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Creating Extraordinary Wine Experiences

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Mark your Calendar!W I N E C L U B E V E N T S

From our Home ...To Yours

Come listen to your favorites!W E E K E N D E N T E R TA I N M E N T

There’s nothing better than to kick back, relax and listen to music with wine in hand!Every Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm

in the courtyard.

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RESERVE MEMBER PARTYFebruary 28th | 6:30 - 8:00 pmShare a creative culinary experience with

your fellow reserve members featuring our new white wines and live entertainment.

Complimentary for Reserve Members Only

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONMarch 18th | 9:00 - 11:00 am

Take a tour of our winery and learn about your wine club benefits. Taste some wines paired with cheese,

crackers and fruit. Take advantage of the special discounts available this day only.

Complimentary for Wine Club Members Only

TAX RELIEF PARTYApril 19th | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Join us for our annual members only tax relief party.Mingle with your Wilson Creek family, enjoy light

appetizers and of course wine. No sales tax this night! Complimentary for Wine Club Members

Guests (limit 2) $20

Limited Space.Please call NEW Wine Club Line

951.252.8523 to reserve your spot today!

FEBRUARY

2/3 JD Priest2/4 Lindsey Carrier2/10 Smoothie Jones2/11 Raynaldo Martine2/17 Tim Cash 2/18 Dustin Jake2/24 Michael Le Clerc 2/25 Billy Watson

MARCH

3/3 JD Priest 3/4 Jillian Calkins3/10 Smoothie Jones3/11 Tim Cash3/17 Dustin Jake 3/18 Raynaldo Martine3/24 Simon Sole3/25 Billy Watson3/31 Michael Le Clerc

What the #^!& was I thinking? My wife and I are too old for this. They are up at odd hours, demand constant supervision, can’t leave them alone, can’t go anywhere, they teethe, always hun-gry, they poop all the time, they throw up every-where, yet they are worth all the work. Yes, that’s right, we have a new blonde addition to our family. No, I am not talking about a baby,

I’m talking about a new puppy. Do you know why babies and puppies are so darn cute? So you don’t kill them. That must be God’s plan. Our newest Golden Retriever is Savvy, short for Sauvignon Blanc, or savage. She is absolutely adorable and loves people. She is super smart too, too smart if you ask me. She is starting to follow in the footsteps of her five older predecessors and loves saying hi to our guests in the afternoon. I apologize in advance if she jumps on you, kisses your face, or begs for your food, she is still in training. If you want to enhance and brighten your day, just play with a Golden Retriever puppy. Their love of life is contagious. Go on, Celebrate. ~Bill Wilson

N E W Y E A R • N E W M E N U • N E W W I N E SFor an elevated wine tasting experience, join us on the second floor overlooking the courtyard and vineyards in our Upper Room! The Upper Room is a whole new experience this year. We are improving an already top shelf experience.Visit: www.wilsoncreekwinery.com and click on the reservations tab to grab your spot!

Not to brag, but Ricky Fowler the PGA Golfer has already co-starred with her in a commercial!

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From our Home ...To Yours

• • • R E F E R A F R I E N D • • • • • • N O T I C E • • • We are no longer offering single room stays at Wilson Creek

Manor. The Manor is a very popular place for wedding accommodations, corporate meetings and family

reunions. Full-house rentals are still available so book today!

W W W. W I L S O N C R E E K M A N O R . C O M

Refer a friend who joins our Wine Club family and you will receive two complimentary Upper Room elevated wine experiences!

Call our new wine club number for details:

9 5 1 • 2 5 2 • 8 5 2 3

My passion for Outstanding Guest Service has led me to a new career at Wilson Creek Winery as Guest Relations Manager. I am thrilled by the potential of each and every guest I get to meet by making your experience a Warm and Memorable one! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you will be visiting the Winery by emailing me at Abby@wilsoncreekwinery.com. I’d love to say Hello.

If you are Excited to book the Wilson Creek Manor for your next Cor-porate Event ,Your summer family Reunion or a Wedding Retreat for all of your wedding party and Family to enjoy please call 951-699-9463, and ask for a Sales Manager to book your fabulous stay. You will LOVE it! See you Soon. With A Smile, Abby

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F r o m S o u l t o S o i l ~ Greg Pennyroyal -Vineyard Manager

March Madness ~ All Sparkling Wine Club Members Only, No additional discounts, Excludes Shiraz. Does not count toward case shipments.

