South Coast Winery ~ End of Summer Celebration!

Volume 7
September 10, 2008

"[Wine is] poetry in a bottle."
~ Clifton Fadiman

South Coast Winery

With summer winding down and fall “falling” quickly upon us, fresh cool evenings beckon you to round up your friends for a seasonal celebration of your very own. There’s no time left for procrastination, so we’ve put together a fabulous party package for you to create that blow-out, backyard BBQ:

Ingredients:
* 1 ~ Perfect Southern California Evening Under the Stars
* 1 ~ Heaping Scoop of Good Friends
* 1 ~ Stereo tuned in to your favorite “Old School” Tunes
* A Couple Dashes of Laughter
* Sprinkle in Good Times & Celebration
* Chefs Easy Three-Course Summer Menu Selection
* 1 ~ 2008 Gold Medal Award Package

Our 2008 Gold Medal Award Package comes complete with everything you need to create your own celebration at home. This package includes one bottle each of the following Gold Medal Winners at a very special price:

- Extra Dry Sparkling
- 2007 Chardonnay Sans Chêne
- 2007 Roussanne
- 2007 GVR
- 2007 Muscat Canelli
- Ruby Cuvee
- 07 Merlot Blanc
- 2007 Grenache Rosé
- 2006 Grenache
- 2005 WHP Sangiovese
- 2004 WHP Cabernet Sauvignon (4 block blend)
- Black Jack Port

Add in the free UPS Ground Shipping you'll receive with this package, and you can start celebrating your savings NOW before your friends arrive! Order Now!

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Villa and Spa Getaway at South Coast Winery 1. LOVE IS IN THE AIR IN SEPTEMBER!
And if you’re looking for a decadent end-of-summer getaway of ethereal delight, you won’t want to miss this:

Pack your bags, grab your loved one and head to South Coast Winery Resort & Spa for this midweek Decadent Delight! With just one call, we’ll reserve for you a luxury deluxe king villa tucked away in the vineyards with these dynamic add-ons at no additional cost to you:

1. Chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling wine upon arrival ($28 value)
2. Private Wine Tasting Tour for 2, complete with private sit-down
wine and food tasting experience ($40 value)
3. $20 Spa Certificate good toward a couples massage

All this for just $225 before mandatory taxes and resort fee. Weekends, add just $100 more. Valid through September 30th.

Want a little more? Be sure to ask our knowledgeable reservationists about additional romantic services we provide to make your getaway even more incredible: rose petals, cheese plates, and hot air balloon rides all add to the experience.

CALL: 1-866-994-6379 Reference: SUMMER LOVE

2. BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE
September 14th ~ 10 am - 4 PM
If April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring June brides…. September is sure to deliver THE BEST Bridal Open House in all of Southern California Wine Country! Join us this Sunday – September 14th -- between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM as South Coast Winery gets all dressed up in its best wedding decór and opens its doors to showcase for you exactly what Wedding Dreams are made of!

Get up close and personal with our finest preferred vendors; taste our tastiest wines; cruise around the resort in our luxury limos; and more; best of all it’s FREE. Call today to join us for this special day:
951-587-9463 Ext. 7214.

3. SSSHHhhhhh: MONDAY NIGHTS AREN’T JUST FOR FOOTBALL! It’s true!
ATTN: Orange County: Your very own South Coast Winery Restaurant & Tasting Room has a special invitation just for you ladies! With Monday night football capturing the attention of well-intentioned boyfriends and spouses these days, Chef Acuna wants you non-football aficionados! He’s put together a special Ladies Night Monday Night Menu AND he’s also made arrangements for you to receive a full 50% discount off each and every bottle of South Coast Winery wine purchased with your dinner in his warm and casual dining rooms found at the Orange County location! Go Team! Visit our website.

CALL TO RESERVE TODAY: 714-957-1857.

4. WATCH OUT: Golden Bear Fever -- It’s Catching!
South Coast Winery is pleased to announce the addition of the following retail and restaurant partners who are now carrying your favorite South Coast Winery Wines! Please be sure to stop by and tell them South Coast Winery sent you.

