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INSIDER HIGHLIGHTS
 
Member Exclusives at DANCIN
  • We look forward to sharing a very special Estate triple play membership allocation featuring our 2018 ‘Écarté’ and ’Coda’ Pinot noirs and 2018 ‘Allonge’ Chardonnay, plus the release of our new 2018 ‘Synergy’ Proprietary Red Blend featuring food-friendly Barbera and Pinot noir! These are limited production offerings with only 114, 113, 61 and 71 cases respectively made of each!
  • Member Exclusive: New 10th anniversary Estate Grown ‘Adagio’ Pinot noir coming soon!
  • Member Exclusive: 2019 ‘Luna Notte’ Barbera Port goes to bottle at the end of March!
  • Katie Kadan, a four-chair turn from NBC’s ‘The Voice’ will be at DANCIN for a membership exclusive performance in September!



 


 

We invite you to join us for our exclusive DRIVE THRU Membership Release Party on either Tuesday, March 9th from 4PM until 7PM or on Wednesday, March 10th from 12PM until 7PM!              

(We are hoping to resume our tableside Membership Release Parties later in 2021!)


Please scroll down to see details about the Membership Appreciation Event we have planned for you! We sincerely appreciate your love and support for our DANCIN family! 


If you are unable to attend, we will hold your wine for pick up at the tasting room at a later date. Please note that due to space limitations, we may ship or substitute wines that have not been picked up within thirty (30) days of the release date. For our out of town Members, we will be shipping your wines on or before the release date.


In addition to your membership wines, we will be providing you with the following Take & Bake meal for two to enjoy in the comfort of your home.

 
FETTUCCINE
with Pesto Alfredo Sauce, Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomatoes & Chicken

MIXED LETTUCES
with Red Onion, Cucumber & Mediterranean Feta Dressing

GARLIC BREADSTICK

MARIONBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE BARS 
 

Your Encore! Wine Club release will likely include one or more of the following wines, depending on your noted preferences.
 
2018 DANCIN Vineyards
Estate Grown 'Ècarté'  Pinot Noir
 
A membership exclusive.

Only 114 cases produced!
 

Tasting Notes: 

Écarté is a classical ballet term meaning ‘separated, thrown apart, or a change of direction.’ Our first Écarté was made in 2013 when we separated and changed the direction of our Élevé Pinot noir, a blend of the Pommard and Dijon 777 clones, a classic pairing. In that year and following, we began bottling Pommard exclusively, now known as the Écarté, and in 2016, we were rewarded with Double Golds and Platinum Medals along with 95 points and Best Pinot noir overall at the San Francisco International Wine Competition! We have also renamed the Élevé. It is now known as the Alto, signifying its location as the highest elevation block on the estate.

From the Winemaking Team: This 100% Pommard blend opens with aromatics of blueberry tart, warm soil, and an underlying layer of graphite. The blueberry line carries into the palate but shifts to bright cherry as the acid becomes more prevalent and the texture becomes more apparent. A moderate amount of new French oak provides additional weight and body to the fruit along with a subtle chocolate character on the finish. This is a very enjoyable wine today, but for those who can resist the temptation, they will be rewarded greatly in the future as the 2018 Écarté has great aging potential.


Technical Data:

The fruit for the 2018 “Écarté” was sourced from one of our newest blocks (20) and is a single clone expression of the Pommard clone. The fruit was harvested on September 7th with an average chemistry of 22.6 Brix and 3.85 pH.

The fruit was hand-sorted 2 separate times on the morning of harvest; once in the field while picking, and once on an inclined sorting table feeding the de-stemmer. The fruit was then allowed to cold soak for up to five days. The fermenting must was then punched down daily during peak fermentation. The fermented wine was then drained directly to barrel, and pressed. Following Malolactic fermentation, the wines were aged on lees until the following spring, when they were racked off lees and blended. The wine was bottled August 14th, 2019.
2018 DANCIN Vineyards 
'Coda'  Pinot Noir

A DANCIN favorite.

Only 113 cases produced!
 

Tasting Notes: 

Coda is a classical ballet term that refers to the finale of a group of dancers. How does that correlate to this wine? Location, location, location! Every time one leaves the tasting room and drives past the 1800 feet of vines on the way to South Stage Road, they are passing by six of the seven planted expressions of Pinot noir (dancers), with the seventh expression (dancer) being the last one you pass (the finale) as you exit the estate!

