Iain and I wrapped up a marathon tasting session at the winery yesterday and we came to conclusion that our 2006 red wines are just about ready to go. The 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is already in the bottle and should be ready for an October or November release. The 2006 Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon will be bottled this month and should also be ready for a December release. Unlike the 05' wines which did not need a lot of time to hit their stride, the 06' wines are big and bold with a firm tannin structure that you will surely notice. Be patient with these wines as it will be worth the wait.

Six Strings Winery has been awarded a gold medal in the 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition for its 2005 Monterey County Pinot Noir in the $25.00 to $34.99 category and a bronze medal in the same competition for its 2006 Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay in the premium $30.00 and over category. Gary Cornick comments: "Iain and I are excited to get this recognition from a major wine competition and want to say thanks to everyone on the Six Strings team that was involved in making these wines." Check out the Press Release for more information on the competition and awards.

The Wine Artisans of the Santa Lucia Highlands, an alliance of the appellation’s winegrowers and the wineries that rely on the district’s world-class vinifera, will be conducting a private tasting for wine retailers, restaurateurs, and the press. On Monday, April 7 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Fort Mason Conference Center in San Francisco, the media and trade will have the opportunity to sample the newest releases from more than twenty-five Santa Lucia Highlands–appellated brands including new releases from Six Strings. Space at the tasting will be limited and reservations are needed to attend. Complimentary admission for qualified press, retail, and restaurant professionals is available online at the Santa Lucia Highlands website.

Six Strings Winery is pleased to introduce you to the music of Francois & Rodrigo. Their exciting blend of flamenco and spanish classical techniques capture worldly music that is full of passion and energy. They recently played live at our 2007 Customer Appreciation event and were fantastic. Their current CD is titled "Festival" and we hope everyone purchases a copy. Check out the Music page on our website for more information about these exciting musicians and where to find their music.