We are excited to announce the release of our DH Lescombes 2015 Chenin Blanc! We will be pouring our new release at the Bistros on the following dates:
Albuquerque – Wednesday, April 6th from 6:30 pm to Sunset
Las Cruces – Thursday, April 7th from 6:30 pm to Sunset
Farmington – Saturday, April 9th from 6:30 pm to Sunset
$10 donation at the door will benefit the Animal Humane Society.
Your donation includes appetizers and 1 glass of 2015 DHL Chenin Blanc
Bring your friends and help us celebrate!
Pictured from left to right: CFO Brandon Young, Plant Manager Macaryo Argott, OSHA Safety Consultant Mike Gonzales, OSHA Consultation Manager Lisa Spahr, CEO Florent Lescombes, Safety Coordinator Robin Lee, Quality Control Manager Ziedney Valenzona.
The winery, a local product of Southwest Wines Inc., was awarded and recognized on Wednesday in an induction ceremony commemorating participation in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) through OSHA. Many companies strive to reach this same level of safety, with First Aid Safety Signage and other means to help keep their employees safe implemented throughout the work zone. However, very few manage to get to the same point that St. Clair Winery manages to achieve, with their careful adherence to health and safety standards keeping them all well and able. In areas that handle food and drink, safety measures must be to high standards, which also includes the storage of the relevant chemicals in places such as this. Knowing how should chemicals be stored in food premises is extremely important and must be understood by all those who work within the company, it can prevent contamination and other related problems.
“We are very proud of the accomplishment they (St. Clair) have made toward being a SHARP certified employer,” said Lisa Spahr, OSHA consultation manager. “They are one of eight SHARP employers in New Mexico.” This standard is very hard to achieve, as many companies are unable to retain such stringent levels of safety regulation and procedure. Being one of the few named in the region is a well-deserved accolade for this company in particular. Read more here.
View the ceremony here!
This month, St. Clair Winery will release a new wine to the public in a unique way. The New Mexico Winery will use their 2012 Bistro Red as an avenue to raise funds in partnership with Roadrunner Food Bank.
“Through the partnership, St. Clair has pledged to donate $1 per bottle sold of our new wine, Bistro Red, to Roadrunner Food Bank,” said St. Clair Marketing Director, Maritza Gomez. “This year, we anticipate the donation will be between $12,000 – $15,000.” The partnership between St. Clair Winery and Roadrunner Food Bank will help raise awareness around the issue of hunger in New Mexico.
Roadrunner Food Bank’s mission complements the deeply embedded family values of the St. Clair brand. “They pair perfectly!” said Gomez “Our goal was to ensure the donation would make an impact locally.” St. Clair chose to partner with the food bank because they are not just a city or county affiliate; their assistance spans the whole state and includes the entire spectrum of those in need including women, children, men and the elderly.
Roadrunner Food Bank will be the sole beneficiary of this distinctive promotion. Melody Wattenbarger, president and CEO of Roadrunner Food Bank said, “Partnerships like this one help us extend our ability to reach more of our hungry neighbors. As one of the hungriest states in the country, every dollar we raise helps in our mission to end hunger. The funds raised over the length of this unique promotion will help us provide about 75,000 meals. Thank you, St. Clair, for this wonderful opportunity to raise funds and also remind people about the issue of hunger in New Mexico.”
To introduce the promotion, St. Clair Winery & Bistro will host a Release Party at both their Albuquerque and Farmington locations. Attendees will be asked to donate $5 to the Food Bank which will include a glass of the St. Clair 2012 Bistro Red poured from the barrel.
Media are invited to attend the kickoff event at noon on Wednesday, March 23 to learn more about the partnership.
Each of the St. Clair Winery & Bistro locations in Albuquerque, Farmington and Las Cruces will have the Bistro Red wine available for purchase. Other New Mexico retail locations such as Albertson’s, Smith’s, Walgreens; and others who are contributing partners to Roadrunner Food Bank; will also stock and sell the uniquely labeled wine.
For details about volunteering or giving to the Food Bank, visit www.rrfb.org or call 505.247.2052.
Tasting an oaky wine straight from the barrel or a hoppy beer perfectly poured from the keg will always be an experience unlike anything from a can or a bottle. And, in many cases, it’s an experience worth working into your travel plans while you’re on vacation. Whether you’re enjoying an urban escape in a big city or are trying your hand at country-living for a bit, take a detour to a sprawling vineyard or find the nearest local brewery to add some fun and flavor to your getaway. As you travel to your amazing getaway and (hopefully) make a quick stop at a vineyard, you are going to need to be prepared for any last-minute travel plans, it may be wise to look on websites such as BuyerImpact.co.uk for some travel tips and accessories that you can bring along with you, maybe even a little travel mug that you can sip some of that free wine when you’re back at your hotel… who knows! Just as long as you are prepared and you enjoy yourself.
