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Aimer! To love!~French Toast Love is in the air. And where's there's love, there's wine. The nectar of the gods goes hand in hand with Cupid's day of passion. At Haak, we're preparing for Valentine's Day with a weekend of romance, wine and wonderful food. Bring your special someone to the vineyard and experience a taste of love. Valentine's Dinner in the Cellar February 12th & 13th 7 pm -- 10 pm Treat your Valentine to a romantic wine dinner in Haak's one-of-a kind cellar. 1st Course Crispy Potato Sopes with Goat Cheese and Ancho Tomato Jam Wine Pairing -- Haak Blanc du Bois Reserve 2nd Course Roasted Shrimp Stuffed with Pineapple Wine Pairing -- Haak Blanc du Bois Dry 3rd Course Mango and Blueberry Tres Leches Trifle Wine Pairing -- Haak Blanc du Bois Port $135 per couple Ticket purchase required. Click here [link: http://www.haakwine.com/events/event_schedule.php] to make a reservation. Valentine's Day Brunch February 14th 11:30 am -- 2 pm A romantic mid-day meal featuring delicious Haak wine and entertainment from Guillermo Serpas. 1st Course Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette 2nd Course Beef Wellington with Madeira Sauce Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes 3rd Course Chocolate and Orange Napoleon $45 per guest + tax Ticket purchase required. Click here [link: http://www.haakwine.com/events/event_schedule.php] to make a reservation.
Something from the Heart Give your loved one a Valentine's Gift Basket from Haak Winery. Our special basket includes a bottle of Haak Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Latin Fire CD, chocolate hearts and lips, and a package of Mood chocolate 'Passion.' Click here [link: https://www.wineweb.com/scripts/secure/order.cfm/haakwine] to purchase online.
Words from the Winery: Come and Take a Tour with Us Did you know that Haak is the only working winery in Galveston County? Our vineyards and winery offer you a great opportunity to see how our wines are grown and produced right here in Santa Fe, Texas. We invite you to come down and visit us, take a tour, taste our wines and browse our gift shop--you won't be disappointed. Tours are $5 per person (children under 21 are free) and includes a tasting of 4 wines. VIP Tours are $15 per person and includes a logo glass and a tasting of 7 wines. To learn more, click here [link: http://haakwine.com/visit_us/winery_hours.html]. A Nod to Nadia We're proud to announce the recent promotion of Nadia Hetzel from Assistant Winemaker to Winemaker. Nadia will now oversee wine production as well as vineyard management. Nadia has been Haak's Assistant Winemaker for two years, serving in various roles to facilitate the production of our 15 varietals of wine. Prior to coming to the U.S., she worked at Hotel Kloster Johannisberg in Germany as a sommelier for five months, and the Schloss Johanissberg in Germany as a winemaking intern for six months. Nadia received her diploma from the University of Geisenhem in Germany in enology and viticulture. She is also a German State Certified Vintner.
David's Recipe of the Month Make a little something special for your Valentine with Chef David's Easy Chocolate Truffles. Haak Madeira Chocolate Truffles 8 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate (the best you can afford, Belgium Celebrant is what we use.) 3/4 cup of heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of Haak Madeira (Jacques or Blanc du Bois) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup of cocoa powder Chop chocolate into small pieces no larger than one inch in size and place into a mixing bowl. Heat cream and butter in a sauce pan to a simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate. Add salt and Madeira. Stir until all the chocolate has melted, it needs to be smooth and shinny. Let cool and harden enough to shape into balls. Scoop the chocolate using a spoon or disher, and roll into one-inch balls using the palms of your hands. Take the balls and roll them in the cocoa powder to coat them. Remember these are called truffles because finished they resemble the actual truffle from the ground. The cocoa powder will cover most of the imperfections of the rolling process. They are delicious and I am sure everyone will enjoy them!
Upcoming Events February 2010 5th Dinner in the Cellar 6 pm -- 9 pm 12th Valentine's Dinner in the Cellar 7 pm -- 10 pm 13th Valentine's Dinner in the Cellar 7 pm -- 10 pm 14th Valentine's Day Brunch 11:30 am -- 2 pm 19th Dinner in the Cellar 6 pm -- 9 pm 26th Dinner in the Cellar 6 pm -- 9 pm
Around the world, milestones are marked with glasses held high. From Haak Winery, here's to history in the making. 6310 Avenue T Santa Fe, Texas 77510 409.925.1401 haakwine.com

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