Oak Cliff Cellars
Wine Thief Club
A ‘wine thief’ is a long glass tube the winemaker uses to ‘steal’ a taste from the barrel as the wine develops. In this way, the winemaker gains an intimate knowledge and in-depth appreciation of the quality and character of each wine as it develops through regular sampling with the thief. When we created Oak Cliff Cellars we were interested in more than just selling wine: we also wanted to offer our friends new and unique opportunities to cultivate a greater appreciation of fine wine and what goes into the making of it!
We are pleased to invite you to join our Wine Thief Club: your special access to our cellar and the winemaker’s art. As a member of this very special group of OCC friends, you will have exclusive opportunities to sample Oak Cliff Cellars wines (and others) as they first become available and learn first-hand – in the vineyard, from the vintner, at the table – about the magical transformation from grape to glass.
Here are the benefits you will enjoy as a member of the club:
Members only early release Oak Cliff Cellars wines at 30% off (3 times a year: fall, winter, spring), and the opportunity to buy more of each new release at the same deep discount;
- Members only 20% discount and exclusive access to sold-out releases – 20% is your standard discount year round and you’ll be able to purchase more of your favorite wines (while supplies last) after they are sold out the general public;
- Members first ‘Meet the Winemaker’ trips to wine country – early notification and right of first refusal on wine trips: usually 10 – 12 people over a long weekend 3 or 4 times each year;
- Priority access to OCC special events – early notice and first refusal for dinners, tastings and other local events for club members;
- Unlimited access to OCC consultation services -- unlimited access and assistance in planning your own trip, wine dinner, tasting, etc.
The current shipment is expected to ship in late January 2012 and will be a 2-pack of our new OCC 2009 Firebrick Zinfandel and 2009 Lovers Lane Petite Sirah, our two blockbuster hallmark red wines. The Firebrick Zin, as those of you who have enjoyed our initial '08 offering of this vineyard-designated zinfandel will know, is characterized by Asian Plum on the nose and luscious dark blackberry and cassis fruit with hints of anise, sweet spice and pepper on the finish. This wine is perfectly balanced and is the perfect complement to your favorite steak, barbequed chicken or pork and even grilled fish. A zin-lover's zin. The difference in the 09 Firebrick is that the fruit is more extracted, with more of that characteristic blackberry fruit, which means longer aging and a little more muscle. The Lovers Lane Petite Sirah is sourced from Mendocino County rather than Lake County as was the 08. The 08 was loved by all as incredibly soft and approachable fruit from the outset: blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry...followed by that characteristic chocolately finish. The 09 PS, like the 08, is deep, deep purple in color, but the 09 has bigger fruit and will surely age longer but it already beginning to show beautifully.
Pricing for the January 2012 shipment is as follows:
Retail Club Discount (30% off)
Oak Cliff Cellars 2009 Firebrick Zinfandel (160 cases produced) $34.00 $24.00 Silver, 2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Oak Cliff Cellars 2009 Lovers Lane Petite Sirah (155 cases produced) $42.00 $29.00 Bronze, 2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
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The total cost of your this shipment will be: 2 wines @ 30 % off $53.00
Shipping $20.00
Tax (depends on state) $ 4.93
Total Shipment (varies by state) $77.93
To join, simply go to our website at www.oakcliffcellars.com and fill out our online order form (not necessary to order wine at this time). To order a membership in the club, enter “1” qty of the OCC Wine Thief Club, type ‘WTC2011’ in the coupon code box and where it says ‘Ask JR,’ ask to enroll in the Wine Thief Club. The cost is only $1.00 and will be billed at the time of registration.
We look forward to sharing great wine, special events, and wine weekends. We hope you will want to join this special group of OCC friends and enjoy exclusive access to Oak Cliff Cellars and the world of wine.
Thanks for your ongoing support and all the best,
JR
Oak Cliff Cellars
‘Art in the Bottle; Friendship in the Glass’
P.S. You’ve probably already figured out the other meaning for ‘Wine Thief Club’: you are making out like a bandit by getting such great prices on our wonderful Oak Cliff Cellars wines!
- You are under no obligation to order any other wine or participate in any events during the year, other than the three sampler shipments. Two weeks prior to each shipment you will be sent an email letter informing you of the wines to be shipped and the cost. You can cancel or opt out of any one shipment during the year, but you must accept at least two of the three shipments each year to stay in the club. You can ask to be removed from the club at any time.