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83 Vallecitos Road (Formerly CA Hwy 84)

Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 447-5246

Tasting Room Open Fri., Sat., and Sun. 12-5 PM

 
 

 

Fenestra Fanatics Page

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Fanatic Spring Dinner

April 24th, 6-9pm

An informal event for our wine club members only. Great food and wine, lots of fun. You must be a registered “Fenestra Fanatic” in good standing to attend. Members will get an invitation in the mail


Tourvanillo Release Party: Fanatics Only!

2006 Tourvanillo Release & Tasting February 27, 2010 from 4:00 | 6:00pm

Special Tasting for Fanatics Only!

  • Enjoy a guided tasting of our new Tourvanillo 0- made from Iberian blends (Touriga, Alvarelhao, and Temprinillo)
  • Barrel sample of the 2007 blend
  • Othr fun activites!

Seating is limited to the first 50 participants ...

$15.00/person - includes assorted appetizers.

For more informaiton, email info@fenestrawinery.com.


Special Fanatics Only Event!  Coming in January 2010

True Red *Lot 24* Release Tasting January 9, 2010 from 4:00 | 6:00pm

By invitation only to wine club members in good standing, this will be a special release tasting to introduce Lot 24. Look for your invitation in the mail sometime in December.


Winter Fanatic Selections
The Winter Fanatic's Selection offers two wines to enjoy this fall: the 2007 Malbec, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vyd and the 2007 Pinot Noir, Livermore Valley.


Fall Fanatic Dinner a Hit!

One of the benefits of becoming a Fenestra Fanatic are the Spring & Autumn Dinners. The Autumn Dinner we held on Oct. 24th was a huge success and brought many appreciative comments, including the following:

"We wanted to drop Fenestra a note to say what a success the autumn Fanatic Dinner was. Certainly many players contributed to the event... The appetizers prepared by the Fenestra employees were great. The catered food was by far the best we have experienced having attended several Fanatic dinners. Please extend our sincere thanks to all who helped make the event a success. Good wine. Good food. Good ambience. Good conversation. A job well done by all..."

Die Hard Fanatics, Bob & Melba Vincent


Fall Fanatic Selections

The 2009 Fall Fanatic Selections are the 2007 Tempranillo and the 2006 Estate Syrah.

The times one can pick up this fanatic pack are:

  • September 18-20, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM
  • September 25-27, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM: Harvest Wine Tasting!
  • October 2-4, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM
  • October 9-11, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM
  • October 16-18, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM
  • October 23-25, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM
  • October 30, 31 & November 1, 12:00 - 5: 00 PM

Winter Spring Fanatic Selections

The 2008 Winter Fanatic Selections are the 2006 Grenache and the 2006 Mourvedre Estate.

The times one can pick up the fanatic pack are:

♦ Feb 6-8, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
♦ Feb 14-16, 12 - 5pm, Barrel Tasting!
♦ Feb 20-22, 12:00-5:00 pm
♦ Feb 27, 28, & Mar 1, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
♦ Mar 6-8, 12 - 5 pm, Prelude to Xmas
♦ Mar 6-8, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
♦ Mar 14-16, 12 - 5pm, Barrel Tasting!
♦ Mar 20-22, 12:00-5:00 pm
If your wine has not been picked up BY  APRIL 4th,
please call & make arrangements for holding or shipping.


Tapas and Iberian Component Tasting

On January 17th, we had a small, private tasting for 50 of our wine club members, the Fenestra Fanatics, where we paired some Iberian varietals with Tapas appetizers from Miraglia Catering in San Leandro. We announced the winner to the “Name Brent’s Blend” contest, Wendy Blalock, who submitting the winning entry of “Tourvanillo.” (You can get a taste of this wine at our upcoming Barrel Tasting!) Overall it was a success and we plan on having more intimate events like these for our club members.


Winter Fanatic Selections

The 2008 Winter Fanatic Selections are the 2006 Touriga and the 2006 Petite Sirah.