From the Winemaking Team: Opening aromatics are dark raspberry intertwined with cedar, cherry pie, and a lingering nutmeg essence. On the palate, the darker fruit is peeled away to reveal a brighter, more centered red fruit profile of cherry and cranberry alongside a delightful freshness. On the finish, the acid and tannin apply equal pressure creating a taut balance and an overall smoothness, underscored by gentle barrel implementation.


Technical Data:

The fruit for the 2018 ‘Coda’ was sourced from three of the seven original estate blocks (2, 3 and 8) and is a single clone expression of Dijon 828. The fruit was harvested on October 10th with an average chemistry of 23.9 Brix and 3.33 pH.

The fruit was hand-sorted 2 separate times on the morning of harvest; once in the field while picking, once on an inclined sorting table feeding the de-stemmer. The fruit was then allowed to cold soak for up to five days. The fermenting must was then punched down daily during peak fermentation. The fermented wine was then drained directly to barrel, and pressed. Following Malolactic fermentation, the wines were aged on lees until the following spring, when they were racked off lees and blended. The wine was bottled August 14th, 2019.

 

2018 DANCIN Vineyards 'Allongé' Chardonnay


A membership exclusive and favorite.

Only 61 cases produced!         

Tasting Notes: 

In classical ballet, Allongé is an adjective that describes a position that is stretched, made longer or elongated, similar to an elongated circle in the shape of an egg as pictured below. We sourced our egg-shaped concrete vessel from France and have been fermenting and aging our Allongé exclusively for our members following each harvest ever since! 

From the Winemaking Team: Honey and papaya are the strong opening notes with a soft minerality which deftly transitions into a blend of citrus with a hint of mandarin. The palate is mouth filling and unctuous with honey and floral elements taking center stage. This is a very round and jovial wine that is concrete aged and maintains a depth and volume that oak would traditionally lend, while still allowing the clarity of the fruit to shine through.

Technical Data:

This wine is a single clone representation of Espiguette 352. The fruit was harvested on September 11th, 2018 at an average chemistry of 23.8 Brix, 3.42 pH. 

The fruit was hand sorted before being whole cluster pressed directly into our French concrete egg-shaped vessel. No Malolactic fermentation was used in order to retain the crisp acidity and mineral character that come from these unique vineyard blocks. The wine was aged on lees until being gently filtered and bottled after six months.


(Right: The DANCIN Egg)

 

Wine club pricing on the ‘Écarté’ Pinot noir is $33.60 or $31.50 depending on your level of Membership. Wine club pricing on the ‘Coda’ Pinot noir is $31.20 or $29.25 depending on your level of Membership. For two bottle members, unless otherwise requested, the ‘Écarté’ Pinot noir will be paired with the ‘Allongé’ Chardonnay, which is priced at $25.60 or $24.00, depending on your Membership level. 

Therefore, two bottle Members will see a charge of $59.20 on their credit cards, while three bottle Members receiving the ‘Écarté’ and ‘Coda’ Pinot noirs and the ‘Allongé’ Chardonnay will be charged $90.40, plus any applicable shipping if you’re out of the area. Six and twelve bottle Members will receive these wines (unless otherwise requested), plus additional selections at the deeper discounted rates. Charges will occur 0-7 days before the release date. 

If you have any questions regarding your wines and/or charges, please feel free to contact us! 
Wednesday, September 15th and from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Following her four-chair turn appearance on NBC’s the Voice, we invite you to join us for An Evening with the very talented Katie Kadan! This will be a ticketed event offered at no charge. It’s our way of saying thank you for your amazing support and love for DANCIN! Katie will also be at DANCIN on Thursday, September 16th, 2021 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Thursday concert will be open to members and non-members, but members will have first access to tickets for the Thursday performance.

Links to Katie’s music: 

"Baby I Love You"  

"Piece of My Heart" 

"Don't Want to Miss a Thing" 
 

Please visit DANCIN.COM/KatieKadan to reserve your seat. Tickets are limited to two seats per membership. These performances will also be live streamed on our Facebook page.

