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BIANCHI Winery & Tasting RoomNewsletter: September 2008

Winemakers DinnerSat., October 18, 6 p.m. Harvest Festival 2008

Join celebrated Chef Chris New for Bianchis annual Harvest Festival

dinner. Chef de partiefor Thomas Kellers renowned Napa restaurantAd Hoc, chef New will prepare an autumn-inspired, four-course feast

accompanied by a selection of Bianchis newly-released wines.

Tickets are highly limited, so reserve soon!

$100/pp; $80 wine club members. Call (805) 226-9922. x31

Harvest SeasonAs grapes on the vine become

engorged with sweetness and the longsummer days begin to wane, harvest

season is in full swing at BianchiWinery.

Winemaker Tom Lane has been busy

choosing the most exceptional grapesfor this years vintage, including

Zinfandel from Bianchis own ZenRanch, and both Merlot and PetiteSirah from Plummer Vineyards.

Harvest commenced early this year,and while the fruit sugar developed

fast, the color and flavor of the skinsand seeds are continuing to mature to

their maximum flavor potential.

Cold weather near bud breakproduced smaller yet intensely-

flavored Cabernet grapes, whileexceptionally hot weather

near bloom resulted in aZinfandel crop of perfect

proportions.

Join Bianchi as wecelebrate the 2008 crush

with a number of specialevents during Harvest

Festival, including a

stellarWinemakersDinner, as well as aWine & Cheese

Pairing Evening underthe stars.

We hope to see yousoon!


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Thyme-Glazed Sea Scallops with Parsley Drizzle

Compliments of Chef Chris New, Ad Hoc restaurant, Napa

1 bunch parsley, stems removed and leaves chopped

1 cup vegetable stock

1/2 ounce butter

Kosher salt and ground white pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil

12 large sea scallops, rinsed, patted dry, and foot removed

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 sprigs thyme, stems removed

1/4 ounce butter

Place the parsley and vegetable stock in a blender and puree until

smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Place liquid in a smallsaucepot and bring to a near boil. Whisk in the butter and season

with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In a large skillet placed over medium-high heat, warm olive oil.

Season scallops with salt and pepper and add them to skillet. Add

thyme and butter to the pan, and saute scallops on both sides,

basting with the butter sauce, for about 5 minutes or until done.

Place scallops in the center of a plate and drizzle with parsley

sauce. Serve immediately.

Pair with Bianchis Pinot Grigio 2007

New ReleasesTasting Notes

TreVino 2004

Paso Robles

Mellow merlot, the finesse of Cabernet Franc, and

our carefully-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon join hands

in Bianchis TreVino. One of our newest blends, the

wine boasts flavors of plum, dark berries, and spicyFrench oak. Try TreVino with lambchops

accompanied by an unctuous gruyere potato gratin.

Syranot 2005

Paso Robles

Syranot(pronounced seer-an-oh)is Bianchis complex

mlange of powerful Paso Robles Syrah (77%) and

cool-mesoclimate Pinot Noir (23%). Syranotflavors

run rampant with Syrahs deep cherrywood flavor

and hints of tar, while moderated by Pinot Noirs

cinnamon-berry and the vanilla of French Oak. Sip

our Syranot with braised pork belly with caramelized

onions and creamy Parmesan polenta.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Paso Robles, Signature Selection

Three distinct clones conjoined in the barrel to create

our Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, resulting in the

marriage of mixed berry jam, vanilla and rich coffeein the mouth. A backbone of oak and healthy tannins

provide structure with a hint of smoke. Drink our

Cab with seared flank steak, buttery Yukon Gold

mashed potatoes, and haricots vertes.

Chardonnay 2006

Edna Valley, Signature SelectionLate-summer peach cobbler and vanilla embody our

Chardonnay 2006, with heady aromas of kiwi,

pineapple, and citrus on the nose. Partial malolactic

fermentation in oak gives the wine a supple

creaminess, while 37% stainless steel fermentationprovides a mild crispness. Enjoy slightly chilled with

spicy crab cakes over crisp greens, a chunky potato

chowder, Caesar salad, or juicy grilled chicken.

Cont. on next page


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Special Events

Sept., Oct., Nov.

October 17-19

Harvest Festival WeekendFriday. , Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m.Bianchi Winery and Vivant Fine Cheese joinforces for an exclusive wine and cheesepairing event under the stars. Reservationsrequired.

Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 p.m.Join renowned Chef Chris New for Bianchisannual Harvest Festival dinner: a four-coursemeal accompanied with Bianchi wines.Reservations required.

Sat.Sun., Oct. 19-20,11 a.m.-3 p.m.Its tamale time in the tasting room! Enjoyfresh, locally-made tamales with a variety ofsalsas.

For in format ion on a l l Harvest Fest iva levents, ca l l (805) 226-9922 x31.

