Attention Wine Club Members - Important Information

Dear Wine Club Members,

With the start of November comes the beginning of the holiday season. Here at Sextant we are delighted to say that November also means it’s time for our final Wine Club shipment of the year! This holiday shipment will include three bottles for our Captain level members, and two for our First Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our wine club exclusive, bolder, red reserve favorites. If you enjoy our reds enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to purchase gifts for your loved ones!

Payment Card Update:

Please ensure that your payment card information, as well as your billing and shipping addresses, are up-to-date by logging into your account on our website. In order to receive your club shipment, please verify this information by Sunday, November 4th.

Important Dates:

	All Sextant Wine Club shipments will be available for pickup starting Saturday, November 10th at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
		Billing Date – Monday, November 5th
		Pick-Up Party – Saturday, November 10th | 3:30pm-6:30pm
		Wine Club Ships – Monday, November 12th
		Pick-Up Period – November 10th - December 9th
		After December 9th, all remaining shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of December 10th. The payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost. If you wish for your shipment to be held and combined with your November shipment, then we must add a $5 fee for storage.
	You can pick up your shipment at the location that you designated upon sign-up. If you wish to pick up from our other location, please call Megan Holst at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available.

30/30 Discount Period

Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to purchase all of the wines in the fall shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you for just 30 days, between November 10th and December 9th. We encourage you to take advantage of this remarkable rate while time permits! Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Until then, wishing you and yours a warm and happy holiday!

Sincerely,
Nancy & Craig Stoller

May 31, 2013 at 10:44 AM Permalink

Attention Wine Club Members - Holiday Shipment

Dear Wine Club Members,

With the start of November comes the beginning of the holiday season. Here at Sextant we are delighted to say that November also means it’s time for our final Wine Club shipment of the year! This holiday shipment will include three bottles for our Captain level members, and two for our First Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our wine club exclusive, bolder, red reserve favorites. If you enjoy our reds enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to purchase gifts for your loved ones!

Payment Card Update:

Please ensure that your payment card information, as well as your billing and shipping addresses, are up-to-date by logging into your account on our website. In order to receive your club shipment, please verify this information by Sunday, November 4th.

Important Dates:

	All Sextant Wine Club shipments will be available for pickup starting Saturday, November 10th at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
		Billing Date – Monday, November 5th
		Pick-Up Party – Saturday, November 10th | 3:30pm-6:30pm
		Wine Club Ships – Monday, November 12th
		Pick-Up Period – November 10th - December 9th
		After December 9th, all remaining shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of December 10th. The payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost. If you wish for your shipment to be held and combined with your November shipment, then we must add a $5 fee for storage.
	You can pick up your shipment at the location that you designated upon sign-up. If you wish to pick up from our other location, please call Megan Holst at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available.

30/30 Discount Period

Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to purchase all of the wines in the fall shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you for just 30 days, between November 10th and December 9th. We encourage you to take advantage of this remarkable rate while time permits! Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Until then, wishing you and yours a warm and happy holiday!

Sincerely,
Nancy & Craig Stoller

Oct 31, 2012 at 10:00 AM Permalink

Attention Wine Club Members - Fall Shipment

Dear Wine Club Members,

With fall upon us once more, we are eager to welcome the fruits of harvest. Here at Sextant we are excited to say that September also means it’s time for the second Wine Club shipment of the year! Your fall shipment will include four bottles for our Captain level members, and three for our First Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our favorite reds. If you enjoy our wines enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to stock your cellar and remember that the holidays are fast approaching!

Payment Card Update:

Please ensure that your payment card information, as well as your billing and shipping addresses, are up-to-date by logging into your account on our website. In order to receive your club shipment, please verify this information by Monday, September 3rd.

Important Dates:

	All Sextant Wine Club shipments will be available for pickup starting Saturday, September 8th at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
		Billing Date – Monday, September 3rd
		Shipping Date – (weather permitting) – September 10th
		Pick-Up Period – September 8th - October 14th
		After October 14th, all remaining shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of October 15th. The payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost. If you wish for your shipment to be held and combined with your November shipment, then we must add a $5 fee for storage.
	To pick up your shipment from our Estate Winery in Paso Robles, please call Megan at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available.

30/30 Discount Period

Don't miss out on an incredible opportunity to purchase all of the wines in the fall shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you for just 30 days, between September 8th and October 14th. We encourage you to take advantage of this remarkable rate while time permits! Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.

