{"id":9753,"date":"2014-06-04T16:15:44","date_gmt":"2014-06-04T21:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=9753"},"modified":"2014-06-04T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2014-06-04T21:15:44","slug":"ideas-for-fathers-day-june-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/04\/ideas-for-fathers-day-june-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for Father\u2019s Day, June 15"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_9754\" style=\"width: 294px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/apresvin1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9754\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9754\" alt=\"Father's Day Idea: Apr\u00e8sVin single varietal grape seed oil\" src=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/apresvin1-284x300.jpg\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/apresvin1-284x300.jpg 284w, http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/apresvin1.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9754\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Father&#8217;s Day Idea: Apr\u00e8sVin single varietal grape seed oil<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Father\u2019s Day is June 15, which is rapidly approaching. If your Dad enjoys wine, one of the following ideas or gifts may be a great way to show him how much you care. I\u2019ve divided the suggestions between activities and wine related gifts. Since we are such a global community, many adult children do not live nearby and sending a gift plus a phone call may be the best way to remember your father.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Numerous wineries offer special events to celebrate Father&#8217;s . Check with the wineries in your location to see what they have to offer. Or just do an Internet search to look for wineries with special Father\u2019s Day events.<\/p>\n<p>Several of the wineries advertising with Wine Trail Traveler are hosting events on Father&#8217;s Day. These include:<\/p>\n<p>Catoctin Breeze Vineyard<br \/>\nThurmont, MD<b><br \/>\nEvent: Live Music<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/Friday,%20May%2016%20%20Lorimar%20Vineyards%20and%20Winery,%20Temecula,%20California%20Live%20Music%20in%20Wine%20Country%20Live%20Music%20in%20Old%20Town%20%20Website%20Information%20%20Saturday,%20May%2017%20%20Chateau%20Cha\">Website Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grand River Cellars<br \/>\nMadison, OH<b><br \/>\n<i>Event: Father&#8217;s Day<\/i><\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/grandrivercellars.com\/\">Website Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pearmund Cellars<br \/>\nBroad Run, VA<b><br \/>\n<i>Event: Bad to the Bone BBQ<\/i><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pearmundcellars.com\/event.htm\">Website Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Potomac Point Winery<br \/>\nStafford, VA<b><br \/>\n<i>Event: Father&#8217;s Day Weekend<\/i><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.potomacpointwinery.com\/calendar-of-events\/\">Website Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Reid&#8217;s Orchard &amp; Winery<br \/>\nOrrtanna, PA<b><br \/>\n<i>Event: Father&#8217;s Day <\/i><br \/>\n<i>Music: Music in the Valley<\/i><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reidsorchardwinery.com\/\">Website Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Serpent Ridge Vineyard<br \/>\nWestminster, MD<b><br \/>\n<i>Father&#8217;s Day Specials<\/i><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.serpentridge.com\/events.php\">Website Info<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Three Fox Vineyards<br \/>\nDelaplane, VA<br \/>\n<b><i>Event: Celebrate Father&#8217;s Day at the winery<\/i><br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.threefoxvineyards.com\/\">Website Info<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Father\u2019s Day Gift Ideas<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For the Dad who like to barbecue or cook:\u00a0Grape seed oils from Apr\u00e8sVin in Washington State<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apresvin.com\">Apr\u00e8sVin<\/a>\u00a0 is a boutique manufacturer of varietal grape seed oils.<\/li>\n<li>Chardonnay Vine Smoked Sea Salt (coarse) also available from Apr\u00e8sVin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Dad who wants to learn more about wine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aroma kits from Le Nez du Vin<\/li>\n<li><i>A Wine Journey<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>A Wine Tourist\u2019s Guide: Visiting Tasting Rooms:\u00a0<\/i>\u00a0This is a handy guide for a father who is interested in visiting wineries.<\/li>\n<li><i>Georgian, Sakartvelo: the Birthplace of Wine:\u00a0<\/i>Does your Dad know that wine was made in the country of Georgia 8,000 years ago<br \/>\nAll three of the books mentioned above are <a href=\"http:\/\/www.winetrailtraveler.com\/store1.php\">available online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Dad who likes art:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By visiting tasting rooms, you can discover some marvelous artwork. Depending upon the winery you visit, you may find local artists\u2019 work decorating the walls but also available for sale.<\/li>\n<li>Some wineries have created artwork and furniture from oak barrel staves and the barrelhead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Dad who knows what type of wine he likes most<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buy a bottle of wine or have it shipped directly to him from the winery. Most states now allow the shipping of wine; just tell the winery where to ship the wine. The winery will know right away if they can ship it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Dad just beginning his wine journey:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A wine notebook: these can be purchased or handmade<\/li>\n<li>A set of Riedel wine glasses<\/li>\n<li>Corkscrews<\/li>\n<li>Bottle stoppers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the Dad who likes Caymus wines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A bottle of the Caymus \u00a0<a itemprop=\"name\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wagnerfamilyofwine.com\/index.cfm?method=products.productDrilldown&amp;productid=A1BCE644-C7A5-E28E-BC81-A499E0BA7518&amp;pageID=295CEE48-EB94-821A-885E-33FB4F1393B8&amp;sortBy=DisplayOrder&amp;maxRows=15&amp;\">2012 40th Anniversary Cabernet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Dad\u2019s with hobbies:\u00a0Fill a gift basket including a bottle of wine and corkscrew. Add a variety of items related to Dad\u2019s hobby<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0For the gardener:\u00a0Add hand tools, a\u00a0gardening book, a\u00a0coupon for a plant from a nursery<\/li>\n<li>For the golfer:\u00a0Add a golfing towel, golf balls and golf tees<\/li>\n<li>For the fisherman: fish hooks, lures, a thermos<\/li>\n<li>For the professional sports watcher: Add a t-shirt of his favorite team, a team hat, a ticket to a game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cheers! Kathy<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"owbutton\" src=\"http:\/\/www.onlywire.com\/button\" title=\"Ideas for Father\u2019s Day, June 15\" url=\"http:\/\/winetrailtraveler.com\/blog\/?p=9753\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Father\u2019s Day is June 15, which is rapidly approaching. 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