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New Mexico Magazine
A Grand Tour of New Mexico Wineries
September 2015 Issue
Deming-based Southwest Wines and St. Clair Winery, another successful French-vintner transplant story, made the global wine industry sit up and take notice in 2009 when its 2007 Lescombes Cabernet Franc won the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition’s prestigious Red Sweepstake triple-gold award. Read More Here
Join us for a Vineyard & Winery tour!
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February 18
March 17
April 21
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June 16
Enjoy a Mimosa greeting, a box lunch at our vineyard,a wine pairing hosted by Herve Lescombes, and a six-barrel tasting and winery tour in Deming.
$69 Per Person
Limited Space
Call 575-546-1179 for Reservations
Release Party
D.H. Lescombes
2012
Cabernet Sauvignon
Join us:
Albuquerque St. Clair Winery & Bistro
December 2nd, 2015
6-8 pm
$10 Donation At The Door
Donations will benefit New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation
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Las Cruces St. Clair Winery & Bistro
December 3rd, 2015
6-8 pm
$10 Donation At The Door
Donations will benefit Dress The Child
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Your Donation Includes:
Appetizers and one glass of 2012 D.H. Lescombes Cabernet Sauvignon
Beverage Dynamics- By Jeremy Nedelka, 2015
SOUTHWEST WINES IS A FAMILY-OWNED WINERY located in New Mexico. The company was founded by Hervé Lescombes, who ran a winery in Burgundy with his father before planting in the U.S. in 1981. Southwest’s brands include St. Clair Winery, Soleil Mimosa, D. H. Lescombes, Blue Teal Vineyards and Voluptuous. I recently spoke to Florent Lescombes, Hervé’s son and a sixth-generation winemaker who manages the winery’s operations. Click here to Read more.
St. Clair Winery of Deming, NM, held their annual St. Clair Winefest in early October, with proceeds benefitting Deming & Luna County Cancer Support for the fifth year in a row. The local non-profit provides a variety of support to cancer patients in the community. They also provide outreach services for general education, early detection, screening programs and general cancer awareness.
“We provide transportation assistance to cancer patients within Deming and Luna County” explains Patient Advocate, Joanna Costilla. “We have vans that we offer to transport patients to and from out-of-town appointments at no charge. We also have a voucher program that can also help defray the cost of gas for qualifying patients who drive themselves.”
They also have a fully-stocked cancer resource library and provide caps, wigs and prosthesis to many patients, free of charge. They also work as patient advocates, helping with billing negotiation for their clients.
The Winefest is themed with pink ribbons and decorations throughout their grounds and inside the wine-tasting room. A large portion of the fundraising stemmed from the Silent Auction, which is full of donated items from regional businesses, including St. Clair, all teaming up to support the cause.
“It’s amazing to see the support from all the local businesses that donate to the silent auction,” Costilla said. “We’re extremely grateful to St. Clair for hosting this event and the generous donation they provide. We’re also grateful to the community who continually supports the organization and our local cancer warriors.”
This year’s Winefest donation was $3,339, the largest thus far, which has been credited to both attendance and silent auction donations.
“I am proud to be a part of the St. Clair Winery Team.” explains St. Clair Tasting Room Manager, Elly Read. “We are very supportive of this wonderful organization that does so much for the community. Being a cancer survivor myself, I know firsthand how supportive they are. I was overwhelmed with the attendance for this event and I hope it continues to grow year after year.”
This year’s silent auction sponsors included: Aaron’s, Adobe Deli, Border Pest, Big-O-Tires, C. Brewka, Campos, Car Quest, Cato Fashions, Circle S Western, D. LeMarbe, Deming Arts Council, Deming Coca-Cola, Dentistry Divine Smile, Deming Orthodontics, Deming Writing Group, Deming Mineral & Rock Society, Desert Oasis, Donna Rae, Diaz Farms, El Rey Market, El Camino Real, Forghedaboutit Pizza, First NM Bank, Foxworth-Galbraith, Furniture Gallery, Heaven’s, Hofacket Law Firm, Holiday Inn Express, Irma’s, J. St. Cyr, K. Solis, Kmart, Karl’s, L. Ballinas, La Cazuela, Mango Maddie’s, Marie’s Italian Restaurant, Mimbres Valley Feed, O’Reillys, Patio Café, Peppers Supermarket, Quality Inn, Rancher’s Grill, Rio Mimbres Country Club, S. Nasewytewa, Sisbarro, Starmax, Sunrise Kitchen, Sun Valley Hardware, Tharp’s Flowers, Tinley Tee Tire, & V. Parker.
Deming & Luna County Cancer Support can be reached at (575) 546-4780
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