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Wine and Wishes Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting 2012

January 22, 2012 – 1:02 am

On February 4, the 11th Annual Wine & Wishes event takes place in San Francisco. This event, offered by Make A Wish of the Greater Bay Area Chapter, is a Gourmet Food & Wine Tasting and a Wine Maker Dinner.

Wineries, chefs and restaurants from the San Francisco Bay Area will be the focus of the event. More than 20 wineries will participate including Cakebread Cellars. Nine executive chefs and more than 20 restaurants will also be participating

Tickets are available for the tasting only or for the dinner which includes the tasting. Various price options are available for the dinner. More information and tickets are on online.

Those who cannot attend this charity event, but would like to donate to Make A Wish can do so on the Make A Wish website.

Cheers! Kathy

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An Unusual Dessert with Balsamic Vinegar

January 21, 2012 – 1:03 am

I will be adding this recipe to the http://food.winetrailtraveler.com/soon. If you enjoy balsamic vinegar, you will want to give this recipe a try. It is an unusual idea and may encourage you to use balsamic vinegar in other kitchen creations.

Cheers! Kathy

Ice Cream with Balsamic Vinegar

Serves:  4

Ingredients

500 gr milk or creame ice cream
4 – 8 teaspoons of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena D.O.P.

Directions

1. In 4 large cups fill with the ice cream.
2. Pour on each cup 1 or 2 teaspoons of Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Extraold or Extraold Giorgio primo Riserva Cherry.
3. Allow some minutes and serve.

Note: Extraold Traditional Balsamic Vinegar with ice cream is a strange but wonderful partnership that brings surprising sensations to the palate.

Recipe provided by Acetaia di Giorgio in Modena, Italy

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Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 11 and 18 at DelFosse Vineyards and Winery

January 20, 2012 – 8:20 am

A perusal of Valentine’s Day events at wineries makes it look as though Valentine’s Day can be celebrated on two or three days. Since  Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, different romantic events are occurring the weekend before, the day of and the weekend after. What a great opportunity to express your love!

DelFosse Vineyards and Winery in Faber, Virginia is hosting  a Valentine’s Dinner on  both weekends: Saturdays, February 11 and February 18.

The evening dinner begins at 6pm with a  Champagne toast. The dinner includes:

  • Savory Tidbits
  • A delightful blend of Roasted Red Bell Peppers and Homemade Stock with a dash of Crème Fraîche.
  • Grilled Salmon with Mediterranean Spices served over Organic Greens with Viognier Vinaigrette
  • Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorns Wine Sauce served with Roasted Potatoes, Green beans in Garlic Butter, and Caramelized Carrots
  • Array of European Cheeses with French Baguette from Albemarle Bakery
  • Chocolate Cake with Raspberries, Custard and Whipped Cream

Each selection is paired with a different wine including: 2006 Ambrosia, 2008 Cuvee Laurent, 2006 Meritage, 2009 Reserve d’Oriane, 2007 Charodnnay Reserve and 2009 Rose.

Reservations and payment can be made online.

DelFosse Vineyards and Winery is known for its special events including French Crepe Days and Wine & Food Pairings. Be sure to visit their events page.

Cheers! Kathy

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Winery Events This Weekend!

January 19, 2012 – 1:02 am

Stay warm and have fun by visiting one of these winery events this weekend! For more information contact the winery in advance.

Cheers! Kathy

Thursday, January 19

Lorimar Winery and Vineyards, CA
Event: Wine Club Pickup Party
Website

Friday, January 20

Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Entertainment: Kimmon Waldruff on Guitar
Event: Fridays Yappy Hour at Barrel Oak MIddleburg
Website

Grand River Cellars, Ohio
Music: Relay Band (Rock n Roll)
Website

The Winery at Perennial Cellars, Ohio
Music: John Stipe
Website

Three Fox Vineyards, Virginia
Event: Murder on the Caribbean
Website

Saturday, January 21

Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Event: Middleburge Humane Foundation-Adoptions at Middleburg
Website