Rose SparklingJust in time for Valentines Day! January 15th - February 15 only.

AVAILABLE ONLINE, IN THE TASTING ROOM AND CREEKSIDE GRILLE.

Only $10! Only $10!

I occasionally get reminders from the gentle folks in the Marketing Department about my often tardy articles for this newsletter, usually in

the form of an email, occasionally tied to a brick. This most recent reminder has, as always, suggestions for topics includ-ing: Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day, St Patrick’s Day and Easter. So not having time to choose, I will write about all of them. I must confess to inspiration from a beautifully written book I enjoyed over the holidays, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, By Robin Wall Kimmere. This is a rare work of excellent pros, indigenous wisdom and scientific insight masterfully woven into a paradigm shifting thought provoking story. Kimmere, a Citizen of the Potawatomi Nation of the Western Great Lakes region, expounds on the native perspective that we receive the bounty of this earth as a gift from fellow members of a family not as rights taken from property owned. With each harvest it must be asked what can we give back in return for our gifts? And in our giving, we can assure continued prosperity for all members of our community from microbe to mathematician. Sustainability is a step in the right direction, but it begs the question: sustaining what? Are we sustaining an industrialized agricultural system that is altering the climate, polluting our aquafers and

driving ever increasingly worse health statistics despite advances in medicine or sustaining a world of constant regeneration and improved quality of life for all? emphasis on “all”. This is the common element of these symbols of seasonal rebirth. Valentine’s Day - Romance and love, the ultimate expression of caring for another’s well-being, Presidents Day with the idealized optimistic concept of public service to others above one’s own self-interest, St. Patrick who saw the Holy Trinity in the trifoliate clover and Easter - the recognition of sacrifice as the precursor to rebirth and regeneration. Not to mention the Easter Bunny who is also pretty generous. “Caring is not abstract, the circle of ecological compassion we feel is enlarged by direct experience of the living world and shrunken by its lack… in learning reciprocity the hands lead the heart” - Robin Wall Kimmere, Braiding Sweetgrass This is why we love to have you experience the vineyard in any season. The stewardship we take so seriously ultimately expresses as an explosion of laughter from an overdue outing with friends as a gentle reminder of what is important and avoids the brick of not expressing the ultimate gift of gratitude for all we have. Looking forward to sharing a glass and a laugh in the vineyard, Greg and the Vineyard Team P.S. Pray for rain

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Ask the SommHere is your chance to ask a winery owner and sommelier that wine question you’ve always

wanted to ask and learn a few things you never thought of along the way.

F r o m S o u l t o S o i l ~ Greg Pennyroyal -Vineyard Manager WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WINE? “The more you know about wine, the more fun it is” is an axiom I have experienced and seen others experience. It is like traveling; the more you know about a destination, the people, and its history, the more you enjoy the experience. When I first got into wine after we started the business (heck, I thought if this is going to be our family business then why not dive in and learn all I can) I knew zilch about wine. Nada. Nothing. I think I knew Chardonnay and Zinfandel were grape names, but that was about it. So I started reading wine books. I tried to visit as many wineries as possible in California including Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, etc. I took experiential wine classes throughout So Cal. On top of this, I was fortunate to host six wine cruises in Europe with Gerry, Rosie and my wife, Deanna. There is nothing that can match actually visiting a wine region and soaking it all in. I also learned a ton picking the brains of our winemaker Gus Viz-girda, and our vineyard manager, Greg Pennyroyal. Then the three of us started teaching some experiential wine classes at the winery

which involved learning about wine areas, wine and food pairing, and wine making. I learned a ton as I taught the classes. The feedback we received from members was great. In 2018 we want to continue our “wine experiences” and wine education at Wilson Creek. We plan on doing smaller, more experiential classes, mainly in the Upper Room. Some classes we have in mind include: “Aroma Experience” where we will taste the wines and smell the aromas, “Wine and Dessert experience” where we pair wines and

dessert wines with desserts, “Sparkling Mixology Experience” where we creative fun sparkling wine cocktails, and “VIP vineyard and winery tour” where you can tour the vineyards (while tasting) and then finish with some red wines in the Upper Room. We

are also considering: an oak experience, wine and chocolate, and maybe a wine blending experience. What kind of wine experiences do you want to do at the winery? What do you want to learn about? Just email info@wilsoncreekwinery.com and put “wine experiences” in the subject line and share your ideas. If we choose your experience, we will comp 4 tickets to that experience for you! So, let’s learn together and have

even more fun experiencing wines.

