NEWS

12.16.08
From everyone at Chronic Cellars we want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope you enjoy your special moments with a glass of Chronic!

THE CHRONICLES



 

December 16th 2008

I wanted to give a brief update of how things are progressing at Chronic Cellars.

The 2008 vintage for Chronic was something special.  We have crafted wines that give me the chills when I think about how good they are now and how they will improve over time.

A few items of interest this vintage at Chronic Cellars include:

2 Concrete Tanks - We fermented some Certified Organic Zinfandel in one of them and and are now aging Petite Sirah in the tank.  The other tank has Grenache Blanc aging in it.

Native Fermentations - All of the Chronic fruit was fermented using Native Yeasts.

New Grape Varietals - Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvedre

New Wine - Late harvest Petite Sirah, coming to you in 2009

New Fermentation Process - In an open top fermentor we fermented 1,000 pounds of Zinfandel 100% whole cluster.

We also purchased fruit from three new vineyards this year..

At the tasting room we have added new art, clothing and other decorations from Joe Kalionzes and Thiessen Design.

Hope to see you soon

Josh