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Visit A Winery with a Father’s Day Event this Weekend!

June 15, 2018 – 11:20 am

Orfila Vineyards & Winery in California offers spectacular views!

Warm weather encourages wineries to offer more fun events. With Father’s Day this Sunday, many wineries are offering special ways for Fathers to celebrate. Several special events for this weekend are listed below.

If you can’t visit one of these wineries, call your neighborhood winery and discover what specials they are offering for Father’s Day!

Saturday, June 16

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, Maryland
Event: Live Music by California Bob
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Duplin Winery, North Carolina
Event: Live Music: Mykel Barbee
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Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, VA
Event: Sipping Under the Stars-Wonder Woman
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Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Oregon
Event: Port & Cigar Appreciation
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The Winery at Perennial Vineyards, Ohio
Event: Live Music
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Sunday, June 17

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, Maryland
Event: Father’s Day Celebration
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Effingham Manor, Virginia
Event: Father’s Day – King for Day
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Orfila Vineyards and Winery, California
Event: Happy Father’s Day
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Painted Stave Distilling, Delaware
Event: Father’s Day Brunch
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Pearmund Cellars, Virginia
Event: Happy Father’s Day; Father’s receive complimentary gift
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Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, Virginia
Event: Sunday Brunch
Event: Father’s Day Fest
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Vint Hill Craft Winery, Virginia
Event: Happy Father’s Day (wine tasting with cigar purchase)
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Youngberg Hill, Oregon
Event: Happy Father’s Day!
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Cheers,
Kathy

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Celebrate National Rosé Day on Saturday!

June 7, 2018 – 1:24 pm

Sangiovese Rosé from V. Sattui Winery in Napa

Saturday, June 9 is National Rosé Day! Do you have a rosé wine waiting to be enjoyed so you can celebrate National Rosé Day? If not, check with your neighborhood winery to see if they are producing a rosé wine. Many rosés are delicious as aperitifs while others pair delightfully with a variey of foods including poultry, fish and salads.

History of National Rosé Day

Bodvár, House of Rosés developed the concept if a National Rosé Day for the United States.  They selected the second Saturday of June for the annual event. According to the Bodvár website, “Our goal is to raise awareness and give Rosé lovers a day to celebrate with ‘summer’s water’ all over the world.” June 13, 2015 was the first annual National Rosé Day. 

Traditionally rosés are produced by exposing the juice of the grapes to the grape skins for a limited amount of time. Even a few minutes of skin contact will begin to tint the juice. The longer the skin contact, the darker the final wine. Light rosés are particularly good for summer as the rosés are not as intense and the mouthfeel is lighter. White and red wine lovers can find rosés they are likely to enjoy.

Cheers! Kathy

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Third Annual Frederick Wine Festival

June 5, 2018 – 4:02 pm

Big Cork Vineyards attending Frederick Festival

Celebrate Maryland wines at the Third Annual Frederick Wine Festival this Saturday, June 9. The location is the Carroll Creek Urban Park in historic Frederick, Maryland.

For 2018, the  festival has been divided into two sessions. Session 1 is from Noon unitil 3pm. The second session is scheduled from 4 until 7pm.

Twenty of Maryland’s wineries are planning to participate in the festival. Ticket information is available online. Tickets are also available for designated drivers.

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard to be at Frederick Festival

Food and Small Plate vendors include: Baklava Couture, Crisafulli’s Cheese Shop, HarborQue BBQ & Catering, Holy Crepes, Oil & Vinegar, Pizza Llama and The Sweet Farm.

Gringo Jingo, The Ultimate Santana Tribute Band will perform at the Amphitheater stage. 

Activities at the festival include sampling a variety of flavors at the Filippo Berio

Look for The Urban Winery at the Festival

Sampling Tent and backyard games.

If the day is hot, plan to cool off at the BGE Home Misting Arch. Complimentary cold water will also be available.

This all sounds like a lot of fun! Hope you can make it.

Cheers!
Kathy

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Upcoming June Events at Wineries

June 4, 2018 – 3:12 pm

Potomac Point Winery in VA

The Wine Trail Traveler blog posts have not been frequent recently due to a broken arm during the second week of May – totally not wine related. Now that things are getting much better, blog posts will be written much more frequently. Cheers! Kathy

For today’s post check out numerous wine events coming up soon in early June!

