Haak News Straight from the Grapevine : May

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Salute! Haak Winery news straight from the grapevine. April 2010

“Maisha Merefu!” To good life! ~Kenyan Toast Haak Summer Concert Series Begins Memorial Day Weekend With the return of the warm weather comes the return of Haak’s popular Sunday Concert Series. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we welcome you and your family to enjoy live music at the winery from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, every Sunday. Planning on joining us May 30? Here are a few tips for those of you who are new to Sunday Concerts: • Feel free to bring your own lawn chair, blanket or table. • First come, first serve for tables and chairs provided by Haak – arrive early! • Bring your own wine glass so you can enjoy your favorite Haak wine. • Stop by the deli to pick out a few picnic items or purchase a meal from our kitchen. • Menus will vary and we encourage you to check the menu prior at haakwine.com. • Be sure to wear warm weather clothing – it can get hot! • Don’t forget the mosquito repellent. • No outside food or drink is allowed. Check out the Haak Events page [http://www.haakwine.com/events/event_schedule.php] to see our Sunday band lineups, with great music from such bands as Pee Wee Bowen, Ezra Charles, Kelly McGuire and Prime Time Band.

Words from the Winery Keeping Up the Good Work We are so proud of the wines we produce at Haak, and it is truly gratifying when others recognize the quality and taste of our varietals. In March, we once again drew rave reviews for our Madeira and Blanc du Bois. 2010 National Women’s Wine Competition – March 25th 2009 Reserve Blanc du Bois Bronze 2006 Madeira Jacquez Silver 2006 Madeira Blanc du Bois Silver 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition – March 28th 2006 Madeira Blanc du Bois Bronze We appreciate everyone’s support of our winery, and we hope you will continue to drink (and enjoy) Haak wine. Sincerely, Nadia Hetzel Winemaker We Heard It Through the (Online) Grapevine Haak Winery likes to be social, and we’ve made our presence online. We have more than 1,000 fans following us on Facebook right now! Become a fan or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Did You Know? Haak Winery is just one of the 220 family-owned Texas vineyards in Texas that cover a total 3,700 acres of Texas land.

Make Mom’s Day Treat your mom to wine and brunch at Haak Winery. Enjoy a delicious buffet spread from Chef David while listening to the melodic harmonies of the Nash Family Singers. Haak Mother’s Day Brunch 11:30 am – 2:30 pm $50 (plus tax) for each adult; $20 (plus tax) for children 12 and under Reservations are required. Buffet Menu Starters Mixed Greens Salad Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses Main Carved Garlic Peppercorn Pork Tenderloin with Port Reduction Basa Filet with Fennel and Dill Chicken Madeira Peel and Eat Garlic Shrimp Sides Grilled Asparagus Sautéed’ Mushrooms in Fresh Herbs and Butter Creamed Fresh English Peas Glazed Carrots in Honey and Dill Garlic Smashed Potatoes Wild and Long Grain Rice with Caramelized Onions Dessert Buffet Click here make adult reservations. [https://www.wineweb.com/scripts/secure/eventupdate.cfm?seq=315] Click here to make child reservations. [https://www.wineweb.com/scripts/secure/eventupdate.cfm?seq=373] For larger parties or special seating arrangements, please call Kathleen Reiss at 409.925.1401, x105. Chef David’s Recipe of the Month Quick Shrimp Scampi 1 1/2 lbs. of large Gulf shrimp – peeled and deveined (about 8 to 10 per person) 1/3 cup of butter (clarified if possible) 4 tablespoons of chopped garlic 6 green onions – thinly sliced (use green part only) ¼ cup Haak Blanc du Bois Dry wine Juice of one large or two small lemons 2 tablespoons of chopped flat leaf parsley Melt butter in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes (but don’t let it burn). Add shrimp, onions, wine and lemon juice. Let cook for about 2 to 3 more minutes, turning shrimp so that they cook through. Add parsley to the skillet just before serving. Make sure that you scrape the bottom of the skillet and pour the remains over the shrimp before serving. The key to making this recipe a success is to use a skillet large enough (12” or larger) so not to crowd or overcook the shrimp. Enjoy with a glass of Haak Blanc du Bois Dry or Reserve Blanc du Bois wine.

Upcoming Events | May 2010 [pull out] Haak Dinner and Flamenco Show Saturday, May 22nd 7 pm to 10 pm Featuring Lucia & Valdemar Flamenco Dancers and Band Reservations required. Haak Event Planner Open House Tuesday, May 18th 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Are you an event planner looking for a unique destination for client parties and weddings? You won’t want to miss this exclusive event. Please RSVP to kathleen@haakwine.com. 7th Dinner in the Cellar 6 – 9 pm 9th Mother’s Day Brunch with Nash Family Singers 11:30 am – 2:30 pm 15th Dinner in the Cellar 6 – 9 pm 28th Dinner in the Cellar 6 – 9 pm 29th Dinner in the Cellar 6 – 9 pm 30th Sunday Concert with Pee Wee Bowen Band 6 – 8:30 pm