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Canadian Wines Sold in China

November 2, 2010 – 10:56 am

Have you noticed that when you go shopping at the malls or stand-alone stores, that the majority of items seem to be made outside of the US? Occasionally, there will be goods from Korea, Thailand, India and other countries but by far it appears that most are from China.

An article about wine sold in China got me to looking at things from the other side of the coin. How many US goods are sold in China?

According to an article in The Standard, “Ontario wineries wooing Chinese consumers,” Canada is selling to Chinese consumers. While visiting Ontario wineries we had discovered that visitors from China enjoyed purchasing Canadian Ice Wine. This article notes that Canadian wines are sold in China.

The author, Monique Beech, wrote “China is among the key export markets for Canadian wineries, second only to the United States. In the fiscal year ending August 2010, Canadian wineries sales were $4.3 million in the Chinese market, up from $2.5 million in 2007.”

Where is the United States in terms of selling wines to China?

Cheers! Kathy

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Wine Events for November 13/14

November 2, 2010 – 1:01 am

Traveling soon? Include a visit to a wine event in Florida or Illinois, Oregon, Washington. The following events will be held the weekend of November 13/14.

Cheers! Kathy

GUSTO! A World of Great Tastes
November 13, 2010
Everett, Washington
http://www.everettcc.edu/administration/foundation/index.cfm?id=1912&linkFrom=Alias

Orlando Food & Wine Fest
November 13-14
Orlando, Florida
http://www.orlandofoodandwinefest.com/index.html

4th Annual Pinot Days Grand Festival Public Tasting
November 13
Chicago, Illinois
http://www.pinotdays.com/

The Northwest Food & Wine Festival
November 13
Portland, Oregon
http://www.nwfoodandwinefestival.com/

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Giving the Gift of Wine

November 1, 2010 – 8:54 am

With 54 days until Christmas, it seems like a lot of time to do the holiday shopping. Over time I’ve met people who have their shopping done by the middle of November and even by the end of October. Rather than a gift of fruitcake, a tie, candy or toaster, Vint Hill Craft Winery has come up with some great ideas and deals for Christmas gifts.

1. Purchase two cases of wine with the Vint Hill label and get 20 percent off. For those in need of three cases, the discount goes to 30 percent.

2. Purchase Vint Hill American Blend Red Wine with a custom label for $23.00 for each per bottle. There is a minimum order of six cases.”

3. Planning a business or large party?  Buy a barrel of wine for $5,000.  The wine will be custom labeled and bottled. (300 bottles) – it’s only $16.66 a bottle.

Anyone wanting custom labels needs to have that information to the winery by, November 18, 2010.

For more details, see the Vint Hill Craft Winery website. Or visit the winery located in Vint Hill Farms, Virginia. The email is info@craftwinery.com.

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Wine for Halloween

October 31, 2010 – 10:07 am

Miles Wine Cellars along Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes’ wine region has a ghostly story to tell. The white table wine is in a silk screened bottle. The transparent image of a young married woman (the ghost) is on the front of the bottle. One can see through the image to the image of the house on the back where this young woman died and haunts today.

I’ve had a bottle of this table wine for a few years and do not have the heart to open it even though the compelling statement, “Experience the spirits within!” are written on the back label.

Have you come across any ghostly bottles of wine?

Cheers,
Terry

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Taste of the Beach, a Charity Event

October 31, 2010 – 1:01 am

An event, Taste of the Beach, sponsored by the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation will take place November 4-7.

Thursday, November 4, Taste of the Destin Harbor
Friday, November 5, “Taste of Bay” Food & Wine Experience
Friday, November 5, AL Fresco Reserve Tasting
Saturday, November 6, See Red Wine Festival
Saturday, November 6, “Winemaker & Shakers” Dinner
Sunday, November 7, Taste of the Beach & Charity Auction

For details about the event visit the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation website.

The profits that are obtained from events are used for at-risk children including children who have health issues.

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is located in The Panhandle of Northwest Florida. The purpose of this organization is to help charities focused on helping children. Some of the charities that benefit include Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, Children in Crisis, Inc., Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, Emerald Coast Autism Center, Big Brother Big Sisters of Northwest Florida, Horizons, The Shelter House, Youth Village, Eleanor J. Johnson Youth Center and Pathways for Change.

A poem, “I Thought”, on the website begins with

I thought no once could see me, standing by the wall;

I knew no one would help me, should I ever stumble and fall.

Later on in the poem

But I’m glad you say my helpless face-you made certain I would thrive.

Take a moment to read the poem in its entirety.

Cheers, Kathy

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Spotlight on Arizona: Arizona Wine Week

October 30, 2010 – 8:56 am

On Monday, Arizona’s Governor Jan Brewer will proclaim this week to be Arizona Wine Week. Today there will be a 5K race in the Great Arizona Grape Stomp series.

During the week wine lovers visiting the Phoenix Public Market will discover wine tastings and area restaurants will provide the opportunity to pair wine with menu items.

On Friday, November 5 guests to the Celebration of the Arizona Grape Growers can visit with winemakers at the Quiessence Restaurant at The Farm at South Mountain.

Arizona Wine Week ends on Saturday, November 6 the Festival at The Farm.  There will be live music, lunch, an auction, wine tasting, outdoor activities and educational seminars. Tickets are available at Festival at the Farm website.

