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March 2008 Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge eNewsletter
The Greening of America
Greetings!
Green has taken on many meanings over the years and as of late. The month of March and Green are forever intwined. The gray tones of a leafless winter make way as the snow melts and the days get longer for all things Green to emerge - Spring begins in March. The build-up to that famous day of the year, St. Patrick's Day, when people from all over the world take fun in the Wearing of the Green starts long in advance. In Irish watering holes the countdown begins the day after St. Patrick's Day passes. For Madison Avenue and the marketing gurus the Saving of the Green has to wait its turn until St. Valentine's Day and President's Weekend passes.

And now there's a new twist with the Greening of America. Busineses touting their commitments to earth- friendly manufacturing practices and solar power seek the support of consumers who also want to make a significant contribution to making America and the world a healthier sustainable place to live. If you took a knife and cut me in half you'd see at Fitzpatrick's we're Green in every shade through and through and not just in March or for St. Patrick's Day. Green is the color of our Irish roots which we celebrate all year long.

Green to the core, we committed our life's work to making a most civilized beverage in a most responsible way to bring you and Mother Earth good health. As an example we hope more vineyards and wineries will follow, Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge has grown grapes and made wines organically for three decades. We electrify our operation with solar power, fuel our tractors with biofuel and incorporate recycling and good eco- friendly management practices into our every day routines. We're Green and were proud to show our colors year round. You can join us in the Greening of America simply by uncorking the magic of Fitzpatrick wines. Your purchase power makes a huge statement.Together we can paint the town Green!

Team up with our new 2005 Syrah
  Your culinary skills and our Syrah
2005 Syrah breaks new ground away from the stereo-type high alcohol designer Syrahs bottled by many Californian wineries. Our 2005 Syrah wants its place at your dinner table as part of your everyday healthy diet. So this Syrah is not over- ripe, high in alcohol and sweetened up to mask the heat (of high alcohol) and so rich and self-centered that your wonderful dinner is over-powered both literally and in conversation. Our 2005 Reserve Barrel Select Estate Grown Syrah is refreshing, balanced with a combination of black and sour cherry flavors cradled in rich oak background finishing with a ting of natural acidity and a re-inviting lingering finish. The under 14% alcohol and outstanding refreshment delivered in each sip will delight you and your guests in a perfect supporting role as you show off your culinary skills.

We'll start pouring tastes this weekend. Since we're releasing just one wine at this time, Wine Fellowship Members are welcome to stop by and pick up their bottle or wait until we send it out with the next wines in April.

Homemade Irish Potato Soup every weekend in March
  Commemorating the Great Hunger of the 1840s
But in March we serve our homemade Potato soup with homebaked bread every weekend to commemorate the Great Hunger - the Famine that drove so many from Ireland to distant shores like America in the mid 1840s. Then on St. Patrick's Day itself (and the closest preceeding weekend) you can enjoy our Guinness Beef stew, Irish brown bread and Fitzpatrick wines or Irish brew. Generous discounts will insure the Saving of the Green too!
Our Chieftain celebrates 87 years
  raise a glass of Fitzpatrick wine with us
On March 17th, the Fitzpatrick clan celebrates with Grandpa, my Dad, Joe, Bill, Fitz (a man with many names - Joseph William Fitzpatrick) his 87 years of life. Paterson, New Jersey was the first landing in 1847 when ancestor William Fitzpatrick came to America fleeing Ireland's Great Hunger. Generations later New Jersey is still clan headquarters.

You could help us celebrate by coming to visit March 15, 16 or 17th and raising your glass of Fitzpatrick wine to our Cheiftan. While you're here enjoy a bowl of Guinness beef stew and Irish brown bread too.

And as a gift to you as part of our celebration on March 15, 16 and 17, take 17% off your purchases of 3 or more bottles of Fitzpatrick wines. No Irish trivia test required.

Saving of the Green in March
  Save from 17% to 40% OFF
It's time for some Irish Trivia. There will be several different sheets of 10 Irish Trivia questions from which you can earn Big Discounts on your wine purchases throughout March.

Starting with as little as a 3 or more bottle purchase, you could save 17% if you answer 5 out of 10 questions correct.

Then if you're shopping for 6 or more bottles, the stakes get even better. Answer just 2 questions right and you earn 17% OFF. Answer 2 more and its 18% OFF and soon up to 21% OFF on just 6 or more bottles. Give us your final answer(s. Every ones a winner. See below for the Big 40% OFF deal.

Our Irish White is 40% OFF by the box(case)
  2006 Eire Ban
The green-gold of our fantastic crisp stylish Sauvignon Blanc is yours for only $6 per bottle by the case now through March 31st while supplies last.

When I'm in the mood for white wine I always uncork our Eire Ban. The crisp clean character is perfect with rich creamy pastas, cheeses, quiche, cheesy casseroles, most all seafoods, etc. Ask for our Scallops Eire Ban recipe card when you pick up or order your case(s).

Dream Big Update
  Lots of nibbles but no bites ....yet.
Yes, our property is still for sale. We've had lots of interesting nibbles from around the country and oversees. Many of the nibbles may have the passion but not the deep pockets. Some of the nibbles are dreaming big but not dreaming reality.

With professional feedback, we did go over my self appraisal and reduced the underlying land value to reflect current comps which lowered the price by half a million. That still leaves a chunk of change to hand over but the basis of the real estate value is well founded. Interestingly the most common question asked by inquirers is, "Will you stay on for awhile?". Diana and I want nothing less than to see the next owners be successful and we will help them out the starting gate. There's no need to re-invent the wheel. That in no way implies there's no room for improvement but the new owners will not be left to finding their way through the dark. Until then life goes on, new wines get released, grapevine bud out and Pizza Night is just around the corner.

Some notable upcoming events
  from Passport to Tempest
There are less than 100 tickets left for the March 29 & 30 El Dorado passport Weekend left. Go to www.eldoradowines.org to purchase. April 18th will be the kick off of a new Friday Night Wood-Fired Oven Pizza Nights - weather permitting.

The next Fair Play Wine Poker Run that we will be participating is May 17th. Contact us for tickets. The Fair Play Wine Festival is June 7 & 8 and tickets are available here or online at www.fairplaywine.com .

Tempest will be back on June 14th for their annual dinner-concert. Tickets are limited and reservations are being taken now. Call us at 800- 245-9166 or 530-620-3248. And I'll be updating our calendar shortly with even more.

 

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