The times one can pick up the fanatic pack are:

♦ Nov 7, 8 & 9, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
♦ Nov 14, 15 & 16, 12 - 5pm
♦ Nov 21, 12:00-5:00 pm
♦ Nov 22 & 23, 12 - 5 pm, Holiday Tasting
♦ Nov 28, 29 & 30, 12 - 5 pm, Prelude to Xmas
♦ Dec 5, 12:00-5:00 pm
♦ Dec 6 & 7, 12 - 5 pm, Holiday in the Vyds
♦ Dec 12, 13 & 14, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
♦ Dec 19, 20 & 21, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
If your wine has not been picked up BY DECEMBER 22nd,
please call & make arrangements for holding or shipping.


Wonderful Fanatic Dinner!

October 26 was the Fall Fanatic Dinner featuring the 2005 Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a great success! Check here for photos and a description of the dinner.


WANTED: Crush Help!

We can always use extra help during crush and for bottling. Please contact Brent or Lanny if you are interested: 925-447-5246


Summer Fanatic Selections

The Summer 2008 Fanatic wine selection is the sensational 2007 Semonnay, Livermore Valley, and the superb 2005 Zinfandel, Livermore Valley.

The pick-up dates for these wines are:

  • May 9-11, 12-5 PM
  • May 16-18, 12-5 PM
  • May 23-26, 12-5 PM   (May 24-26 is our Spring Fling!)
  • May 30, 31, and June 1, 12-5 PM
  • June 6-8, 12-5 PM
  • June 13-15, 12-5 PM
  • June 20-22, 12-5 PM
  • June 27-29, 12-5 PM

Note: If your wine has not been picked by JUNE 30th, please call & make arrangements for holding or shipping!


Spring Fanatic Selections

The Spring Fanatics Selection features two marvelous wines: the elegant 2005 Tempranillo and the lucious 2005 Mourvedre.

 


Winter Fanatic Selections

The Winter Fanatics Selection features two marvelous wines: the elegant 2005 Pinot Noir and the delicious 2005 Grenache. These are two great wines for the holidays.


"Orphans of the Fire"

We featured these three outstanding wines at the Fanatic dinner: 2003 Syrah Estate ($24), 2002 Petite Sirah ($22) and 2003 Zinfandel ($28). Most of the cases of these three wines were stored at Wines Central Warehouse and were destroyed in the fire in 2005. These were the only cases of wine stored here at the winery. They are available to Fanatics only, and only for as long as they last. Please call or email for availability (wines are sold out).


Autumn Fanatic Selections

The Autumn Fanatics Selection features two wonderful wines: the popular 2005 Malbec and the impressive 2005 Touriga. These are two flavorful wines that pair nicely with food. Grapes for both selections were grown by Ron Silva of Silvaspoons Vineyards in Galt (near Lodi). Ron has talked us into buying many unusual grapes, and we have been delighted with the wines we have produced from grapes from his vineyard.


Spring-Summer Fanatic Selections

The Spring-Summer Fanatics Selection features two outstanding wines: the luscious Semonnay® (61% Chardonnay, 39% Semillon) and the sensational 2004 Syrah Estate. Both wines are good with summer foods.


Fanatic Dinner
Carol Syriani of Gimanelli’s Deli provided a splendid feast for the Fanatics. The day was warm and the new Verdelho hit the spot. Appetizers were lovely — salmon salad and artichoke-shrimp spread, with olives and bruschetta, accompanied by the new 2006 Verdelho and the 2002 Merlot, LV. Dinner featured Chicken with Artichokes and Glazed Pork Tenderloin, with roasted red potatoes, grilled asparagus and a lovely salad. The wines with dinner were the 2005 Chardonnay and 2004 Pinot Noir with the 2001 Syrah Estate Reserve magnums served as a special treat. Dessert was Lemon Cheesecake Bites to go with the 2006 Sweet Viognier and Fudge Bites to go with the 2002 Port, Lodi. A good time was had by all.


Winter-Spring Fanatic Selections

This is a very interesting selection, featuring two favorite Fanatic wines. The 2004 Tempranillo is a luscious, ready to drink wine-- “my new Malbec” one staff member said. The 2003 Petite Sirah needs time (as our Petite Sirahs do). The 2001 and 2002 Petite Sirahs were victims of the Mare Island fire — we only have a few cases of each vintage left.


