Rock Point Wines Affair

Join us to celebrate Del Rio's 2nd Label Rock Point Wines, at our first annual party!

The fun includes:

• Free summer concert featuring TJ & The Spurs Country Band
• Complimentary wine tasting of Rock Point Wines including: River Rock White, River Rock Red, Rock Point Pinot Noir, & Rock Point Pinot Grigio
• Cuisine from Jeff's Street Bistro - pulled pork sandwiches!
• Event only specials – This the one day you can taste & purchase Rock Point Wine at Del Rio!

Details:

• When: July 30th, 2011
• Time: 1-4pm
• Where: Del Rio Vineyards Park
• Cost: Complimentary!

Rock Point Wines in Kegs!

Today was the first day we put wine in kegs! We are kicking off the Rock Point Wines keg program and placing all four wines in kegs.

Rock Point Case Club

Become a Club Member today and enjoy the following privileges!


• Twelve bottles of Rock Point wine selected specifically for our case club members
and delivered biannually in April and October.
• 3 bottles of each Rock Point Wine: River Rock Red, River Rock White, Pinot Noir, & Pinot Grigio.
• 20% discount on Rock Point wine purchases – all reorders must be processed online or via the telephone. Visit our website at www.rockpointwines.com.
• All orders will be shipped.
• Each order will be $110.00 plus shipping (Those who are members of both the Del Rio Wine Club and the Rock Point Case Club will receive orders for only $75.00)
• Shipping costs: $25 West of the Rockies & $35 East of the Rockies
• Minimum membership is two shipments.
• HUGE SAVINGS!!! Valued at over 50% off.

… and there is no membership fee to join!


As a reminder, Rock Point Case Club members must be 21 years of age to participate and accept shipping deliveries. Proof of age will be required at delivery.

Join online today and participate in our inaugural order in April 2011!

Piece of History

Thank you to Mr. Steele, our neighbor, who salvaged a piece of the 1920 Rock Point Bridge for us.

Harvest 2010!

Harvest 2010 is now underway. With the cooler weather we have experienced this spring and summer our harvest has been pushed into October. The first grapes to be picked were our Pinot Gris and they now have been completely harvested. The second to ripen were our Early Muscat and coming in third is the Pinot Noir. Our other varietals are still in need of a bit more ripening. Although the size of the crop is down the quality is great. Check out a few pictures from the first week of harvest:

Celebrate Costco Placement

I believe a little bubbly is in order as the truck just left carrying Rock Point White and Rock Point Pinot Noir to be placed in Costco!

On the road with Rock Point

Thought I'd give you a bit of historical perspective on our namesake bridge. The Rock Point Bridge, crossing the mighty Rogue River, and the gateway to Rock Point Wines, was completed in 1919, and spans 112.9 feet. The total length is 504 feet, with a width of 19 feet. As you can tell by the pictures, a lot of water under the bridge since 1919, and it much needed a facelift. The Oregon DOT began work in September of 09, with a now pushed back completion date of Summer, 2010.

Anyone who has driven across the beautiful, yet dilapidated Art Deco "Major Arch Bridge" can attest to how narrow 19 feet can be. So, during the rehabilitation, ODOT is widening the bridge by 6 inches. Everyone knows how important 6 inches can be. The original glory will be restored, with special attention paid to the classic urn shaped balustrade.

When originally designed, there were some distinct challenges. Due to the great depth of the Rogue (80 feet), a standard falsework structure could not be built to support the structure, so the contractors built a wooden truss to support the build. Just think how many happy river rafters have floated under the span and admired it's beauty or was saddened by its disrepair. We look forward to the reopening this summer, and if you are in one of those rafts, make sure to have an ample supply of Rock Point Wines reserved for dinner.