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Welcome!
We appreciate your patronage and hope to keep you up to date on the latest news from the vineyard and the tasting room (with an occasional bite from Alan's musical efforts).
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From Sandra's Desk
June 2026
School's out and summer vacations have begun!!! Summer in Carmel can be "tricky". By tricky I mean cold, foggy, sunny, warm, windy… take your pick! Fortunately, the weather in Carmel Valley is mostly sunnier and warmer. But keep your fingers crossed! Right now, the days have been golden and sunny and as a result the vines look amazing. If we get through June without a temperature drop… yippee!!!
The tasting room is benefitting from the influx of visitors too. I added a little seating choice for a couple which you will see when you drop by. Daniella and I both love it… lol
It's going to be a quiet summer for Alan and I as he is hard at work on his fall movie releases. I'm sure you've heard but we are back in "I Vendicatori" land… (The Avengers for those who don't speak Italian) so you may run into us more often as we hang around while he writes.
We hope you are starting your summer ready to head out for your big adventures. Consider taking us along with a bottle of Silvestri to share with friends or family. And you can have fun saying "I Vendicatori " to them!
Happy June!
Salute!
Sandra
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From The Winemaker
Summer is here!!! Time is flying by, the vines are growing, and people are coming to town, it's fantastic. I don't come to Carmel-by-the-Sea often, all the vineyards and wineries I work at are in Carmel Valley, but when I do, it seems Carmel is just hopping with people. I've had a chance to sneak into the tasting room a couple times to enjoy some great conversations and wines with some of you and it's been a pleasure; I'm hoping to do more of that this summer. Supposedly, we are in for the El Nino of all El Ninos so town should actually be pretty nice all summer and everywhere else super hot, who knows, they have predicted this many times before and of course, nothing came to fruition, we will see. That being said, we are currently way ahead of schedule in comparison to most years, probably 4-5 weeks so the forecast being wrong would actually help us since we bottle the next vintage in late August, per usual, and it would not be awesome to also be harvesting at the same time. Generally, we bottle just before harvest so that we have barrels available for the next vintage, and of course there is a little leeway since fermentations take about 2 weeks to finish, but I certainly hope we don't run into a scenario where we are harvesting before bottling. That would not only be unprecedented but somewhat of a logistical nightmare, let's just hope this harvest is not too early. We will be bottling the '24 big reds and the '25 Chards + Pinots, both really great vintages so I am excited to make the blends which I will be doing soon. Cheers to all of you out there and I hope to run into y'all at the tasting room.
Frank
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From The Tasting Room:
A summer surprise is in-store for you! We are happy to release the new 2023 Barbera! Now being poured in the tasting room, the new wine is a true gem. This vintage was a wonderful year for harvest and produced exceptional fruit. The Barbera is always a showstopper, and this year is no different. Thank you, Frank!
Culinary week in Carmel kept us busy. We were a part of Party at the Plaza and La Dolce Vita. Two very big, sold-out, events. If you are ever interested in attending a local event that Silvestri will be pouring at, visit our website and go to the 'Events' tab. There, we will keep you updated on where you can find us outside of the tasting room.
If you are interested in being a part of our wonderful Wine Clubs or upgrading from your current Wine Club, now is the perfect time. Members receive exclusive offers and benefits with each of our Wine Clubs, including:
- 20% discount on all fulfillments and wine purchases
- Birthday Discount: extra 10% discount code emailed to you
- Complimentary Tastings* at our tasting room
- Pre-releases: Library wines and member only specials
- Monthly Newsletter: Featuring news from Alan and Sandra Silvestri
- Online Account with easy club management tools
Sign-up is simple through the tasting room or on our website. Our knowledgeable staff is here to assist you every step of the way, whether you prefer to order online or through our tasting room
-The Tasting Room Staff
Daniella, Elian, Savannah & Antone
Daily Tasting Menu:
2023 Pinot Blanc, Il Campione, Estate
2023 Chardonnay, Bella Sandra, Estate
2023 Pinot Noir, Rising Tide, Estate
2023 Barbera, Estate
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, I'vendicatori, Estate
Available for Purchase (click or tap here to visit our online store):
2021 Grenache Rosé, Estate
2023 Pinot Gris, Ala, Estate
2021 Chardonnay, Tre Bambine, Estate
2021 Pinot Noir, Piave, Estate
2021 Grenache 90% Syrah 10% Blend, Estate
2021 Syrah, Estate
2021 Syrah, Red Ranger, Estate
2021 Red Blend, Eugenia, Estate
2019 Late Harvest Moscato, Estate
For Tasting Room information (hours, location, etc.) click or tap here to visit our website
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