News

Best Buddies Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge
10/01/2005

We are proud to host the sixth annual Volvo Hearst Castle Challenge on October 1, 2005. The cycling adventure begins at Chateau Julien Wine Estate and ends with a private concert and barbeque at the Hearst Ranch in San Simeon. With a great mix of celebrity talent along with participation by people with intellectual disabilities from around the country, the Volve Hearst Castle Challenge has become a truly exceptional and inspiring event. Proceeds benefit Best Buddies, providing friends and jobs to people with intellectual disabilities.

For more information, please contact the winery directly or visit the Best Buddies website.

Californa Tourism Commercial
12/01/2005

Just before the final leaves fell from the vineyard, the Wine Estate was filmed as a featured site location for an upcoming California Tourism Commercial. Representing the wine industry statewide, Monterey County winemaker Robert Talbott filmed in the Sangiovese vineyard and Chai. Ultimately, the commercial will highlight various stars and tourism attractions throughout California, including Clint Eastwood, Governor Schwarzenneger and Pebble Beach.It is sponsored by the California Travel and Tourism Council and can be viewed on National Cable TV March- June 2006. .

New Label Launched
06/15/2005

Introducing a new look for our Barrel Selected wines. Refined to represent continuous, uncompromised quality from the vineyard.

The package was launched with the release of the winery’s flagship varietal 2002 Barrel Aged Merlot, and follows with the 2004 Pinot Grigio, 2002 Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay and 2003 Barrel Aged Sangiovese. In addition, the winery’s premier Merlot will be released in a “half-bottle” 375ml and is scheduled for release the first week of June.

“We are extremely excited about the new look,” comments Chateau Julien proprietor Bob Brower. “We have continually elevated the quality of our vineyard and wine over the past few years, and now the package reflects those efforts. We have received positive feedback from both the consumer and trade test markets.” Designed by CF Napa in Napa, California, the new label is a revolutionary change from the previous brand packaging. It encompasses the same original artwork found on the winery’s recently designed Estate Vineyard label, and creates a synergy between the entire Chateau Julien portfolio of wines.