Cheers!  Leslie

To order tickets, check here. 

Photo taken by Roberto Gutierrez, one of my Featured Photographers.  I will be showcasing many of Roberto’s pictures in upcoming posts, so stay tuned!

 We hope you can join us for the weekend!  Come on by and introduce yourselves, we’d love to meet you!

Cheers!  Leslie

Hope to see you there!

Cheers!  Leslie

We all know people who love what they do and are very good at it.  My husband is one of those people.  I used to be one of those people too, until I learned some very interesting lessons.

Many years ago I ran my own window covering business.  I took care of all the marketing, sales, installations and customer service for my business.  I worked from early morning into the late night hours, always thinking if I continued to work hard everything would go well for me.

Well, I was so focused on success and getting things done that I began to lose sight of why I was in business to begin with.  My original goal had been to provide a great product for my clients and excellent customer service.

My drive began to work against me.  I was stressed out, overworked, angry and generally no fun to be around.

I had to learn that it was okay, and actually essential for me to have down time, time when I focused on other activities and people in order to keep myself in balance.  Balance in all things is a very important quality to remember and maintain.  It will keep you sane, calm and enjoying the very work you love to do.

For any of you out there who work yourselves to distraction, or know anyone who is in this mindset, remind them, and yourself to stop for a moment, or an hour or a few days if possible and recenter your priorities.  You will be happier, your coworkers and employees will be happier and your loved ones will also be happier.

I’m just sayin’.

Cheers!  Leslie

On the menu to enjoy:   

One

2009 Solace Chardonnay Blend

Creole Oyster & Artichoke Soup

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Two

2008 Reflections Meritage

Mesquite Rack of Lamb with Grilled Ratatouille

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Three

2007 Crowded Meritage

Portabella Lasagna with Roasted Tomato Sauce

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Four

2008 Tempranillo/Petite Sirah

Medallions of Venison with Smoked Gouda Potatoes

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Five

Ruby Port

Chocolate Amaretto Custard

It all sounds delicious and we hope you can join us.  D’Canters is a cozy little place with a great vibe.  Don’t forget to call ahead for your reservations.  It will be an evening you won’t soon forget!

5 Course Winemaker’s Dinner is $80.00 per person.

Please call D’Canters on 951-678-2828 for reservations.  

For other events and offers at D’Canters, check here.

D’Canters Wine Bar and Grill

32100 Clinton Keith Rd

Wildomar, CA 92595

Cheers!  Leslie

The weather wasn’t very cooperative, but everyone had a great time regardless.

Upon arrival you got your drink of choice and visited with the folks.  We had the normal beers but were fortunate to have on tap, beers from a new brewery here in Temecula called Black Market Brewery.  Check it out!  Andrew has a great thing going and we’d love for you to head his way for some tasting!

Charressa and Luke, my niece and nephew enjoying the party!

George, Lee and Jeff, 3 of my brother-in-laws (or outlaws as the case can sometimes be!!!)

Of course everyone remembers Lucy and the grape stomping adventure so they enjoyed being part of the merriment.  The contests were fierce this year and the winners each received a bottle of Wiens wine as a prize much to everyone’s satisfaction!!!

More contestants!

 If you got hungry wandering around or watching all those grape stomping activities, or listening and dancing to the Gordon Kohl & Music band, there were plenty of german delights to enjoy!  Volker, our chef, did an amazing job presenting the best of the best traditional treats!!!

Since Mother Nature decided to send us showers, we moved the band inside and enjoyed the remainder of the activities in a dry and comfortable venue.

These guests were enjoying the music and dancing their hearts out!

Here’s Debbie, (Doug, the winemaker’s wife & therefore a sister-in-law)  competing in the strong girl or girlie-girl competition.  There were 3 groups of ladies that entered this competition!  Go ladies!!!

These folks were entered in the costume contest.

As were the rest of these folks!  The ladies in the shorter green skirts are our lovely events gals and their assistants!

Enjoying the activities are my aunt Aletha, myself and another sister-in-law, Beth.

This crazy trio is Grandma Mary ( my mother-in-law), yours truly, and David, my husband, who was able to sit down and enjoy himself finally.

The mood of the day was relaxed and happy, filled with great company to enjoy and lots of prizes being handed out!  We invite you to join us next year for our 5th Anniversary!

Cheers!  Leslie

This trio will send you swooning! As I mentioned in a previous post  the Clementine is our newest member on the dessert list and she’s a lovely addition.  The Dulce Maria has been a favorite on our dessert list for quite a while and was actually named after a family member.

