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1. UNFORGETTABLE WINEMAKERS DINNER - ORANGE COUNTY
Thursday, November 13th
6 PM to 9 PM
Reservations are filling up fast for our first-ever Winemakers Dinner at our richly appointed South Coast Winery Restaurant & Tasting Room in Orange County. Food and Wine Lovers alike will gain first-hand knowledge and a behind-the-scenes exploration into the dynamics of these fabulous pairings presented up in elegant fashion by our Master Winemakers Jon McPherson and Javier Flores and Executive Chef Enrique Acuna:
Reception: Assorted Tray Passed Appetizers, Assorted South Coast Winery Sparkling Wines;
Course One: Butternut Squash Soup, Pancetta and Maple Brioche Croutons, 2006 South Coast Winery Reserve Chardonnay;
Course Two: Ravioli, Duck Confit, Pine Nuts and Arugula, 2006 South Coast Winery Grenache;
Course Three: Filet, Garlic Chive Spaetzle, Morel Mushrooms and a Red Wine "Marchand du Vin", 2003 Carter Estate Merlot;
Course Four: Crostata, Apple, Pear and Quince with Vanilla Ice Cream, NV South Coast Winery Sparkling Gewürztraminer.
Best of all, cost is just $70/Club and $80/Non-Club inclusive.
Call: 714-957-1857 to reserve your place now!

2. A WINE COUNTRY HOLIDAY ESCAPADE BECKONS YOU!
Stop what you're doing and get away now to South Coast Winery Resort & Spa! Our Spectacular Holiday Escapade gives you two great nights at one low rate and comes with all these fine amenities to help make your seasons bright.
     * Two luxurious nights in your very own private villa, tucked
        away in the vineyards
     * $25 Resort Credit good towards any 50-minute Spa treatment
        of your choice
     * $25 Resort Credit good towards your dinner for two at the
        Vineyard Rose Restaurant
     * Behind-the-Scenes Wine and Food Tour for Two
     * Access to Spa's Fitness Center & Yoga Studio
     * Passport to Excellence featuring: Two Complimentary Wine Flights, Two-For-One Wine Tasting Privileges, Exclusive savings on Holiday Gift-Giving Purchases at the GrapeSeed Spa's Boutique and Case Purchases on your favorite Holiday Wine!
Call: 866-994-6379 today. This complete two-night package is reserved just for you at the low rate of just $250 (Sun-Thur). OFFER CODE: HOLIDAY GETAWAY
Hurry! A deal this good fills up quickly and expires Dec. 28, 2008 - Must book by 11/30/08.
Advance reservations strongly recommended for both tour and spa appointments. Special Holiday Escapade Rate excludes mandatory taxes, incidentals, resort fees, and cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

3. GRAPESEED SPA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF A NEW MULTI-VITAMIN FACIAL
For the month of November only this fabulous service will be followed with a complimentary Mimosa (just to boost the guest’s vitamins even more!) Rich in vitamins this treatment is perfectly designed for tired skin showing signs of stress and sun-exposure. Our creams and lotions, rich in nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins rejuvenates and regenerates and leaves the skin re-texturized and revitalized. Click here to view the wonderful services at the GrapeSeed Spa.
Call 951-587-9463 to reserve your decadent spa treatment today!

4. SOMETHING NEW JUST FOR YOU 
South Coast Winery is pleased to announce its wines are now being offered at these fine restaurants and retailers.

If our wines are still not in your favorite local market, let the store’s manager know to contact us today: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7244.

5. ATTENTION WINE CLUB MEMBERS!
It’s time to pick up your Wine Club Selections for Posse, Sweets, Whites, Reds, and Mixed Clubs. Please be sure to pick up your wine selections in the month of November.  If you can’t visit the winery in Temecula or our restaurant in Orange County to pick up your wines, we will be happy to ship them to you.  Just give us a call at 951-587-9463 x 7210.

Red Wine Decanting

With the cool weather upon us, many wine lovers find themselves switching over to red wines to warm up for the winter. Here’s a quick little trick to show off your red-wine expertise next time you’re planning an evening with red wine embellishments – Decanting. Decanting is the simple act of pouring wine from its bottle into some other container. According to wine aficionados, there are several good reasons to decant most red wines.

If you are truly a collector of wines and ports and allow your selections to mature for longer lengths of time, you should consider decanting. Bottles that are aged on their sides often get a nasty-tasting sludge that settles along the bottom side of the bottle.

In fact, aged bottles of wine should not only be decanted, but they should be stood upright several hours before decanting—to settle the sediment at the very bottom. Then once you begin pouring wine with sediments into the decanter, you’ll need to shine a flashlight upward into the decanter so that you can stop pouring once the sediment starts flowing to the neck of the wine bottle. Simply discard the bottle once decanted with the sediment in it.

The second reason to decant most red wines is to let it breathe. It helps soften any harsh tannins and open up its aromatics – especially any not-quite-ready reds like young, full-bodied cabernet sauvignons, zinfandels, merlots, brunellos, and syrahs. Young wines typically require two to three hours of time in the decanter before indulging; but taste the wine periodically to see how it’s opening up. If you’re getting impatient for the wine to fully open, it’s okay to double-decant: that is, pour the wine back and fourth several times between two containers to speed up aeration.

Conclusion: Most wines will improve after being decanted for a half an hour—they taste smoother and more integrated than drinking them from the bottle. You wines benefit most with a two- to three-hour air time.

For fantastic deals and a wonderful selection of red wines to decant, visit our store online.

Cheers!

Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday, November 27th
Lunch 11:30AM-3:30PM
Dinner 5:30PM-9PM
Let the master chefs of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa treat you and your entire family to a special gourmet feast in the Vineyard Rose Restaurant, featuring unique presentations of today’s traditional fare. Best of all, our specially priced menus are sure to make you stop and give thanks for this special day. Call 951-587-9463 Ext. 7237 today to reserve your place.

Wine Club Appreciation Party
Thursday, December 4th
Known throughout the Club as the MUST ATTEND event of the year, we've reserved a night for you filled with plenty of good cheer. As a member of the South Coast Winery Wine Club, you and a guest will be escorted in to our Tasting Room "after hours" for the party of all parties! Relax and get into the flow as you indulge in an entertaining evening of fine wines, live entertainment, and an array of party foods! It's your chance to meet new members or simply reacquaint with old ones. Special members only gift shop discounts help to make the season bright. The night is all yours as we shower you with appreciation! Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210 today to reserve your place.

Ol´ Fashioned Christmas Celebration
Thursday, December 25th
Lunch 11:30AM-3:30PM
Dinner 5:30PM-9PM
Add a touch of sparkle to this year’s holiday festivities and experience a South Coast Winery Resort & Spa Christmas tradition first hand. We're rolling out the red carpet with special menu creations in our Vineyard Rose Restaurant. Spirits are sure to soar as you relax and let our staff attend to every detail, while the exquisite holiday decor delights you. Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7237 today to reserve your place.

Elegant New Year's Eve
Dinner & Celebration
Wednesday, December 31st
The Vineyard Rose Restaurant at South Coast Winery is hosting a New Year's Eve Engagement of ethereal delight, and we're holding a place just for you. Join us for a 6-course decadent meal with phenomenal wine pairings. Dine, dance, and delight in life as we welcome in a brand new year filled with a host of magnificent promises! An optional overnight stay in one of our luxury vineyard villas makes your holiday truly carefree. Click here to view our Vineyard Rose New Year's Eve menu then call to reserve your place early: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7237.

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 drivable 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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