But just remember that my opinion is what satisfies my palate and satisfies me currently, because like you my interests in wines meander and migrate over time and doubles back again. I pour a taste of our 2006 Syrah and I say to myself, 'Damn that's good, why haven't I been drinking that lately'. So much wine and not enough time. This past weekend at the Bring out the Barrel event I was focusing on our 2006 Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and the new Tippitonia and I honestly was impressed and love each one of them. As a matter of fact, I can honestly say that never before have I been so pleased and satisfied with my lineup of wines than right now. So when I say'I love all my Children', I really mean it.

And I'm really looking forward to our new 2009 Sangre de Montana - the Euro style dry rose. Imagine that wine is already in the bottle and it was only picked three months ago. I really did capture the 'blood of the mountain'. We'll be pouring that starting this weekend.

New members are welcomed and encouraged to join now and start enjoying all the benefits of membership. Besides 11 wines ranging in price from $10 to $24 for only $125, each and every bottle of wine you buy whether it's at the tasting room, the farmers markets or ordered via phone or online is at least 25% OFF. A whole year of that kind of savings can add up fast - you may even want to throw a party. You can explore more about benefits on our Benefits page on the web.

Renewing members, because we no longer keep your CC# on file for your safety we must ask for you to give us a call with your CC#. We may call you after a while and I'm going to email another reminder shortly too because I don't want you to miss out on a bottle of that wonderful 2008 Pinot Noir.

Then that main event Valentine's Day and the weekend leading up to it will be full of lovely wine deals and dark chocolate goodies to go with them here at the tasting room. And I'll try to bring some homemade chocolates to the farmers markets too. And what about Fat Tuesday February 16th? How about a long soak in our hot tub under the stars, a little chocolate, some wine, a good movie - we've got just the place.

And that cherished three day Presidents' Weekend is always hoppin and could be a peak into beautiful Spring weather to come. And imagine enjoying our Ploughman's Lunch or Irish Cobb salad, etc. with wine and friends basking in the warm sun on our new garden patio. Your wine cellar may be sparse and your wallet getting thin and you're stooping to pick up those floor stack deals on mass marketed wines but with all the deals we offer you can drink quality wines, made from organically grown grapes with earth-friendly practices from a small-family farm for very generous prices. Fitzpatrick wines have got you covered and you're going to feel good before, during and after your experience with Fitzpatrick wines.

And for the last weekend in February we're just going to have to make it up - Let's call it Pinot Sunday and we'll do it on Saturday too. We'll pour samples of this fabulous new estate grown 2008 Pinot Noir for which we have only 36 cases.

We had a great time, gorging on tropical fruits, enjoying the sun and especially the warm ocean water. I myself spend as much time as possible in-on-and under that beautiful water. We crisscrossed over much of the Dominican Republic witnessing both the poverty and prosperity and marveling at the natural beauty.

We visited Michael Chazin, whom many of you will remember as the man who started Perry Creek Vineyards. Michael and wife Rosa were so welcoming and really made our time around Sosua fabulous. I can report they're doing well and living the tropical life to the fullest planting everything that produces something to eat.