Grandma Mary, the matriarch of the Wiens clan, mentioned to her son Doug, the winemaker, that she loved sweet wines.  Doug then created this yummy sweet wine and named it after his mom, Mary.  So Dulce Maria means Sweet Mary.

Last but not least is our delicious Amour De L’ Orange Sparkling wine.  It is a great choice any time of day or night, by itself or with a little orange juice delicately mixed in.

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Wiens Family Cellars – 888.98.WIENS – Temecula, California

You can’t go wrong having all three of these on hand for every day and any special occasion!  Take advantage of this great offer before time runs out!

Cheers!  Leslie

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We are gearing up for our 4^th anniversary celebration!  Our winery opened in Temecula in a trailer in December 2005, but the main tasting room and facilities opened in October 2006.  In celebration of our opening and because it was October, Wiensfest was born.

We throw the best party for our Wine Club members with a Grape Stomp, a Best Dressed Costume challenge, a German Band to dance to and delicious German food to enjoy with excellent beers and wine.

Doesn’t the menu look delish????

Menu

Schweine Schnitzel nach Wiener Art

Breaded Pork Cutlet served with Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Cinnamon

Gemischter Grill

Assorted Grilled Sausages, German Bratwurst, Knackwurst and Smoked Hungarian Sausage with Bavarian Champagne Kraut

Geroestete Huehnerbrust

Roasted Chicken Breast in Pan Jus served with Herb-Flecked Mustard Spaetle

Bunter Salatteller

Leafy Greens with shredded Carrots, Radishes, Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Diced Red Onions served with Herb Vinaigrette

Deutscher Kartoffel-Salat

Warm German Potato Salad

Bayrischer Apfelstrudel

Applestrudel with Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream and Mint Infused Whipping Cream

Bretzel und Butter

Traditional German Pretzel with Butter

Our event is being held on Sunday, October 17^th, so join me on Monday for a full, up close and personal view of all the goings on!

Cheers!  Leslie

PS  Don’t be surprised if you see a  picture, or two or three of “the boys” (read The Brothers) in their official German outfits!  Trust me, you don’t want to miss that!!

Tonight, if you find yourself checking in to the Temecula Creek Inn , David, from Wiens Family Cellars, will be pouring our wines at The Manager’s Reception from  6-7 pm.

The Temecula Rod Run is taking place tonight and Saturday.  Check out Old Town Temecula’s website for information about the Rod Run and all the other great activities available.  You’ll discover a great collection of interesting shops and restaurants in Old Town, so you’ll have plenty to do.

 The Temecula Wine Growers Association’s Calendar  has some winery events listed you may enjoy.

Of course there’s always wine tasting in Temecula, and with over 25 wineries there is something for everyone to enjoy!  The weather is supposed to be in the mid 80’s, so it will be gorgeous this weekend. 

If you decide to go wine tasting, we invite you to stop by Barons Marketplace or bring a picnic from home and enjoy our patio and some delicious wines.

OR

If you want to wine taste one day at the local wineries and then explore the surrounding areas, you could head to Idyllwild for the Art Walk and Wine Tasting event there.

Whatever you choose to do, we hope you have a great weekend.  If you do happen to visit us at Wiens Family Cellars, come say Hello!

Cheers!  Leslie

Anyway…the Pick Up Party went very well. Chef Giuseppe from Ravioli’s Italian Bistro (4711Murietta Hot Springs Rd, Murietta 951-461-7998) provided some delicious pasta to pair with the wines we released in this month’s shipment.  I heard everyone enjoyed themselves and there was plenty of food.

PS I just heard the pasta was

Ravioli Di Funghi Alla Boscaiola

Raviolis filled with wild mushrooms and tossed with Sautéed garlic, sausage, asparagus and mushrooms; served in a light sage cream sauce.

and I could kick myself for not going!!!  Maybe there’s some leftovers????

Next up:

We’re offering a new Online Special  (no additional discount) that is available until 10/12/10, or until supply lasts.  Add a bottle of our new Clementine to your online order and take advantage of our free shipping.

Last, but not least!

There’s a great event taking place in Idyllwild (up in the local mountains) this weekend.  The Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting (scroll to the bottom of the linked page for information) event will be held on Saturday, October 9^th from 2-5pm.  For the price of admission, you are invited to taste wine from many Temecula wineries as you stroll through the charming village of Idyllwild.  For ticket information, check here.

It’s a beautiful time of the year in Idyllwild, the air is crisp and cool and the leaves have begun to change color.  You should definitely check it out!

Hope you enjoy your weekend and maybe we’ll see you at Art Walk!

Cheers!  Leslie

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