Blogs - Charles Creek Vineyard

A Visit to Sonoma Wouldn't Be Complete Without a Visit to Charles Creek

We recently enjoyed a visit from Southern California Wine/Food/Lifestyle journalist Jeanne Benedict. Here in town to film a segment about Sonoma she-and her lovely family-stopped by for a taste and a few shots of our Tasting Room and Gallery on the downtown Sonoma Square.

For some friendly advice and direction for a family-friendly trip to our ch… Continue

Added by alan on January 8, 2010 at 1:23pm — No Comments

Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegars from Charles Creek Kitchen in Sonoma Just Rocked My Palate

Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar... Oh, it is just so good... I couldn't even imagine what this vinegar was going to taste like, but could hardly wait to find a use, besides the obvious salad dressing ingredient. And... like all other things Charles Creek... it over delivered. Bill Brinton, proprietor of Charles Creek Vineyards, just isn't one to sit still. I met him… Continue

Added by Jo Diaz on December 27, 2009 at 12:17pm — No Comments

My Favorite Orzo Rice Salad with a Charles Creek Kitchen Currant Flavored Balsamic Vinegar

I was very lucky to have access to some fabulous Balsamic vinegars from Charles Creek Kitchen, which is located in the town of Sonoma. I've written earlier about their Blueberry Flavored Balsamic Vinegar. I said then, and continue to remember, how it rocked my palate. Bill Brinton, proprietor of Charles Creek Vineyards, just isn’t one to sit still. I met h… Continue

Added by Jo Diaz on December 27, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

Workin' at the Cow Wash

On a fine Autumn day in Sonoma Ms. Moolot, the favorite (cork encrusted) bovine attraction at our downtown Sonoma Tasting Room, enjoyed her annual cow-wash (this suits her regal personality, bathing, as Henry VIII was said to have done, once a year "whether I need it or not..."). Maneuvering her (not manuring...) into a parking spot (2 hr limit; strictly enforced) in front of the Tasting Room, her creator (lower case; no divine cleansing here), Artist Gretchen Gardner, began the procedure. Using… Continue

Added by alan on November 25, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

The Rascals Event!

This is a shot of myself and Tahoe Yacht Club GM Darren Kramer at the TYC event, The Rascals Outing. It was a "poker run" of sorts out on The Lake, with a luncheon hosted at one of the members house on the North Shore afterward. Great fun was had by all with Charles Creek Wines enjoyed by all! Continue

Added by 300hpwino on October 13, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

A Follow Up From Our Arizona Friends (And Wine Club Members).

A Selection of CCV Luncheon Wines... After being introduced to our wines at the SKYE dinner in Arizona (see the Blog Post entitled "A Message...), Bill Huddleston of Sun City along with some fellow Arizonans (the Normans and Cecilia Raak) were evidently well impressed with the Charles Creek wines.Wh… Continue

Added by alan on September 18, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

The Secret to a Long and Happy Marriage (Listen to the Cow...)!

We would like to pass on the good words of a returning customer (couple) whose first visit to the CCV Tasting Room was on their honeymoon in 2007:

The Wessels & Ms. Moolot-2007

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Added by alan on September 17, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Hollywood Meets Sonoma at CCV Tasting Room & Gallery

With ties to family in Sonoma Valley, the star (and producer) of the new indie production "Weather Girl" was in town last Sunday and Monday for the film's Northern California debut. Tricia O'Kelley, who can also be seen in "The New Adventures of Old Christine" on the small screen, and her husband Adam Rosenblatt, were able to combine a visit with Adam's parents (Sonoma residents Toby and Sally Rosenblatt) with an opening at the local deco movie palace, the Sebastiani Theatre. With the senior Ros… Continue

Added by alan on August 6, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Charles Creek Patolitas Chardonnay now available at the Tahoe Yacht Club

For all of you sailors with reciprocal yacht club memberships, now you can enjoy our wonderful Chardonnay while taking in one of the best views on The Lake. Tahoe Yacht Club is located on the second floor in the small mall at the Tahoe City Marina. You can view the lake and watch all… Continue

Added by 300hpwino on July 13, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Where the (not so) Elite Meet to Tweet

If some of you friends of Charles Creek Vineyard are not yet acquainted with Twitter, we'd like to invite you to check out our various past, present (and future) contributions to the art of theTweet. While not as profound (or important, perhaps) as the use of Twitter to relay information to the world from such hot spots as post-election Iran, we feel we can bring a bit of Twitter wit (far more profound than following, say, Nicole Ritchie) to our sometimes informative Tweets. Among other compact… Continue

Added by alan on June 19, 2009 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Charles Creek Hosts Wine Country Classic Cars(WCCC) event: "Wine and Woddies"