Mick Wilson is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers as well as a Certified Specialist of Wine with the Society of Wine Educators.

Explore the world with us 5-STAR, LUXURY WINE-THEMED RIVERS & CASTLES CRUISE Join fellow family travelers, Mick & Deanna and Gerry & Rosie Wilson, for an unforgettable adventure of a lifetime.

RIVERS & CASTLES CRUISE

Prague to Paris JULY 19-26, 2018

Optional: two nights pre-cruise in Prague & three nights post cruise to Paris.

GEMS OF SOUTHEAST EUROPE

Budapest to GiurgiuJULY 14-21, 2019

Optional: two nights per cruise to Vienna and three nights post-cruise to Bucharest.

https://www.youtube.com/user/WilsonCreekWinery

We have a YouTube channel just for you! Listen to the thoughts and details about each wine we produce as it is released, directly from our Winemaker and winemaking team! Check it out!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call Betsy Scherr ~ 866.306.7635 or email betsy.scherr@gmail.com Betsy can tell you about the discounts and benefits for sailing with Wilson Creek. We hope you can join us! or visit our website at: www.wilsoncreekwinery.com.

Executive Chef P r e s e n t s

IRISH POTATO PIE1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

4 tablespoons butter

7 thick slices of bacon, chopped

5 potatoes (4 large), peeled and sliced thin

1 onion, peeled and sliced thin

1 tablespoon fresh dill

1/2 cup heavy cream

Salt and pepper

Chive for garnish

Preheat oven to 350° F. Place the thawed puff pastry in a 8-9 inch tart pan and crimp the edges. Remove the excess dough and piece it along the rim if needed to make the rim even in some places. Refrigerate the crust until ready to fill.

Place the butter and bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté until the bacon is crispy then toss in the onions, followed by the potatoes and dill. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Gently stir 3-5 minutes,to mix the onions and potatoes and coat in bacon grease. (The potatoes don’t need to be cooked through.) Then spoon the mixture into the crust and drizzle with heavy cream.

Bake on the low rack in the oven for 35-45 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the crust is golden. Rest for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped chive and cut.

Enjoy!

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APRIL 1ST, 10-3 PMBrunch only: $55.95 / $50.95 (wine club)With Bubbly: $65.95 / $59.95 (wine club)

Kids: $16.95 / $15.29 (wine club)Reservations Required:

www.wilsoncreekwinery.com

BRUNCH

NEW ADDITIONS TO SUNDAY BRUNCH

Come enjoy some new treats added to our spectacular brunch. Bloody Mary (Vodka-wine based) and our Bloody Maria (Tequila-wine based) specialty drinks.

F O U R - C O U R S ER O M A N T I C D I N N E R

February 14th ~ 6-9 pm$150 per couple ~ $135 Wine Club

includes a bottle of sparklingReservations Required

www.wilsoncreekwinery.com

When one of these featured wines tickles your taste buds and you’ve simply GOT to have more, just give us a jingle at

(951)-699-9463. Purchase any of the selected wines found in these shipments and receive a 35% discount on cases or a 30% discount on single bottle purchases (excludes sparkling wines).

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Angel Ayala from Riverside, CA wrote... We recently had our wedding reception at Wilson Creek and it was beyond amazing. The staff was attentive and a breeze to work with. We cannot wait to have another event!!

Jamie Gothro from Murrieta, CA wrote... We LOVE Wilson Creek. Every time we come (which is often) we have a memo-rable time. It might be an awesome meal in the Creekside Grille, a quick glass of wine in the tasting room, or most recently, a personalized tasting in the upstairs room; no matter the occasion, we always feel welcome and special.

