Maison and Sanderlings in Aptos; Paradise Beach Grille in Capitola) prepare
a scrumptious crab dish paired with wines poured by several local wineries at
each location.
The $49 ticket gives you the opportunity to taste two crab selections at two
restaurants, plus wine tasting at all four locations. After tasting each crab
dish, you vote for your favorite.
Ma Maison, 9051 Soquel Dr., Aptos.
For
more information and tickets, contact the
SCMWA at 831-685-8463.
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| Saturday, Jaunary 15: Passport Day at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto. 12-5:00pm
Muns Vineyard will be pouring at Vino Locale in Palo Alto for
Passport Day, a celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and wines. We
will pour a vertical of our estate Pinots - and our new Estate Syrah! Bring
your Passport if you have one - and if you don't have
a Passport, don't worry - come in and join us regardless. We would love to see
you. Vino
Locale is a European- inspired enoteca, wine shop and gallery in an historic
old Victorian - very warm and inviting - and a huge supporter of local food,
wine and art. Muns Vineyard Pinots are available for sale here. Come and meet
Randy and Harry and the really nice folks at Vino Locale. Have a lovely lunch
here. Passports ($40) are available from the
SCMWA and can be used again for each of the quarterly Passport events.
Without a Passport Vino Locale will charge a modest tasting fee.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-0450
We wanted to be at Ma Maison, pairing our Pinot Noir with Chef Lionel's
fabulous crab creations. Our 2006 Pinot especially has proven to be a
wonderful pairing with his crab cake served with celery root remoulade.
For this event, he will prepare a crab bisque that pair's excellently
the 2006 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir, as well as a yogurt-based crab salad with
green apple and avocado ... a delectable pairing experience.
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| Tuesday, December 7: Dine with
the Winemaker, at Viva! Restaurant, Los Gatos
Dine-with-the-Winemaker on Tuesday evenings is one of Viva's most popular
events! And Mary and Ed will be there on the 7th showcasing our Muns Vineyard
wines. You have the option of purchasing a taste, glass or bottle of the
featured wine as you enjoy your dinner or to sip at the bar. We will be
available, along with Viva's new Wine Guy, Jerry Starr, to answer any
questions you might have and to chat with you. It is informal and fun! Viva!
15970 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos 408-356-4902
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| Friday, November 26: Saratoga
Holiday Wine Stroll, 4-7:00pm
The Holiday Wine Stroll is a new addition to the long-standing Saratoga
Village Open House. The Village will be festively decked out for the holidays,
including beautiful Christmas trees decorated by downtown merchants. Holiday
music will fill the night. 15-20 local wineries will pour samples of their
wines at Big Basin Way storefronts. Tickets $30 until Nov. 24; $35 day of the
event. Tickets and more information available on the
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce website. Mary will pour our Muns
Vineyard Pinots at UnCorked - and would love to see you there.
Uncorked is a wine shop in Saratoga that currently sells our 2004 Pinot Noir.
Uncorked! 14500 Big Basin Way, Saratoga 408-741-9000
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| Saturday,
November 20: Passport Day at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto. 12-5:00pm
Muns Vineyard will be pouring at Vino Locale in Palo Alto for
Passport Day, a celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries and wines. We
will pour a vertical of our estate Pinots - and our new Estate Syrah! Bring
your Passport if you have one - and if you don't have
a Passport, don't worry - come in and join us regardless. We would love to see
you. Vino
Locale is a European- inspired enoteca, wine shop and gallery in an historic
old Victorian - very warm and inviting - and a huge supporter of local food,
wine and art. Muns Vineyard Pinots are available for sale here. Come and meet
Randy and Harry and the really nice folks at Vino Locale. Have a lovely lunch
here. Passports ($40) are available from the
SCMWA and can be used again for each of the quarterly Passport events.
Without a Passport Vino Locale will charge a modest tasting fee.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-0450
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| Sunday, October 17: Taste of Los
Gatos
A fund raiser for the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, this annual
event features fine wines from select Los Gatos wineries, including Muns
Vineyard, and gourmet 'tastes' from numerous local excellent restaurants and
culinary establishments. More information will be available on the
Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation's website. All proceeds from A
Taste of Los Gatos directly support the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police
Department.
