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DID YOU KNOW. . . that it's May and we're still experiencing the craziest Spring in the Hudson Valley I can ever remember. We've had 90 degree days, wind to take your breath away, frost warnings almost every morning this past week -- and, finally, almost NO rain! In spite of all this, the tentative good news from New York vine managers is that the grapes seem to be holding their own. Amazing.
Just a quick update on this season's progress. Rusty Nail, my secret blend of four and the biggest seller at the winery, was blended almost a month ago. I opened it for the first time for tasting this past week -- it's absolutely beautiful right now and will continue to "take on its own special character" as the season goes on. My Chianti and an old favorite, Dusty Barn, was also blended this past week. Both of these are "for sale" right now but I've got them "resting" in the cellar for just a little while longer before tasting. Even though the blends used in these wines are from the 2010 harvest, they still need that brief period of time to develop their own special and unique quality. Why not stop by intermittently for a little taste to check on the progress? Also, I've been in the cellar this past week producing two favorite sweet reds: "Ruby Red" and "Mellow Red".
In case you didn't read my last "Wine Talk" you wouldn't know that we returned to our old special -- BUY A CASE, GET 2 BOTTLES FREE! Our customers were so distressed that we substituted a 12% discount per case (the Dept. of Taxation & Finance) for our 34 year old policy of 2 free bottles with every case purchased that we're going back to what we've always been known for -- 2 FREE BOTTLES OF WINE WITH EVERY CASE PURCHASED!
Hope to see you soon. Maryl.
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El Paso Winery is located in the beautiful Hudson River valley -- one of the four wine producing regions of New York State. Some of the fine varietals we use are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Rieslings, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. We also feature beautiful and complex blends -- Mikes' Mud, Owens' Own, Dusty Barn, and others that are dry, semi-dry and sweet.
To sample our fine New York State wines, check our schedule of Tastings and Events, peruse our Wine List, look for our featured "Wine of the Month" and learn more About El Paso Winery. If traveling to the lower Hudson Valley, you can Get Directions to the winery; and for your convenience, we've included links to nice places dine or to stay -- Hudson Valley Area Attractions.
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