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From the vineyards...
In the vineyards, we are currently working on maintaining the growth
of the vines. As with most plant life in the South, our vines are
growing rapidly this time of year. Instead of using chemicals to hold
off disease and reduce frequent growth, we are hand pruning our vines
in order to reduce the canopy and increase the air flow throughout.
The grapes are coming in full and healthy. Many lady bugs have been
spotted, which is a good sign! They keep aphids (small, plant-eating
insects) away from the vineyards. Larger and fuller crops, compared to
previous years, are fully expected.
Our 2010 Vintage
On Friday, June 11th and Saturday, June 12th, we
bottled our Montaluce 2009 whites and reserve reds for release later
this year. The whites include:
Montaluce Chardonnay
Montaluce Viognier
Montaluce Risata (a rose)
Two new appearances to our list
Montaluce Dolce (a semi-sweet, for
you Southerners with a sweet tooth)
Montaluce Primoro (a blend.)
We are very excited about our red reserve that is new to our list:
Montaluce Centurio (a blend,
mostly Merlot.)
Now that bottling is over for now, our crew is slowly but surely going
through spring cleaning preparing for our next harvest. |
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From the
garden...
We’ve
got some hard workers out in our gardens right now! Their productivity
is truly paying off. We have planted and are growing tomatoes, beans,
peas, lettuce, cabbage, melons (watermelon, cantaloupe, eel river musk
melon), corn, pumpkins, squash, okra, carrots, sunflowers,
nasturtiums, zinnias, and cucumbers—just
to name a few! Much of what we grow is being used in our kitchen at Le Vigne Restaurant.
We are also looking into putting together some packages for day
classes to be taught out in the gardens—painting,
drawing, film—and also
looking into some possibilities for performances such as Shakespeare in the
park types of productions. Keep your ears and eyes open for these
awesome opportunities in the near future! Also, keep an eye out for
sunflowers galore in late July!
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From the wine
bar...
Here's a cool pick for a hot summer from the land of a thousand grape
varieties recommended by Bill Gallagher, our house sommelier:
2008 Abbazia di Novacella Kerner, Alto Adige, Italy
A lavish bouquet of peaches, honeysuckles, orange blossoms and wild
herbs emanates from this richly textured, sophisticated Kerner from
Northern Italy.
Intensely deep, with pure stone fruit expression and racy acidity.
A top-notch example of this varietal.
The white Kerner grape is the cross of the red grape Trolinger and the
noble white variety Riesling.
Try it with grilled trout.
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New online
wine sales... Are you lucky enough to
live in Georgia ? If so, you can now order your Montaluce wines
online and have them shipped directly to your home or office.
Thinking of the perfect thank you gift ? Think Montaluce wines !
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Real Estate News...
Montaluce is proud to announce its affiliation with Prudential Georgia
Realty. We believe the experience and strength of Prudential is a
great match for our community. To celebrate this affiliationwe are
offering a summer special of 25% off any home site that closes before
the end of August. If you’ve been thinking of purchasing at
Montaluce, don’t miss this opportunity. Purchase your home site now
and you have up to 5 years to build your home! We also have special
deals on the remaining villa home inventory at “once in a lifetime”
pricing. Contact Bill Frisbey or Mel Hewins for more details at:
706.867.4060 ext 2. We
look forward to seeing you at Montaluce soon!
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Dinner and a Movie
Our favorite Friday night dinners make their return appearance
for the 2010 season on May 7th. Enjoy a phenomenal dinner at
Le Vigne followed by a movie with your fellow diners. This
is a fun evening for the entire family and the movie is free !
June 25th |
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The Sting |
July 2nd |
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Double Indemnity |
July 9th |
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An Affair to Remember |
July 16th |
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A Streetcar Named Desire |
July 23rd |
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Saturday Night Fever |
July 30th |
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Rebel Without a Cause |
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Summer Hours are Now in
Effect
Find time to take a trip to Dahlonega to enjoy a phenomenal meal
prepared by Chef Stephen Hartman today !
Lunch Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Dinner Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5:30 PM to 9:00
PM
Remember our Sunday supper specials are now back, every Friday
night we show a movie at 8:45, and our tasting
room is open Tuesday through Sunday from Noon to 5:00 PM.
Don't
forget - all Montaluce wines are 15% off when purchased after you dine
at Le Vigne ! |
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Winery tours are
offered daily at 2:00 PM - no reservations required.
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