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| Saturday, October 2: Muns
Vineyard tasting at VinoCruz, Santa
Cruz, 3-5:00pm
We will taste a vertical of our Pinots, from 2004 through our
not-yet-released 2008; PLUS our newly-released 2008 Estate Syrah. Tasting fee
$5, waived with purchase of Muns Vineyard wine.
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| September 25: Los Gatos
Wine Walk, 2:00-5:00
Sip, savor and shop your way through Los Gatos. Over 20 local, Santa Cruz Mts.
wineries - including us! - will be pouring wine for your tasting pleasure at
various shops throughout downtown. You will find Muns Vineyard at the Museums
Gallery, 24 No. Santa Cruz Ave. And Restaurant James Randall is teaming up
with us to provide delicious appetizers. Enjoy the wine and food, stroll the
streets of downtown and discover the wonderful treasures of Los Gatos. Advance
tickets (recommended) are $35. For more information and tickets, see the
Chamber of Commerce website.
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| August 14, 1:00-5:00pm: 2nd Saturdays in Los
Gatos, at Restaurant James Randall. Mary will pour our Pinots this 2nd Saturday in June for this special event in
Los Gatos. Purchase a Reidel glass (for $20) and taste our wines from Muns
Vineyard and several other local wineries paired with appetizers prepared by
Chef Ross - truly a culinary genius when it comes to pairing food and wine.
The day is like a street fair, and we will be on the sidewalk in front of the
restaurant. Come out for a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Los Gatos, sip some
wine with us, and check out the special offers at the shops in town. Be sure
to make a reservation for dinner at
Restaurant James Randall!
303 No. Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos 408-395-4441
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| Tuesday, July 27: Winemakers
Dinner at The Red Crane, Cupertino:
featuring a vertical tasting of our Pinots. Details soon!
This is going to be an incredible dinner, pairing Pinot Noir with 'fusion'
(contemporary Asian) cuisine prepared by Chef Royce Mori. We know what a
transporting experience it is because we had the opportunity to taste test the
pairings with Chef Royce - and his artful preparations brought out flavors in
our wines that we had not experienced before! His cuisine paired with our
wines create a synergy that surpasses the individual element. Who knew that
Pinot Noir could pair so well with Asian food? It does when Chef Mori works
his magic in the kitchen at The Red Crane. Come and join us for this 5-course
discovery - it will be truly a unique dining experience.
Menu:
First Course
Mixed Green Salad
with Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and a Creamy Ume-Shiso
Dressing
Wine Pairing: 2009 Muns Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir
Second Course
Mushroom Pizza
with Mascarpone Cheese, Shimeji and Enoki Mushrooms, Thai Basil,
Parmigiano-Reggiano and White Truffle Oil
Wine Pairing: 2004 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir
Third Course
Seared Dayboat Scallops
with Ginger-Cherry Gastrique and Brown Butter
Wine Pairing: 2006 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir
Fourth Course
Star Anise Lacquered Pork Belly
served over Shiitake Polenta
Wine Pairing: 2005 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir
Dessert
Warm Berry Crumble
Strawberries, Raspberries and Bing Cherries
topped with an Almond Crumble and served a la mode
Wine: 2007 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir
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| Saturday, July 17, 12:00-5:00pm: Vino Locale
for Passport Day. Ed and Mary will pour our Muns Vineyard Pinots at Vino
Locale in Palo Alto. Vino Locale is a European-inspired enoteca and gallery
in Palo Alto in an historic old Victorian just off of University Avenue - very
warm and inviting. Owner Randy Robinson is a long-time proponent of the Slow
Food movement, and Vino Locale reflects his support of local food, wine and
art. Please join us! Vino Locale is also a wine shop and you can buy
our Muns Vineyard Pinots there any time.
Vino Locale
431 Kipling Street
Palo Alto
650-328-0450
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| July 10, 1:00-5:00pm: 2nd Saturdays in Los
Gatos, at Restaurant James Randall. Mary will pour our Pinots this 2nd Saturday in June for this special event in
Los Gatos. Purchase a Reidel glass (for $20) and taste our wines from Muns
Vineyard and several other local wineries paired with appetizers prepared by
Chef Ross - truly a culinary genius when it comes to pairing food and wine.
The day is like a street fair, and we will be on the sidewalk in front of the
restaurant. Come out for a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Los Gatos, sip some
wine with us, and check out the special offers at the shops in town. Be sure
to make a reservation for dinner at
Restaurant James Randall!
303 No. Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos 408-395-4441
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| July 9: Friday Winemaker Tasting at Los
Gatos Gourmet.
