Food & Drink Awards 2020

www.lux-review.com Page 9 LUX 2020 Food & Drink Awards a wider variety of flavors than any other grape variety. To create beautifully complex and age-worthy wines, the grapes must come from unique vineyards, that allow the grapes to show the diversity of flavors and still maintain the critical balance of sugar and acidity, a phenomenon which can be only be achieved in very few locations in the world. Yet the oldest wine club in North America refuses to rest on its laurels, instead continually striving to improve, from their winemaking to uncovering new dimensions of wine appreciation. Driven by its philosophies and values, to be personal and unique, to constantly improve and evolve, to care deeply about their members, guests and employees, and to create the most memorable experience people could ever imagine in wine country, La Rochelle is maintaining its prestige in the wine industry. Indeed, every member and visitor is able to take pleasure in the unique, informative and enjoyable tasting options that have been carefully cultivated by Chuck and his knowledgeable and personable team. They uncover each guest’s interests and expectations, so as to deliver an experience unlike any other in wine country. There are no pre-packaged presentations at La Rochelle. A customized personal experience is created for each group appointment. You are guaranteed to leave the winery with a newfound appreciation for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Whatever your interest: Age ability - Food & Wine Pairing - Starting a Cellar - Creating Complexity - Clones - Yeasts - Barrel Aging - Appellations - Vineyards - Structure / Sugar / Acidity / Tannin - Fermentation Techniques – Texture – and More. Your curiosities will be satisfied and new doors will open. The past few years have presented their fair share of adversities for the Sonoma Valley, in which La Rochelle is based, from wildfires to power shut offs to the global pandemic. However, La Rochelle considers itself enormously fortunate to have been supported by their loyal members, even through the toughest times. Whilst travel might currently be limited and visits to the exceptional wine country postponed, the La Rochelle team is still engaged with Members to expand their appreciation and awareness of what’s possible. La Rochelle is eagerly looking ahead to the future in which they can host visitors again. They have been feverishly working behind the scenes, during shutdown, to find new ways to express their gratitude to those that seek them out and take the time to visit the heart of Sonoma Valley. Even through the hard times, La Rochelle remains committed to their vision to create and provide unique and unparalleled wines to help people fall in love with wine all over again. Age ability - Food & Wine Pairing - Starting a Cellar - Creating Complexity - Clones - Yeasts - Barrel Aging - Appellations - Vineyards - Structure / Sugar / Acidity / Tannin - Fermentation Strategies – Texture Visitors will leave La Rochelle with a new perspective and appreciation for wine. Contact: Chuck Easley Company: La Rochelle Wines Web Address: www.LRWine.com