We look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Until then, happy harvest!
Sincerely,
Nancy & Craig Stoller

Aug 31, 2012 at 9:30 AM Permalink

Pick-Up Period ENDS – June 3rd 5pm!

Dear Wine Club Members,

With the start of a new year comes the beginning of the four delightful seasons. Here at Sextant we are excited to say that spring also means it’s time for our first Wine Club shipment of the year! This spring shipment will include six bottles for our Captain level members, and three for our First Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our favorite whites and reds. If you enjoy our wines enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to stock your cellar!

Important Dates:

	Sextant Wine Club shipments are currently available for pick-up at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
		Pick-Up Period ENDS – June 3rd 5pm!
		After June 3rd, ALL remaining Wine Club shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of June 4th and the payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost.
		To request a pick-up before June 3rd at our Paso Robles location, please contact Megan at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available for pick-up.
	To request a pick-up at our Paso Robles location, please call Megan at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available for pick-up.

30/30 Discount Period

This IS your last opportunity to purchase all of the wines in this Wine Club shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you thru June 4th at midnight . This will be your only chance to purchase these wines at this remarkable discounted rate! So we encourage you to take advantage of this special occasion while time permits. Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the NEW Estate Winery and Hospitality Center!

Until then,
Nancy & Craig Stoller

Jun 1, 2012 at 2:46 PM Permalink

Attention Wine Club Members - Spring Shipment

Dear Wine Club Members,

With the start of a new year comes the beginning of the four delightful seasons. Here at Sextant we are excited to say that May also means it’s time for our first Wine Club shipment of the year! This spring shipment will include six bottles for our Captain level members, and three for our First Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our favorite whites and reds. If you enjoy our wines enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to stock your cellar!

Payment Card Update:

Please ensure that your payment card information and billing and shipping addresses are up-to-date by logging into your account on our website. In order to receive your club shipment, please verify this information by Monday, April 30th.

Important Dates:

	All Sextant Wine Club shipments will be available for pick-up at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 starting Saturday May 5th.
		Billing Date – Monday, April 30th
		Shipping Date – Week of May 7th
		Pick-Up Period – May 5th - June 3rd
		After June 3rd, all remaining Wine Club shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of June 4th and the payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost.
	To request a pick-up at our Paso Robles location, please call Megan at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available for pick-up.

30/30 Discount Period

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to purchase all of the wines in this Wine Club shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you for just 30 days, spanning from May 5th to June 3rd. This will be your only chance to purchase these wines at this remarkable discounted rate! So we encourage you to take advantage of this special occasion while time permits. Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.

We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Until then, Happy Spring!

Sincerely,
Nancy & Craig Stoller

Apr 3, 2012 at 11:25 AM Permalink

A Sneak Peek at ZAP Festival Zinfandels, January 2011

Snooth
Paso Robles has emerged over the past few years as one of the great under-appreciated wine-producing regions in California. There are multiple expressions of Zinfandel coming from Paso, each blessed with some of the moderating ocean breezes that help this central valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) counter the heat. The soils here are rocky and lean, with great limestone outcroppings, producing wines that are frequently richly fruited with peppery notes and lovely herbal top notes.

2008 Sextant Paso Robles Zinfandel Holystone, 15.4%
At first, this is showing a slightly over-ripe pruney, gamy note on the nose with plummy undertones and plenty of peppery spice and toasty oak. With time, this takes on a decidedly Syrah-like element with a violet underlay. This gains a creamy, cafe au lait top note with air. Nicely balanced with lots of fruit on the palate that shows good complexity. This is rich and fruity and decidedly ripe, though with plenty of acidity keeping it fresh in the mouth. The fruit has dried plum elements accenting the black cherry fruit, all underpinned by toasty, chocolaty oak. Lots of boysenberry character emerges on the backend and adds complexity to the moderately long finish. Big, bold and well balanced, this has more oak than I might like, but is certainly well put together. 90pts ... Read Full Article

Mar 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM Permalink

December 2011 Wine Club Information

Dear Wine Club Members,

It’s December and the holiday season is in full swing. Here at Sextant we are delighted to say that this also means it’s time for our final Wine Club shipment of 2011! This holiday shipment includes three bottles for our Captain level members, and two for our 1st Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our bolder, red reserve favorites. If you enjoy our reds enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to purchase gifts for your loved ones before December 11th!
 

Important Dates:

	All Sextant Wine Club shipments will be available for pick-up at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 until December 11th.
		Pick-Up Period – November 4th - December 11th
		After December 11th, all remaining Wine Club shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of December 12th and the payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost
	To request a pick-up at our Paso Robles location, please call Megan at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available for pick-up.