6-9:00pm. We will be pouring a vertical of our Pinots from four different
vintages at Los Gatos Gourmet, cheese & wine shop, charcuterie, deli and
gourmet grocery located at the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co.
Los Gatos Gourmet, 109 W. Main St., Los Gatos
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| Every Wednesday
through August: Jazz on the Plazz in Los Gatos
Join us for some cool jazz in the plaza Wednesday evenings in Los Gatos.
Our 2009 Rosé of Pinot Noir is the 'official'
Rosé of Jazz on the Plazz. You can purchase it from us (only $18), from our
website at
www.munsvineyard.com, or email or call.
Concerts are 6:30-8:30pm in the park next to the post office. See the
Jazz on the Plazz website for the complete concert schedule.
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| Saturday, June 26, 1-5pm: LPEF (Loma Prieta Education Fund) fundraiser
vineyard tasting/tour. Ed and Mary will donate 30% of all net sales to
the LPEF! What a great way to help the mountain schools while enjoying a
vertical tasting of Muns Vineyard Pinots and learning all about winegrape
growing.
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June 19 & 20: Vineyard Open House:
come up to the mountain top and visit us in the vineyard. 1:00-5:00.
RSVP required, please.
We invite you to a vineyard open house at Muns
Vineyard. Space is limited to 24 people per date. We will serve food and
wine, give you a tour of the vineyard and talk about what it takes to grow
premium winegrapes.
We will actually be in the vineyard, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes,
hat and sunscreen. We are located above Summit Road, near the Old San
Jose-Soquel Road, between Los Gatos and Soquel (about 30 minutes from either
town). Loma Prieta Avenue up to the vineyard is a beautiful drive through
the pear orchards and with dramatic views across Monterey Bay, and it is
narrow and steep. We recommend carpooling and a designated driver.
The cost is $10 (waived with purchase); free for wine club members.
Please RSVP to Mary at
mary@munsvineyard.com or 408-234-2079. Please specify the date you wish
to come. We will send you directions.
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| June 12: 2nd Saturdays in Los
Gatos, at Restaurant James Randall, 12-3:00
We will pour our Pinots this 2nd Saturday in June for this special event in
Los Gatos. Purchase a Riedel glass (for $20) and taste our wines from Muns
Vineyard and several other local wineries paired with appetizers prepared by
Chef Ross - truly a culinary genius when it comes to pairing food and wine.
The day is like a street fair, and we will be on the sidewalk in front of the
restaurant. Come out for a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Los Gatos, sip some
wine with us, and check out the special offers at the shops in town. Be sure
to make a reservation for dinner at
Restaurant James Randall! 303 No. Santa Cruz
Ave., Los Gatos 408-395-4441
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| Friday, May 28: Winemaker Dinner at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto. 6-9:00pm
We invite you to come and experiment and decide for yourself which foods go
best with which wines. Vote on your favorite pairing! We will pour a
vertical of our Pinot Noirs - which are all very different - as well as our
Rosé of Pinot. Randy will serve a mouthwatering buffet and you can mix and
match your own food and wine pairings. Casual, interactive and fun - this
will not be your typical winemaker dinner!
May 28 Winemaker's Dinner/Pairing with
Muns Vineyard
Shrimp Scampi Bruschetta
with Chardonnay, lemon and fresh herb sauce
Summer Bounty Salad
Organic greens, smoked peach vinaigrette
Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes
Homemade Elk Sausage
Lamb Sliders
with rosemary aioli
Dessert
The Wines:
Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Cruz Mountains, Estate: 2004, 2005,
2006 and 2007
Muns Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir
$50/person
includes tax & gratuity
Please RSVP to Vino Locale
650-328-0450
431 Kipling St., Palo Alto
www.vinolocale.com
See the exhibit of paintings by our artist
friend W.M. Vinci on exhibit at the Vino Locale Gallery,
including some paintings he has done of our
vineyard.
Vino Locale is also a wine
shop and you can buy our Muns Vineyard Pinots there any time.
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| May 2: Artist Reception for WM Vinci at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto.
2:00-5:00pm. William Vinci is the featured artist in the gallery at Vino
Locale during the month of May, and Muns Vineyard will be the Winery of the
Month. Come to the artist's reception on May 2 to enjoy both, including some
paintings Bill has done of our vineyard.
