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Wine
Feb ruary 201 3
From the Winemaker
Wine 101
What
is a
Super Tuscan
wine?
“Super Tuscan” is a general
term that describes any Tuscan
(originating from an area of Italy’s
western coast) red wine that
does not adhere to traditional
blending laws for the region. Italy
has a strict, complex set of laws
governing
blending,
naming,
minimum alcohol, vineyard yield,
and sometimes even a blind taste
test for quality. These wines don’t
fit the age-old Italian styles, so the
category is a bit of a catch-all of
unusual renegade blends. The laws
in the U.S. are strict as well, but leave
much more room for creativity and
individuality. In our country a Super
Tuscan style loosely means that
the wine contains a core of Italian
varieties such as Sangiovese, with
other “bigger” varieties added for
structure, complexity, and ageability – hence the word “super.”
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Bonjour! Join us on March 2nd and 3rd for
an International adventure! We are excited
to once again be a part of the Temecula
Valley Winegrower’s Association World of
Wine Barrel Tasting.
On your journey, you’ll enjoy a self-guided
wine country tour that will take you to 30+
wineries, including Wiens, each of whom
will be offering varietal wines from barrel,
tank or bottle. The wines will be paired
with scrumptious food samplings which
exemplify the perfect marriage of food
and wine. Ticket holders will receive a map
of the Temecula Valley, a passport which
allows a visit to each participating winery
and a souvenir glass.
This year we are representing France, where
you will enjoy new world wines inspired by
this old world master.
For ticketing and more information visit
www.temeculawines.org/events
February 2013
In This Issue:
Wine 101
1,4
World of Wine Event 1
Wine Club Release 2
Á votre santé et on se reverra!
Congratulations 2
Paired Recipe
3
Upcoming Events 4
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February Wine Club Release
W ine C lub R e leases
for
F ebruary 2013
Wine
A R
M Club
Release Details
ll
eds
embers will
Receive:
2 Bottles 2011 Reflection
$70.40 plus tax and shipping
All Mixed Members will Receive:
1 Bottle 2011 Reflection
1 Bottle 2012 White Crowded
1 Bottle Amour de L’Orange
$76.80 plus tax and shipping
Important Dates
February 11 - Shipments Sent
February 13 - Will-Call Packages Released
March 12 - Unclaimed Will-Call
Packages Sent
2012 White Crowded
2011 Reflection
Alcohol: 12.5%
Appellation: Riverside County
Composition: 30% Viognier,
Alcohol: 13.5%
Appellation: Temecula Valley
Composition: 42% Sangiovese,
25% Muscat, 21% Pinot Gris,
13% Chardonnay, 6% Riesling,
5% Sauvignon Blanc
Residual Sugar: 1.8%
Price: $28, $22.40 Wine Club
20% Merlot, 14% Zinfandel,
10% Cabernet Sauvignon,
8% Primitivo, 2% Montepulciano,
2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Dolcetto
Residual Sugar: 0.2%
Price: $44, $35.20 Wine Club
Like an overflowing mixed-fruit basket
of pineapples, pears, grapefruits,
coconuts, and nectarines, our 2012
White Crowded tickles the nose with
ample, enticingly complex aromas,
then unhurriedly languishes across the
palate with a crisp, lingering finish and
just the slightest sweetness. Partake of
this unique blend with salads, seafood,
poultry, or ham.
Amour
de
Deeply colored and elegant in
body, our 2011 Reflection tempts
the palate with flavors of red plum,
black cherry, and blackberry. Pairs
nicely with medium cheeses, meat
lasagna, grilled mild peppers, and
spinach ravioli.
To make any changes to your wine club
preferences including shipping address,
delivery method, or billing information,
please visit us at wienscellars.com, click
on “Wine Club” and complete the
“Membership Change Form.”
Next Wine Club Release: April 10
Wines not delivered or picked up within
60 days after the commencement of
a wine club release will be returned to
inventory and a store credit issued.
Congratulations
Lauren Barnes &
Chris Yerkes
Married 3 November 2012
L’Orange
Alcohol: 12.0%
Residual Sugar: 4.0%
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Price: $24, $19.20 Wine Club
An ambrosial delight for those of you who enjoy Champagne with a fun twist. Starting
with the finest Chardonnay cuveé loaded with fruity aromas including pear, coconut,
and pineapple, our winemaker added just a hint of natural orange flavoring.
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Zach Hodges Photography
February Wine Club - Paired Recipe
Chocolate Reflection Cake
at the
Café Merlot
Bernardo Winery
Joseph Russo - Chef de Cuisine
Toni Kraft - Owner
13330 Paseo del Verano Norte
San Diego, Ca 92128
858.592.7785
www.cafemerlot.com
Equipment
Parchment Paper
10” x 2” Spring Form Pan
For
the
3 Mixing Bowls
Electric Mixer
Cake
1 C Unsalted Butter, Room
Temperature + more for Pan
1½ C Unbleached Flour
1 TBSP Baking Powder
½ TBSP Sea Salt
1¼ C Granulated Sugar
3 Large Eggs, Separated
5 oz. Dark Chocolate
1 C Reflection Red Wine
Black Cherry Sauce
Whipped Cream
½ C Reflection Red Wine
½ C Granulated Sugar
4 C Fresh Black Cherries
2 C Heavy Cream
3 TBSP Confectioner’s Sugar
For the Cake, heat oven to 350°F. Grease springform pan and parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking
powder, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl using the paddle attachment on an electric mixer, cream together
butter and ½ cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then add chocolate and mix. Alternate
adding 1/3 of flour mix and 1/3 of wine at a time to the butter mixture until both are completely incorporated. Add egg
whites to a clean bowl and ¾ cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold egg white mixture into batter. Bake 40-45
minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
For the Cherry Sauce, bring wine and sugar to a boil. Add the fresh cherries and cook until soft. Chill until cake is cooled.
For the Whipped Cream, Combine cream and confectionery sugar and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Serve Cake Drizzled with Cherry Sauce and topped with Whipped Cream.
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Wine 101 - Continued
Our Super Tuscan style wine in this club release, the
2011 Reflection, contains 42% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot,
14% Zinfandel, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Primitivo,
2% Montepulciano, 2% Dolcetto, and 2% Cabernet
Franc... quite a blend! The Sangiovese/Montepulciano/
Dolcetto provide traditional Italian bright red fruit flavors
of strawberry/cherry and a dash of spice, the Merlot
adds raspberry, and the Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc
adds blackberry, herbal notes, and tannin structure.
Finally, topping off the blend with Zinfandel and
Primitivo brings the jammy kick and extends the finish.
This wine will age nicely over the next five years. Enjoy
now in the liveliness of its youth, and rest assured that its
“super” character will make it endure and age well as
a reliable go-to from your wine cellar. Cheers!
—Doug Wiens, Winemaker
Upcoming Events
Winter/Spring 2013
World
of
Wine
Saturday & Sunday March 2-3
TVWA Event
www.temeculawines.org/events/
April Pick Up Parties
Wednesday, April 10
Thursday, April 18
5:30 - 7:30
Reservations Requested
More Event Information at wienscellars.com
Wine Cou ntry Weddings
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