Chateau Chantal, Michigan
Event: Cooking Class - Techniques of European Cooking
Event at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center: Winter Delights Festival
Website

Grand River Cellars, Ohio
Music: Baconcake (Rock n Ross)
Website

Grape Creek Vineyards, Texas
Event: Port 'n Pairings
Website

Lorimar Winery and Vineyards, California
Event: Live@Lorimar
Website

The Winery at Versailles, Ohio
Event: Wine and Chocolate
Website

Unicorn Winery, Virginia
Event: Soups Weekend
Website

Sunday, January 22

DelFosse Vineyards & Winery, VA
Event: Wine and Food Pairing
Website

Pearmund Cellars, Virginia
Event: Souper Sundays
Website

Three Fox Vineyards, Virginia
Event: Cabernet Cabaret Reprises
Web Info

Unicorn Winery, Virginia
Event: Soups Weekend
Website
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A Valentine’s Dinner at Laurello Vineyards on February 11th

January 18, 2012 – 1:02 am

It’s not too early to start planning for Valentine’s Day! Numerous wineries will offer special events.

Laurello Vineyards in Geneva, Ohio is hosting their Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 11. Dinner begins at 6pm with an appetizer.

The dinner menu includes:

Warm Brie Topped with a Slivered Almond Glaze
Chopped Salad with Homemade, Creamy Parmesan Dressing
Choice of Filet Mignon or Salmon
Fresh Asparagus
Garlic, Mashed Red Skin Potatoes
Decadent Spumoni Cheesecake

Brian & Ariene from Light of Day Band will provide the music.

Registration by February 5 is required. Space is limited so register soon. Cost: $75 plus gratuity, tax and wine. To register email wineabit(at)laurellovineyards or call 440-415-1661. Leave a message with name and phone number.

To make this Valentine’s Day even more special, Laurello Vineyards is offering to take care of arrangements to have a gift basket. When making reservations, be sure to ask about this option.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day with someone special!

Cheers! Kathy

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On the Road with Tom Plant

January 17, 2012 – 6:58 am

We are looking forward to meeting people and renewing previous acquaintances at the Wine Pleasures FAM trip for bloggers and media taking place later this month in Italy. We first met Tom Plant at a winery media event in Temecula, California. Tom was also present at another media event at another Temecula winery as well as the 2011 Wine Bloggers’ Conference in Charlottesville, Virginia. What first impressed us with Tom was his photography equipment. He carries an expensive-looking camera and flash unit that takes wonderful pictures. But photography is only one of Tom’s passions. The other is wine tourism.

Tom and his wife, Laura, own the wine blog WINEormous and the Temecula based wine tour company Temecula Wine Tours. We took a tour of Temecula wineries with Tom in the fall of 2010. Since we had already visited many of the wineries in Temecula, we presented Tom with a challenge, where to take us that we hadn’t visited thus far. It didn’t take him long to develop an itinerary. We visited four wineries in the region that we hadn’t previously visited. At each of the wineries, Tom had us talk with the owner or winemaker. During our time with Tom, we talked about wine, a subject that can be discussed for hours if not days and weeks.

It will be fun to experience wineries in Umbria and Campagna with the FAM group of bloggers and media. Perhaps I can pick up some photography tips from Tom Plant.

Check out Tom’s blog at WINEormous. You can also read a WineTrailTraveler article about the Temecula Wine Tours with WINEormous.

Cheers,
Terry

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Wine Pleasures: Sponsors 4th Annual International Conference and Familiarization Tour

January 17, 2012 – 1:02 am

Wine Pleasures is sponsoring the 4th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference. The company is also hosting a Familiarization Tour that includes the Conference. Those participating in the familiarization tour will have the opportunity to visit an olive oil museum, visit wineries, attend a cooking class and much more.

The 4th Annual International Wine Tourism Conference and Workshop takes place January 30 to February 2. This conference provides a wonderful way for wineries to embrace and support wine tourism. This year the conference is being held in Perugia located in Umbria, Italy.

