A day in the Life at Summers Estate Wines

SRJC Enology Dept. Visits Summers to study CHARBONO

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:34:00 -0500

Summers Estate Wines was honored to host the class of Bob Fraser, SRJC Wine Studies Program Coordinator. The class has been studying Napa Valley Appellations and thought they could learn about the new Calistoga Appellation, and one of its unique and rare grape varietals-Charbono- in one visit to Summers. Here are a few photos and words from Bob - -

"Roy Chellemi and Ignacio Blancas, Summers Winery winemaker, gave an excellent educational presentation to our SRJC Wine Regions of California class on Friday, May 7, 2010. The day's highlight was when Ray and Ignacio took the class on an educational tour through Summers Vineyards talking especially of the Charbono and Zinfandel plantings. The visit capstone was tasting and evaluating a series of Summers outstanding wines. The Summers Winery visit was one of the favorite stops of the two day field trip portion of the class. Thank you Summers Winery for your outstanding hospitality and we hope to return soon..."

Bob Fraser, SRJC Wine Studies Program Coordinator and Instructor

Summers 2006 Reserve Cab Ranked #14 in Top 100 NV Cabs

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:02:00 -0500

All of the wineries of Napa Valley were invited to enter their best 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon for judging on January 21 & 22, 2010 in Napa, CA. The "Best of the Best" 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon were ranked and the results released:

Summers 2006 Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked #14 out of 100!!

The Public Grand Tasting will take place on Saturday, February 13, during the Napa Valley Mustard Festival. Tickets are available by visiting www.Top100Cabs.com

The Public Grand tasting is being held Saturday, February 13 from 3 to 6pm at Bayleaf Restaurant, 2025 Monticello Rd., Napa, CA

Our New Blog

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:05:00 -0500

We have joined the ranks of "bloggers" everywhere effective today, February 5, 2010!!

Today we have been working on the February 2-bottle Wine Club Shipment as well as making plans for some fun upcoming events here at Summers Estate Wines.

One of the fun events coming soon . . .

Valentines Day Weekend:

February 13 and 14, 2010

11:00am to 4:00PM

purchase 6 bottles or more and receive 40% discount

Summers Valentine’s Day festivities this year encompass

· Annual Cabernet and chocolate tasting at the Summers Estate Tasting Room.

· Summers Estate Wines’ ardor-inducing and highly-lauded current releases will be poured alongside

· a toothsome array of chocolate treats, exquisite desserts and Summers Estate Wines’ own dark chocolate truffles, made with Summers Cabernet Sauvignon by Anette’s Chocolates in Napa.

General admission - special wine and chocolate event is $10 per person*