CALIFORNIA WINE MONTHSEPTEMBER 2008

Ever since the Franciscan monks planted their first mission

vineyards in the 1770s, wine has been an integral part of

Californias history. Today California produces more than 90%

of all the wine in the U.S. and is the fourth largest wine producer

in the world.

For the fourth consecutive year, Governor ArnoldSchwarzenegger has deemed September California Wine

Month. The celebration acknowledges California as one of the

most prolific and successful wine-producing regions in the

world. Bianchi is proud to be a part of this $20 billion industry,

which includes 2,700 wineries and 4,600 grape-growers.

So raise your glasspreferably filled to the brim with Bianchi

wineto Californias wine industry!

Tasting Notes Continued

Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Pinot Grigio 2007

Santa Barbara, Signature Selection

Bianchis exceptionally refreshing PinotGrigio 2007 is crisp and clean with vibrantflavors of kiwi, litchi, and citrus. Gentle

whole-cluster pressing and cool stainless

fermentation helped retain the wines

naturally high acidity level. This versatile

wine pairs deliciously with spicy dishes as

well as grilled poultry or seafood.

Q: How many grapes does it take to make one bottle of wine?

A: Depending on the grape variety, it takes approximately six toeight clusters, or approximately 600 to 800 wine grapes (2.4 lbs)to make one bottle of wine. One barrel of wine contains 740 lbsof grapes, equivalent to 59 gallons or 24.6 cases of wine.

WINE 101

Monterey County, Signature Selection

Grapes from the cool reaches of southern

Monterey County were harvested for our

refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in

crisp citrus, gooseberry, and minerality in th

mouth, along with a smooth finish. Enjoy

this wine with sushi or crisp greens topped

with intense goat cheese.


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ORDER FORM CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

ORDER FORM

Quantity Price Club Price Total

Pinot Grigio, Signature Selection 2007 ________ $21 $16.80 __________

Santa Barbara County

Chardonnay, Signature Selection 2006 ________ $22 $17.60 __________Edna Ranch, Edna Valley

Muscat Canelli, Signature Selection 2006 ________ $14 $11.20 __________

San Juan Vineyard, Paso Robles

Sauvignon Blanc, Signature Selection 2007 ________ $16 $12.80 __________

San Lucas Vineyard, Monterey

Merlot, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $22 $17.60 __________

Smoot Vineyard, Paso Robles

Barbera, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $28 $22.40 __________


Sangiovese, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $19 $15.20 __________

Paso Robles

Petite Sirah, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $26 $20.80 __________

Rancho Tierra Rejada, Paso Robles

Syranot 2005 ________ call for pricing __________

Paso Robles

TreVino 2004 ________ call for pricing __________

Paso Robles

Pinot Noir, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $27 $21.60 __________

Encell Vineyard, Paso Robles

Pinot Noir, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $30 $24 __________

Garey Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley

Refosco, Signature Selection 2005 ________ $28 $22.40 __________


Syrah, Signature Selection 2004 ________ $24 $19.20 __________

Smoot Vineyard, Paso Robles

Zinfandel, Heritage Selection 2005 _______ $26 $20.80 __________

Estate Zen Ranch, Paso Robles

Zinfandel Reserve, Heritage Selection 2005 ________ $32 $25.60 __________

Estate Zen Ranch, Paso Robles

Subtotal __________

(Applicable sales tax and shipping charges will be added)


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Order Form Continued

HOO are these curious birds??

When Office Manager Liz Robosciotti discovered these twoorphaned barn owls on the Bianchi Winery property early one

morning, she quickly called her friends at Pacific WildlifeCare, a local organization dedicated to rescuing wild animals

in need.

PWC Volunteer Donna Skemp was happy to take the birdsunder her wing and raised them in her backyard sanctuary

until they were old enough to be released into the wild.Refosco was named after Donnas favorite Bianchi wine,

while Hissy got his namesake as a result of his spunkypersonality.

For more information about Pacific Wildlife Care, visit their

website at http://www.pacificwildlifecare.org.

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BIANCHI Winery3380 Branch Road

Paso Robles, CA93446

BIANCHI WINERY

Recent Awards

Chardonnay 2006, Edna Ranch, Edna Valley

Gold Medal, Lone Star Wine Competition

Gold Medal, Long Beach Grand Cru

Pinot Grigio 2006, Santa Barbara County

Silver Medal, World Wine Championships (BTI)

Sauvignon Blanc 2006, San Lucas Vineyard, Monterey

Silver Medal, Orange County Fair

Pinot Noir, Garey Vineyards, Paso Robles

Gold Medal, Orange County Fair

Silver Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition

Syrah 2004, Smoot Vineyards, Paso Robles



Petite Sirah 2005, Rancho Tierra Rejada, Paso Robles


Gold Medal Indy International Wine Competition

Zinfandel 2005, Bianchi Zen Ranch, Paso Robles

Gold Medal, Los Angeles International Wine Competition

Silver Medal, California State Fair


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