Vino Locale, 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto 650-328-0450
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| May 1: Los Gatos
Wine Walk - Muns Vineyard will pour at the Museums of Los Gatos
Gallery
24 No. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
Sip, savor and shop your way through Los Gatos. Over 20 local, Santa Cruz Mts.
wineries - including us! - will be pouring wine for your tasting pleasure at
various shops throughout downtown, with delicious appetizers provided by Los
Gatos restaurants. Enjoy the wine and food, stroll the streets of downtown and
discover the wonderful treasures of Los Gatos. Tickets: $35, and includes an
event wineglass. Wineries include Burrell School, Hallcrest, Fleming Jenkins,
Muns Vineyard, Silver Mountain, Storrs, and many more; and restaurants include
CinCin, Restaurant James Randall, California Cafe, Los Gatos Gourmet, and
more. The Wine Walk is the culmination of a Week of Fashion & Wine in Los
Gatos. See the website
here for more information and tickets.
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| Wednesday, April 28: Wednesday Winemaker
Tasting at Los Gatos Gourmet.
6-9:00pm. We will be pouring a vertical of our Pinots from four different
vintages at Los Gatos Gourmet, cheese & wine shop, charcuterie, deli and
gourmet grocery located at the Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Co.
Los Gatos Gourmet, 109 W. Main St., Los Gatos
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| Saturday, April 17: Vino Locale
for Passport Day. Ed and Mary will pour our Muns Vineyard Pinots at Vino
Locale in Palo Alto. Vino Locale is a European-inspired enoteca and
gallery in Palo Alto in an historic old Victorian just off of University
Avenue - very warm and inviting. Owner Randy Robinson is a long-time
proponent of the Slow Food movement, and Vino Locale reflects his support of
local food, wine and art. Please join us! Vino Locale is
also a wine shop and you can buy our Muns Vineyard Pinots there any time.
Vino Locale
431 Kipling Street
Palo Alto
650-328-0450
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| Sunday, March 28, 2:00-5:00pm:
Pinot Paradise, Grand Cruz Tasting at the Villa Ragusa Conference Center
in Campbell. Ed and Mary will pour our Muns Vineyard Pinots for the
first time this year at this annual celebration of Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot
Noirs. Tickets are available from the
SCMWA.
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| Tuesday, February 9,
5:00-7:00pm: Tasting Room Tuesday at
The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose.
Muns Vineyard is kicking off a series of wine tastings in the hotel lobby
featuring Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. Mary will be pouring a vertical of
our Pinots. Come and relax after work with some great wine, good food from the
lobby menu, and music. Tasting fee applies.
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| Tuesday, January 19, 5:00-7:00pm: Tasting Room Tuesday at
California Cafe, Los Gatos. We will be pouring our wine at this
weekly tasting featuring local wineries. Chef Taylor Boudreaux
pairs the wine with delectable appetizers! $15 per person, and $10 will be
applied to your check if you stay for dinner.
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| Saturday, January 16,
11:00-5:00pm: Vino Locale for Passport Day. Ed and Mary will pour
our Muns Vineyard Pinots at Vino Locale in Palo Alto. Vino Locale is a
European-inspired enoteca and gallery in Palo Alto in an historic old
Victorian just off of University Avenue - very warm and inviting.
Owner Randy Robinson is a long-time proponent of the Slow Food movement, and
Vino Locale reflects his support of local food, wine and art. Please
join us! Vino Locale is also a wine shop and you can buy our Muns
Vineyard Pinots there any time.
Vino Locale
431 Kipling Street
Palo Alto
650-328-0450
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2009
| Saturday, November 21,
11:00-5:00pm: Vino Locale for Passport Day. Ed will pour our Muns Vineyard
Pinots at Vino Locale in Palo Alto. Vino Locale is a European-inspired
enoteca and gallery in Palo Alto in an historic old Victorian just off of
University Avenue - very warm and inviting. Owner Randy Robinson
is a long-time proponent of the Slow Food movement, and Vino Locale reflects
his support of local food, wine and art. Please join us! Vino Locale is also a wine shop and you can buy our Muns Vineyard Pinots there
any time.
Vino Locale
431 Kipling Street
Palo Alto
650-328-0450
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|
Saturday, November 14:
2nd Saturdays in Los Gatos,
Restaurant James Randall,
12-4:00pm
We will pour our Pinots
again this 2nd Saturday in November for this monthly event in Los Gatos.
