2005 La Vista Cabernet Sauvignon Scores Big!

Our 2005 Charles Creek "La Vista" Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley/Stagecoach Vineyard has been doubly honored with a Double-Gold Medal & Grand Championship award at the sixth annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition as well as a stunning 94 point score in the current issue of the "Wine Enthusiast" magazine. The June issue (which hits the stands in May, of course) honors our "La Vista" Cabernet with a glowing review, marking the 2005 as a worthy successor to last years 95 point rated 2004 "La Vista" Cabernet Sauvignon (which was also included in the magazine's year end Top 100 Wines of the world)!

Quantities are miniscule; there is a limit of 3 bottles per customer on this wine but don't neglect to fill out your case order with such (multiple) award winners as the Gold medal winning (Pacific Rim) 2007 Sangiovese, the triple-gold 2006 Chardonnay "Las Patolitas" (Sonoma), the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon "Las Pasiones" (which garnered a Double-Gold award at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition) or perhaps the crowd pleasing "La Bomba" (chocolate port)...

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Best of Class and much Gold at Pacific Rim

Breaking News: Charles Creek has swept up another pair Best of Class Gold Medals for our 2007 Alexander Valley Sangiovese and 2007 "Las Patolitas" Sonoma County Chardonnay at the recently judged Pacific Rim Wine Competition. Also honored were our 2006 Muy Bonito Syrah Blend (Gold), 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (Silver) and 2007 Dry Rose (Silver).

THIS JUST IN! - 2009 West Coast Wine Competition Results: Best of Class Gold Medal for 2007 Alexander Valley Sangiovese. Also honored were our 2006 Muy Bonito Syrah Blend (Silver), 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (Silver) and 2007 Las Patolitas Chardonnay (Silver).

Visit our online store to enjoy our award winning wines

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"Be Still"
A Show of New & Recent Photographs by Sofie Wastell
at the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room & Gallery

The haunting images of local photographer Sofie Wastell will grace the walls of the Charles Creek Vineyard Tasting Room and Gallery in downtown Sonoma from May 1 through June 30, 2009. The show, entitled "Be Still" focuses on the unique landscapes, monuments and icons of Historic cemeteries. A reception for the artist on Friday May 8th from 5 to 7 PM will showcase Charles Creek wines - including the newly released 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and 2007 Alexander Valley Malbec - along with appropriate local cheeses. The reception is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. For more details, click here: http://www.charlescreekcommunity.com/events/be-still-a-show-of-new

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Cartoon Caption Contest Results (We Have a Winner!)
It is time once again to put on your (funny) thinking caps for this month's Cartoon Caption Contest. Send your witty verbiage to info@charlescreek.comwith "CCV CCC" in the subject line. Remember, the winner will receive a pair of seriously tasty Charles Creek Vineyard wines as their reward. Here is our May offering:

Get out the vote:

Thank you to all the participants; we've narrowed the field to 3 entries. Email your favorite selection (identified by letter; A, B or C) to info@charlescreek.com Please use "CCV CCC Vote" in the subject line.

A. "What's Norse Code for fill 'er up?" - Elizabeth Bosco - Fairfield, CT

B. "From Vineland you say, Leif may be onto something here..." -Diane Gauvin - Gatineau, Canada

C."If only we'd known Charles Creek Vineyard was on the WEST coast of North America" - Lisa Binder - Storm Lake, IA

And The Winner Is.... The final votes for our February Cartoon Caption Contest have been tallied and the winner (with the winning verbiage) is: Ralph Osterling of San Mateo, CA. Congratulations Ralph; a pair of delicious CCV wines are winging their way to you as we speak!