Issue 52 - Wilson Creek Winery

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“extended family”
Wine club neWS
WilSOn CREEk WinERY & VinEYARDS
Celebrating 10 years of Quality Wines & Quality Times
is time of year at the winery is busy in a different way. harvest is done, pruning is
happening, but more importantly pairings are happening. What do we mean?
WineS: Our winemaker Etienne is coming up with some outstanding wine blends.
For example, he paired/blended Grenache wine with Syrah to come up with an outstanding
Grenache/Syrah (to be released in a year). he is also
working on some other amazing reds including a red
made exclusively for our Wine Club.
FooD: Chef Clay has created a new winter menu
for the Creekside Grille, beautifully paired with Wilson
Creek wines. Stop by and taste his new creations with
some of your favorite wines. Additionally, we just had a
fun and interactive “Wine and Food Pairing 101” class
for members. We ate, drank, paired… then ate and
drank and paired some more.
valentineS: We have created a wonderful
four-course dinner paired with select wines. e dinner
will be in our barrel room, so the ambience will be
romantic and memorable. is evening in our
restaurant will have very limited seating and will
fill up quickly.
WeDDinGS: it is the time of year for wedding
preparation wedding and bookings. We are busy
working with brides - showing them the beautiful
grounds and great wedding packages. We are amazed at
how many brides are checking out the winery and
choosing Wilson Creek to host their wedding.
What an honor.
Mick & Deanna Wilson in the vines on Merlot Mesa
couPleS: We are noticing a lot of couples simply
enjoying the grounds, restaurant, and wines. Maybe it’s
the time of year, or the weather, or that people are
staying closer to home when they travel. it is fun
to see so many couples enjoying a romantic day in
Southern California Wine Country.
Gerry & Rosie smoochin’ in front of the Legacy bottle
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iSSue 52
W i n e c lu b . . . Appreciation Night
MEET SOME OF YOuR Fun
“ExTEnDED FAMilY” MEMBERS!
What a Way to Wrap up the year!
We enjoyed another successful turnout at our
December appreciation night with over 300
“Extended Family” friends. We even had a
surprise visit from Santa Claus!
Friends, Food, Wine and Surprises!
Join us at the next one, and don’t forget to
keep your contact information updated so we
can keep you informed!
e Johnson Family with 10 kids
have a holiday visit with the Wilson’s.
2010 appreciation night Schedule
Come enjoy a fun-filled
evening of wine, appetizers and
prizes with the Wilson Family
and Friends.
APPRECiATiOn niGhT
SOLD OUT! February 18
April 21
June 22
August 19
October 20
December 14
Bill Wilson as Santa
RESERVATiOnS OPEn
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January 20
March 24
May 26
July 21
September 22
november 10
Free for “Extended Family” Wine Club Members.
Space iS limited - reSerVationS required.
To update your email address, please contact our
wine club administrators 951.699.9463.
[email protected]
Don & Dollie Pavlinch with
Winemaker Etienne Cowper
Wayne &
Deborah
Christensen
FEBRuARY/MARCh 2010 ~ PAGE 2
Announcing ... neW Wedding packageS
noW aVailable at WilSon creek’S beautiful Wedding center!!
day time WeddingS at affordable prices (to accommodate the budget-conscience bride) are launched
at Wilson Creek. Many couples are choosing to have small intimate events rather than lavish affairs, and
we have many options for them. e nEW packages cater to the budget conscience bride who still wants
to take advantage of the breathtaking view of the vineyards, picturesque gazebos and bright sunny days in
Southern California. call the Wedding department to speak with a coordinator today, and ask
about available dates and to receive the new packet! (951) 699-Wine.
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ese are two very
important words that
are absolutely critical in a
successful marital relationship.
Our Father Gerry Wilson gave us that advice many
years ago. We have passed that same advice on to every
wedding couple we meet. e “yes dear chardonnay”
was created with those very words. My wife Jenifer is a
huge Chardonnay fan! She enjoys the big, buttery, oaky
Chardonnays that are very expensive and take a long
time to make. i went to the Winemaking Team with a
clear goal: how can we make a Chardonnay Jenifer likes?
We set out on a mission three years ago. We broke down
her favorite wines scientifically. en we went to the
tasting profile and found our wines to be very nice but didn’t have the bolder
components that her favorites possessed. Our hero and winemaker Etienne calmly and
assuredly indicated to us that we have the grapes, and we have the capability, but if we
wanted to achieve Jenifer’s wine profile we would to have to work a little harder and
spend a little more money. As any good husband knows, price is no object in making a
wife happy! We had to pick the grapes at the correct time and hand sort the clusters to
eliminate the weak ones. We spent money on new Oak Barrels and actually fermented
in those barrels. We cellared and aged the wine in both new and one year-old oak barrels for an additional nine months over our regular Chardonnay. A year later we all
agreed that after all the extra work we should name it “yes dear” and dedicate it to all the husbands in the world who know what it takes to make a
good wife happy. Remember; “happy Wife, happy life!”. So finally the grand moment was upon us. We ceremoniously
presented Jenifer with her first glass. She smelled it, she tasted it, and she spoke one word; “Perfect”. i was the happiest man on this planet. To the
Winemaking Team: from the bottom of my heart, i thank you. For our “extended family” Wine Club members, please enjoy this big, bold
Chardonnay, and as you do, remember the true blood, sweat, and tears that went into your bottle! And more importantly, give your own spouse a big
hug and kiss from our family to yours! Cheers, Bill Wilson
W ilSon c reek e VentS . . . Join Us
e holiday time of year is always a special time here at Wilson Creek.
