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Issue
36 April 2008
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In
This Issue:
Our Latest
Winery Adventure
Wineries in the
Cambridge, Ohio Area
Upcoming Winery
Adventures
What's new
at the Winery Adventures website
April Wine
Recommendations Have Been Posted
New
Bowling-Themed Wine
Charms Available!
Feature
Article:
New York's Fox Run
Vineyards Receives Two Best Buys From National Magazines
Area
wine events
Featured
businesses:
Terra Nova House
Victorian elegance with the comfort of home in
Grove City, Pennsylvania
www.terranovahouse.com
Voted: "Top Ten B&B
in America"
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Vinifera -
The Inn on Winery Row
Near more than 45 award-winning wineries in
Grimsby, Ontario
www.viniferainn.ca |
If
you have questions, comments, winery events you would like listed or if
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consideration in a future newsletter, you can contact me by emailing sharon@wineryadventures.com.
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Our recent
visit to the Cambridge, Ohio area
We are so happy
that the snow is gone and we've already traveled on our first winery
adventure of 2008. In late March, we stopped by three wineries in the
Cambridge, Ohio area. Our first stop was at Al-Bi Winery in Dellroy, which
offers a vast selection and specializes in fruit wines. Our second stop
was at Raven's Glenn Winery in West Lafayette. We visited this winery
within months of its opening and decided it was time for a return visit.
We were very impressed with some of the changes that had taken place since
our initial visit. Our final stop was at Terra Cotta Winery in New
Concord. We ended our evening sipping a glass of Chambourcin Rose at this
charming boutique winery. We're
in the process of writing all the reviews, so visit the Southeast
Ohio Wineries page for all the details. Pictured:
Gary and Sharon enjoy a wine tasting at Ravens Glenn Winery in West
Lafayette, Ohio.
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Gracious
hospitality in Cambridge, Ohio
Colonel
Taylor Inn Bed & Breakfast
We had the pleasure of spending the night in this gorgeous bed and
breakfast in the heart of Cambridge, Ohio. The magnificent beauty of the
home took our breath away the minute we pulled into the drive. Gary and I
stayed in the Iris Suite - a two bedroom suite on the second floor with working gas fireplace
and private bath. Our accommodations were top-notch -
we couldn't have asked for more. When we awoke in the morning, the
wonderful aroma of a gourmet breakfast wafted up the stairs and beckoned
us to the dining room. We were served an egg souffl?, baked apples and
coffee cake, which were all delicious. Hosts Jim and Patricia Irvin live
on-site and make sure all their guests have everything they
need, plus they help
with travel and sight-seeing arrangements and dinner reservations. I only
wish we could have stayed longer - a stay at the Colonel Taylor comes with
our highest recommendation. Check out their website
for more photos and information about the accommodations they offer. Pictured:
Top: Sharon at the entrance of the Colonel Taylor Inn Bed & Breakfast.
Bottom: The beautifully restored Colonel Taylor in Cambridge, Ohio.
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Where
we're headed:
April 26, 2008 we will be visiting the following wineries:
Buck Creek Winery -
Indianapolis, IN
Mallow Run Winery -
Bargersville, IN
....and a special stop at
The Corner Wine Bar in Indianapolis
Upcoming Adventures:
May: We're venturing into a
new state - North Carolina
June: A visit to Virginia's historic Williamsburg area
July: Three full days of wine touring in Ontario
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 You'll
be "Bowled" Over...
by the new line of bowling-themed wine glass charms available on
the Winery Adventures website. Need a charm that's not pictured on the
site? Give us a call...special orders are
always welcome. Click
here to see our new charms and to place your order or
call 740-649-6142 to place your order by phone.
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April Wine
Recommendations
April is "Port Wines"
There's nothing like a
wonderful glass of Port just before bedtime...so relaxing. We've found
some true winners on our travels. Check our April
Wine Recommendations page for our personal suggestions.
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Feature
Article:
Fox Run Vineyards
Receives Two Best Buys
from National Magazines
Fox Run Vineyards has received national attention concerning two of its award winning
wines. The April 2008 issue of Food & Wine magazine has chosen Fox Run's 2006 Dry Riesling ($15) as a "Best American Wine $15 & Under" and describes the wine as complex; hailing from the "cool Finger Lakes where they produce very good aromatic whites, particularly Rieslings."
The April 2008 issue of Wine Enthusiast lists Fox Run non-vintage Chardonnay as a BEST BUY ($10). "Luscious fruit and toast aromas are the beginning of this fun wine...On the palate, it offers good Chardonnay flavors and a round, supple
mouthfeel.
Fox Run is open year round from 10-6, and 11-6 on Sunday. Come to our tasting room and look for these award winning wines.
www.foxrunvineyards.com
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Area Wine
Events:
April 5
Wind and Wine Festival
Shelton Vineyards in
Dobson, North Carolina
SPRING IS IN
THE AIR and so is our first Wind & Wine spectacular! Everyone is
tired of the doldrums of winter, so mark your calendars now. The event
will be held Saturday, April 5 from 10 - 6 PM at the Hampton Inn &
Suites at Shelton Shelton Vineyards. Meet Jim Martin, Jr., kite flier
and maker. Jim will have ALL his kites with him including his 90'
octopus kite which is his biggest kite built by Peter Lynn in New
Zealand. His smallest is less than half an inch long, which Jim built
for a miniature kite competition in Washington State in 2007. Come on
out and join the fun! Adults and children alike will enjoy the beautiful
kites that will be on display and in the air! Shelton Vineyards wines
will be available by the bottle or glass inside the hotel wine bar.
Directions - Follow the kites!!! Exit 93 I-77. Free admission!
Click here for our full list of area wine events!
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