Holiday Gift Packs. Not too late.

Your holiday gift giving dilemma-SOLVED! We are offering a 2-bottle gift pack to include the 2006 Fire Sign and 2006 Zinfandel. Your price is only $50 and we are extending FREE shipping to all of our shipping states. Wine club members save 20% off of this already great value. That's only $40!!! You may also pick up your gift packs in their sleek black boxes in the tasting room through December. Order today before 1:00 and will go the out same day via UPS.

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Easy Ginger Snap Cookie Recipe for the Holidays!!

Here is something that you may not know about your friends at Zenaida Cellars. We absolutely love cookies. I know what your thinking, who doesn't? Everybody loves cookies! But, here at ZC it's a bit extreme, there are pretty much always home-made cookies or other baked goods in the back. There have been days that I have had snikerdoodles and Zucchini bread for lunch. What can I say, life is good here. I wanted to share with you one of my favorite cookie recipes, one that especially good this time of year. The Ginger Snap Cookie! I love this cookie because it is one of the few baking items with flexibility. The level of Cinnamon, ginger, or any other spices you decide to add is pretty much up to you. It's also really easy to make theses cookies once you get the procedure down it's only about 30 minutes from start to finish. This time of year, your time is never more valuable. So here you go. Let me know what you think of these cookies. If you're in the area, and you feel obliged to bring some by, no one here will stop you. :)


Ingredients:

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/3 cup cinnamon sugar


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


2. Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into a mixing bowl. Stir the mixture to blend evenly, and sift a second time into another bowl.

3. Place the shortening into a mixing bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in both sugars. Beat in the egg, and dark molasses. Sift 1/3 of the flour mixture into the shortening mixture; stir to thoroughly blend. Sift in the remaining flour mixture, and mix together until a soft dough forms. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll into 1 inch diameter balls between your hands. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.


4. Bake in preheated oven until the tops are rounded and slightly cracked, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Store in an air tight container

5. Enjoy them!

Ask Your Winemaker

Do you feel shy when it comes to your wine knowledge? It is an overwhelming, detailed process that can be intimidating. The Zc Crew would like to offer up our cumulative knowledge. Simply e-mail your questions large or small to our educated staff at info@zenaidacellars.com and we will provide the best possible response. Wine is a unique mix of biology, chemistry, art, earth and individuals. This is an opportunity for you to better understand our philosophy on winemaking. There are no questions to simple or too complicated. We'll answer anything from chemistry to food pairings. Thank you for writing.

Wine Purchase Includes Overnight Getaway

Need a getaway? For the entire month of December, your stay in the Winemaker's Loft or Cellarmaster's Suite may be traded out with wine purchased during your visit. Buy wine and earn equal credit toward your reservation. How's that for a holiday bonus? Members- use your free night certificate and purchase wine to cover night two. Check availability and book here.

• Two night minimum stay required.


• Offer good on remaining December 2009 dates only.

2009 Holiday Gift Pack

Your holiday gift giving dilemma-SOLVED! We are offering a 2-bottle gift pack to include the 2006 Fire Sign and 2006 Zinfandel. Your price is only $50 and we are extending FREE shipping to all of our shipping states. Wine club members save 20% off of this already great value. That's only $40!!! You may also pick up your gift packs in their sleek black boxes in the tasting room through December. Purchase Now

San Diego Food & Wine Fest Nov. 20-21

Join us again this year in San Diego for the 6th annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. 170 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors. 70 of San Diego's top restaurants, celebrity chefs, and the big bottle auction. For a detailed schedule and tickets visit http://www.worldofwineevents.com/ or call 619-342-7337 for more information. Be sure to come by Zenaida Cellars station and try the new line-up.

Photo Credit: Kevin McCalley

Special Offer: book your wedding by November 1st.

Enjoy your choice of one of the following complimentary services when you book your wedding celebration with Zenaida Cellars and Trumpet Vine Catering by November 1, 2009.

• "I Do" Food: Healthy fare delivered to your room the morning of your wedding to be shared with your wedding party and family.
• Late Night Snack: Keep the celebration going with small bite snacks delivered to the Loft following your reception.
• Breakfast in Bed: Continental style breakfast for the newlyweds on Sunday.

In addition to your choice of the top selections, you will receive a complimentary double-magnum of Zenaida Cellars wine signed by winemaker Eric Ogorsolka. Great for use as a guest sign-in for your wedding!