Purchase a Riedel glass (for $20) and taste our wines from Muns Vineyard and
several other local wineries paired with appetizers prepared by Chef Ross -
truly a culinary genius when it comes to pairing food and wine. The day is
like a street fair. If the weather is nice we will be on the sidewalk in front
of the restaurant; if chilly we will be inside. Chef Ross prepares the
perfect pairings for our Rosé of Pinot Noir and Pinot Noirs.
Restaurant James Randall:
303 No. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
www.restaurantjamesrandall.com
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| Tuesday, November 10: "Meet Your Maker" tasting featuring Muns Vineyard at
CAVA Wine
Bar in Capitola, 7-9pm
Mary and Ed will pour a vertical of our estate Pinots and Rosé of Pinot Noir
at this hoppin' wine bar by the sea in Capitola. CAVA is a huge supporter of
Santa Cruz Mountains wines, and we will be there!
CAVA:
115 San Jose Ave. Capitola (between Capitola Ave. & the Esplanade)
831.476.2282
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| Sunday, November 8, Star Bound Tasting & Auction, 3-7pm at the Willow Glen
Public Library
Muns Vineyard is pairing up with The Grapevine wine bar in Willow Glen for
this benefit for the Willow Glen schools. The event showcases local
wineries, ad the $60 admission includes wine tasting, gourmet appetizers,
desserts, a silent auction and live music. The Grapevine carries Muns
Vineyard Pinots, available for sale and tasting.
The Grapevine, 1389 Lincoln
Avenue, San Jose.
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|
Saturday, October 10:
2nd Saturdays in Los Gatos,
Restaurant James Randall,
12-4:00pm
We will pour our Pinots again this 2nd Saturday in October for this
special event in Los Gatos. Purchase a Riedel glass (for $20) and taste our
wines from Muns Vineyard and several other local wineries paired with
appetizers prepared by Chef Ross - truly a culinary genius when it comes to
pairing food and wine. The day is like a street fair, and we will be on the
sidewalk in front of the restaurant. We poured our wine for this event in
July, August and September. Chef Ross has prepared the perfect pairings for
our Rosé of Pinot Noir and Pinot Noirs.
Restaurant James Randall:
303 No. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
www.restaurantjamesrandall.com
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| September 20: A Taste of Los Gatos,
at the historic Sunnyridge Estate
A fund raiser for the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department, this annual
event features fine wines from Los Gatos wineries, including Muns Vineyard,
and food from numerous local excellent restaurants and culinary
establishments.
| Wednesday evenings starting June 24 through August:
Jazz on the Plazz, Los Gatos
Join us for some cool jazz in the plaza Wednesday evenings. Our Rosé of Pinot
Noir is the 'official' Jazz Rosé, available with a Jazz on the Plazz label. You can
purchase it from us, or at Los Gatos Gourmet. See the website for the
complete concert schedule. |
Wednesday evenings starting June 24 through August:
Jazz on the Plazz, Los Gatos
Join us for some cool jazz in the plaza Wednesday evenings. Our Rosé of Pinot
Noir is the 'official' Jazz Rosé, available with a Jazz-on-the-Plazz label. You can
purchase it from us, or at Los Gatos Gourmet. See the website for the
complete concert schedule.
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| September 19: Gourmet Grazing on the Green, Aptos Village Park, 12-5:00
This food and wine festival is a fundraiser
for the Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group. Wine tasting is provided by numerous
Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, and Ed and Mary will pour Muns Vineyard Pinots.
Local restaurants serve fabulous food. It's a wonderful afternoon on the
coast.
http://www.sccbg.org/
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| August 29: Tasting at VinoCruz,
Santa Cruz, 3-5:00
VinoCruz is a local wine shop dedicated solely to the wines and wineries of
the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Wall Street Journal columnists Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher in their
“Tastings” column called VinoCruz “a stylish little shop“ that reminded them
of the enotecas of Italy that are, as they state, “kind of living museums of
the local wines.”
$5 tasting fee, waived with
purchase
VinoCruz
725 Front St., #101, Santa Cruz
(next to the Museum of Art and the Annieglass store)
831-426-VINO (8466)
http://www.vinocruz.com/
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| August 25: Winemakers Dinner,
Restaurant James Randall, Los Gatos
Several Santa Cruz
Mountains wineries will be featured at this winemakers dinner, including Muns
Vineyard and our 2005 Pinot Noir. Ed will be there to talk about the wine.
