March 02, 2010 - Fresno State won another gold for its 2006 Fasi Vineyard Syrah...
Wines produced by enology students at California State University, Fresno earned several medals last month at the 22nd annual Florida State Fair International Wine and Grape Juice Competition...
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August 18, 2009 - Quality is on its way. In 1999, agriculture innovator Ralph Fasi...
California's Central Valley is not often on the radar of wine consumers from outside the area. Typically known for its copious contributions to the jug, box and grocery shelf wine production, the region is becoming home to several upcoming and already established wineries that are changing the commercial thinking of the area.
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June 11, 2009 - Gold & Silver Medal, Orange County Wine Society, Inc. / Commercial Wine Competition
The Orange County Fair’s competition is the largest and most comprehensive judging of California wines in the world. This competition attempts to judge every grape wine made in California that is commercially available in Orange County. This year 3,089 wines were judged by 92 professional wine makers and/or winery principals.
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May 11, 2009 - Silver Medal, National Women’s Wine Competition 2009
Fäsi Estate Vineyard was awarded a Liver Medal in the 2009 National Women’s Wine Competition held March 9-10 in Santa Rosa, CA.
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March 16, 2009 - Best-of-Appellation Evaluation Results For Fasi Crest Syrah
These products submitted by you were processed in the Best-of-Appellation Evaluation sessions in March, 2009. Results are indicated as: Gold, & Double Gold.
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February 18, 2009 - Pursuing the 'perfect' wine
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - By Ramona Frances
A small vineyard tucked between the San Joaquin River and Avenue 7 is tended with the precision of a perfectionist housekeeper standing guard over a family treasure. But the visually attractive Fasi Estate Vineyard with its Napa-Sonoma like view is more than it seems.
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January 16, 2009 - Madera wine wins Gold at this year's 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Fresno, California - January 16, 2009 - Fäsi Crest 2005 Syrah Private Reserve, produced by Fäsi Estate Vineyard has garnered a gold medal in the 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The 2009 professional wine judging took place at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair during the week of January 5, 2009. Over 60 professional wine judges representing trade, education, media, retail, and restaurants throughout the United States evaluated a record 4,736 wines entered by wineries from across the country over a 4 day period.
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November 18, 2008 - Madera Appellation wine, scores big with world renowned wine judge
Fresno, California – November 18, 2008 – Fäsi Crest 2006 Syrah Private Reserve, produced by Fäsi Estate Vineyard has been given a score of 92 points from world renowned wine critic, Wilfred Wong. Wilfred is perhaps the most prolific wine judge in America. Judging for 22 years in dozens of wine competitions annually, he has honed his ability to pick a winner. Wilfred tastes 8,000+ wines annually, travels internationally, and is a Columnist for Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine and Beverage Industry News (BIN).– all in pursuit of vino perfection. Wilfred is also the Cellar Master for Beverages & More (aka: BevMo) with 97 retail locations in California and Arizona.
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August 8, 2008 - Central Cal’s Magic Act: Turning A Jug Wine Region into a Premium One
I soon learned that Ramos – a valley native and 2003 FSU Viticulture & Enology graduate under Wample – sources fruit for his Syrah from the 40-acre Fasi Vineyard on the north banks of the San Joaquin River.
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May 16, 2008 - Grape Expectations – San Joaquin Valley vintners set out to change their image.
Source: The Business Journal May 16th, 2008
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January 28, 2008 - Fasi Crest 2006 Syrah Wins SILVER MEDAL at the Largest American Wine Competition in the World
"CONGRATULATIONS!" on our medal win for Fasi Crest - Fasi Estate Vineyard at this year’s San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition!
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January 27, 2008 - Madera County Wine Dinner at Erna's Elderberry House Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Join Madera's Best WINE MAKERS AND VINEYARD OWNERS for an extraordinary 6 course menu paired with the finest wines Madera County has to offer!
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December 28, 2007 - Chef James Overbaugh Critiques Our 2004 Syrah
The 2004 Fasi Crest Estate Syrah is an elegant but intense wine. Aromas of robust dark fruit are enhanced by a wonderful hint of eucalyptus and well balanced by gentle tannins on the palate. Erna’s Elderberry House Restaurant proudly features Ralph Fasi’s world class Syrah – a wine which we have the privilege of sourcing from our own local wine growing region.
