“E XTENDED FAMILY ” WINE CLUB NEWS“E XTENDED FAMILY ” WINE CLUB NEWSAugust/September 2007Issue 37 WILSON CREEK WINERY & V INEYARDS

“Fine Wines & Quality Times!”

Photos courtesy of Justin Hulse Photography & EIS Photography

ALL THAT JAZZ...We’re half way through with our BIGGEST and BEST Sunset Jazz in theVines concert season!In late June we were visited by Jeffrey Osborne andMichael Lington, who put on a GREAT show! Then just when we thoughtthings couldn’t get any better, in July we hosted An Evening with Rufus &Special Guests and Everette Harp!

ONLY TWO SHOWS LEFT! Plan to join us for an evening of GREAT music, GREAT wine and GREAT fun! Call the winery TODAYfor more information and reservations!

At this year’s annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, we constructed (orDECONSTRUCTED) the WC tasting zone! WE’RE SO EXCITED ABOUT OURNEW FACILITY we could not help telling everyone our “under-construction” story!Our pourers wore hard hats and tool belts, and we filled the bucket of a front load tractor with ice and frosty cold bottles of Almond Champagne! (Too bad we neverhave any fun around here, huh?)

CONSTRUCTION SITEat the 24th Annual Temecula Valley

BALLOON &W INE FESTIVAL

Staff members David, Shylynn and Joe

Right: The Fridaynight balloon glow isalways a spectacular

sight to see. Notice ournew champagne bottle

hot air balloon!

Our “Almond Girl” Melissa looksgreat in “the gear”.

Our front loadtractor filledwith champagne,icy cold water,and WilsonCreek hats.

Check this out! Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermottrecently purchased and opened a bed & breakfast inn called ChateauLa Rue (named after Tori’s dog) right down the road in Fallbrook, CAas part of their new reality show,Tori & Dean: Inn Love . Whatchampagne did they choose to serve to their guests? Why,WilsonCreek “Oh My Gosh” Almond Champagne, what else?

Shown from left are Dean McDermott, Jen Wilson,Kim Kelliher of the Grapeline, Cherise Manning of Grape Escape

Balloon Company and Tori Spelling.

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Left: Our booth seemed like “the place to be”!

That’s right! Heismann Trophy winner and USC graduate Reggie Bush is autographing a CUSTOM LABELED bottle of Almond Champagnefor an auction supporting his CAMP 619children’s charity! Wilson Creek was at the event at the San Diego Hall of Champions,pouring champagne and supporting a worthwhile cause!

Above: Reggie Bush (left) and MC announce the Almond Champagne winner.

Golf Tourney Winners again! Mick Wilson (2nd from left) andChuck Spiegel who oversees our distribution (2ndfrom right) pictured with new friends Tom and Tim(they teamed up that day). This foursome won theSamantha Corpus Foundation 2nd AnnualGolf Tournament played at the prestigiousBlackhawk Country Club in Danville, CA. The tournament benefited the fight against Rett Syndromein children. Wilson Creek sponsored all theChampagne and Port for the tournament.

Reggie Bush Goes Nuts!

Wilson Creek Taken By Storm (or vice versa)!

Wine Club members enjoyfamily, food, fun, and wine!

Right:The lucky

winner!

ROSIE throws first pitch!

Recently we held our bi-annual employee meeting at The Diamondwhere the Lake Elsinore Storm plays! (The Storm is the Class A farm team for the San Diego Padres.)Our own Rosie Wilsonthrew out the ceremonialfirst pitch after which The Storm tried to signRosie up for a minor league contract but she said she was too busy fixing lunch for us all every day! A fine time was had by all!

We had such a fun time at our employee event that we decided to invite the “Extended Family”! On July 22nd, almost 100 Wine Club members joined us as the Storm played the High Desert Mavericks! We had a GRAND time and The Storm won.

Libby Wilson Johns,Deanna Wilsonand John Von Passenheim

(clocked at 92 MPH... almost)

Below: Bill Wilson and Margo from our shipping department

UPCOMING EVENTS – JOIN THE FUN! UPCOMING EVENTS – JOIN THE FUN!