Barona Resort & Casino 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road Lakeside, CA 92040 619-443-2300	D’Canters 32100 Clinton Keith Road Wildomar, CA 92595 951-678-2828	Henry’s Market 15727 Heights Parkway Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128 858-385-1606
Plumed Horse Restaurant 14555 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070 408-867-4711	Temecula Beer & Wine Garden 28464 Front Street Temecula, CA 92590 951-506-4474	Whole Foods 8825 Villa La Jolla Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858-642-6700

5. SUMMER GODDESS SESSION
September 26th
We have just a few spots left for our September GrapeSeed Spa Summer Goddess Session on Friday, September 26th. This is your day to awaken the Goddess within. Enjoy an amazing “wine and unwind” day that includes a delicious signature spa treatment, full use of spa amenities, and amazing 80-minute meditation session with renowned meditation specialist Caroline Reynolds, and we’ll top it all off with an incredible Chef’s Picnic under the stars. Cost is just $190 and is the perfect way to start the weekend. Limited Availability.

Reserve Today: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7280

6. DECK THE HALLS! Only 106 More Days to Christmas!!!
That’s right – the Holidays are right around the corner and it’s not too early to plan your holiday activities! Whether you’re hoping to gather up family and friends or plan the perfect company outing, you need not go far for quality, selection and value. Best of all, with our Orange County Restaurant and Tasting Room now open with its private dining room, you now have two great locations to make your seasons bright! Our Sales Teams are standing by to take care of your groups needs, simply give us a call:
Temecula: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7214
Orange County: 714-957-1857

Spinach Salad with Provencal Shrimp
This special recipe presented with love
from the Vineyard Rose’s Executive Chef Alessandro Serni:

Baby Spinach 8 oz
Apple Wood Smoked Bacon
Dried Cranberries
Blue Cheese Crumbles
21/25 Shrimp
Provencal Fine Herbs
Avocado
Fresh Raspberries
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Honey
Raspberry Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Method:
For the Vinaigrette; wash the Raspberries and dry in a kitchen towel; in a blender mix raspberries, extra virgin olive oil, honey, raspberries, vinegar and blend until it looks nice and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.
For the shrimp; season with salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil; place in a small pan on medium heat. Sautée for about three minutes and set a side.
Place the spinach in a bowl and add the dressing, toss it and place in a plate, garnish with blue cheese crumbles, dry cranberries, and shrimp.

Halibut
Late Summer Vegetable Ragout and Sauce with Romesco
This special recipe presented with love from the Orange County South Coast Winery Restaurant’s Executive Chef Enrique Acuna:

Romesco Sauce:
2 Pieces Fried Bread
2 Tomatoes
3 Red Bell Peppers
3 T Sherry Vinegar
Chicken Stock
Salt and Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 C Toasted Almonds

Fry bread in extra virgin olive oil and set aside.
Coat tomatoes and bell peppers in oil, salt and pepper and toss.
Place in baking sheet and roast until skins are tender.
Place tomatoes and bell peppers in clean bowl and cover with plastic.
Remove skins and seeds from tomatoes and bell peppers.
In a robot Coupe (not a blender) add bread, almonds, sherry vinegar and pulse.
Add bell peppers and tomatoes and pulse, if sauce is too thick, add chicken stock gradually.
In a stream add up to 1/4c extra virgin olive oil sauce consistency should be similar to marinara. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Halibut and Late Summer Vegetable Ragout

1-6 oz Halibut Loin
2 Ears Fresh Yellow Corn (kernels only)
5ea Confit Potato
3 ea Asparagus Sliced on bias
3 ea Yellow Pear and Cherry Tomatoes Halved
Salt and Pepper to Taste
1 pinch Chopped Parsley
1 T Chopped Chives for garnish

Method:
Heat 2 pans with 90/10 oil. Salt halibut and place in one side.
In the other start by placing potatoes. Once crisp, add asparagus, corn and finish with tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
Set aside.

Once fish is lightly colored and does not stick to pan, turn it over and add brown butter.
Cook another 4-5 minutes squeeze ½ fresh lemon and add thyme sprigs to pan, with a spoon baste fish for 30-45seconds. Turn off heat and set aside.

To plate place vegetables in center of plate and place fish on top, sauce with Romesco over top of fish and sprinkle some chives.

Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries
This special recipe presented with love from Maggie Carter

4 C Heavy cream
1 Vanilla Bean, split lengthwise
Pinch of Salt
8 Egg Yolks
¾ C plus 2 T Granulated Sugar
Basket Blueberries
Basket Raspberries

Method:
In a medium saucepan, cook heavy cream with vanilla bean and salt over moderate heat until surface begins to simmer.
In a bowl, blend egg yolks and granulated sugar with whisk. Slowly add hot cream mixture, stirring gently. Strain custard and skin off any bubbles.
Arrange 8 shallow 4 1/2 “ wide ramekins in a roasting pan. Slowly pour custard in the ramekins filling them to top. Set the roasting pan in the center of oven and carefully pour in enough hot water to reach halfway up the side of the ramekins.
Cover pan loosely with foil and bake for about 1 hour at 300 degrees or until custards are firm at the edges, but still a bit wobbly in the center.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until custard is cold at least 3 hours or up to two days.

When ready to serve, spread a generous amount of sugar on top of each ramekin. Place under broiler until sugar is evenly caramelized (30 seconds to 2 minutes). Let custard cool slightly then sprinkle with a generous amount of blueberries and raspberries.

Enjoy with friends and the South Coast Extra Dry Sparkling!!! Serves 8

Wednesday Night "After Hours" on the Grand Veranda at our Resort!
Every Wednesday ~ 6:00 PM

Join your fellow Wine Club members each Wednesday from 6PM to 9 PM as we celebrate the "Good Life and Great Wines" at our resort. Sorry, these events are reserved for members and their guests only! Click here to view our irresistible line-up of menus and performers, then call 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210 to reserve your spot early.

Annual Wild Women of Wine Country
Lunch and Fashion Show
October 7th ~ 11:30am

You're invited to our Annual Women of Wine Country Luncheon & Fashion Show. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we couldn't think of a better time to show we care than with this very special, fun-filled day at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, featuring Chef Alex's celebratory harvest lunch, fabulous auction and some incredibly dynamic fashions. Cost is just $15 pp; and the proceeds for the event benefit Michelle's Place Breast Cancer Resource Center. Show your support & reserve your place today! Call today: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210. Please note all ticket sales are final; if you should find you cannot come, send a friend!

GrapeStomp Blessing of the Wines & Harvest Celebration
Sunday, October 19th

Join us for an unforgettably good time. It's that time of year when we invite you, our friends and family, to celebrate the Harvest as we offer up an authentic Grape Stomp -- Blessing of the Wines -- and Harvest Celebration complete with friendship, fun and plenty of laughter.

Grape Stomping Contests
Pumpkin Decorating Contests for the Kiddies
Face Painting
Wine Blending
Great Wine & BBQ'd Delicacies with all the fixings and fresh sales and desserts
Dancing and entertainment throughout the entire day

Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210 today to reserve your place.

Winemakers Dinner
Saturday, November 8th
6 PM to 9 PM
You're invited to join us for yet another intimate evening with our Executive Chef and Winemakers as we share the joys of our passion for great wine and quality times; while indulging in some spectacular new wine releases and familiar favorites. Delight your senses with an amazing wine and food journey that includes a five-course menu. Reservations required. Cost is $125 per person/$115 club. Call 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210 today.

Rolling vineyards, private villas, vibrant dining, lush spa, exclusive tastings… The glass is definitely more than half-full at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa.

This Temecula Valley, California, destination combines working winery with luxurious sanctuary, adding a new dimension to an increasingly popular wine country. The intimate resort offers Southern California residents a very driveable getaway. It’s also easily accessible from the San Diego, Los Angeles and Ontario airports and central to the region’s many attractions.

And the guest experience here? Peaceful walks through the vines, winery tours and tastings, gourmet food paired with award-winning wines, vineyard views from a villa terrace…with the highest standards of service. A slightly romanticized version of the vintner lifestyle. Just the way founder/proprietor Jim Carter originally pictured it.

Visit our web site at http://www.WineResort.com/

HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU BETTER?
South Coast Winery is dedicated to bringing you the best wines, products, friendly service and prices possible! Please let us know how we can serve you better. Send us an e-mail! Or give us a call: 951.587.9463

To contact South Coast Winery Resort & Spa:

34843 Rancho California Road
Temecula, California 92591
Phone: 951.587.WINE (9463)
1.866.9.WINERY (946379)
Fax: 951.587.8410

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