(Mary will be in Alaska hunting porcini and fishing.)
RSVP to Restaurant James Randall,
www.restaurantjamesrandall.com
Restaurant James Randall:
303 No. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
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| August 14: Vino Locale, Palo
Alto, 6-9:00pm
We will be pouring our Pinots this evening at Vino Locale, a warm and
inviting European-inspired enoteca and gallery in Palo Alto. Please join us!
Owner Randy Robinson is a long-time proponent of the Slow Food movement, and
Vino Locale reflects his support of local food, wine and art. Vino
Locale is also a wine shop and you can buy our Muns Vineyard Pinots there any
time.
Vino Locale: 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto
Just off University Ave.,
in a 103-year old Victorian
650-328-0450
http://www.vinolocale.com/
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| June 28: Wine Women of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Vino Locale, Palo Alto.
Mary will be pouring at this one - it is a benefit for the
Walnut Avenue Women's Center in Santa Cruz. A
silent auction will
feature private tours, tastings, wine - including a tour and tasting at
Muns Vineyard. The Center has for 75 years provided support services for
women and families, ranging from help for victims of domestic violence to
breast cancer support to literacy to early childhood education.
Vino Locale is a special place - a
warm and inviting European-inspired oenoteca and gallery in Palo Alto. Owner
Randy Robinson is a long-time proponent of the Slow Food movement, and Vino
Locale reflects his support of local food, wine and art. Vino Locale has one
of the best selections of Santa Cruz Mts. wines available - including Muns
Vineyard! $25/person for this event includes wine tasting & crostini bar
(this is a 100% donation to the Center).
Vino Locale: 431 Kipling St., Palo Alto (one block off University Ave., in
a 103-year old Victorian) 650-328-0450
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| June 26: Wine Tasting at Trevese
Restaurant, 115 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos. 4-6pm.
Join Ed and Mary to sip some Pinot paired with appetizers on the patio at this
Michelin-rated restaurant and enjoy a balmy evening in Los Gatos.
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| Wednesday evenings starting June 24 through August:
Jazz on the Plazz, Los Gatos
Join us for some cool jazz in the plaza Wednesday evenings. Our Rosé of Pinot
Noir is the 'official' Jazz Rosé, available with a Jazz on the Plazz label. You can
purchase it from us, or at Los Gatos Gourmet. See the website for the
complete concert schedule.
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| June 13-14: Forbes Mill History Museum, Los Gatos, 11-4pm
Mary is working with the History Museum to mount an exhibit on the history of
the wine industry in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley. The
Museum is previewing the exhibit and is a stop on the Vintners Festival map
for this weekend. Muns Vineyard will be there and pouring our wine in support
of this exhibit. The exhibit's grand opening will be July 19. Join us at the
Museum!
Ed pouring at the Forbes Mill History Museum
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| June 9: Wine Tasting at Viva!
Restaurant,
15970 Los Gatos Blvd,
Los Gatos (next to Whole Foods). Begins at 5:30pm.
Ed and Mary will be pouring our Pinots, available by the glass or with dinner,
at this wonderful neighborhood eatery.
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| April 25: "Life is a Cabernet"
fundraiser at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, 14855 Oka Road, Los
Gatos. Ed and Mary will be pouring our Muns Vineyard Pinots at this
community fundraiser.
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| April 22: Winemaker's Dinner at Nonno's, Redwood Estates.
Join Ed and Mary for a Winemaker's
Dinner at this neighborhood eatery in the mountains. This is a post-Pinot
Paradise event, featuring Muns Vineyard Pinots and select Santa Cruz Mts.
Pinots paired with dinner. 6:30pm for appetizers; 7:00pm for dinner. For more
information and reservations, call Nonno's at 408/353-5633. Or give Mary a
call, 408-234-2079.
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| March 29: Pinot Paradise. 'Technical' Session, 9:00-12:00: Ed will
participate on a panel of winemakers and growers talking about the new Santa
Cruz Mts. subregions, and our Summit subregion. Included is a tasting of
representative Pinots, including Muns Vineyard. For more information, see
the VASCM website or the
SCMWA website.
The Grand Cruz
Tasting is 2:00-5:00pm, with a VIP Tasting starting at 1:00.
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| Read about
Muns Vineyard in
the March 15 issue of the Prince of Pinot's PinotFile newsletter.
The Prince reviews our 2004, 2005, 2006 and as yet unreleased 2007 Pinots.