Winter Fanatic Selections

This is a very distinctive selection, focusing on grapes from the western edge of the Livermore Valley. The selections represent our estate grapes (the 2004 Mourvedre) and Pinot Noir grapes from Tenuta Vineyard. Both are big, flavorful wines. These wines were featured at the Fanatic Dinner, and both were big hits. They both are young, so open them an hour or so before drinking.


2006 - Fanatics Fall Dinner
The 30th Viniversary Fanatics Dinner was great, with Pork Tenderloin with apples and Zinfandel sauce, Chicken Breast with a Semillon cream sauce,a tasty salad with pomegranate vinaigrette. The new Fanatic Selections — 2004 Pinot Noir
and 2004 Mourvedre — were wonderful with the meal as were the 2000 Syrah Reserve Magnums and 2003 Petite Sirah. Desserts including Marge Petersen’s Viniversary cake finished the meal — with a little Port


This is a very special selection, celebrating our 30 years of operation. The selections represent the traditional (2002 Merlot, Livermore Valley) and Lanny's latest interest - Portuguese wines (2004 Touriga, Lodi, Silverspoons Vineyard).


2006 - Fanatics Spring Dinner

The Fanatics”Salute to Spring” Dinner was absolutely wonderful starting with appetizers featuring the delicious “Smoked Salmon Pinwheels”. This was followed by grilled chicken with a ginger/garlic marinade, beef skewers with red peppers and onions, potatoes and asparagus and a lovely green salad, accompanied by the Fanatic wines 2003 Pinot Noir and 2001 Merlot SLH, and a special treat the 2000 Syrah Reserve magnums. For dessert, lemon and chocolate tarts, we poured a treasure from the past, 1978 Late Harvest Riesling, Monterey County. A great time was had by all.


2005 - Fantics Fall Dinner

October 22, 2005: The Fanatics’ Autumn Dinner was impressive—with many interesting Fenestra wines and a delicious meal. The Pepper Parmesan Stuffed Beef
steak was wonderful with the 2003 Tempranillo , and the Chicken Breasts with grapes in a rich cream sauce was delicious with the 2003 Viognier. The menu also featured Orzo Primavera, Autumn Vegetable Blend, and a scrumptious spinach salad with mandarin oranges. The 2003 Touriga was
served as an interlude—to better enjoy this double gold medallist. Dessert featured fruit and two Near-Eastern desserts paired with the unreleased Late Harvest Viognier and the 2002 Port (Portuguese varieties). Great fun was had by all.


2005 - Fantics Spring Dinner

April 24, 2005: Carol Siriani, owner of Gimanelli’s Deli, produced a marvelous repast for the Fenestra Fanatics Spring Dinner. There were bruschetta with dill cream and smoked salmon, Babaghanou (eggplant dip) with pita bread, olives, and cheese for appetizers, accompanied by the new 2004 Semillon, 2002 Chardonnay and 2001 Sangiovese. The olives and 2004 Semillon were a surprisingly good pairing!

The main course was outstanding: chicken parmesan, roast pork tenderloin with a mushroom sauce, roasted vegetables and potatoes, and salad, with 2001 Pinot Noir, 2001 Zinfandel and for a special treat—the fabulous 97 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon (magnums). Dessert was delicious—Lemon bars, Chocolate and Walnut Bars and seasonal fruit. Lanny brought out two treasures from the library: 1989 Late Harvest Riesling (Monterey County) and 1991 Sweet Semillon, Livermore Valley. Both these wines were amazing!


2004 - "Mediterranean Adventure" Dinner

Fenestra Fanatics gathered at the winery October 23 for a memorable evening. Lanny presented some special wines--including the 2000 Syrah Reserve magnums and the long awaited Port made from Portuguese Port grapes.

Carol Siriani, owner of Gimanelli’s, prepared a fantastic meal. The dinner started with bruschetta, Feta cheese bites and Calabrese sausage pizza for hors d’oeuvres, Chicken with Lemon Caper Sauce, Kafta, Ouzi (Basmati Rice with Vegetables), Green Beans à la Carol, Fatoush (famous Syrian salad) and ended with a lovely selection of house made cookies, melons and grapes for dessert. Great fun was had by all.