Release YourInner Winemaker!Saturday, August 25, 5:30 PMWe thought it would be REALLY fun to have a blending party with our “Extended Family” members! You’ll be mixing and matching, tastingand trying, learning how to add a pinch of this and a splash of that tomake a wine that is JUST right for you! Design your own label to gowith your blend! We’ll enjoy a sumptuous winemaker’s dinner buffet,specially prepared to pair with some of our great Wilson Creek wines!Cost for this interesting, interactive, (AND MOST OF ALL) FUN eveningis just $90 each for members and their guests and includes your own custom blend bottle! Call (951) 699-9463for reservations and more info.

Spa Day – Fall 2007Friday, September 7th,8:00 AM - 5:00 PMOne of our most popular member benefits! Join us as we celebrate thelast days of summer, relaxing poolsideat Pala Resort and Casinoin nearby Valley Center. All inclusive price of just $229.95 includes continentalbreakfast at the Winery, transportation, spa treatments and gratuities,lunch, full pool and spa privileges and, of course, your favorite WilsonCreek wines and champagnes! Call the Wine Club TODAY for moredetails and reservations at (951) 699-9463!VERY LIMITED availability!

The Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club presents the

California Chamber Orchestra@ Wilson Creek WinerySunday, September 9th, 6:00 PM

Join us as we host the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Cluband theCalifornia Chamber Orchestra for an evening of fun, music, food and philanthropy! Guests will vie for the privilege of conducting the orchestra playing “The Star Spangled Banner” and enjoy selectionsincluding light classical works, a Star Wars medley, and show tunes!General admission tickets are just $60 per person to support Rotary programs in our area! Call Regis at (951) 302-5415or Marti at (951) 698-6116for tickets and additional information.

A Day of Wine & Chocolate!Sunday, September 16th, 3:00 PMOne of our MOST popular events! Food, music, wine and CHOCOLATE! All benefiting Hopsice of the Valley! Call (951) 672-1666for more information and tickets!

Our first Ever “Extended Family”

Catalina AdventureFriday, Sept. 21st, through Sunday, Sept. 23rdIn conjunction with theCatalina Island Women’sForum, we are planning ourfirst ever adventure to CatalinaIsland! Visit the Wine Clubsection of our web site at www.wilsoncreekwinery.comand click on the button thatsays “Catalina Adventure”,or call the Wine Club office at (951) 699-9463for moredetails and information! Call The Hotel MacRaeat 1-800-698-2266for reservations TODAY!

Come celebrate ANOTHER great harvest!

Vine Tasting – Sip, Savor & Stomp!Sunday, October 14th, 5:30 PMOur vineyard management team assures us that this could be the “harvest of the millennium”! Join us as we celebrate! We’ll have appetizers in the vineyards, barrel tasting, grape stomping, fabulousfood and an all-around GREAT time! Price for this Wine Club (and guests)exclusive event isjust $65 per person (plus tax). Call us at (951) 699-WINETODAY for more details and reservations!

By VERY popular demand!

Cigar Night – Fall 2007 Sunday, November 4thJoin us for another extraordinary evening of fine cigars, sumptuousfood and exceptional wine and champagne. This evening will mark the NATIONAL release of the long-awaited Reserva Decadencia cigar from our friends at Carlos Toraño Cigars. Price for this WineClub (and guests) exclusive event is just $90 per person (plus tax) and includes food, wine, and FREE cigars and accessories! An evening not to miss! Call the winery today @ (951) 699-9463.

Photo courtesy of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce

August 18th & September 15thDetails on the next page.

Above: Guests sipping wineon a tractor ride tour through

the vines

Right:Grape stomping.

AND DON’T FORGET...“Extended Family” Wine Club members and their guests receive:• Quick and easy check-in• Complimentary pre-concert Champagne

Reception and a chance to meet the artists• 10% off tickets

Only 2 Concerts Left!

