Marquee Artisan Wines

April 2009 – Issue #8

Hello friends and colleagues!

Marquee is proud to continue our recession busting techniques through the addition of several new wines from the "old world" that provide an outstanding value for the money and new vintages from our partners across in the "new world". Check out the 2009 First Quarter Q-News that includes some great details on:

DEVASTATING AUSSIE BUSHFIRES - Our sympathies and hearts go out to our brothers/sisters across the world in Victoria, Australia that were ravaged in early 2009 by the deadliest bushfires in Australian history! With thousands of people left homeless and in shock of how fast and furious these fires were, we wish these partners the best of luck in rebuilding from this tragedy.
NEW WINES FROM SPAIN - Bodegas La Purísima from Yecla in the South of Spain brings us OId Hands and Trapio; three big, rich Monastrell based wines and one light white Sauvignon Blanc! A tribute to the "Old Hands" of his grandfather, these wines have a great depth of character while remaining elegant and refined.
A DIP INTO PORTUGAL - Portuguese Vinho Verde is a refreshing light wine and with the Clemen Reserva; Marquee has found an outstanding example of this style made from 50% Alvarinho and 50% Tradjadura, a delicious spring, summer wine!
NEW RELEASES FROM ARGENTINA - The Symphony Series from Caligiore continues to grow as we bring in the 2008 Vintage wines of Staccato, Grazioso (100% Torrontes) and we announce the release of our first blush wine the Pianissimo Malbec rosé!
For your spring tasting delight, we give our "ode to Spain" with a dish that pairs perfectly with our new Old Hands Sauvignon Blanc, Home-Style Paella!

Home-Style Paella
½ pound large shrimp
4 ½ cups chicken broth
1 pound green beans
1 cup green peas, raw or frozen
½ pound fresh tomatoes
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken leg or thigh meat (5 to 7 thighs, boned and skinned)
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup dry white wine (Old Hands Sauvignon Blanc)
Pinch of saffron
2 cups medium-grain rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Juice from 1 full lemon
½ pound cooked mild smoked sausage, sliced
1. Peel the shrimp. Set the shrimp aside and put the shells in a large saucepan with the chicken broth. Boil the shells for 5 minutes, then let them steep until the broth is to be added to the paella.

2. Trim the beans, cut them into 1-inch pieces and cook them with ¼ cup of the broth either in a covered pan on the stove or in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave oven until thoroughly soft. Add the peas to the beans and set aside.

3. Cut the tomatoes in half, squeeze out and discard the seeds and grate the tomatoes on a coarse grater.

4. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces.

5. In a large sauté pan (or paella pan if you have one), heat 2 tablespoons of the oil and brown the chicken in it, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken pieces to a bowl and set them aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil and lightly brown the onion. As the onion starts to brown, add the garlic and wine and season lightly with salt and pepper. Use a flat spoon or spatula to scrape up and dissolve any browned bits stuck to the pan. Let the wine boil down to light syrup, then add the grated tomato and the saffron. Let the mixture cook until it is almost dry but be careful not to let it burn.

6. Now stir in the rice, turning it over repeatedly to coat it well. Strain the reserved broth to remove the shells. Add enough water, white wine, or additional broth to make 4 cups and add this liquid to the rice. Stir in the reserved chicken, cover the pan and let simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover the pan and add the reserved vegetables, parsley and lemon juice. Cover the pan and let simmer for 5 minutes longer. Uncover the pan, stir the paella well and taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as necessary. Arrange the shrimp and sliced sausage on top of the paella, cover the pan and let cook for 5 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the heat and let the paella stand covered for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Contact us for any further details and orders and we will get right back to you, 1.888.627.7833 (toll free - USA) & info@marquee.com.

Cheers!

The Team at Marquee Artisan Wines
www.marquee.com
info@marquee.com
8650 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210

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October 2008 – Issue #7

June 2008 – Issue #6

Good afternoon!

Things are really heating up now that summer is officially here and it is once again time for an update from your friendly neighborhood wine company.  Marquee has had an incredible year in sales so far and the outlook for this Summer and Fall looks very bright!  Your friends here at Marquee are hard at work to bring you the best value wines each and everyday!

February 2008 – Issue #5

Good afternoon!

Its late summer in the Southern Hemisphere and our winemakers, Keith Brien and Gustavo Caligiore are hard at work, but enjoying grand weather. The weekend forecast for Melbourne, Australia is mostly sunny with a high of 78 F, while Mendoza, Argentina is a balmy 88 F degrees and breezy! Both Keith and Gustavo have hand-crafted some beautiful new vintage wines for the start of the year that are sure to impress. Check out the new GSM, Signature Chardonnay, Reserve Malbec and Staccato (just to name a few). Our friends down south are also great hosts so anyone planning a trip "down under" email us for an insider's tour (info@marquee.com).

The Q News is attached for your review and includes a preview of our upcoming import from Caligiore, the Reserve Bonarda + a few fun wine tips, trivia, and our calendar of upcoming wine events (outstanding wine dinner coming up March 11th in Kansas City, check out www.berbiglia.com for more details).

Marquee is proud to announce new international distribution partners in Canada, Asia and the US and thanks all of our existing partners for helping to make 2007 our largest year yet!

Whether it's the chill of winter or the heat of summer, enjoy!

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Cheers!

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September 2007 – Issue #4

Good afternoon!

School's back in session, football season is upon us and Marquee is stocked and ready for our partners and friends to enjoy some great Aussie Wines during the end of 2007! In this month's newsletter you will find details about our recent great Wine Spectator scores of 88 Points for the Marquee Classic GSM, 89 Points for the Marquee Classic Shiraz and 104 Points for (ok... were just pulling your leg on this one). ;>

This month we also offer you a preview of our new white wine form Argentina, Grazioso by Caligiore. This unique blend of Chardonnay with Torrontes is 100% organically grown and is a knockout in both its bouquet and nose! Check out the website, www.marquee.com, to be updated on all of the new wines and see Harvey Steiman taking a look at the 2005 Marquee Classic Riesling! We are sold out of 2005, but the next vintage (2006) is in stock, has the same "zippy" feel, and just received a "Best Buy" award and 87 point score from Wine Enthusiast!

Contact us for any further details and orders and we will get right back to you, 1.888.627.7833 (toll free - USA) & info@marquee.com.

Cheers!

April 2007 – Issue #3

Spring is in the air at Marquee Selections! The flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, and the Easter bunny brought more than just candy and eggs – we have new wines in our portfolio that are more than they are 'cracked' up to be. Check out the latest Marquee news about our new products, new looks, upcoming events, and newest distributors.

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Have a great day!

October 2006 - Issue #2

Good afternoon!

At some point or another, you have been in contact with someone from the Marquee Artisan Wines team and have exchanged business cards or email addresses. By doing that, you have been entered into our Database and will now receive a quarterly email newsletter with up to date Marquee news. We want everyone we meet to be involved in our progress and share in our growth. The entire team’s contact information is listed on the newsletter, so don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.

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Thanks and have a great day!

January 2006 - Issue #1

Winter is here, but hardly any snow, at least in Missouri, USA. Check out what is new with Marquee including our new distributors in Oklahoma, Minnesota and Alabama, plus the great new wines being launched early this year! Details and fun facts included in our quarterly newsletter, but as always, give us a call or email if you have any questions.

Cheers to the New Year!