' Winter 2011

M E R R Y   C R O Z E M A S

All of us at CROZE & SMITH WOOTON Handcrafted Wines
Wish You & Yours a Joyful Holiday Season
Gary & Suzanne Wooton, Daniel, Kara & Calin Benton & Gabrielle Shaffer

The final  Friends & Family Quarterly  Wine Club shipment
is set for release in early December, 2011.  Two, NEW RELEASES are included. 2010 CROZE Chardonnay and 2008 CROZE Cabernet Sauvignon.

The 2010 Croze Chardonnay is a clean, focused style which brings to mind baked apples in a savory homemade pie crust. There are cascades of brown spices and Honey Crisp apple. This is a standout Napa Chardonnay in a sea of the usual oaky, buttery style. This darling is all about the purity of the fruit and the subtleties of a confident wine. Gabrielle Shaffer – Sommelier
ONLY  75 CASES PRODUCED


Winemaker Gary Wooton pulled out all the stops on this showy 2008 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. The deep ruby color coats your glass and the aromas that arise are of classic dried current and supple cedar box. As it opens up we find layers of tart pomegranate juice and a faded memory of fresh milled fir tree. This is a mouth-drenching, tannic wine that craves a rich piece of meat or some time in your cellar.
Gabrielle Shaffer, Sommelier
                     JUST 500 CASES MADE

Attention, Friends & Family Quarterly Wine Club members!
 Now you can order more CROZE 2010 Chardonnay & CROZE 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
at your Quarterly wine club rate.,

ON LINE:  www.croze-cab.com

Email:  suzanne@croze-cab.com
CALL: 707.944.9247

10% OFF 2 bottles
15% OFF six bottles
20% OFF 12 bottles (mixed cases apply)


NEW IN 2012 -  THE BIG THREE
FRIENDS & FAMILY WINE CLUB

In 2012 the Friends & Family Quarterly Club will end and current members will automatically be converted to THE BIG THREE Friends & Family Wine Club.  There will be three shipments of three bottles each, shipped in February, June and October of 2012.

What does that mean to you?  You receive THE BIG THREE wine club shipments at a lower per-bottle shipping cost. Your shipments are timed to avoid extreme hot or cold weather which means fewer shipping delays and  happier wines!  You receive at 15% discount on all THE BIG THREE shipments. You also receive discounted rates on wine purchases, anytime!

ON LINE: www.croze-cab.com
Email: suzanne@croze-cab.com
CALL: 707.944.9247

10% OFF 2 bottles
15% OFF six bottles
20% OFF 12 bottles (mixed cases apply)

* Discount may not apply to Wooton Library Wines.

HOLIDAY HELP from the WOOTON'S  KITCHEN



Le Petit Pot de Fromage Frais
Enjoy this creamy cheese spread on baguette or assorted crackers, with nuts & dried fruits.
It's great for parties or everyday snacking.


8 oz. Cream Cheese (regular or whipped)
1/8 C. Blue Cheese (crumbled)
1/2 Tbsp. Chives (finely chopped)
1/2 Tbsp Sweet or Regular Walnuts (finely chopped)
Mix all ingredients together
Pat into a small crock or serving dish


Don't forget to pour a glass of CROZE or SMITH WOOTON wine to complete this treat!
Bon Appetit!




Gary E. Wooton, Winemaker Daniel Benton, Assistant Winemaker
AVATAR Vintners, Inc. P.O. Box 2679 Yountville CA 94599
Corporate office 707.944.9247 fax 707.944.9272
www.croze-cab.com croze@interx.net






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