Topics include wine tourism, wine and art, wine and food, technology and wine tourism, wine education, listening to wine tourists, and much more. Specific wine regions will also be included in presentations including Australia, Italy, Burgundy and the Pacific Northwest. Individual wineries will also be included.

Want to know more about the conference? Then check out the 2012 Annual International Wine Tourism Conference website. Tickets are still available. Anyone interested in the wine industry will want to check out his opportunity.

An article and blog entries are available on the Wine Trail Traveler website.

Cheers! Kathy

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A Tasty Petite Sirah by McNab Ridge Winery

January 16, 2012 – 1:02 am

Recently we enjoyed a Petite Sirah produced by McNab Ridge Winery. The dark ruby red wine paired well with tomato-based pasta. A hint of licorice was noticeable. Other attributes included fruit notes and tannins.

McNab Ridge Winery is located in Mendocino County, California. Mendocino County is frequently referred to as the world’s greenest region. McNab Ridge Winery is in Ukiah while the tasting room is in Hopland, CA.  The winery has four categories of wine: McNab Ridge, McNab Ridge Family Reserve, Zellerbach and Fun Bunch. Wine varieties include Chardonnay, Merlot, Roussanne, French Colombard, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendo Zinfandel and Coro.

An article based on a visit is available online.

Cheers, Kathy

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Naples Winter Wine Festival, a Luxury Festival Benefits Naples Children & Education Foundation

January 15, 2012 – 1:01 am

The 3-day Naples Winter Wine Festival in Florida is scheduled for January 27 – 29, 2012. The proceeds from this festival benefit the Naples Children & Education Foundation.This year’s festival is the 12th annual festival and claims to be one of the most successful charity wine and food events in the country in recent years.

The festival planners have secured 17 chefs  from around the country and 29 vintners from throughout the world to participate in this January festival. The festival includes an auction at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort where 67 one-of-a-kind packages will be auctioned. Look for travel packages, wine, jewelry, and VIP celebrity experiences. A list of the auction items is available online.

Tickets start at $8,500 per couple and include two invitations to Meet the Kids Day Tour and Luncheon, two reserved seats at a Vintner Dinner with private car and driver, two reserved seats at the Believe in the Magic Auction, two invitations to the Wine Down and two invitations to the Celebrity Brunch.

Tickets for $20,000 are for two couples and include four tickets for most of the above events.

For tickets contact Barrett Farmer at 239-514-2239 or email                                      barrett@napleswinefestival.com.

Naples Children & Educational Foundation

The foundation was started in 2001 to help the children of the county. According to the foundation website, “The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) was established in 2001 with the vision of making a profound and sustaining difference in the lives of children in Collier County.”

While many people cannot attend the festival, it is still possible to make an online donation to the Foundation. If you wish to donate, visit the donation page.

Cheers! Kathy

 

 

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New Jersey Wineries and Wine Enthusiasts Need Your Help

January 13, 2012 – 4:27 pm

The New Jersey State Assembly and Senate have passed legislation that will permit small wineries to ship to New Jersey residents. Only one step remains and that is for Governor Chris Christie to sign the bill!

An email I received today from Cava Winery & Vineyard in New Jersey noted the Governor has only until January 19 to sign the bill.

According to the UncorkNJ website, “Consumers from every legislative district sent a strong message to Assembly members about the benefits of the bill, specifically, that the legislation will ensure the future of the NJ wine industry, stimulate agri-tourism, preserve farmland, create jobs and bring additional tax and fee revenue to the state.” To learn more about the bill and to send a message to encourage Governor Christie to sign the bill visit UncorkNJ’s website. (Be sure to read the post dated January 10, 2011 titled Historic Victory for NJ Wine Growers and Consumers.)

Hopefully Governor Christie recognizes the benefits of direct wine shipping and will sign the bill before the deadline. If he does not, the legislative process must begin again!

Cheers! Kathy

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