2/19/13 – The 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is even better than we could have imagined! Harvested on October 20th 2012, the young wine is now 4 months old and showing incredible complexity already. It is quietly aging in the brand new French oak barrels it was fermented in. Stay tuned for periodic updates and the release of this beauty in the Fall of 2014!
Best,
Joe Shebl
12/1/12 – There have been many questions over the past few weeks regarding tasting fees in Amador County. We would like to take a moment to elaborate.
A reputation for premium wines and hospitable service have both contributed to an exponential growth in the areas popularity. The word is out that Amador County is a great place to visit for top notch wines that you can sample FREE OF CHARGE before making your purchase.
The unfortunate part, is that Amador’s growing popularity hasn’t only attracted wine “buyers”. There is a sizable percentage of folks who view Amador as “free wine country”. They come in groups of all sizes with no intention of purchasing wine and are committed only to taking advantage of the absence of a tasting fee.
As a community, Amador Wine Country sees the same groups time and time again. This is not to say that the folks who continuously contribute to keeping us in business by purchasing when they visit go unrecognized. Our region held out hope that ALL of our guests would eventually realize the wine we produce is our livelihood. We rely on wine sales to keep us in business.
That being said, a majority of Amador County Wineries are adopting tasting fees. Amador County Wineries ARE NOT however looking to gouge folks with an astronomical, non-refundable, “Napa style” tasting fee. Now while we can’t speak for the entire area, at Borjon Winery as of December 1st, 2012 we are implementing a minimal $5 tasting fee for our Clásico flight which will be credited towards wine purchase (one credit per person per purchase). Our wine club members will continue to taste our Clásico flight and wine club exclusive wines free of charge for their loyalty.
Please forward any questions you have about this policy to info@borjonwinery.com.
Saturday, October 25th 6pm-10pm
SAVE THE DATE. Live DJ, Finger Foods & Prize for Best Costume. More details COMING SOON!
Saturday, September 7th 12pm-4pm
SAVE THE DATE. Live Music, Authentic Mexican Food, New Releases & Wine Sale. More details COMING SOON!
Saturday, May 4th 12pm-4pm
The 3rd Annual Vino En Mayo is just around the corner and will be a celebration of our family’s heritage. As if Authentic Mexican Food wasn’t enough to make this a perfect reason for you to visit our venue, we’ve thrown a few other reasons in to sweeten the pot. Mariachi, New Releases and a Wine Sale should seal the deal in making this a genuine Borjón experience. For only $20 a person we’ll also throw in a Borjón logo wine glass for you as a keepsake from this extraordinary day! This event never fails to sell out so get your tickets ASAP. Wine Club Members call or e-mail us for your special $15 ticket price. Feel free to contact us with any questions. Click HERE to buy tickets now!
Saturday & Sunday March 2nd & 3rd
SAVE THE DATE. DETAILS COMING SOON!
Saturday, January 26th 12pm-4pm
Celebrate the new year with new wine! Borjón Winery has done it again. We’ve added another annual fiesta to our collection of unforgettable events. Authentic Mexican food, live music and new releases will of course be a part of the first big wine event of the year. But this time, we’ve decided to take it one step further and invite you in to La Cava (The Cellar)!!! Since we’ll be in La Cava, we’ll also be doing some BARREL TASTING!!! (This event is Sold Out.)
10/29/12 – Isy Borjon confirmed today that, due to the stellar quality of the grapes from the 2012 harvest, the Barbera Reserva would make a come back. After the success of our first ever Barbera Reserva for the 2009 vintage, it was only a matter of stumbling upon such phenomenal grapes again. In Isy’s own words, “The Barbera Reserva will only be made on years where it is appropriate and not just because we can.”
He also went on to say that we can expect other new wines for 2012. Not so much as new varietals, but other variations of current varietals… The suspense is amazing!
10/2/12 – Steve LaRosa recently stopped in at Borjón and talked all about our winery and the Amador Vintners Big Crush event on the Travel Guys Radio Show! Below is a snippet from the show. Steve and The Travel Guys had some great things to say about Borjón and the Amador Wine Region. Give it a listen!
10/1/12 – “Let’s see what all the fuss is about…” Those were Isy Borjon’s words when he and winemaker Joe Shebl were kicking the idea around of making a Napa Valley Cabernet. Both extremely big fans of Napa Cabs, they have always pondered the idea of making one. And now, beginning 2012 Borjón Winery will be making at least one Napa Valley Cabernet. The focus, to see what Amador quality wine making can do with premium Cabernet grapes from one of the worlds most renowned wine regions.