Prices for these extraordinary nights:• Full-service gourmet dinner: $125 / Wine Club $112.50• Orchestra (reserved seats rows 1-9 and bar service): $95 / Wine Club $85.50• VIP (reserved seats rows 10-21): $75 / Wine Club $67.50• General Admission $50 / Wine Club $45 (Applicable tax will be added.)

AUGUST 18Norman Brown’s SUMMER STORM featuring

Peabo Bryson, Marion Meadows & Jeff Lorberand a rare performance by British saxophonist Shilts

SEPTEMBER 15Energetic and innovative jazz great

Warren Hill with Bobby Lyle

Limited Edition Jazz Label Wine & Champagne!

Visit www.wilsoncreekwinery.com or call us at 951-699-WINE (9463) TODAY!

Sizzling Summer Special! Forge Ahead!The next time you visit the winery on Saturday or Sundaycheck out The Grill!That’s right, our friends from The Forge Grillbring their culinary creations right here toWilson Creek every weekend afternoon.Executive Chef Gerry Kent creates Wine Country specialties while you taste! Be sure to let themknow you are a member of the “Extended Family” Wine Clubto receive the day’s special discount or offering.

Sold Out!

Do you love our QuartetBlanc, a dynamic blend of four exceptional Bordeaux-style white winegrapes? Well, here’s yourchance! “Extended Family”members can purchase specially labeled bottles ofQuartet Blanc celebrating the

2007 Sunset Jazz Season for just $12! That is 40% off! Wow! Also available, specially labeled bottles of Almond Champagne at $20(“Extended Family” Wine Club members’ price is just $16).

*While supplies last. Prices slightly higher for purchase at Jazz concerts.

THIS SHIPMENT’ S

FEATURE WINES

GOLDEN JUBILEEThis lightly sweet wine is one of our most popular white wines.Why? Because it is so easy to drink, and pairs so well with alot of foods, makingany occasion feel special! Originallycrafted to mirror ourfamous GreenHungarian wine, this easy-to-drink wine issmooth and soft withcrisp, fruity flavors.Jubilee is made from the unique French Columbard grape (with a tad of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc added).French Columbard thrives in warm growing regions likeTemecula where the hot days and cool nights create a sweeter,yet well balanced wine. Try this with roasted turkey, grilled sea bass, or assorted cheeses. Serve chilled and enjoy!

(PS – The new label is REALLY cute, too! It’s to celebrate the puppies first birthday!)

PINOT MOUR(Back by Popular Demand)Pinot Mour (yes, you have to say it... “pee-no more”)A dynamic blend of two amazing wines, Pinot Noir andMourvedre. The Pinot Noir is full of fruit and elegance,while the Mourvedre adds depth and character. Flavors of raspberry, strawberry and dark cherry. Very fruit-forward with a good finish.

Classic Club Shipment PriceGolden Jubilee $14.95Pinot Mour $28.95With discount $35.12 – you save $8.78

Members of our Great Whites Club will receive TWO bottles of our delicious Golden Jubilee plus a bottle of AlmondChampagne (That crazy “Go Nuts” price of just $9.99).

Great Whites Club Shipment PriceGolden Jubilee (two bottles) $14.95 eachAlmond Champagne $9.99With discount $33.91 – you save $12.94

Collector’s Circle Club Shipment PricePinot Mour (two bottles) $28.95 eachWith discount $46.32 – you save $11.58

NEED MORE WINE DATA?For all you “wine geeks” (and we say that with completelove and affection, since we have some “wine geeks” righthere in our own family!), if you want all the scientific stuff such as Ph, TA, VA, RS, and any other abbreviations,contact us at (951) 699-WINE (9463). We’ll be happy to email or fax you a lab specification sheet.

Two bottles of the same white.

One red and one white.

Two bottles of premium red.

Add a bottle of Almond Champagne.

VINEYARD UPDATE

It could be an EXTRAORDINARY harvest thisyear! Our vineyard manager,Cheo Serrano,says that the weather conditions early inthe growing seasonon top of the freezewe had during thewinter combined to make perfect growing conditions. (OK, for those of you who live in theeast, it might not have seemed like such a deep freeze butit was bellowing freezing for like two or three days in arow!) Cheo says it could be the harvest of the millennium!