It is a time to give back to the community.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Enjoy events throughout the year at
Wilson Creek. Mark your calendars
and be sure not to miss the fun!
valentine’S roMantic
Dinner ~ February 13,14
Jacob’S gift
We are proud to have participated
for the fifth year in a row in “Jacob’s
Gifts” holiday party and celebration.
A dedicated group of volunteers work
throughout the year collecting toys
and gifts for children with special
needs. e event provides a safe and
comfortable place for these special
children and their families to get
dressed up and sit on Santa’s lap, dance, and make special cookies and crafts.
teMecula Wine countrY
harveSt FeStival ~ March 6
eaSter brunch ~ April 4
Mother’S DaY ~ May 9
ciGar niGht ~ June 13
Visit us at WilSoncreekWinerY.coM
to get the latest!
Giving
back
e Wilson Creek Family had fun
participating in theToys for Tots Gold
Tournament. Funds raised help support
Toys for Tots to deliver a message of hope
for less fortunate youngsters that will
assist them in becoming responsible,
productive, patriotic citizens.
Mick Wilson (far right), Steve Robles (white shirt)
and Chuck Spiegel (red hat) were part of the Wilson
Creek group at Rick Lozano’s (Fox 11) charity
golf tournament at Industry Hills. is group
shot a 16 under par (56).
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Wilson Family
To a sold out crowd, “this new Year’s Eve
was the most memorable party of the year!” proclaims Rosie
Wilson. Dressed as a festive Court Jester and as the Mardi Gras king, Rosie
and Gerry brought in the new Year with flare! Guests were adorned with
colorful feather masks and danced the night away to Audiocast.
Rosie Wilson dressed as a
festive Court Jester
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April 4
Sunday.
haiti reScue effortS Wilson Creek partners to send medical supplies to Haiti
Craig Johns (right, Wilson Creek co-owner) with Josh Snow
and Dr. im of the Rancho Medical Group in Temecula
gathered up medical supplies for future missions to haiti.
ey have found a continuous weekly supply through the
Professional hospital Supply (PhS) warehouse in Temecula.
Dr. Walt Combs (same medical group) is already in haiti
treating patients. e items collected are returned non-sellable
goods from regional hospitals. Craig has driven one of our
Almond Champagne vans and collected medical supplies all
over Southern California. Pictured is
the van at Qualcomm stadium. e
other is the Wilson Creek van loaded
with supplies from Sharp Coronado
hospital with Sheri Morgan, infection
Control nurse. rough these
partnerships the executives at PhS have
agreed to donate medical supplies on an
on-going basis that Craig estimates to
be approximately a shipping container
full per month.
www.haitiendoww
www.haitiendownmentfund.org
Check out these
on-line
FREEBIES!
LUCKY BUCK!
ExECuTiVE ChEF ClAY BlAkE PRESEnTS
Idaho Trout with
Glazed Rutabaga and Escarole
2
trout, boneless
1C corn meal
4T butter
(Gluten Free)
2
rutabaga, (small ones, or 1 large)
peeled, cut into 8 wedges each
¼c apple juice
¼c honey
2t cinnamon
1t cayenne pepper
1
4T
3
1
As part of our Extended Family Wine Club you
receive wines every other month, and we’re SuRE
you’ll enjoy the surprise our winemaker has in store
for April. Enter this freebie to receive your APRil
Wine Club Release for the very lucky price of only
$1 (shipping is included).
Four winners will be drawn
for this special prize. Go
to the Wine Club section
of our website and click on the
“Wine Club Freebies”. en click
on the button that says “Buck” to
enter. Good luck! e winners’
names will be announced in
the next newsletter.
WINNERS
ARE...
OF OUR
AND THE
PREVIOUS GREAT “FREEBIES”
Dan Trombla of Omaha, nE
Sonja Cotton of Summerville, SC
escarole, washed and chopped
butter
cloves garlic, sliced
lemon
Michael Garcia of Sisters, OR
Roger Bojorques of Aguanga, CA
Rutabaga
Bring salted water to a boil, and cook rutabaga to
medium firmness. Remove from water and reserve at
room temperature. in the same pot heat apple juice,
honey, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add rutabaga,and cook
over medium heat to a syrupy consistency. e rutabagas
should be soft but not mushy. if the glaze reduces too
quickly, add water.
Escarole
heat butter until slightly melted, then add garlic. Before
garlic browns, add escarole, toss to coat, and season lightly
with salt. Cook approximately 20 minutes over medium
low heat, adding a little water if pan gets dry. Add lemon
and adjust salt. Optional though recommended, add a
little crushed red chili pepper.
