October 28, 2009

Answer to the Wine Quiz

To refresh your memory the question was………”_____________________ is when grape bunches acquire their color.”

 Answer: Veraision

October 5, 2009

Appalachian’s “A Taste of Class in a Glass” Wine Trail

Pick up your passport for fall adventure at any of the participating locations. Once you have visited all of the locations, send your passport to the Ohio Wine Producers Association. The first 100 people to complete the trail and send in their passport will receive a beautiful gift basket of wine related gifts with retail value of $50.00!  Trail goes from October 30th through November 30th. For additional information visit www.ohiowines. org or call 800.227.6972.

Participating wineries include:
 
Heritage Vineyards Winery
740.824.4314
27561 Township Road 45
Warsaw, Oh 43844
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm
 
 Marietta Wine Cellars
740.373.9463
170 Front Street
Marietta, Oh 45750
Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
 
 
Merry Family Winery
866.421.1299
898 Kemper Hollow Rd.
Gallipolis, Oh 45631
Tues-Sat 10:30am-8pm
 
Stone Crest Vineyards
740.828.WINE
103010 O’Dell Rd.
Frazeyburg, Oh 43822
Sat 1pm-6pm, other hours by appoinment
 
Terra Cotta Vineyards
740.872.3791
2285 Rix Mills Rd
New Concord, Oh 43762
Tue-Fri 2pm-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm
 
Unicorn Wine Guild
740.423.1300
1816 Washington Blvd.
Belpre, Oh 45714
Tue-Sat 11am-7pm
 
Participating attractions include:
 
Casa Bella Iron
7529 E. Pike
Norwich, Oh 43767
Mon-Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 12pm-5:30
Near Stone Crest Vineyards and Terra Cotta Vineyards
 
Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
300N Whitewoman St
Coshocton, Oh 43812
Tue-Sun 1pm-4:30
$3.00 Admission, stop is suggested but not required to receive basket
Near Heritage Vineyards Winery
 
Antique Mall of Marietta
135 2nd St.
Marietta, Oh 45750
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Near Marietta Wine Cellars and Unicorn Wine Guild
 
Creative Nook and Farm
 284 Pleasant Valley
Vinton, Oh 45685
11am-6pm 7days a week
Near Merry Family Winery 

 

 

September 2, 2009

Answer to Wine Quiz

To refresh your memory the question was….. Sauvignon Blanc is also known as_________? “

The answer is:  Fume Blanc

August 17, 2009

Fall Frolic Along the Canal Country Wine Trail

September 11-12, 18-19, 25-26                                               noon until 6p.m. each day

Travel along the Canal Country wine trail and visit the charming family owned wineries. Learn about the varieties grown in the region as you sip your wine and sample tasty appetizers at each stop.

Take home some wine from each winery to host a “blind tasting” using the “Wine tasting kit” by Oenophilia. The kit includes 6 individually numbered cloth bags and a pad of scoring notes. All you need is to add wine!

$45.00 per couple or $35.00 a single

Go to www.ohiowines.org or call 800.227.6972 to order your tickets.

ONLY 100 tickets to be sold

                                  

August 3, 2009

Answer to Wine Quiz

To refresh your memory the question was… “Port and Sherry are commonly known as ____ wines?”

Answer: dessert

July 24, 2009

Vintage Ohio Wine Festival

Vintage Ohio Rack Card 2009

Tickets 

Adult Wine Sampler: $22 in advance $25 at the gate

Two Day Adult Wine Sampler: $40

Non-Drinking / Designated Driver: $10

Children 17 and under: $3

Children 3 and under: FREE

REMEMBER Ohio Wine & Friends Members receive a discount code to purchase tickets for $17, an $8 discount off the gate ticket price in advance.  Discount code expires on August 3, 2009. If you have any questions please call 800.227.6972.

For more information please visit www.VisitVintageOhio.com!   

July 6, 2009

Ohio Wine & Friends are invited to attend the…

Ohio Wine & Friends

Summer Reception

Saturday, July 18th, 2009 from 3-5pm

Hosted by: The Ohio Wine Producers Association at

Breitenbach Wine Cellars

5934 Old Route 39 NW, Dover, Ohio 44622

Enjoy Ohio Wines paired with Cooking Demonstrations!

This event is free Ohio Wine & Friends Members. If you would like to bring a guest the cost is $10.

Please R.S.V.P. to Ashlee, 800.227.6972 by July 10th!

July 2, 2009

Answer to Wine Quiz

To refresh your memory the question was… “If a Chardonnay has a buttery finish, was the wine barrel fermented in French oak or was it fermented in stainless steel tanks?” Answer: French oak 

June 3, 2009

Answer to the Wine Quiz

To refresh your memory the question was… “When a white wine’s color is very pale in color, nearly colorless, is the wine young, mature or over the hill?”

Answer: young

May 13, 2009

Capital City Wine Trail

Ohio Wine & Culinary Weekends

A self-driving tour in around the city of Columbus and surrounding area. You will collect Ohio-made food products in a “green” shopping bag as you travel to 8 wineries. At each winery you will sample great Ohio wines and enjoy delicious appetizers. You also receive a beautiful Schott Zwiesel crystal wine glass.

Participating wineries:
Brandeberry Winery in Enon, Buckeye Winery in Newark, Camelot Winery in Columbus, Shamrock Vineyard in Waldo, Slate Run Vineyards in Canal Winchester, Soine Vineyards in Powell, The Winery at Otter Creek in Johnstown and Wyandotte Winery in Columbus.

$50 per couple and $40 per single Call 800-227-6972 or visit www.OhioWines.org