Wine Trail Traveler

A Risotto Recipe from DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards, Tennessee

May 21, 2011 – 8:38 am

We arrived home from our long trip to Tennessee. We took a round about way to Tennessee so we could add some wineries in Virginia and West Virginia we had not yet visited. Many of the review articles are completed and available on the Wine Trail Traveler website review section. Watch for more coming this […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged asparagus, DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards, recipes, risotto, salmon, Tennessee, Wineries/Tasting Rooms, winery | Comments (0)

Tennessee Wineries

May 17, 2011 – 8:42 am

We have spent the last one and a half weeks exploring the Tennessee wine industry. The more we learn about wineries and the wines produced in Tennessee the more we want to know. We visited 18 Tennessee wineries and spoke with owners and winemakers from Sevierville (pronounced severe-ville) to Nashville. Along the way we visited […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Tagged Tennessee, wine, Wineries/Tasting Rooms | Comments (0)

1st Annual Blue Ridge Vineyard Jazz Fest in Virginia

May 15, 2011 – 4:37 pm

Save the date May 28, 2011! The Annual Blue Ridge Vineyard Jazz Fest begins this year. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Grown Locally, Inc. The focus of Grown Locally is support for local artists and local produce providers. The Jazz Fest will take place at Blue Ridge Vineyard on May 28, 2011. Several […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine Notes, Winery Events | Tagged Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Vineyard, Eagle Rock, event, Jazz, Jazz Fest, Virginia, wine | Comments (0)

How to Make a Wine Reduction Sauce

May 14, 2011 – 7:45 am

Have you ever wondered how to make a Wine Reduction Sauce? At a recent visit to DelMonaco Winery in Tennessee we received the directions on how to do just that. Keep these directions handy for the next time you need a wine reduction sauce. DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards is delightfully, friendly winery to visit located in […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged Blackberry wine, DelMonaco, recipe, Tennessee, vineyards, wine, wine reduction sauce, winery | Comments (0)

Weekend Wine Events and a Tennessee Winery

May 13, 2011 – 7:29 am

Below is a list of winery events including a wine trail event in Ohio. Enjoy a visit to a winery this weekend! Yesterday while visiting a Tennessee winery near Nashville, we chanced to meet a couple from Illinois. They were enjoying their visit. Asked about the 100 wineries in Illinois, they said they had not […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Tagged California, events, Grand Ole Opry, Long Hollow Winery, Michigan, Nashville, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Winery Tasting Rooms and Cellar Doors | Comments (0)

HR 1161 – Potential Problems for Wineries and Consumers

May 11, 2011 – 12:02 am

Check out HR 1161 yourself and decide for yourself….

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Congress, govtrack.com, HR 1161, wine, wine distribution | Comments (0)

British Royal Family Supports Vineyards in England

May 10, 2011 – 8:21 am

The British Royal Family is supporting the wine industry in England. According to an article published in Decanter.com, during May, three hectares of grapevines will be planted in Windsor Great Park. The article, Royal Vineyards Planted in Windsor, by Adam Lechmere notes the vineyards will be managed by Laithwaites. However the Duke of Edinburgh has […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary | Tagged Champagne, chardonnay, Decanter, Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, Prince of Edinburgh, sparkling wine, vineyards, Windsor | Comments (0)

Food & Wine Tasting Event Benefits The John Kerr Foundation

May 8, 2011 – 8:59 am

The John Kerr Foundation is holding the 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting in Sacramento on May 21, 2011. This event is a fundraiser for the Foundation. It will be held at Clunie Hall inside McKinley Park. Tickets are $35 per person. Numerous vendors are supporting this Annual Food & Wine Tasting including Woodbridge Winery, […]

By Kathy | Posted in Winery Events | Tagged Bogle Winery, event, food, John Kerr Foundation, MD, muscular dystrophy, Sacramento, tasting, wine, Woodbridge Winery | Comments (0)

Venison Teriyaki Recipe from Gray Ghost Vineyards

May 7, 2011 – 7:28 am

The following easy recipe is from Gray Ghost Vineyards in Virginia. When planning a visit to Gray Ghost, stay long enough to enjoy and relax in the upstairs elegant lounge with a large deck enhanced with views of vineyards and a professionally landscaped garden area! Gray Ghost Vineyards has just released their 2010 Gewurztraminer this […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine/Food/Recipes | Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, Gray Ghost, recipe, Teriyaki, Venison, vineyards, Virginia | Comments (0)

Mother’s Day Weekend Wine and Winery Ideas

May 5, 2011 – 12:01 am

Many people in the United States will celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend. If you haven’t made plans yet, you may want to consider purchasing a bottle of wine to enjoy with a picnic lunch or cooking a gourmet meal using wine as an ingredient in one of the recipes. If you choose to pack a […]

By Kathy | Posted in Wine News/Commentary, Winery Events | Tagged events, Mother's Day, mothersday, picnic, weekend, wine, Wineries/Tasting Rooms | Comments (0)

Monthly Archives: May 2011

A Risotto Recipe from DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards, Tennessee

Tennessee Wineries

1st Annual Blue Ridge Vineyard Jazz Fest in Virginia

How to Make a Wine Reduction Sauce

Weekend Wine Events and a Tennessee Winery

HR 1161 – Potential Problems for Wineries and Consumers

British Royal Family Supports Vineyards in England

Food & Wine Tasting Event Benefits The John Kerr Foundation

Venison Teriyaki Recipe from Gray Ghost Vineyards

Mother’s Day Weekend Wine and Winery Ideas

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