Applegate Wineries Prepare Wine Thieves for Upcoming Barrel Tour

Make a special effort to join 14 of the Applegate Valley wineries on May 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm for their annual Spring UnCorked Barrel Tour when they open their doors for barrel tasting and delicious food and wine pairings.

The wine thieves (the tool used to extract wine from the barrel) will be ready as each winery will be barrel tasting an unreleased wine giving guests a chance to experience wine as it tastes during its aging period and get a glimpse of what's to come in the future.

Tickets are $39 per person and will include a commemorative glass and tasting at all 14 participating wineries. Designated drivers are welcome to a complimentary sampling of the foods at each winery. Tickets can be purchased at the Applegate Wine Trail website.


I had the pleasure of attending the Fall UnCorked Barrel Tour. Read the recap of my itinerary here!

Chris Martin of Troon Vineyard
opens barrel room for guests

Duncan uses a wine thief to sample
Tempranillo at Schmidt

Troon Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Kubli Bench Zinfandel

Featuring: 2009 Kubli Bench Zinfandel paired with Baked Touvelle Cheese and Red Grape Tart

Valley View Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2007 Anna Maria Cabernet Franc

Featuring: 2008 Anna Maria Chardonnay paired with Wild Mushroom and Brie Quiche

Fiasco Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2008 Zinfandel

Featuring: Fattoria Bianco paired with Mediterranean Shrimp

Plaisance Ranch

Barrel Tasting: Merlot

Featuring: Seafood Mac & Cheese

Soloro Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: Marsanne/Viognier blend

Featuring: 2010 Thunderegg Cut paired with Chicken, Spinach & Mushroom Roulade and Cheesy Corn

Wooldridge Creek Winery

Barrel Tasting: 2005 Vintage Port

Featured: 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Roasted Orange Braised Beef

Schmidt Family Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2010 Pinot Noir

Featuring: 2008 Zynphony paired with Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden

Barrel Tasting: 2008 Syrah 74

Featuring: 2009 Sullivan Steele Sauvignon Blanc paired with Mango and Blue Cheese

Rosella's Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Featuring: Rosso's Meatball Sliders

John Michael Cellars

Barrel Tasting: 2008 Claret

Featuring: Gorgonzola Polenta

Devitt Winery

Featuring: 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Mushroom Puff Pastry

Longsword Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Dolcetto

Featuring: 2009 Accolade paired with Accolade Shrimp Salad

Cricket Hill Vineyard

Barrel Tasting: 2009 Cabernet Franc

Featuring: 2006 Midnight Diamond Merlot paired with Appetizer Chilled Corn and Coconut Bisque with Lime