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1. BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE ~ January 18, 2009
10am–4:00pm
Complimentary Admission and no RSVP required.
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend THE BRIDAL EVENT of the Valley: South Coast's Bridal Open House. It's your chance to experience the splendor of our full service bridal packages, wedding getaways, spa bridal packages, meet all our preferred vendors and tour our villa’s, ceremony and reception locations set up in complete wedding attire -- all perfectly designed just for you. Let the magic of our vineyards transform your "wedding dreams" into unforgettable "wedding memories."
Call 951-491-8083 for details.

2. JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS - SPARKLING SPARKLER
Bring on the New Year with an effervescent Sparkle! This bubblicious combination of our four (4) award winning sparkling wines will top off your celebrations! Whether it's dancing til dawn or snuggling up watching the Ball drop, sparkling wine is the must-have for New Year's Eve. And with the celebration just around the corner, there's no time to waste. ORDER NOW! while there's still time to ship before 2009 arrives and you'll receive a special discount upon checkout! 25% off for Club — 20% off for Non-Club

3. MAKE WINE COUNTRY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
With South Coast Winery Resort & Spa dressed in all its festive glory, you're sure to feel right at home! And with our special Home for the Holidays rates, you can relax and let us make your holidays bright. For a limited time, stay Fridays for the special Weekday rate.
     * $149 Weekday Special Rate Sunday - Thursday AND for a         limited time - FRIDAY
     * $229 Weekend Special Rate Saturday
Includes:
     * Complimentary bottle of pre-selected award winning wine
     * $25 Resort Credit towards dinner at Vineyard Rose Restaurant
     * $25 Resort Credit towards Spa treatment of 50-min or more
     * Behind-the-Scenes Tour for Two with wine & cheese pairing
     * 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. Mention code: HOME FOR HOLIDAYS
or Book Online and enter code: HFH in the Rate Plan Box.
Hurry! Offer valid Dec. 1 - 30, 2008.
Advance reservations strongly recommended for both tour and spa appointments. Special Holiday Rate excludes mandatory taxes, incidentals, resort fees, and cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

4. STOCK UP AT A STORE NEAR YOU 
Whether you're hosting a casual brunch or a formal New Year's Eve dinner party (or anything in between), we've got a fabulous holiday "Sparkler" just for you: South Coast Winery Ruby Cuvee, NV Sparkling Syrah. Not only is it one of the top sellers for South Coast Winery, this dynamic diva has been added as part of the many fabulous finds you'll discover in select Cost Plus World Market® stores located throughout Southern California.

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. TAKE A TOUR OF SOUTH COAST WINERY
If you haven't taken our daily wine tour yet, now is the time. We offer a walking tour of the vineyard which includes the crush pad and the processing area, where you will have the opportunity to taste right from the fermentation tanks. This is a fun and informational tour that concludes with a wine and cheese pairing to delight your palette. Tours run daily at 11:00am, 1:00pm and on Saturdays and Sundays, we've added a tour at 3:00pm as well. Reservations are a must, as they get booked up early. Cost is $20 per person, and Wine Club members only pay $15. Make your reservations today. Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7217
Reserve your tour today before the 2009 increase goes into effect.

6. ANNOUNCING NEW JEEP TOURS!!!
Our all New Jeep Excursions start January 2nd and are sure to be a hit!!!  Villa guests can now arrange in advance to board our private Jeep for a fun and informative excursion through wine country, get a tour of the future site for Carter Estate's Winery & Resort, plus tour the pristine gold-medal winning vineyards found at Wild Horse Peak Mountain.  Up until now, this 400-acre parcel, located at the base of Mount Palomar Mountain, has been kept private to all outside traffic.  Now, it's yours to behold.  All Jeep excursions take three and a half hours total and include the popular behind-the-scenes walking winery tour too, complete with the sit-down wine and cheese pairing.  Cost is just $85 per person, and is subject to weather conditions.  Limited availability, so reserve your place today.
Call:  951-587-9463

7. Back by popular demand the Total Therapy Package
New Year, New You Total Therapy Getaway. Save $20 with this Getaway designed just for you. Unwind at our spa in the vineyards, enjoy your choice of ‘Renew’ or ’Revive’ Massage, while imbibing in your favorite South Coast Wines too.
Call: 951-587-9463
Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Expires 1/31/09. Offer Code: NEW YEAR THERAPY

Welcome to our newsletter’s latest edition of
ASK THE WINEMAKER
Because of the inquiries we receive regularly from you about our wines, foods, and famous South Coast Hospitality, we’ve put together a section here to answer some of them so you all can enjoy. Better still, we’ve added a special page to our web site where you can actually ask your questions and provide your feedback to our winemakers and chefs. Mark this page as a Favorite and then give us your questions when they arise. We'll write you back AND possibly put you in print. Meanwhile, here’s the selection of favorite questions we felt might best help you with your busy holiday entertaining needs.

