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Winemaking, the J. Filippi way Kristina Filippi Most everyone who lives in Rancho Cucamonga has at one time or another driven down Base Line Road and noticed the Joseph Filippi Winery. I like to think that it is hard to miss, with its elaborate and colorful mural painted along the northern end of the building, and the vineyard at the east end of the property, which is currently full, green, and heavy with ripening clusters of grapes. Having grown up in the Etiwanda area, the winery had become a landmark for me, and when I turned 21 and was looking for a job to help with college tuition fees and give me a little spending money, it seemed a logical place to look. A familiar story with many college students, when I first applied for a job at the winery, I was only looking for a part-time job with a company that would be flexible enough to work around my crazy class schedule at Cal Poly Pomona. Though I had only a limited knowledge of wine at the time, I was interviewed and hired on the same day for a job in the tasting room. That day proved to be an important one for me as the winery has played a much larger part in my life than I ever could have imagined at that time. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to discover a new passion as I expanded my knowledge of wine, formed strong friendships with many people that I have met there over the years, and most importantly, I met and fell in love with the man I would eventually marry. Today, eight years later, I am working at the winery again as part of the production and winemaking team, under the patient direction and careful observation of my father-in-law, Joseph Filippi, and alongside my husband of almost a year, Jared Filippi. So far, this has proven to be the most challenging endeavor that I have ever embarked upon, but it is also the most interesting and fulfilling. I feel very fortunate to be a part of the winery at this point in time, because there are many exciting things going on! This year, 2008, is the Filippi family’s 86th Anniversary in this region, and it finds Joseph “J.P.” and his son Jared (age 26, 5th generation), farming 50 plus acres of Zinfandel, Grenache, Mourvedre, Alicante Bouschet, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Tannat and new plantings of Tempranillo in our historic Cucamonga Valley. The resulting Joseph Filippi wines are the product of a craftsmanship derived from tradition, passion, skill and artistry. Our complete winemaking team consists of President and Director of winemaking, J.P. Filippi, winemaker Krissy Filippi (myself), cellar master Jared Filippi, along with Vintner/Enologist Rene Biane and Dr. Fred S. Nury Professor Emeritus of Enology Cal State University of Fresno, (Both U.C. Davis classmates of J.P.’s father Joseph A.). Together we understand first and foremost that good wine is made from good grapes. As stewards of the environment, much attention is paid to vineyard operations where we manage our vineyards by utilizing sustainable farming practices. We continually strive for the highest quality product with the least amount of negative impact to the land. We began harvest on August 11, and if you are looking for the winery team, more than likely Continued on page 31 40 (928) 606-2972 (Show dates only) Friday, Oct. 3 ........................11am - 10pm Saturday, Oct. 4 ....................11am - 9pm Sunday, Oct. 5.......................11am - 7pm www.americana.net FREE ADMISSION Mention this ad from the Inland Entertainment Review HISTORIC CONTEMPORARY & 8 8 30 September, 2008 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW
Continued from page 30 you will find us in the vineyards, taking samples of the different grape varieties and analyzing their sugar levels to be sure that we pick them at just the right time. During crush, as more of the grapes become ripe and are harvested, we can be found inside the production area of the winery crushing, pressing, filtering and stabilizing all freshly harvested grapes and wines getting them ready for fermentation or stabilization. Anyone who is interested in harvest and crush practices and activities is welcome to come by the winery on Wednesdays through Sundays at 1pm and take a complete tour of the facilities. Who knows, you may even see us in full swing! If the vineyard is more your style, the members of the winemaking team can be spotted at different times during the week, hard at work, at the Banks Hippard Ranch, located on Victoria Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga or across the street from the school on Etiwanda and Victoria. When visiting our winery tasting room, keep an eye out for our future new releases! Dolcetto Rosato, a rose made from Alicante Bouschet grapes, was a huge hit last year; look for it to be released again in October, just in time for the holidays. Also, our Sangiovese, always a big hit, will be here soon! Our Vintner’s Club is a great opportunity to familiarize yourselves with our local wines as well as take advantage of special pricing on wines and winery events. Club members receive 15% off our retail prices, 30% off tickets to our events, as well as priority notification of our winery events and soon to be released limited production wines. If you have had the chance to visit the Joseph Filippi Winery in the past, I hope that we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again, and if you have driven on by our location on Base Line Road in the past, we invite you to come in and taste our local wines in a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff is always ready and willing to help with any questions you may have. Come and share our passion for the grape! We hope to see you soon! IER For more information, go online to www.josephfilippiwinery.com. Dauntless Dive Bombers Planes of Fame Air Museum looks back at WWII dive bombing planes. Seminar Oct. 4 at 10am Weather permitting, a flight demonstration will follow of the Planes of Fame Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber Planes of Fame Air Museum is open to the public every day, except Christmas and Thanksgiving, from 9 am until 5 pm. GENERAL ADMISSION: $11 • CHILDREN AGES 5-11 ADMITTED FOR $4 Admission is free for accompanied children under five (909) 597-3722 www.planesoffame.org September, 2008 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW 31
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