News and Events
2010 Wine Releases
October 2009, Corté Riva has bottled 2006 Vintage of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve "Mabuhay" and Petite Sirah. We are looking forward to releasing these wines in 2010. Our winemakers are excited with these wines. Many hours and efforts were dedicated to creating wines that will stimulate palates.
Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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2010 Looking towards the Future
Plans are now in the works for another trip to the Philippines. It is always a special trip bring our wines to the Philippines. It is a sense of proud and gratitude when Nieves can bring Corté Riva wines back home.
China, will be a new adventure. Currently, our wines have been brought to China and we are excited to represent our wines there.
We will continue to take part in wine pours for great causes (Make A Wish Foundation & American Red Cross). Family Winemakers Events in SF and Pasadena are also be expected. These events help expose Corté Riva to new wine buyers.
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June 5, 09 - Cheryl Burke - Grand Opening
Cheryl Burke was opening a new Dance Studio in Mountain View, CA - this set the stage for a fundraising event. Gille Marini and Steve Wozniak were at attendence. Corté Riva was there to help during the event and poured wine to the guest.
Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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Sept. 26 & 27 2009 - Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Food & Wine, Carmel hosted the event.Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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June 13, 09 - World of Art
World of Art - Ethnic Dance Festival in San Francisco. Here we took part pouring wine and enjoying the entertainment of dances around the world.
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June 12, 09 - Santa Lucia Preserve
20,000 acres of land near Pebble Beach and Carmel was the back drop to a private wine tasting event - Corté Riva has been asked numerous times to attend this event.
Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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May 31, 09 Cheryl Burke Fundraiser
We poured for this event that was held at her SF Dance Studio
Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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May 26-28, 2009 - Philippines
There were 3 Winemaker events planned during this trip back home. Three restaurants were choosen:
1. Cafe Ysabel
2. Lemuirea Restaurant
3. Buenvismo Restaurant
Thank you to Jay Labrador, who worked extremely hard in putting these events together.
Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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May 12, 09 Tehama
Corté Riva was invited to a private club - Tehama, owned by Clint Eastwood.
There we poured our wines to an exculsive guest list.
Date Posted: 2009-10-18
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March 17, 09 - Family Winemaker in Pasadena
Family Winemakers always puts together get wine pour events. Pasadena is a great location for wine lovers.
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Feb. 28, 09 - Paint the town Red
An annual event by American Red Cross at City Hall of San Francisco. What an exciting event of beautiful dresses and fantastic donations. The donations are silent and others are presented during the live auction.
Corté Riva attends and donates annual to this event.
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Feb. 13, 09 - Family House
This event was held at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. We took part in the event as wine pours and donated.
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Jan. 31, 09 - Make A Wish Foundation
This is always a great event to be part of. Making a difference in peoples lives.
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Links
Wine Spectator online - New Wines, New Faces: Corté Riva - an overview of Corté Riva Vineyards, the people, the history and their wine offerings. Full-text can be viewed if you are a subscriber to Wine Spectator Online or use Google to search Lawrence Cortez and click on Wine Spectator link(3/7/2006 online issue)
A Hot Year For Napa Cabernet - Wine Spectator's James Laube writes about the 2002 Cabernet harvest and some early release 2003 Cabernets that struck his fancy including Corté Riva Vineyards. (11/15/05 issue)
Napa's Merlot Magic - article from Wine Spectator in regard to the 2002 Merlot harvest which includes quotes from Corté Riva winemaker Romel Rivera. (10/15/05 issue)
High End Merlots Get the Last Laugh - The Wall Street Journal Online pulls 50+ bottles, priced between $20 and $50, from store shelves and shares their discoveries. Corté Riva Vineyards 2002 Merlot is mentioned as favorite of the writers. (03/04/05 issue - pdf file)
Date Posted: 2005-03-30
Date Edited: 2005-03-30
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