2004 - "Salute to Spring" Dinner

It was a lovely night, warm and balmy. The Fanatics gathered early, enjoying the hors d'oeuvres while greeting old friends and meeting new. The dinner was marvelous - Gimanelli's outdid themselves - with grilled chicken, smoked roasted salmon, Jim's famous lamb sausages, roasted vegetables with penne pasta and a special dessert.

It was a nostalgic night, since it was the last Fanatic dinner for Jim Rio, owner of Gimanelli's. He and his wife Ellie, who are original Fanatics, have sold Gimanelli's and are moving to Arizona. We presented Jim with a plaque from Fenestra Winery and a bottle of fabulous champagne from the staff. We welcome the new owners, Carol and Sam Syriani, and look forward to them continuing the same high standards and innovative menus that Jim Rio has provided.


2003 - Autumn Fanatic Dinner

Once again our Autumn Fanatic Dinner was a great sucess.It sold out within a few days of the announcement of the event.  Guests enjoyed a menu prepared by Jim Rio of Gimanelli's which consisted of a mouth watering Turkey Breast Roulade stuffed with fresh herbs, mustard and cheese, Jim's seasonal House-made fresh Bratwurst, pumpkin raviolis with Texas Pecan Pesto as well as sauteed greens with pancetta. Highlighting the evening were two unreleased wines, the 2001 Charbono and the 2000 Syrah, Reserve, Estate.  Both these wines were poured with dinner and were available for purchase that night only.


 

2003 - True Red Vertical - "The Early Years"

On August 1, an event was held  to give the Fanatics an opportunity to taste and purchase early lots  of True Red, Fenestra's highly successful red table wine. True Red has been a favorite of Fanatics and other visitors, and this event gave the Fanatics a very rare opportunity to try True Red that were 6-12 years old! Many of lots held up wonderfully, giving a treat to those that could attend. Jim Rio of Gimanelli's provided hearty hors d'oeuvres: pizza , chicken wings, roasted herb potatoes, antipasto, fruit and veggie trays as well as cheese dip and breadsticks. Of course, we finished off the evening with Port and chocolate.


Fanatic Membership

Want to be invited special winery events, sample pre-release and special wines available to Fanatics only and get a better discount on Fenestra Wines? Then join the loyal following of Fenestra Fanatics! If you would like to be a Fanatic, you can contact us by e-mail, phone, fax or letter for a Fanatic membership form. Alternately, you can download the form here.

  • E-mail: info@fenestrawinery.com
  • Phone: (925) 447-5246
  • Fax: (925) 447-4655
  • Letter: Fenestra Winery, PO Box 582, Sunol, CA 94586

Fanatics are required to purchase the two wines in their quarterly selection. The wines can be shipped to you  or can be held in reserve for you at the winery. There are no substitutions for the quarterly selections.


 
Current Selection

2006 MERLOT, LIVERMORE VALLEY, THATCHER BAY VINEYARDS
This Merlot has a bouquet of cherry,spice, currant, and rose petal. It is well-balanced and medium bodied, with flavors of raspberry, cherry, mocha, and mulberry. Enjoy with pasta, pizza, steak, or even hamburgers.

$17.00/bottle


2007 ZINFANDEL, LIVERMORE VALLEY

Our Zinfandel has a spicy bouquet of black cherry, plum, and rose petal, with flavors of currant, dried cherries, and toasty oak. This is a full-bodied, complex wine with a lingering finish. Enjoy with hamburgers, barbeque, paella, or sausage.

$19.00/bottle

Fanatic Bonus Wines:

Sometimes we have more than two wines that would be a great Fanatic Selection.

2003 Zinfandel, Livermore Valley
This wine has lots of fruit in the spicy, ripe berry bouquet with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, and an intense blackberry flavor with a lingering finish. Well balanced with good tannins—age this one! Wonderful with barbecue, grilled sausage, marinated flank steak, ribs, kebabs, ratatouille, and paella.

$75.00/MAGNUM bottle - VERY LIMITED!


2007 Petite Sirah, Livermore Valley, Ghielmetti Vyd.
This wine is a rich, complex wine with a deep ruby red color. It exhibits aromas of blueberry, blackberry, pepper, and spice, with savory flavors of raspberrt, pepper, sage and black cherry. Pairs well with big foods like short ribs, lamb & venison, but is elegant enough to work with lighter fare such as roasted chicken.

 

$23.00/bottle