Right now the vines are exploding with fruit and ripeningeach and every day! We’re planning to start harvesting thewhite wine grapes in just a few weeks starting withChardonnay (used to make our Almond Champagne),Riesling, Muscat Canelli and Viognier followed by thereds, like our award-winning Estate Cabernet Sauvignon!It sounds like we should all be clearing out our wine racksto make room for more bottles of exceptional wine!

Cheo Serrano (right) with winemaker Etienne Cowper

Who can resist those babes?!

A Bite of ItalyOur friends from Gourmet Italia Restaurant are pleased to announce their newest venture! In addition to the three Gourmet Italia locations in Temecula (on Ynez Rd (the original!), Murrieta Hot Springs Road, and on Highway 79 South), Alex Charity and family have opened a Pizzeria! Spuntino Pizzeria Delicatessen (951-699-7722), located inthe Barron’s shopping centerat 31891 Rancho California Road, offers gourmet wood-fired pizzas, pasta, salads and greatdeli items! A perfect place to stop to prepare your WineCountry Picnic on your way to Wilson Creek! To celebrate their GRAND OPENING, they are offering one lucky “Extended Family” member a custom Wine Country picnic forfour (valued at over $50). Simply go to the Wine Club sectionof our web site at www.wilsoncreekwinery.comand click onthe button that says “A Bite if Italy!” Your name will beentered into a drawing to win this great prize from our friends at Gourmet Italia/Spuntino.

Ahhh... Ajna!Our friends from Ajna Health Spa in Murrieta have anotherGREAT prize offer for TWOof our “Extended Family”members. Simply go to theWine Club section of our website and click on the button that says “Touch of the Tropics”. Your name will be enteredinto a drawing to win either a Maui Enzyme Facial (a $125value) or a Maui Enzyme Body Treatment (a $125 value). These luxurious treatments feature an exotic blend of pineappleand papaya enzyme to revitalize summertime skin and make youfeel like you’ve just been transported to a tropical paradise! Not lucky enough to win? Contact Ajna Health Spa at (951) 296-6444 to schedule a visit and let them know you’re a member of the “Extended Family”!

FREEBIES!Check out theseon-line

AND THE WINNERS of our previous great “freebies”

Long-time member,Sharon Smith of Phoenix, AZ wasthe lucky winner of two tickets to see Celine Dion atCaesar’s Palace in Las Vegas before her award-winningshow “A New Day” closes for good! CongratulationsSharon and have fun!

Aleta Reeser of Corona, CA was the lucky winner oftwo Vineyard Picnic packages from our friends at TheGrapeline Wine Country Shuttle! Have fun and leavethe driving to The Grapeline at www.gogrape.com!

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Size DOES matter!You often hear about a “Magnum of Champagne”. How big is a magnum? How about the even larger bottles?Learn them all! Some of the bottle names are for differenttypes or quantities of wine, depending on the geographicarea. Most of the bigger bottles are named after ancientkings, but no one is really sure about how that traditionstarted. A Nebuchadnezzar of Almond, anyone?

Name SizeHalf Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 ml

Normal Bottle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 ml

Magnum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bottles

Marie-Jean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 bottles

Double Magnum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 bottles

Jeroboam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 bottles

Rehoboam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 bottles

Imperial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 bottles

Methuselah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 bottles

Salmanazar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 bottles

Balthazar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 bottles

Nebuchadnezzar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 bottles

WINE 101

BREAKING NEWS!Announcing the NATIONWIDE RELEASE of the long-awaitedReserva Decadencia cigar infused with our Decadencia ChocolatePort from our friends at Carlos Toraño Cigars! Our Fall 2007 Cigar Night extravaganza, scheduled for Sunday, November 4th, willmark the launch of this extraordinary cigar, which combines the legacies of two great family businesses, Wilson Creek Winery andCarlos Toraño Cigars. Mark your calendar to join us for this very special evening of fine food, premium wine and world class cigars!