Thursday, June 7

Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, Virginia
Event: Ladies Night & Wine Bingo
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Texas Legato, Texas
Event: Teacher Thursdays
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Friday, June 8

Catoctin Breeze Vineyard, Maryland
Event: Rose Friday! Wear Pink
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Orfila Vineyards and Winery, California
Event: Tunes on the Terrace
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Painted Stave Distilling, Delaware
Event: 90’s Dance Party
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Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, Virginia
Event: Friday Night Music
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Texas Legato, TX
Event: Wine Down Happy Hours!
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The Winery at Perennial Vineyards, Ohio
Event: Live Music
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Bon Niche, a CA winery

Saturday, June 9

Bon Niche Cellars, California
Event: Bon Niche Cellars & PVWT Celebrate Tuscany
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8th Annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival Coming Soon!

May 23, 2018 – 5:44 am

Atlanta, Georgia is the place to be from Thursday May 31 through Sunday June 3 for the 8th Annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival. The long weekend celebrates culinary traditions of the South. Experts in the culinary fields include sommeliers, chefs, mixologists and local growers. 

Types if tickets

Tasting Tents
Events
General Day Passes
Connoisseur Day Passes
Connoisseur Dinners
Master Studios

The Tasting Tents are described as “Designed to take guests on an epicurean journey through the South….”

Participants can choose to attend: Destination Delicious, Entrepreneurs Program Presented by Craft Catalyst, Brew-zy Brunch: Southern Staple Showdown, The Ingredients of Taste presented by ADAC, eat the Heat Presented by the Local Palate – VIP: Early Access, Day Pass – Friday, 2 Day Pass – Friday + Saturday, and Weekend Pass – Thursday – Sunday.

Connoisseur Passes are available for Friday, Saturday, Connoisseur 2-Day (Friday + Saturday), and Connoisseur Weekend (Thursday – Sunday).

The Connoisseur Dinner Series includes a choice if Edible Ends, Plate Sessions, Dine by Sign, the Hibachi Phenomenon, Sense & Sensibility and Backyard Braai.

Master Studios selection include: Southern Ingredients & their International Counterparts – Southern Asia, Southern Ingredients & their International Counterparts – Europe, Southern Ingredients and their International Counterparts – Latin Americas, Flights & Bites, Down to the Ash and Taste & Tempo.

If you have the opportunity to attend the  Annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, this will be a great way to start your suumer 2018 experiences. The hashtag is #KnowTheSouth.

Cheers,
Kathy

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New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is Next Week!

May 18, 2018 – 3:23 pm

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) begins Wednesday, May 23. Decide whether you want to learn how sausage is made, ride a bus to a variety of wine bars, go bowling paired with Chandon, or participate in a Grand Tasting. You are likely to find something to enjoy at the NOWFE.

NOWFE Events

Wednesday, May 23

  • Wine Dinners

Thursday, May 24

  • Vinola! – a special wine tasting
  • Royal Street Stroll
  • The Great Escape At Gold Mine Saloon Presented By Seagram’s Escapes

Friday, May 25

  • Seminars
  • Experiences
  • Evening Grand Tasting

Saturday, May 26

  • Grand Tasting

Sunday, May 27

  • Brunch Around the World

Ticket information is available here.

NOWFE is a non-profit. This year 100% of the event’s profits will benefit the Nunez Community College Culinary Arts Program.

Cheers! Kathy

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Niagara Homegrown Wine Festival in June!

May 17, 2018 – 2:58 pm

Reif Estate Winery, one of many Niagara wineries

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning to be in the Canada’a Niagara wine region in June? The Niagara Homegrown Wine Festival takes place June 16–17 and 23–24. This is your chance to enjoy two weekends of wine, food, and experiences in the vineyards.

Think about purchasing the Discovery Pass that includes eight winery special deals. Discovery Pass tickets are available online.

Peller Estates to participatie at Niagara Festival

Festival Winery Participant Specials:

13th Street Winery: The Grape Queen Burger! 

Cave Springs: Get Cured With Riesling!

Creekside Estate Winery: Sip, Slur, Savour – Creek’d Noodle Bar 

Fielding Estate Winery: Raise a Glass of Rosé to the Summer! 

