139 th Kentucky Derby and Run For the Roses Red

Though it may be raining tomorrow in Kentucky, the forecast @CasselVineyards is sunshine, blue sky and 70 degrees.  The weather is going to be perfect for our release of our first sparkling Chambourcin.   The article on PennLive today http://blog.pennlive.com/wine/2013/05/post_252.html
By Paul Vigna explains the inspiration for our wines genesis but doesn't actually give the context.   I just wanted to give credit to Dr. Craig Camasta who continued to insist that we develop a sparkling Chambourcin after his trips to Australia where he tasted several examples of bubbly red Shiraz and Chambourcin.  These wines go great with warm weather barbecues.  Grilled ribs or beef brisket on a warm Summer evening never tasted better than when it was accompanied by a bottle of these big, bold bubbly wines.  You will have to plan in advance because there are only 45 cases of this vintage. It certainly can sit for a year or two and will only improve with age.  My only warning is to chill it to 32 degrees and open it with an old dishrag because it is extremely carbonated!
If you simply can't make it out for the party tomorrow, stop by to sample this new red on Saturdays only through the month of May.

Run For the Roses Release Party Schedule:

12:00 - Opening of the first bottle of Run for the Roses Red with a free sample of our special RFR Mint Julep

12 - 2:00 Broadcast of last 20 Kentucky Derby Races 

1:00 Post Time For The 1st CVH Derby (first jewel in the Cassel Vineyards Triple Crown)

2:00 - 4:00 live music by Dave Knott

3:00 Break for Derby Hat and Attire Contest (Crowning of Derby King and Queen)

4:00 - 6:00 Pre-race Food and Derby Pre-race show

menu:

Kentucky Bourbon Drunk Dogs

Kentucky Caviar

Kentucky Bourbon Sauce with Pecans over Cream Cheese on Graham Crackers

RFR Mint Juleps