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Great Gift Giving Ideas:

Don’t look now, but Christmas is just two weeks away! We’ve put together a Top 10 Great Gift Ideas list to make your shopping fast, convenient and a guaranteed hit right out the door.

#10 Save 40% off case purchases of award-winning 2006 South Coast Winery Reserve Chardonnay. Tropical fruit and honeyed apple aromas meld with rich, smoky oak tones.
#9 Save 40% off case purchases of South Coast Winery Merlot – Big, rich berry and leafy aromas balanced with light oak coupled with intense dark chocolate flavors and soft gripping tannins. Not your Mother’s Merlot!
#8 Save 40% off case purchases of South Coast Winery Semillon – The signature characteristics are intense melon, delicate citrus and herbaceous aromas which are balanced against a crisp acidity and round finish.
#7 Save 40% off case purchases of South Coast Winery Zinfandel – Dark chocolate, caramel and berries wrapped in rich American oak. Eureka!
#6 Save 40% off case purchases of South Coast Winery Gewurztraminer – This award-winning vintage is lightly sweet, with a solid acidity and exotic floral scents of roses and lychee fruit.
#5 Wild Women of Wine Country Gift Basket – There’s a little wild side in each and every woman, and this gift basket celebrates her uniqueness. Impressively sized at 11" X 16", this gift is sure to please.
#4 Group Therapy Gift Basket — Who among us can’t use a little "Group Therapy"? This package is impressively sized at 11" X 16" and comes filled with all things divine, including a 750 mL bottle of South Coast Winery Group Therapy Red Table Wine and so much more.
#3 Tickets to the upcoming Wild Women of Wine Country Cooking Class – Join us on Saturday, January 16th for Cooking and Wine The Wild Women Way! Just $25 gives this lucky gift recipient the opportunity to be a part of this special day. Best of all, proceeds benefit Rancho Damacitas Children’s Home. Audience participation encouraged; sense of humor required!
#2 Chenille Spa Robe – A luxurious, comforting 100% chenille robe adds luxurious comfort naturally. Pairs perfectly with a bottle of South Coast Winery Spumante Diamante.
#1 South Coast Winery Gift Card —Gift cards make great gifts and come in just about any sized denomination. Best of all, South Coast Winery Gift Cards can be redeemed in person for any of our luxurious amenities found at the resort plus the incredible South Coast Winery Restaurant and Tasting Room in Orange County. Now, while supplies last, you’ll receive a gift card good for $20 off any service at the GrapeSeed Spa with your purchase of a South Coast Winery Gift Card.

1. Do your holiday needs have you shopping at Orange County’s South Coast Plaza this year?

If so, don’t miss the opportunity to stop by our warm and welcoming South Coast Winery Restaurant & Tasting Room for a perfect beginning or ending to a busy shopping day. Located just north of South Coast Plaza at the corner of MacArthur & Bristol lies our casually elegant restaurant and tasting room. Executive Chef Enrique Acuna has put together some incredible menu options to tantalize your senses; while our tasting room servers offer up the latest featured South Coast Winery wines and more. Whether it’s an intimate outing for lunch, a romantic dinner, a family brunch or business meeting, our Orange County restaurant is sure to please time and time again. You can purchase your favorite gift-giving wines there too! Click here for more info; or if you′re really brave, take a look at Chef Enrique′s famous Mille Crepe recipe to try at home!

2. Holiday Treats Villa Special
Go ahead. Steal away for an overnight stay, the weekend, or even a week in Southern California Wine Country. Let the award–winning team of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa pamper you with this holiday season with our special Holiday Treats Special.

Includes:
•One Overnight Stay Luxury Deluxe Villa tucked away in the vineyards
•Mimosa Breakfast Voucher for Two($40 value)
•South Coast Winery Welcome Gift at Check–In($20 value)
•Bottle of Pre-Selected Award Winning South Coast Wine($24 value)
•2 Tasting Flights($20 value)
•Passport to Excellent Savings Booklet
Just $169/night Sunday–Thursday
Comes with resort-wide savings for you totaling up to $200 in extras!

Click Here to reseve or call (951)587-9463
MENTION CODE: Vineyard Holiday

*Terms/Conditions:
Valid December 1 – December 29.  Price based on double occupancy. Nightly rates Sun-Thur $169 – Fri-Sat $269. Nightly resort fee and occupancy tax not included. Not valid with group/block reservations. Mimosa Breakfast valid on same visit only and is limited to special menu. Mimosa Breakfast valid in Vineyard Rose Restaurant Only, not valid for Room Service. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Offer based upon availability. Restrictions may apply. Management reserves all rights. Tasting Flights/Welcome Gift/Passport Booklet/Wine valid one per room, per stay (within 7 day period). Nightly resort fee and occupancy tax not included. 

3. Plan a Meeting

4. GrapeSeed Spa is offering up special little treats and tips for surviving the holidays!
After a day of shopping or wine tasting, stop by the GrapeSeed Spa for some holiday cheer and save $55 off their fabulous Peppermint Twist Treatment. Indulge your senses with a 50–minute aromatherapy peppermint massage and a 50–minute peppermint pedi. Then snuggle up on our balcony overlooking the vineyards with a complimentary glass of your favorite wine. Can’t make it to the spa? Here’s something every shopper needs to have on hand this time of year. Peppermint! Did you know:

•When indigestion hits from all the holiday food, a drop of Peppermint oil to herbal tea aids in digestion and relieves heartburn.
•Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the area of injury due to shopping to reduce inflammation.
•Inhale Peppermint oil before and during a shopping excursion to boost your mood and reduce fatigue.
•Massage several drops of Peppermint oil on the abdomen to relieve nausea after you’ve blown your holiday budget.
•To relieve a headache rub a drop of Peppermint oil on the temples, forehead, over the sinuses (stay away from the eyes) and on the back of the neck.
•To stop hiccups (not that you’ll be drinking too much wine), apply a drop of Peppermint oil on each side of the fifth cervical vertebra (up three notches from the large vertebra at the base of the neck).
•Place two drops of Peppermint oil on the tongue and rub another drop under the nose to improve alertness and concentration.
•Rub 4 drops of Peppermint oil on chest and stomach to relieve travel sickness – works even for visits to the in–laws.