Flat Rock Cellars: Recipe for an OUTSTANDING Afternoon! 

GreenLane Estate Winery: Asiago Artichoke Bowl with Baked Pita Triangle! 

Harbour Estates Winery: The Cracked Goat Moos! 

Hernder Estate Wines:  Shout Out to the Summer! 

Hinterbrook Estate Winery: Made For Each Other! 

Inniskillin Wines: Why Have a High Tea When You Can Have P3? 

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Winery: There’s a Riesling for Everything… 

Kacaba Vineyards Winery: Kacaba & Zooma, Now Offering Meritage Counseling! 

Konzelmann Estate Winery: Fully Loaded 

Lailey Winery: Fumé in a Glass 

Lakeview Wine Co.: You Had Me at PINOT & PIZZA!

Legends Estates Winery

Lundy Manor Wine Cellars: Wines of Summer Flight Experience 

Magnotta Winery: A New Generation of Wines 

Malivoire Wine: Homegrown Fare with International Flair – the Unlikely Pair! 

Marynissen Estates Winery

Megalomaniac: Duck Confit Spring Roll with Gamay and Rosé 

Niagara College Teaching Winery: Homegrown and House-made! 

Palatine Hills Estate Winery: Sip ‘N Slide 

Peller Estates Winery: Perfect Garden Pairing! 

Pillitteri Estates Winery: Summer Snow Pea Ravioli 

PondView Estate Winery: Summer Fling 

Rancourt Winery: BBQ Season is in Full SWING 

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery: Sauvignon Blanc & Niagara Asparagus 

Red Stone Winery: A Platinum Pairing 

Reif Estate Winery: Drink Pink! 

Ridgepoint Wines

Riverview Cellars Estate Winery: Niagara Beef Sliders! 

Rockway Vineyards: Grilled Watermelon and Feta Skewer with Rosé 

Rosewood Estates Winery: Pork Rillette with Rosewood Smoked Honey Mustard & Riesling 

Southbrook Vineyards: Crack, Hiss, Boom! 

Stoney Ridge Estate Winery: When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Tarts 

Strewn Winery

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery: Fancy Farm Girl at the Beach! 

Tawse Winery: Slide into Tawse for Jerky Turkey! 

Trius Winery: Twist on a Classic 

Vieni Estates: Say Ceviche! 

Vineland Estates Winery: Lazy Summer Dinner 

Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery: Canadian Gold 

Wine Trail Traveler has visited many of the Niagara wineries. Find out more about these wineries by reading the reviews here.

Cheer!Kathy

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A Special Rosé from New Zealand for Mom or Any Day!

May 11, 2018 – 4:37 pm

Pinot Rosé from New Zealand

Check out this special Pinot Rosé from The Sisters Wine Company in New Zealand. It would be delightful for Mother’s Day or any day of the year!

The red color of this wine is perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day. A chart I recently saw noted that the color red represents respect, passion and true love.

The Pinot Rosé was a bright translucent red color. The wine included an enticing aroma of raspberries  and strawberries. The taste was of summer berry fruit including raspberries with some earthiness. The finish was dominated by mineral notes making it a good wine to pair with a variety of foods.

Suggested food pairings include: risotto, light pasta dishes, seafood, Caesar salad, pizza, cheese as well as spiced curries.

The Rosé was produced by The Sisters Wine Company, located in New Zealand.  The Three Sisters also produces a Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and the already mentioned Pinot Rosé. Perhaps a wine from The Sisters is especially fitting for Mother’s Day as the tagline for the company is “Wine for women who do extraordinary things every day.”

 The grapes for these wines are harvested from vineyards in the renowned Marlborough wine region of New Zealand. The winemaker is Rebecca Wiffen.

About The Sisters Wine Company

The name The Sisters encompasses the women who are able to “juggle careers, family, home, friends and community on a daily basis!”

The Sisters company website is fun and informative and provides an interesting look at a variety of issues that are likely to interest many women. For example here are some of the articles available: “How to Decide What to Wear Every Day,” “What Every Woman Should Know About Wine,” and  “How to Shop for Swimwear Fearlessly!”