Nancy Tuttle from Katy, TX wrote... We do wine taste-offs when new bubbly flavors hit the streets...Peach Bellini is still the top pick

Gretchen Bishop from Temecula, CA wrote... Wilson Creek is our favorite stop in Temecula. We love to bring all our guests from the Midwest to taste and enjoy the property, and they quickly become fans also. We especially love all the additions to your already stunning property.

Adriana Castillo from Riverside, CA wrote... We introduced our friends from out of town to the awesomeness of Wilson Creek Winery! Can I just say “WOW”! The Upper Room experience was absolutely phe-nomenal - from the beautiful cheese tray and the delicious wines we were served to our wine expert, AJ, we had a wonderful day (as always) at Wilson Creek! If you haven’t experienced the Upper Room, what are you waiting for? Wilson Creek is our Happy Place, Cheers!

Candice Meyer from Appleton, WI wrote... We first visited Wilson Creek in their first month and have been back over and over as Wine Club Members. Wilson Creek has always had great wines and as a destination for wine, there is none better. Jacqueline Jefferson from Chino Hills, CA wrote... I have been a member of the wine club for quite some time. I have enjoyed numerous events and activities throughout the years. Wilson Creek is my go to place when friends needs a place to unwind, seek to experience awarding winning wines, learn something new about the wine industry and enjoy the amazing brunch. I cannot say enough about the Wilson family. It’s home.

Kristen Mota from Menifee, CA wrote... We got married in your venue and loved it. Janae was the best. Since then we have been back twice for tastings. I cannot tell enough how much you made us feel like family! Better yet Royalty on our wedding day. Thanks again. A true Raving fan.

make the differenceOur Raving Fans

Don’t worry “out of state” members... Mix and match a case of any wines from the bi-monthly clubs at a

35% Discount. Not only that, you will receive 50% OFF shipping for all re-order wines in the bi-monthly release!

Re-order pricing valid through February 28th, 2018Discounts exclusive for Extended Family Members.

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White Cabernet Club2016 VS Series White Cabernet Sauvignon

Retail: $25.99 ~ Not available for re-orderSparkling Orange Mimosa

Retail: $16.95 ~ Not available for re-order

Mixed2017 Moscato

Retail: $23.99 ~ Re-order prices: Bottle: $16.79 ~ Case: $187.082014 Cellar Select Cabernet SauvignonRetail: $39.99 ~ Re-order prices: $27.99 ~ Case: $311.88

red Club2015 Winemaker’s Select Sangiovese

Retail: $39.99 ~ Re-order prices: $27.99 ~ Case: $311.882014 Cellar Select Cabernet Franc

Retail: $44.99 ~ Not available for re-order

reserve Club2014 Family Reserve Petite Sirah

Retail: $74.99 ~ Re-order prices: Bottle: $52.49 ~ Case: $584.882015 Pinotage

Retail: $52.99 ~ Not available for re-order

We love to hear from our visitors and fans! Visit our website, submit photos and

comments to win a freebie or two! http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/Wine-Club/Wine-Club-Freebies.aspx

THREE MEMBERS WILL BE CHOSEN TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR

SENSORY CLASSES FOR FREE!Enter to win online:

http://www.wilsoncreekwinery.com/Wine-Club/Wine-Club-Freebies.aspx

SPECIAL CONGRATS TO DECEMBER WINNERS:Margaret Meyers, from Vista, CA | Thomas & Liz Yuzer, from Menifee, CA

Heidi and Michael Pahls, from Menifee, CA

FABULOUS FREEBIES!

Come enjoy some new treats added to our spectacular brunch. Bloody Mary (Vodka-wine based) and our Bloody Maria (Tequila-wine based) specialty drinks.

35960 Rancho California Road Temecula, CA 92591 ~ 951.699.WINE (9463) ~ Fax: 951.695.9463WILSONCREEKWINERY.COM ~ WINECLUB@WILSONCREEKWINERY.COM

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2016 vs White Cabernet sauvignonData: 100% Cabernet SauvignonAlc: 12%, PH: 3.43, TA: 6.32, RS: 2.5A true “white” wine with big aromas, strawberry, melon and peach are prominent with subtle floral back notes. This wines fruit plays on the palate integrating well with its acidity and sweetness, notes of strawberry and melon come to mind. Pair this wine with spicy Thai dishes, curry spiced dishes or fruit vinaigrette salads with goat cheese.