Chef James Overbaugh
Erna’s Elderberry House Restaurant
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December 5, 2007 - Winter 2007 Newsletter
This year's harvest was concluded on time and our Winemaker is very pleased with the quality of the grapes. We just had our 1st barrel tasting of the 2007 vintage. You'll be surprised with another excellent quality wine.
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November 5, 2007 - Fasi Crest a Big Hit at the 2007 Fall Wine Cornucopia
This year's 2007 Fall Wine Cornucopia was a great event. Wine enthusiasts from the Central Valley came out in droves to sample some of the finest products in the world, produced here in the Central San Joaquin Valley. At the Cornucopia, people had the opportunity to sample delicious treats, as well as taste the award winning wines from the San Joaquin Valley, peruse and purchase local art, and dance and listen to well-regarded jazz music from San Joaquin Valley musicians. Some of the finest things our Valley has to offer was set against the historically beautiful weather of late October.
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October 18, 2007 - Fall Wine Cornucopia "A Sip of The San Joaquin"
The Fall Wine Cornucopia is the primary event supporting Central California Winegrowers, the organization that represents, supports, markets, and works to make sustainable the San Joaquin Valley winegrape and wine industry. A portion of ticket revenue will go towards the benefit of non-profits, reinforcing CCW's commitment to the overall economic, and physical health of the San Joaquin Valley citizenry.
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December 23, 2006 - Winter 2006 Newsletter
Fäsi Crest wines have had previous successes in Los Angeles and Sacramento, winning Best of Class and various medals for the 2004 release. In July 2006, Fäsi Estate wines win again. At the Central California Wine Competition which took place at Fresno State and included 77 wines from the Central Valley and the Central Coast as well as Placerville, the standout of the show was Fäsi Estate Vineyard, Fäsi Crest Syrah 2004 - Private Reserve Madera County: Best in Show.
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October 2, 2006 - Winemaker Dinner At Ducey’s on the Lake
This wine dinner will feature wines from three of the finest wineries in the Sierra Foothills/Fresno area; Westbrook Wine Farm, Fresno State Winery and Fäsi Estate Vineyard.
Friday, October 6th, 6:30 pm$65.00 per person (includes tax & gratuity) Please call 692-8862 for reservations. Ask about our Winemaker Dinner 20% lodging discount.
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September 20, 2006 - Grapes of class
The Valley, long treated as bulk wine country and little more, is seeing more growers going after quality instead of quantity.
In a vineyard near Mendota, the Cardella family shows off the split personality of the San Joaquin Valley's wine industry.
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July 19, 2006 - Wines shine gold, silver and bronze in judging
Wine drinkers, take note. The third annual Central California Wine Competition took place last week, and there are a slew of new winners to try this year.
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July 12, 2006 - Fasi Crest Vineyard Newsletter Summer 2006
As we mentioned in our last newsletter, as exciting things happen on the farm we would send out updates. Well, we have had a lot going on, so we thought it was time to fill you in.
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June 5, 2006 - Great grapes
The Fresno Bee (Updated Monday, June 5, 2006, 7:57 AM)
Ralph Fäsi is perhaps best known for his role as chairman and senior partner of VisionOne, the Fresno-based developer of Showare ticket software. But he's also an accomplished vintner.
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May 23, 2006 - Press Release: Fäsi Crest 2004 Syrah from Fäsi Estate Vineyard wins Best of Class
FRESNO, Calif. - May 23, 2006 - The nod for best limited production wine of the competition went to Fäsi Crest, Syrah, Private Reserve, Madera County, 2004 as presented by the 67th Annual L.A. County Fair Wines of the World Competition.
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SYRAH WINS BIG AT THE L.A. COUNTY FAIR WINES OF THE WORLD COMPETITION
A red wine that just recently rolled onto retail shelves took top honors at the 67th annual L.A. County Fair Wines of the World competition.
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December 5, 2005 - Winter 2005 Newsletter
This year's growing season has been excellent in terms of weather conditions with a harvest date on September 6, 2005.
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