DANCIN was voted the 2020 Best Winery in Southern Oregon according to readers of the Mail Tribune! It is our understanding that more than 125,000 votes were cast across all categories, and we are truly very grateful for your support!
DANCIN was also selected as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice by Trip Advisor. This award is given to the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Thank YOU!

NEW RELEASE! 2018 DANCIN Vineyards ‘Synergy’ A Proprietary Blend of Barbera and Pinot Noir. 

Only 71 cases produced! Exclusively introduced to our Membership family first!  
 

From the Winemaking Team: The Barbera takes the forefront in the aromatics with bright brambly fruit while the Pinot noir lingers in the background as the supporting cast member, showcasing characteristics of damp soil and dusty leather. The palate explodes with an initial exuberance of juicy red fruit slowly transitioning into a darker, more focused fruit profile through the very tight grain of the new French oak. The acid and tannins play well on the finish making this wine a great choice for food as well as a unique wine to enjoy on its own.

Technical Data:

The Barbera for our 2018 ‘Synergy’ was harvested from Celestina Vineyard in the Rogue Valley AVA on October 3rd with an overall average chemistry of 23.4 Brix and 3.1 pH. The Pinot Noir was harvested from The DANCIN Estate on September 14th with an overall chemistry of 23.6 Brix and 3.44 pH.

The fruit was hand-sorted 2 separate times on the morning of harvest; once in the vineyard at the time of picking, and once again on an inclined sorting table feeding the de-stemmer.

Pricing on the 2018 Synergy is $35.20 or $33.00 depending on your level of Membership. Please let us know if you want to add this wine to your membership allocation.

 

The new 2019 Barbera Port is in barrel and will be bottled at the end of March. We have named it ‘Luna Notte,’ meaning moon night in Italian, as it seems that the making of port typically requires attending to it in the middle of the night, by the light of the moon.

This offering will be released to our membership first!

 

The 2018 ‘Pique’ Sangiovese is also available!


Tasting Notes from the Winemaking Team:

Baking spice, cola nut, and cinnamon bark slightly eclipse fruit on the nose allowing for these deliciously warm and inviting notes to shine. On the palate, however, notes are led by dense red fruit such as plum and brandied cherries, with the accompaniment of savory herbs like oregano and sage. The chalky and persistent tannins of this rustic wine lend well to pairings of rich meat and cured sausages, as well as herbs and tomatoes. 

Pricing on the 2018 Sangiovese is $29.60 or $27.75 depending on your level of Membership. Please let us know if you want to add this wine to your membership allocation.

In celebration of our 10th harvest anniversary, we have bottled a special edition 2019 ‘Adagio’ Estate Pinot noir complete with our original label! We look forward to sharing this wine and the story behind our original label exclusively to our membership family as soon as it is ready for release. Release date to follow in a future newsletter!

DANCIN is open to serve you!


Hours are currently 12-6, Thursday-Sunday. We have added a new heated seating area, aptly named ‘The Courtyard,’ located between the Piazza and Tasting Room spaces. Additionally, we have extended the roof covering and lighting to include two additional tables in front of the piazza space. Reservations are strongly advised and may be made at dancin.com. 

All safety guidelines are in place and we very much look forward to your visit!

Our Classic Margherita Pizza! A favorite!

Or if you’d prefer…Introducing our new Dairy & Gluten Free Margherita.

Our Signature Semi-Freddo Dessert

Homemade Vanilla Bean, Fresh Whipped Cream and a Double Shot of Noble Pompadour!


Want to know what else is on the menu?

Just check our website under the Menu tab for our current offerings. Our kitchen menu continues to focus in on terroir-inspired, locally sourced ingredients and is updated regularly with new offerings and specials: https://www.dancin.com/menus/

Entertainment and Special Events - Our live entertainment and member events schedule for 2021 (including our Twilight Music Series) has been updated on our website.  Please click https://www.dancin.com/happenings/ for upcoming dates.

Fan favorites Allison Scull and Victor Martin at DANCIN
We are grateful for your support and feedback! If you have thoughts about your membership, a visit to the Tasting Room, or a takeout experience that you'd like to share, please help us to spread the word about DANCIN!
 
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On behalf of Dan, Cindy and the entire Team at DANCIN, we wanted you to know that we sincerely appreciate your Membership, Friendship and Support! We wish you all the very best, always!
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4477 South Stage Road, Medford, Oregon 97501
(541) 245-1133
 
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