We hosted a great local event and tasting of some wines with great ' old cars eye candy' from WCCC. We served Muy Bonito and Pinot Noir, our Pinot Grigio and Las Patolitas chardonnay to the asembled 35 classic car tourers for a little refreshment on their way to lunch at the local BBQ… Continue

Added by Bill Brinton on June 9, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Wine and Cheese ~ Perfect Pairings at Charles Creek Vineyard

After an entertaining and informative class at Charles Creek Vineyard with Bill and Gerry Brinton, and Laura Matrinez of The Artisan Palate, those of us who attended have a much better understanding and appreciation of cheese. In an earlier blog, I discussed what we had all learned about cheese that perhaps we barely, or perhaps never even, knew. That blog is entitled, Charles Creek Winery Offers a Unique Lesson in Wine and Cheese. As a follow-up, it’s important to list the cheeses that we tas… Continue

Added by Jo Diaz on May 25, 2009 at 1:13pm — No Comments

Charles Creek Winery Offers a Unique Lesson in Wine and Cheese

It was a perfect Sonoma Valley of the Moon evening, as Bill and Gerry Brinton’s guests arrived. Jose and I were in the group last night… Everyone was eager to learn more about this important segment of food and wine, that was going be delivered in perfect union by cheese expert Laura Martinez. I first met the Brintons in 2002. What struck me about them then, remains steadfastly true to this day; they’re an absolutely charming couple, for which only the best will do… And it’s all d… Continue

Added by Jo Diaz on May 24, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Charles Creek Pours for the Patrons at Sonoma Jazz Plus Event May 212-24

Gerry and I got drafted to pour the Jazz Plus Event Last Night. And I am glad there is a draft. We heard some great music and ran into lots of friends and met a whole lot of new folks who loved the wines we were pouring. We poured some of our favorites, Las Patolitas 2006 and the Pasio… Continue

Added by Bill Brinton on May 22, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

We Have a Happy Winner....

As regular listeners of KGO radio in San Francisco already know some of the prizes offered to the sharp eared followers of Gene Burns "Dining Around" segments include VIP visits to (and bottles of wine from) specific Sonoma Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms. One such delighted (and delightful) winner shared her feelings about the prize-winning experience she and a guest shared at the downtown Tasting Room of Charles Creek Vineyard: "Thank you so much for awarding me the prize of a VIP tasting f… Continue

Added by alan on May 21, 2009 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Tiburon Wine and Food Festival

Hello all!! I thought I might share a bit about the event that we poured at last Saturday. It was in Tiburon California, and it was a wonderful event! The day was warm, even though we were right on the Bay. About 90 degrees! But with so many good wines to choose from, folks poured in by the car load. There was a live jazz band and sooooo much good food to chose from! Charles Creek poured three wines: 2006 Patolitas Chardonnay, 2007 En Casa Pinot Grigio, and out Pasatiempo Merlot. All were very w… Continue

Added by 300hpwino on May 20, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

A Message....

We'd like to share a nice message and some photos from a customer in Arizona to Charles Creek Sales Manager David Gast: David, My wife and our friends enjoyed the SKYE dinner where they served some of your great wines. We bought several bottles and took them on our houseboat to Lake Pow… Continue

Added by alan on May 16, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

R.A.P. Tasting( Rose Avengers and Producers) held at Butterfly Restaurant May 12, 2009

Charles Creek attended the fifth annual RAP Pink Out event at Butterfly Restaurant in San Francisco a couple of days ago. What an event. Many shades of pink abounded. I even wore a pink shirt as did our sales manager David. My pictures are going to be posted soon. Another great event that is designed to take the tarnish from rose, We love it but many disparage the wine, thinking it not really in the same class as a cabernet or great chardonnay. On a hot day, nothing could be further from the tru… Continue

Added by Bill Brinton on May 14, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Serious About Wine; Not So Much When It Comes to The Cartoons...

If you aren't already on the Charles Creek Vineyard Mailing List (email that is...) you might want to sign-up here and now (you'll never be closer to the opportunity...)! Sign up at: http://www.charlescreek.com/mailing_list.php Each issue of The Tecolote Times is chock full of interesting info. Events? We announce 'em! New awards and honors for our wines? We'll let you know! Special online only offers and opportunities (lik… Continue

Added by alan on May 13, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

A letter from Germany; young couple overflowing with praise for Charles Creek

Excerpt from a letter to Charles Creek Vineyards: Dear Charles Creek team, I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful time at your tasting room in Sonoma in April. My boyfriend and I were on a trip from San Francisco to Hood River, OR and decided to do some wine tasting whil… Continue

Added by Bill Brinton on May 6, 2009 at 1:00am — No Comments

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