Cellardoor Winery in Midcoast Maine Releases Third and Fourth New Wines of the Season

Midcoast Maine's Cellardoor Winery is proud to announce the release of their third and fourth new wines of the 2009 season: Viognier and Vino DiVine were released last weekend to much acclaim.

Cellardoor's Viognier is an elegant and complex wine made from 100% Viognier grapes sourced from a single vineyard, Snipes Gap Vineyard in the Snipes Mountain AVA of Eastern Washington state. Aged in 10% new oak, the wine delivers a bouquet of mandarin zest, white peach, honeysuckle, and floral aromas, while on the palate it is rich and full with subtle toasty oak flavors on the finish.

The Viognier pairs beautifully with wild mushroom risotto, mussels in a white wine sauce, or Thai Peanut Chicken.

A new take on one of their existing legacy wines, Vino DiVine has been reinvented under the direction of Cellardoor's new winemakers Aaron Peet and Brian Smith. This dry wine made from Vidal Blanc grapes is vibrant and lively with aromas of fresh cut grass and lemon zest, while on the palate a mineral quality complements the crisp acids for a bright fresh finish. The wine pairs well with fresh chilled shrimp dipped in a spicy pepper sauce, lobster salad with mango dressing, soft goat cheese with tarragon, or even fish and chips.

Cellardoor Winery released two other new wines earlier this summer: the limited edition Artist Series Petite Sirah and Prince Valiant. Prince Valiant is a five-grape blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah and Viognier, and has intense aromas of ripe black cherries and white pepper with undertones of coffee and caramel. The sold out Artist Series was created for special release at Cellardoor's June 18th Pop the Cork event, and was made up of 85% Petite Sirah and 15% Viognier aged in 15% new oak.

The new 2009 wines, in addition to Cellardoor's long list of legacy wines, are available for sampling and purchase at the two Cellardoor tasting rooms # the Vineyard at 367 Youngtown Road in Lincolnville and the Villa at 47 West Street in Rockport. All but the Artist Series are also available for purchase online at www.vinoshipper.com.

Additionally, Maine diners can find Cellardoor's wine offered at the following restaurants and cafés: Natalie's Camden Harbour Inn, Ephemere Café & Wine Bar, Paolina's Way and Hartstone Inn, all in Camden; Whale's Tooth Pub and Restaurant in Lincolnville; The Lobster Pound Restaurant in Lincolnville Beach; Brass Compass Café in Rockland; and Vines Café/Perkins & Perkins in Ogunquit. Prism Glass Gallery and Café in Rockport will also be offering a wine pairing dinner with their wines this month.