In this issue:

• August "Big Red" Wine Club Release
• Last Drops! - 2005 Cabernet Franc - 10 Cases Left!
• Wiens Summer Wine Lounge - This Friday, August 1st
• This August - Romeo and Juliet
• The English Beat - August 29th
• Save the Date - Wiensfest 2008! - October 12th...details coming soon!

August's 'Big Red' Wine Club Release

All wine club members will receive 2 bottles of:

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
Montfort Vineyard

Black cherry, black currant, cloves, and brown spice flavors give way to a smooth yet firm, crisp finish in our 2006 Montfort Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.  Enjoy this wine with grilled red meats, prime rib, or pork tenderloin.
A very nice wine! Drink now through 2013.

Alcohol: 14.2 %
Residual Sugar: 0.1%
Cases Produced: 813
Appellation: California , from our heritage vineyard, Montfort Vineyard in Lodi
Harvest Date: October 18, 2006
Release Date: August 13, 2008
Varietal Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Syrah, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot

Total for 2 bottles: $62.40 plus tax and shipping... a $15.60 savings!

Important Dates:
August 13 - Wines released to "will-call" members
August 13 - Wines sent to "shipment" members
September 15 - Unclaimed "will call" packages shipped to "will call" members

Wine Club "Pick Up" Party
August 13
5:30pm - 7:30pm

• A great time for will-call members to pick up their wines
• Try our newest release before you open your precious bottles
• Order additional bottles from this release at 30% Off
  Offer good until September 14, 2008

Club Preferences: 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 use our membership change form.
The last day to make changes is August 3rd.

Last Drops...

2005 Cabernet Franc

Only 10 cases left.
Regular Price: $30
Wine Club Price: $24

Tasting Notes
Our Five Oaks Vineyard Cabernet Franc entices with juicy blackberry, vanilla, cassis, and a touch of smoke, followed by crisp acidity and firm tannins. Enjoy this wine with grilled vegetables, lamb, red based sauces, or game.

Winemaker's Notes
The grapes for this wine came from a family member's vineyard in the Paso Robles Westside, an area known for its high quality red wines.

Food Pairing Ideas
Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine and Pureed Vegetables
Couscous with Spiced Zucchini

Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 0.1%
Cases Produced: 307
Appellation: Five Oaks Vineyard, Paso Robles
Harvest Date: October 1, 2005
Release Date: August 22, 2007
Varietal Composition: 95% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Sirah,
3% Zinfandel

Looking for something casual to do on a Friday night?

Come by after hours and enjoy a glass of wine with us. We will have cheese baskets for sale or you are more than welcome to bring your own picnic dinner.

Friday, August 1 - Live Music!
Friday, September 5

No charge for admission.
21 and over only, please.

Shakespeare in the Vines

Romeo and Juliet
August 15-23

Fridays, August 15 and 22, 2008 at 7:30pm
Saturdays, August 16 and 23, 2008 at 7:30pm
Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 7:30pm

Tickets:
$20 Adults
$15 Seniors
$17 Groups of 10 or more

For more info and to purchase tickets: shakespeareinthevines.org

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Menus Now Available for Your Corporate Holiday Party

Click here to request our 2008 Holiday Menus

We can accommodate your corporate or family holiday party in either our barrel room (up to 50 guests) or event pavilion (up to 200+ guests).

More about our special event facilities.