About the 2007, the Prince says, "A consistent
Muns Vineyard style is beginning to evolve with this wine which shows
similarities in structure and character to the 2006 vintage. This wine
exhibits admirable complexity with nicely spiced red and black fruits, herbs,
forest floor and mocha. There are still tannins to shed, but these are ripe
and fine and will integrate nicely with a little more bottle age. The acidity
is spot on. This should prove to be a very stellar wine. (Note: this wine can
be purchased now at the futures price of $32 which makes it a good value)."
And Yes! we are offering a Futures special on the 2007.
Order here
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|
World
of Pinot Noir, March 6-7, 2009, Shell Beach
“There’s no question in my mind that if you’re serious about Pinot Noir
you need to attend this event.” Gregory S. Walter, Editor &
Publisher,
Pinot
Report
Muns Vineyard will be participating in a special seminar Friday morning
featuring Pinot Noirs from six leading Pinot producers in the Santa Cruz
Mountains. In addition to Muns Vineyard, the Santa Cruz Mts. Regional Tasting
Seminar includes Mount Eden, Vine Hill, Thomas Fogarty, Martin Alfaro and
Silver Mountain. As well, we will be pouring at the Friday Focus Tasting that
afternoon at the Cliffs Resort. For more information on
World of Pinot Noir. |
2008
|
Vino Locale,
431 Kipling St. (between
University Ave. &
Lytton Ave.), Palo Alto,
650-328-0450:
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December 6: Join us for a tasting at Vino Locale in Palo
Alto, 6:00-9:00pm |
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December 14: Artist reception for W.M. Vinci at Vino
Locale, Palo Alto, 2:00-5:00pm |
-------------- paintings by W.M. Vinci,
inspired by Muns Vineyard --------------
Eat local. Shop local. Drink local
wines. Support local artists. Vino Locale, a European-inspired enotheca and
art gallery in
Palo Alto is all about the local connection in
food, wine and art. Our friend, William (Bill) Vinci, will be the featured
artist for the month of December at Vino Locale's art gallery.
Bill’s landscapes and mindscapes are works in
abstract and impressionist styles. The Vino Locale show includes a triptych
just completed of our vineyard.
The artist’s reception for William Vinci is December 14, 2:00-5:00pm, at which
Muns Vineyard will also pour our Pinot Noir. For more information on Vino
Locale and these events, see this
article that Mary wrote for
Vine Times Magazine's December issue.
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25 June - 27 August (Wednesdays,
6:30-8:30) Jazz On The Plazz in
Los Gatos. The Muns Vineyard Rosé of Pinot Noir has been selected as the
'official' Jazz Rosé for this free summer jazz concert series. You will be
able to find it under the Jazz On The Plazz private label exclusively at
Los Gatos Gourmet.
And look for it at restaurants around town.
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| 29 June: Ed and Mary will give a presentation
on Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noirs, including Muns Vineyard, at
Pinot Days in San Francisco (regional
seminar at the Grand Festival Tasting) |
| 21 June, Saturday, 1-4pm: Pouring the 2005 Muns Vineyard Pinot Noir at
Gene's Fine Foods, 18850 Cox Avenue, Saratoga.
We are leading a tasting of Pinots from small Santa Cruz Mts.
wineries and will be tasting 7 different Pinot Noirs. Find us in the wine
dept. |
| 30 March: Presenting and tasting Muns Vineyard
Pinot clones at the Pinot
Paradise clonal tasting at Villa Ragusa, Campbell |
| 29 March: Pouring at
Los Gatos Gourmet
(on the Pinot Pathways) |
| 25 March: Our first Winemaker's Dinner at
Restaurant James Randall
in Los Gatos |
| 19 January: Pouring for Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Day at
Los Gatos Gourmet |
2007
| 16-17 & 23-24 June -- Soquel Vineyards hosted a joint wine-tasting event
where their friends, family and customers joined ours and were treated to
Pinot Noirs from both labels. This was the first major public release
party for Muns Vineyard and was a resounding success! |
Newsletter
Wine
Vineyard
| 4-6 September 2007 -- 16 tons of Pinot Noir were harvested following a
late August heat wave. This resulted in higher Brix and more dehydration
than we would like, but these were balanced with adequate ripening of the
fruit. A small, low-lying, area of the vineyard ripened later, in early October when it
was picked and added to the the 2007
production. |
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