NOW SERVING OUR WINTER MENU
Open Daily
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tr o u t
heat skillet to medium heat. Season trout with salt and
pepper, then dredge in cornmeal, shaking off excess; it is
not necessary to coat the skin. Add 2T butter, sauté until
golden brown beginning with flesh side down. Turn,
cooking through, total cooking time is approximately 7
minutes. Repeat with other fillet.
Enjoy!
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Every Monday through Friday
from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
the Creekside Grille will take
you on a wonderful tour of
italy and the Mediterranean,
with Executive Chef Clay
Blake’s Cicchetti selections,
along with a limited menu.
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r aV i n g f a n S . . . you make the difference
leticia hammond wrote... I just wanted to say a belated Happy Holidays to the
Wilson Creek Winery Family. I have been an extended wine member for about four years.
e Almond Champagne is our family favorite. We have introduced this to all our friends
and family, and it has become a big hit at all our events, even at Sand Drag Races. is
year we ordered two cases of the Almond Champagne with our custom labels. Shout out
to Sarah Utley for taking care of that for us. Awesome! Wanted to share with you that
Almond Champagne does go with anything.... Even making the
traditional family tamales at Christmas time. My daughter Jamie
Myers and myself, along with my husband Jim and my mother
in-law, were enjoying the "taste". A great big THANK YOU to
Gerry, Rosie, Bill and "staff".
kimberly Burks
and Friends
helen Wittman wrote... We had two birthdays to celebrate
and decided that Wilson Creek would be the best place.
As always, we had an extraordinary time! We tasted and then went to the beautiful
gardens to enjoy each other’s company. I am including a picture that was taken on
the bridge that day. anks Wilson Creek for always making us feel welcome!
P.S. e birthday girls are Pam Vanderwalker and Shannon Wittman...
two beautiful women!
Jen
t wrote... Once again the case of
“
Mouvedre we ordered was the hit of our
Christmas wine and cheese party. It paired
well with all the yummy foods we had.
anks again for producing such fun,
affordable wines!!!!
Sandra Ross and Paola Cruz enjoying
Wilson Creek Wine... just because.
Catherine Cheng
Shannon & Joshua Wilson wrote... Over anksgiving I turned 30 years old. We celebrated with our closest friends in SALISBURY,
MARYLAND, with several bottles of your famous Almond Champagne during an adventurous limo ride! I now have several people
requesting bottles for the Christmas holiday celebrations! anks for all you do throughout the year for
your Wine Club members! It is very much appreciated! Shine on!
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WilSon creek Winery & VineyardS
t hiS S hipment ’ S
feature WineS
2008 “YeS Dear” charDonnaY
2008 “SanS chene” charDonnaY
e 2008 “Yes Dear” Chardonnay has a medium straw color.
it has floral orange blossom and bright fruit aromas that are
enhanced by a touch of vanilla and toasty oak. e wine has
a ripe, rich fullness and broad smooth texture in the mouth
with ripe fruit flavors and layers of creamy vanilla and sweet
oak that linger in the finish.
e 2008 “Sans Chene” no oak Chardonnay has a pale straw
color with a greenish tint. it has green apple, pear, a little
apricot pit and flinty character in the nose. e wine is clean,
crisp, lean and refreshing. e style is like Chablis with
Granny Smith apple and mineral-flinty flavors
cuiSine pairing SuggeStionS: is wine would go well
with fish and poultry dishes. it would do especially well to
balance and cut through rich cream sauces.
cuiSine pairing SuggeStionS: is wine has enough
body and character to stand up to pork or veal and
would go well with turkey and rich chicken dishes.
data: Varietal and Appellation: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation/Vineyard: 100% Temecula Valley
data: Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Appellation/Vineyard: 100% Temecula Valley
25% barrel aged/barrel fermented in new and 1 year old
American and European oak, 75% stainless steel fermented
no malo-lactic fermentation.
retail Price: $18.95
Wine club Price: $15.16 ~ re-orDer Price $13.26
Wine club caSe Price: $170.55 ~ re-orDer caSe Price: $147.81
CLASSIC CLUB 2006 Merlot 2008 Sans Chene
Prices
shown are
before
applicable
taxes and
shipping.
2006 Merlot
e 2006 Merlot has a dark ruby color and aromas of dark
cherry, smoked meat and vanilla. Ripe cherry and currant
flavors carry through in the mouth, accented with oak flavors
and a hint of green tea. Firm tannins in the finish provide
long aging potential to this wine.
cuiSine pairing SuggeStionS: is wine would go well
with roasted, grilled or barbecued meats such as lamb, beef
or sausages.
Your Price: $41.52 ~ You Save: $10.38
COLLECTORS’ CIRCLE 2 bottles of 2006 Merlot
GREAT WHITES 2008 Chardonnay (Yes Dear!)
2008 Sans Chene, Almond Champagne
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data: Varietal and Appellation: 100% Temecula Valley
85% Merlot 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
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35960 RAnChO CAliFORniA ROAD TEMECulA, CA 92591 951.699.Wine (9463) • fax: 951-695-9463
WilSoncreekWinery.com
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Issue 52 - Wilson Creek Winery

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