Call the GrapeSeed Spa today to arrange for us to send you some essence of peppermint for your use at home. 866-994-6379 Ext. 7280

5. South Coast Winery welcomes Nugget Markets to their line of preferred retailers carrying the South Coast Winery brand wines.

What is a Nugget? It’s a family-owned business, for one, and it has been since 1926 when it was started in Woodland, California, by the Stille family. The Stilles are still running the place today and they’re still committed to the same principles that founders Mack and William were when they started the business: high–quality products and low prices, which is why we make such a perfect pair. Stop by today.

Chef Enrique Acuna’s …

Famous Mille Crepe Recipe
(Crepes layered with pastry cream and hazelnuts & served with Coffee Ice Cream)

•1 1/2 cups whole milk
•3 large eggs
•3 tablespoons sugar
•1 teaspoon salt
•Scant 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
•1/2 cup brandy
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 cup all-purpose flour
•Additional butter for cooking
•Additional sugar or clear jelly such as apple or apricot for serving

Special equipment:
Teflon 9" pan
PREPARATION:
In a blender, combine milk and eggs. Mix on medium-high speed until foamy, about 10 seconds. Turn blender to low speed and remove feed top. With blender going, add sugar and salt. Replace feed top and blend on high speed for a few seconds, then turn blender back to low. In the same manner, add butter, brandy, and vanilla, replacing feed top and blending for several seconds after each addition. Turn blender off. Add flour all at once and blend until just combined.
Place crepe pan over moderately high heat. With flexible spatula, spread a tiny amount of butter in pan (an alternative method is to brush the pan with melted butter using a pastry brush) and heat until butter just begins to smoke. Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup batter into the pan. As you pour, quickly tilt the pan in all directions to spread a thin layer of batter across the bottom. Pour in just enough batter to cover the pan.
Cook crepe over moderately high heat until bubbles just begin to form on the exposed surface, about one to two minutes. Lift up the edge to check the cooking process – if the crepe starts to burn before it is cooked through, turn down the heat. If it is not nicely browned after two minutes, turn up the heat.
When underside of crepe is browned, flip and cook another minute or less, until other side is browned. Continue process until batter is used.

Pastry cream

•2 cups whole milk
•1 tablespoon cardamom pods, crushed slightly
•5 large egg yolks
•1/2 cup sugar
•6 tablespoons all purpose flour
•2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For pastry cream:
Bring milk and cardamom to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat. Cover and let steep 15 minutes. Strain milk into bowl. Whisk yolks, sugar and flour in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in milk. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat until pastry cream thickens and boils, whisking constantly, about 5 minutes. Whisk in butter, then vanilla. Transfer to bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface. Chill until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.

Assembly:

Take one crepe and place on work surface. Take 1 tablespoon pastry cream & spread over crepe. Sprinkle with nuts of your choice ( pistachios, walnuts, pecan or hazelnuts work best). Repeat process and make a stack of 20 crepes pressing gently after each addition. Chill at least 2 hours. To serve cut into wedges & sprinkle with raw sugar (Turbinado) and Brulee as you would a creme Brulee. Serve with Coffee Ice Cream, Eat lots & enjoy!

Pairs perfectly with South Coast Winery's Gewurztraminer

South Coast Holiday Magic & Family Courtside Skating/December 22nd~24th
Let Your Inner Child Come Out To Play with Santa: Remember all those fun-filled holiday memories you had as a child? Here's your chance to let your inner child come out to play; and while you're at it, bring along the entire family. Head to our resort on December 22nd through the 24th as holiday music fills the air and you skate the day away on our 1800 square foot skating rink. Enjoy tractor rides thru the vineyards, hot chocolate, a family dinner and a movie. Plenty of libations and family activities allow you to enjoy this winter family fun in our beautiful Southern California Wine Country Sun! Call 587-9463 for details!

Christmas Eve Day/December 24th
Too busy to "deck the halls" this holiday season? Let South Coast Winery Resort & Spa’s Vineyard Rose Restaurant set the stage for a special family Christmas Eve tradition. Call: 951.587.9463 Ext. 7230 today to reserve your place.

Christmas Day/December 25th
Add a touch of sparkle to this year’s holiday festivities. We’re rolling out the red carpet with special menu creation and phenomenal wine pairings. 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. 7230 today to reserve your place.

Rhythm & Rio New Year’s Eve – Carnivale with South Coast Style/December 31

Say good-bye to 2009, and let the spirit of Carnivale captivate you as you escape into the ultimate in New Year´s Eve Carnivale festivities ever witnessed this side of the Mississippi! South Coast Winery Resort and Spa has teamed up with Shriners Hospitals for Children to give our guests an outrageous evening throughout the entire resort, knowing it helps the children and a portion of your ticket price is tax deductible! Snake charmers, fire dancers, Brazilian dancers and more. Incredible food, all inclusive award­winning wine and live musical entertainment performing in every venue all night long make your New Year´s dazzling bright. This event will sell out fast. Click here now to find out the details or call 866.994.6379.

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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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