Q:  I am having a party and I am not sure if I need a case of wine or just 2 bottles? What is the right amount?

A:  Obviously you want your guests to have a good time, and if there are any “leftovers” you can always serve them the next day with few to no complaints. The average bottle of wine is 750 milliliters. This equates to about 25 ounces. Figure most wineglasses to hold around 6 to 8 ounces. Since most people don’t fill a wine glass to the top and then walk around the party sloshing it all over themselves, you can plan for about 5 glasses per bottle. Most people start to slow down their consumption after about 2 to three glasses. Thus by using some simple algebra and Pythagorean’s theorem, you can calculate a party of (8) X 3 glasses = 24 glasses.  Divide that by the 5 glasses per bottle and that leaves you needing almost 5 bottles. Count on the “sloshage” factor (about 0.345 ounces per glass served) and your crazy uncle’s knack for sneaking a bit extra when no one’s looking, and 6 to 7 bottles should do the trick. Again, leftovers are always welcome.

Q:  What’s the best temperature to serve my wine?

A:  Everyone seems to have a different idea about what is best for which wine they are drinking. Many people prefer sparkling wine ice cold, which is great for keeping the bubbles in the wine, but the colder temperatures tend to deaden the nerve receptors on the palette, thus not allowing for all the flavors to be perceived. Likewise, the aromatics of a wine can be lessened and the full bouquet is then not realized either. So, rule of thumb, cellar temperature is best----which is about 52 degrees Fahrenheit, (if you have a cellar that goes about 50 feet into the ground, otherwise about 20 minutes in the fridge can get you there). This temperature will allow for white wines and red wines to show their stuff, and not come across with too much chill to swill. Many people will find the wine warm, if they are use to drinking ice cold whites, rosés or sparklings, but think of all the enjoyment they would have been missing. With red wines, this slight chill gives the palette a chance to “pass” a few of the tannins and the red wine will not seem as tannic or bitter.

Q:  How do I know which wine to serve? We are having cocktail weenies in BBQ sauce, deviled eggs and smoke salmon on crackers. Guacamole and fried artichokes.

A: Well, with an eclectic menu, a few choices would be wise. Many people have favorites, ie. white, red, sweet, dry. The real secret with pairing food and wine, is that the wine should complement the food’s flavor and give some release to what the food is showing. By that I mean for instance, hot spicy salsa laden foods tend to work well with lighter wines that have a bit of residual sugar, subtle tartness and little to no tannins. This style helps to cut through the heat and spice. Foods with a bit of grease---that is something fried or has meat, work better with wines that have a bit of weight. Something like a sausage roll would pair nicely with a Syrah or Merlot, unless it is a spicy sausage roll and then an off dry Rosé would be better suited. White wines pair with cheeses very nicely, or even some types of dip. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier are great choices here. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you have choices for the hors d' oeuvres, main course or whatever, then a selection of three or four wines would be nice as well. Remember, leftovers are not a bad thing. Unless it’s fried spam sticks with nacho cheese sauce. Not pretty, regardless of the wine.

Q:  How do you deal with a day after a night of too much imbibing?

A:  From time to time the question comes around about what to do when you’ve had a bit too much. Most hangover cures are not reliable, but the one thing that I have found is an ounce of prevention. Or make that several ounces. Try to drink a glass of water for every glass of wine, beer or other alcoholic concoction. The body metabolizes alcohol into aldehydic compounds which are ultimately responsible for giving you that throbbing pain in your skull the next day. Water helps to flush these compounds from the system. The other answer if you forgot to drink water along the way, is a good greasy hamburger and a cold beer the next day. Followed by a nap.

Still have questions? Let us know; click here now!

Holiday Happenings - South Coast Style
November 29th - December 27th
Please join us.... South Coast Winery Resort & Spa will be offering the following special holiday engagements each weekend between the hours of 6 PM to 9 PM.  Come enjoy vintage attired Christmas Carolers strolling around the main building, delighting our guests with their good cheer!  Watch out for the child-like glee that abounds from all ages with our popular Ol’ Fashioned Tractor Rides thru the Vineyards and extended shopping hours!  Cost for tractor ride is just $5 per person for adults and $1 per child. 

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 decór delights you. Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7237 today to reserve your place.

Elegant New Year's Eve
Dinner & Celebration
Wednesday, December 31st - LIMITED AVAILABILITY — RESERVE NOW!
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.

Wine & Food Pairing Class
Saturday, January 17th - 11am
Explore the relationship between food and wine with South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s very own Executive Chef Alessandro Serni and Master Winemaker Jon McPherson. The day is yours, filled with tantalizing tastes & sprinkled with the perfect touch of laughter. By reservation only; limited availability. Call: 951-587-9463 Ext. 7210 today to reserve your place. Click here to view the menu.

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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