30/30 Discount Period

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to purchase all of the wines in this Wine Club shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you for just 30 days, ending December 11th. This will be your only chance to purchase these wines at this remarkable discounted rate, especially during the holiday season! So we encourage you to take advantage of this special occasion while time permits. Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.

Dec 1, 2011 at 12:05 PM Permalink

Attention Wine Club Members

Dear Wine Club Members,

With the start of November comes the beginning of the holiday season. Here at Sextant we are delighted to say that November also means it’s time for our final Wine Club shipment of the year! This holiday shipment will include three bottles for our Captain level members, and two for our 1st Mates. In this shipment we’ve packed newly released vintages of some of our bolder, red reserve favorites. If you enjoy our reds enough to share, then take advantage of the 30/30 Discount Period to purchase gifts for your loved ones!

Payment Card Update:

Please ensure that your payment card information and billing and shipping addresses are up to date by logging into your account on our website. In order to receive your club shipment, please verify this information by Monday, October 31st.

Important Dates:

	All Sextant Wine Club shipments will be available for pick-up at our Edna Valley location at 1653 Old Price Canyon Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 starting Friday November 4th.
		Billing Date – Monday, October 31st
		Shipping Date – Week of November 7th
		Pick-Up Period – November 4th - December 11th
		After December 11th, all remaining Wine Club shipments will be sent to the shipping address on file during the week of December 12th and the payment card you’ve provided will be charged an applicable shipping cost
	To request a pick-up at our Paso Robles location, please call Megan at 805-542-0133 or email her at concierge@sextantwines.com. We ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance so that we can make sure that your shipment will be available for pick-up.

30/30 Discount Period

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to purchase all of the wines in this Wine Club shipment at a 30% discount off the standard retail price. This special offer is available to you for just 30 days, spanning from November 4th to December 11th. This will be your only chance to purchase these wines at this remarkable discounted rate, especially right before the holiday season! So we encourage you to take advantage of this special occasion while time permits. Please contact Megan Holst for ordering at 805-542-0133 or concierge@sextantwines.com.

We look forward to seeing you all soon. Until then, Happy Harvest!
Sincerely,
Nancy & Craig Stoller

Oct 30, 2011 at 6:01 PM Permalink

Insalata Caprese

Ingredients

• 8 tomatoes
• 4 balls fresh mozzarella cheese, about 3/4 lb.total
• 32 fresh basil leaves
• Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
• Balsamic vinegar glaze for drizzling
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place the tomatoes, stem side down, on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make 4 evenly spaced slits crosswise in each tomato, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom.
2. Cut the mozzarella into 32 thin, uniform slices. Working with 1 tomato at a time, insert 1 mozzarella slice and 1 basil leaf into each slit.
3. When ready to serve, place the prepared tomatoes on a platter. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 8. 

Pair With

10 Knots Beachcomber – Viognier
10 Knots Grenache Rose

Oct 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM Permalink

Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients

• 8 cups chicken broth, low sodium 2 tablespoons of butter
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt & Pepper
• 1 onion, diced, divided 1 tablespoon of truffle oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced, divided 1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
• 1 pound fresh Portobello and Cremini 2 cups Arborio rice mushrooms, sliced
• 2 bay leaves ½ cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped Fresh Parsley

Directions

1. Heat chicken broth in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 onion and 1 clove garlic, cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add fresh mushrooms, herbs and butter. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned, season with salt and pepper. Drizzle in truffle oil. Add the dried porcini mushrooms which were reconstituted in1 cup of warm chicken broth. Season again with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Sauté 1 minute then remove from heat and set aside.
3. Coat a saucepan with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the remaining 1/2 onion and garlic clove. Add the rice and stir quickly until it is well-coated and opaque, 1 minute. This step cooks the starchy coating and prevents the grains from sticking. Stir in wine and cook until it is nearly all evaporated.
4. Now, with a ladle, add 1 cup of the warm broth and cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Add the remaining broth, 1 cup at a time. Continue to cook and stir, allowing the rice to absorb each addition of broth before adding more. The risotto should be slightly firm and creamy, not mushy. Transfer the mushrooms to the rice mixture. Stir in Parmesan cheese, cook briefly until melted. Top with a drizzle of truffle oil and chopped parsley before serving.

Pair With

Central Coast Zinfandel
Holystone Zinfandel
10 Knots Beachcomber - Viognier
 

Oct 12, 2011 at 11:58 AM Permalink