Ari's International Wine Blog: 2007

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Sunday, November 11, 2007

Dear Friends and Family,

I am writing to give you a harvest update and wish you a happy holiday season. I have returned from a very busy 'vacation' in Israel. It was a lot of fun and I made WINE!!! I want to especially thank those of you who bought futures and supported me in this project. It is very exciting and is off to a great start. If you haven't had a chance, check out the photos and videos from the wine making process below.

This harvest in Israel was perfect weather for good grapes and great wine. I harvested several different varietals; a little Sauvignon Blanc (this was a surprise bonus), Carignan, Argaman and Merlot. For more details about the process and lots of photos, see the website above.

I have already received samples from Israel from the wine barrels. So far, it looks very promising and I am happy with the results. The Sauvignon Blanc is crisp, with tropical aromas of pineapple and peach. The red varietals are intense with nice colors and good aromas. The wine has already gone through both fermentations and now just needs to mature and be blended. It will continue to rest in French Oak Barrels for another year to two years.

Since it is not yet blended and I have a little extra wine, I am offering one last chance to buy at a 'futures' rate. The price will now be $15 a bottle. I appreciate all the support I have received so far, and plan on thanking all those 'investment-futures' supporters with a special gift :) Any extra wine that is not sold, will be offered after bottling to buy online at retail price and will be available at select stores.

Here in Napa, I made it back just in time for an intense harvest. Since I got back, I have been working non-stop to bring this year's Napa Valley, mountain grapes in... We have over 150 Tons this year. It has been a very intense, busy 3 months. Now the leaves are turning yellows and reds, and the fog, and misty rain are starting to roll in...

Also, I will soon be launching the Israel Wine Club with selections of the best Israeli wines from the Artisan Producers. It is not yet ready, but look for updates at www.israelwinecompany.com Of course, you will be offered a special ‘friends and family’ price.

Look forward to hearing from you or seeing you soon,

Ari

P.S. I added a paypal feature, so if you would like to order online, there is a button below. If you prefer to send a check:
Ari Erle
419 Freeway Dr.
Napa, CA 94558