Dear Friends,

Trees do matter - they are a vital part of this estate. Our vines are planted around untouched stands of majestic, native Douglas fir and oak which help preserve the balance of our ecosystem.
As part of our commitment to sustainability we are continuing to find ways to promote green practices and reduce the impact on the environment. As we move into 2010, we decided to reduce the amount of paper we are using. Most future marketing communications will now be sent via email or communicated on our website. An example is the postcard sent prior to each cellar club selection. We will now notify you through email only, beginning with the May selection. We hope this transition will better serve our commitment to sustainability.

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2007 Pinot Noir Special

The 2007 Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs have just been released. This month we are featuring 3 Pinots named after family members.

2007 Pinot Noir Kiana
6-Pack for $155.04 or 12-Pack for $291.84
Regular 6-Pack Price: $182.40/ 12-Pack Price: $364.80

The bouquet begins with a hint of violets and darker fruits which evolve into subtle yet pleasant notes of toast and earth. Bright acidity, upfront sweetness, and soft, round tannins add viscosity and creaminess to the rich mouthfeel.

2007 Pinot Noir Aliette
6-Pack for $155.04 or 12-Pack for $291.84
Regular 6-Pack Price: $182.40/ 12-Pack Price: $364.80

The aromatics open with a delicate perfume of flowers and potpourri, giving way to bright red fruits. This fruit-forward wine embodies elegance and sultry silkiness with upfront, sweet, round tannins hinting of caramel and spice.

2007 Pinot Noir Emery
6-Pack for $155.04 or 12-Pack for $291.84
Regular 6-Pack Price: $182.40/ 12-Pack Price: $364.80

Dark fruits waft with black currants and blackberries. A nice, upfront acidity offers an unexpected juiciness, which lingers then melts into a sweet, rich and succulent mouthfeel.

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Hotel Vintage Plaza Wine Wednesdays

Each Wednesday, a representative from a featured winery conducts a traditional wine tasting, along with wine education on topics ranging from basic Wine Tasting 101, to the process of growing and making wine. Often, special guests such as wine book authors, sommeliers and winemakers join the group. Wine-friendly appetizers from Pazzo, chocolates and other local artisinal food products complement the wines.

Wine Wednesday events, about one hour long, are held each Wednesday at 6pm in the hotel "Living Room" and are open to the general public as well as hotel guests.

Join WillaKenzie Estate for a complimentary tasting at Hotel Vintage Plaza Wednesday, April 28th.

For a current listing of upcoming class times and availability, please contact the Concierge at
503-412-6305 or by email concierge@vintageplaza.com

For questions regarding the event at Hotel Vintage Plaza on Wednesday, April 28th, please contact Sherry Simmons at 888-953-9463x62 or by email ssimmons@willakenzie.com

Hotel Vintage Plaza

WillaKenzie Estate Brand Perception Survey Statistics

Thank you for your overwhelming response to our Brand Perception survey. We wanted to share with you some meaningful highlights we gathered from the survey.

Word of Mouth Factor:

· Nearly 50% of respondents have discovered WillaKenzie Estate through their circle of friends.
· 78% of our responding club members give WillaKenzie Estate wine as gifts for friends/family.
· 98% tell their friends/family about WillaKenzie Estate and Cellar Club to friends/family.

Experience:

· Over 70% of our respondents have an EXCELLENT experience when visiting WillaKenzie Estate.

Overall Perception:

· 81% perceive WKE wines to be of exceptional quality.
· 66% perceive WKE to be among the top Oregon wines.
· 58% perceive WKE to be a brand leader of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
· Nearly 80% perceive our packaging (bottles/labels) as attractive and of a certain aesthetic they seek when making a wine purchase.

We also gained some valuable customer insights which we will use to ensure we keep our strong connection with customers like you. We're excited to build on our strengths and improve the quality of our service and customer experience.

For more information regarding the survey, please contact Leah Jorgensen by email ljorgensen@willakenzie.com

Solar Panel Installation

Another new and exciting change is happening at WillaKenzie Estate - Solar Panels. Since November of 2009, we have been preparing the property for the installation of 560 solar panels. The panels should provide between 40-45% of the electricity consumed at the winery. Since we already buy 50% of our power from renewable sources, we will be between 90-95% renewable energy at WillaKenzie. We are still in the installation phase, but expect to have them up and running by the end of March. This is yet another example of the commitment of WillaKenzie in maintaining sustainable, green practices.

Cellar Club Valentines Event

Thanks to all our Cellar Club members for making this year's event a success! We were glad to see you all come out and enjoy some Library wines and Aaron Meyer's music.