Hospice du Rhone

Rhone n' Bowl : The 16th annual Hospice du Rhone, Rhone N’ Bowl, was a 1st annual for Kinton Syrah. Who would of thought that bowling and prestigious wines would pair well. Apparently they do! Winemakers, sommeliers and consumers from all over the world attend this event.

Kinton syrah was so lucky to be drunk next to the best. We won’t talk about our bowling scores, since bowling and drinking wine is not an easy feat, but we will say if you’ve never attended Hospice du Rhone you’d better book your seats for next year. Hospice du Rhone is a world renowned event and if you’re a fan of Rhone wines this is one event not to miss. The 2009 dates are, April 30th – May 2nd. www.HospiceduRhone.com

Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Festival 2008

The SB Vintner’s Festival was one windy and cold day in Lompoc, CA, but the elements didn’t stop the enthusiasm people have for wine tasting. Wine drinkers from across the country came out in droves to taste Santa Barbara County’s best wines, which include our favorite little wine that could….. Kinton Syrah.

It seems we have a common theme no matter where we travel—people love our Syrah. We actually overheard these comments at the event.
** “Great wine for the money”
** “WOW this is a different Syrah.”
** “Great aroma and texture”
** “This wine is creative and different from every other Syrah that is at this Festival.”

And our favorite………..
** “WHOA! Your winemaker is hot!!!!! Is he single???? Can I give you my card to give to him so the next time he comes to town he could call me?” Yes it’s true:)

Closing Party

Two Shots from Closing night at GenArt by Angie Vetter.

Kinton Kiss N Fly

Kinton at The Park

Kinton & Gen Art --- Is Kinton an Emerging Talent? Or are we just sponsoring a film festival?

Kinton & Gen Art--- Is Kinton an Emerging Talent? Or are we just sponsoring a film festival?

It’s sort of ironic that we chose to get involved with Gen Art, the industry leader in showcasing emerging talent in the U.S. We don’t necessarily fit into their standard criteria of fashion, music, film or art, and God knows they definitely don’t look for emerging talent in a vineyard. But Kinton is a little different: it’s racy, it’s adventurous, and it’s setting a new standard for Gen Art (they just don’t know it yet). Plus who said wine isn’t art? Art is critiqued. Art is felt. Art entices an emotion. Guess what……….so does wine.

Okay, we are sponsoring Gen Art’s film festival April 2nd – 8th. This is your chance to get a taste of some emerging talent, Kinton, while you’re checking out other emerging talents on screen. Kinton will be at every screening and every after party. Come by and give us a whirl. We’ll be waiting.

All movies premier at: The Visual Arts Theatre
After Parties are as follows:
April 2nd, The Park
April 3rd, Kiss-N-Fly
April 4th, Touch
April 5th, Prime
April 6th, Pink Elephant
April 7th, Bowery Hotel
April 8th, Spotlight Live