For more information about Arizona Wine Week, visit the Arizona Wine Growers website.

Cheers, Kathy

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Port Wine Sauce Recipe

October 30, 2010 – 1:01 am

Need something to make that dish of ice cream special? The recipe below for Port Wine Sauce can also be used for topping cheesecake and pound cake. This recipe is from the historic Galleano Winery in Cucamonga Valley, California. If you don’t have Port you can substitute a sweet wine. Enjoy.

Cheers! Kathy

Port Wine Sauce

Ingredients

¼ c sugar
1T cornstarch
1 c Galleano Port
1 t lemon juice
2 t grated orange rind

Directions

  1. Mix sugar and cornstarch, add to Port in saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Stir frequently until thickened and clear, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Add lemon juice and orange rind.
  4. Taste, more sugar can be added to taste, remember to cook for another few minutes if added.
  5. Chill.
  6. Pour over ice cream, cheesecake or pound cake.

Note: you can substitute any sweet wine in this recipe.

Recipe provided by Galleano Winery, California

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Two More Weekend Winery Events

October 29, 2010 – 8:29 am

In Temecula, California Thornton Winery is celebrating Halloween with a mystery dinner on Saturday, October 30. The Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner will include three gourmet courses each paired with a different Thornton wine. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Costume, Funniest, Most Original and Scariest. Reservations can be made at 951-699-0099. More information is available on the Thornton Winery website.

In Geneva, Ohio at Laurello Vineyards, visitors tonight can enjoy listening to Jim Volk on guitar. Tomorrow enjoy jazz saxophonist Stan Miller with vocalist, Adina. The Laurello pizza for the weekend will have grilled chicken breast marinated in a pesto sauce, onions, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella. The suggested pairing for this pizza is Laurello’s Josephine wine. Remember while you are at Laurello, they are supporting Breast Cancer Awareness month by selling raffle tickets for a basket that includes wine, jellies, coffee and so much more. Read more about Laurello Vineyards on their website.

Enjoy a wonderful weekend and visit a winery!

Cheers! Kathy

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Halloween and Other Winery Events for this Weekend

October 28, 2010 – 1:02 am

There are lots of Halloween and regular winery events this weekend! This list also includes winery events for the weekend that may not be related to Halloween but may be just what you are looking for.

Check them out to verify the event and time. If you’re not able to visit one of these wineries, check out a winery in your own backyard.

Cheers, Kathy

Friday, October 29

Pearmund Cellars, Virginia
Event: Relax & Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF)
 Web Info

Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Event: Music/Deer Creek , 5:30pm
Web Info

Ferrante Winery & Ristorante
Event: Music/Ramone , 6pm-9:30pm
Web Info

Messina Hof Winery & Resort,TX
Events:”Murder at Baths” Toga MurderMystery Dinner, 6:30pm
Trick or Treat Wine Tour, 7pm
Tailgate Specials at the Restaurant
Web Info

The Winery at LaGrange, Virginia
Event: Rocky Horror Picture Show, 7pm-9:30pm
Web Info

Saturday, October 30
Tesoro Winery, California
Event: Rocky Osborn, Comedy Magician, 4pm
Web Info

Lorimar Winery, California
Events:Halloween Party at the Tasting Room
Nathan James/Acoustic Guitar
 Web Info

Three Fox Vineyards, Virginia
Event: Food and Wine Pairings
Web Info

Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Event: Pack BBQ, 12pm
Benefit for Domestic Violence Shelter, 6pm
Web Info

The Winery at LaGrange, Virginia
Event: What’s for Dinner, 6:30-9:30pm
 Web Info

Messina Hof Winery & Resort, TX
Event: Terrifying Trivia, 7pm-9pm
 Web Info

Tesoro Winery, California
Event: 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Party, 7pm
 Web Info

Sunday, October 31

Tarara Winery
Event: Music on the Deck, 1pm-5pm
 Web Info

Barrel Oak Winery, Virginia
Event: Farmers’ Market
Event: Music/Pamela, Pam and Terry
Web Info

Messina Hof Winery & Resort, TX
Events: Halloween Movies in the Vineyard, at dark
Wine Appreciation Class, 3pm
Winemaster’s Halloween Party, 7pm
Trick or Treat Wine Tour, 7pm
Web Info

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The Taste of Wine this Past Weekend

October 27, 2010 – 7:33 am

We enjoyed a bottle of wine over the weekend that our daughter Erin’s boyfriend gave to us. It was a Chateau Mio La Foret Bordeaux Superieur 2007. This wine offered ripe dark fruit with a hint of leather on the nose. The wine was full bodied; as it sat in the wineglass it softened and became jammy with dark fruit. The wine had a sweet cherry finish.

This wine is very food friendly. Dinner that night happened to be grilled chicken, potatoes and salad. The wine paired well with the dinner.

What has been your favorite French wine this month?

We also enjoyed the Cab Tennat blend that we bottled in August. The wine kept changing throughout the evening. When first opened it was fruity but as it opened up it offered notes of spice and oak. Over the weekend Erin had a glass of the Cab Tennat and thought it was very good. She also enjoyed the Cab Merlot that we bottled in August at Tin Lizzie Wineworks.

What wine have you enjoyed recently?

Cheers! Kathy

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