Cheers, Kathy

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Hearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction

May 8, 2018 – 1:15 pm

Château Guiraud wine at Hearts Delight

The annual Hearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction  benefits the American Heart Association. This special charity event takes place May 9 through May 12 in Washington, DC. Tickets are available online.

More than 30 chefs are involved with this charity event. Numerous wines from around the world  including France, Germany, California, Oregon and Virginia will be involved in the event/auction.

Hearts Delight Wine Tasting & Auction Schedule

Wednesday, May 9: Congress Has Heart celebration highlights wines that will include owners and winemakers. There will also be a dinner and a live auction.

Thursday, May 10: Embassy & Winemaker Dinner Series: dinner at a home, restaurant or embassy with the host, winemaker and chef. 

Friday, May 11: Vintners Dinner & Auction: focuses on Château Margaux wines with dinner and  live auction.

Saturday, May 12: Bordeaux Master Class & Grand Tasting: includes a Bordeaux Master Class, seminars, and a Grand Tasting

Auctions

WIne enthusiasts who enjoy auctions have the opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions. For those who can not attend Hearts Delight, an absentee Bidder Form is available online. One of the auction items is the Imperial Château Guiraud 2014. The description includes, “This very large and very impressive bottle is the equivalent of 8 regular bottles. It is brought to us by Xavier Planty, the dashing and debonair owner of Château Guiraud. Château Guiraud has been represented at every Heart’s Delight since the beginning. ‘The Château Guiraud 2014 has a perfumed bouquet with clear honey, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas that are well defined. The palate is fresh and taut on the entry: good tension and focus here, very harmonious with a gently build in the mouth towards a satisfying marmalade and quince-driven finish.’”

About Hearts Delight

The original event began in 1999 and was relatively small compared to this 2018 event. In 1999, the event featured seven chefs and 16 châteaux houses. The 1999 event raised $220,000. Since that time, the Hearts Delight event has raised over $16.5 million dollars for the well known American Heart Association.

Cheers!
Kathy

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A Little Black Dress Rosé for Mother’s Day

May 7, 2018 – 9:59 am

Little Black Dress Rosé

Are you looking for a wine for Mother’s Day or maybe a yummy wine to enjoy during the warm summery months? You will want to consider the LBD Rosé from Little Black Dress Wines.  Many people enjoy a light weight type of wine during warmer days and a light wine is wonderful to pair with salads and appetizers or just to enjoy as an aperitif.

Last night we enjoyed a glass of the LBD Rosé which had been sent to us as a sample. The Rosé  was a blend of Zinfandel and Petite Syrah. The wine was 12% alcohol with a residual sugar of 7 g/L. The color of the wine was a delightful salmon color with a pink hue. The aroma was lightly fragrant with red berry fruits such as strawberries and raspberries. The taste, while having a hint of sweetness, was crisp with notes of chalky mineral, raspberries and strawberries. There were significant strawberry notes on the aftertaste which was very dry. 

Pairing suggestions include light summer dishes such as salads, fish, grilled meats and fresh cheese. The LBD Rosé is also a lovely wine for use as a 3P wine – good for the patio, porch or poolside.

LBD Rosé retails for $11.99. The wine was produced in Mendocino County, California by winemaker Margaret Leonardi. In addition to the Rosé, LBD Wines also produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diva Red, Merlot, Moscato, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir.

Our wine sample came with a recipe for a spritzer.

LBD Spritzer

Ingredients

4 oz. LBD Rosé
1/2 oz of lychee liqueur
1/2 oz of Pama liqueur (or POM juice)
2 dashes of rhubarb bitters
Dash of Strawberry Rhubarb soda or Club soda

Directions

Fill a wine glass with ice. Combine LBD Rosé, lychee liqueur, Pama liqueur, and rhubarb bitters. Top with strawberry rhubarb soda or club soda. Garnish with fresh cut strawberries and wheels of lime and a fresh sprig of rosemary.

It is important to know that LBD Wines supports the causes of women around the world. Some of the organizations LBD supports include: Dress for Success Worldwide, Susan G. Komen, Keep a Breast and Fatigues to Fabulous. 

Look for LBD wines at your local wine shop and consider the LBD Rosé for Mother’s Day or for enjoying this summer!

Cheers!
Kathy

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