We’d love to hear from you! Call (951) 699-WINE, visit our web site at www.wilsoncreekwinery.com, or email us at wineclub@wilsoncreekwinery.com 35960 Rancho California Road • Temecula, CA 92591 • (951) 699-9463 • Fax: (951) 695-9463

WINE CLUBRAVING FANSRAVING FANSJim and Linda Kiefer of Murrieta, CA wrote... We brought two of our favorite people to the Jeffrey Osborne - MichaelLington “Jazz Under the Stars” Concert. It couldn’t have been better.The night was wonderful, the food was exquisite, and we shared thetable with six other great Wine Club members. The combination ofgood food, great wine, the balmy evening, and wonderful entertainmentmade for a joyous time for everyone present. It is just living theAmerican Dream.

Anita McMillan of Corona, CA wrote... Our family was at Wilson Creek recently to celebrate my husband’sbirthday. Nicholas was our server, and he gave us exceptional service. We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed a picnic and yourfamous Almond Champagne on the beautiful grounds. It is such apleasure to bring our family to your family for our celebrations, and we greatly appreciate the playground for the little ones. God Bless!

Long-time members Michael and Rebecca Kramerof Anaheim, CA wrote... The night before our daughter, an art major, graduated cum laude from Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, my wife and I celebrated in our wine-themed travel trailer with Megan and herfiancé Jonathan over Teriyaki chicken. Of course the meal began with a toast to her future with Wilson Creek’s Chardonnay (great accompaniment for the mealand we carried it boldly right through the heart of Napa andSonoma counties to Arcata). This summer at their July wedding,the guests will toast at the gardenceremony and reception with Wilson Creek Golden Jubilee.

“F RIENDS OF THE FAMILY ”– BUSINESSSPOTLIGHT

The Glass DoctorLong-time “Extended Family” member Laurel Miller recently switched her membershipover to our “Friends of the Family” Business Directory. Laurel’s business,The GlassDoctor located in Murrieta, is a family owned and operated glass service company.Established in 1962, Glass Doctor is the largest chain of full-service glass replacementproviders in the nation. Recognized by Entrepreneur magazine among its “Franchise500”, Glass Doctor Franchisees offer complete glass replacement, service and repairs to the automotive, residential and commercial markets.

Upon opening the franchise, Miller has assembled a top-notch team of technicians with over thirty years of experience in the glass industry. “Our goal is to be the company of choice to fulfill the areas needs in automotive, residential and commercial glass repair and replacement,” Miller said. “Our team’s professionalism and experience has shown right from the start.” Call The Glass Doctor in Murrieta at (951) 541-0611 or visit their web site at www.glassdoctor.com/murr ieta/.

We’re so glad to have someone in the “Extended Family” who can fix our “panes”!

FIND OUT HOW YOUR BUSINESScan be featured in our newsletter and how you can generate NEW BUSINESS & ENJOY FREE WINE & CHAMPAGNEat the same time! Call us TODAY to find out more about the “Friends of the Family” Business Directory!

Employee Spotlight –Meet Donny Ho! (No, that’s not his “real”name, but his participation in the witness protection program precludes us from disclosing his true identity... just kidding!) If you’ve ever had a chance to attend one ofour many winery events, you have probablyseen Donny Ho! He has been a friend of thefamily and the winery formany years and just recentlystarted “officially” working forus! He is a “jack of all trades”and master of quite a few! Hecan fix ANYTHING!

We specially love his sense of style as displayed by the photos. Donny is shown alldressed up at the recent JeffreyOsborneconcert and is also shown in his “work clothes”driving his “customized”work truck!

Employee Spotlight –

ARE YOU PLANNING A PARTY?Call us! “Extended Family” Wine Club members who book parties with us by September 30th can receive FREE live music for yourevent! Corporate holiday parties? Birthdays? Anniversary? Make any celebration EXTRAORDINARY! Call us at (951) 699-WINE formore details and information!