2017 MosCatoData: 100% MuscatAlc: 12.3%, PH: 3.63, TA: 6.4, RS: 2.7In a word, this wine is “Luscious.” Flavors of honeydew melon, mandarin orange and a touch of mint. Imagine a fresh-from-the-oven croissant topped with apple jam. One of our most popular wines because of the dynamic flavors and it is great for many occasions.

2014 Cellar seleCt Cabernet sauvignon Data: 83% Cabernet, 10% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot Alc: 14.23%, PH: 3.63, TA: 6.73, RS: 0.3The bold yet smooth Cabernet exudes flavors of ripe cherry, plum and vanilla. Pairs well with rich sauces, beef bourguignon and steak.

2014 Cellar seleCt Cabernet FranC Data: 91% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot Alc: 14.3%, PH: 3.77, TA: 6.2, RS: .34This wine is very distinct in character. This Cabernet Franc’s palate has pronounced layers of blackberry, spice, oak and licorice. The unique flavor of this wine makes it well suited for ribeye, BBQ ribs, filet mignon and rich lasagna.

2014 FaMily reserve Petite sirahData: 93% Petite Sirah, 7% ZinfandelAlc: 13.4%, PH: 3.61, TA: 5.98, RS: 0.66This Petite Sirah presents supple aromas and flavors of blackberry, herbal and ripe plum with undertones of black pepper. It is dry and soft with supple tannins and well integrated American Oak. Try this wine with short ribs and beef stew.

2015 PinotageAlc: 14.8%, PH: 3.36, TA: 5.87, RS: 0.43Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault vines. The crossing captures Pinot Noir’s delicate elegance and Cinsault’s hardy nature. Pinotage is rustic and earthy yet it also exudes flavors of plum sauce, blackberry, raspberry and licorice. The tannins are pronounced yet there is a slightly sweet note on the finish, like flavored smoke.The tannin in this wine helps cut through the fats in dishes such as filet, ribeye, and even game dishes. Enjoy this Pinotage with food!

2015 WineMaker’s seleCt sangiovese Data: 93% Sangiovese, 7% Cabernet SauvignonAlc: 13.8, PH: 3.83, TA: 5.9, RS: 0.47Sangiovese is such a fun wine because it has the beautiful fruit character of ripe cherry, plum, and strawberry, yet with lively acidity. This Sangiovese pairs well with a wide range of foods because of its medium body and savory character. Try with dishes that have herbs and tomato components. This lively acidity and firm tannins also balance recipes that have pronounced butter and olive oil ingredients.

Please use this number for all Wine Club related questions, shipment details, orders, reservations, etc. You can also reach your wine club associates via email at wineclub@wilsoncreekwinery.com.

vs White Cabernet $55 Per shiPMentThe popular VS White Cabernet, a true white wine with big aromas, plays on your palate Integrating well with acidity and sweetness. In this shipment: (2) 2016 VS White Cabernet SauvignonSparkling Orange Mimosa

Mixed Club $50 Per shiPMentOpposites attract... This is the perfect compromise for the family with different palates. Receive one handcrafted red and white wine. Have the best of both worlds!In this shipment: 2014 Cellar Select Cabernet Sauvignon2017 Moscato

red Club $60 Per shiPMentAs a member of our Red Club, you will receive two bottles of premium handcrafted Winemaker’s Select wines chosen by our Winemaker.In this shipment: 2015 Winemaker’s Select Sangiovese2014 Cellar Select Cabernet Franc

reserve Club $75-$120 Per shiPMentIndulge in cellar-worthy reserve selections for an ultimate wine tasting experience.In this shipment: 2014 Family Reserve Petite Sirah2015 Pinotage

Reach us at our new phone number exclusively for members! 9 5 1 • 2 5 2 • 8 5 2 3

NOW AVAILABLE! In single servings!