Wine Industry News For The "Other" Grape http://www.winedustry.comarticles/News NAUVOO, IL- Have you been wanting to visit the local wineries here in Southeast Iowa but haven’t had the time or someone to drive?  Now your problems are solved!  Baxter’s Vineyards and Eastin Events are sponsoring a Winery Bus Tour on January 29 from 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10641.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10641.html INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Easley Winery has struck gold with its 2010 Michigan Riesling - a gold medal that is, at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Selected as one of four gold medals awarded in a competitive field of similar Riesling offerings, Easley Winery could not be more proud of its 2010 Michigan Riesling. "It's great to step out onto the field of competition and bring home a victory," states Easley Winery owner Mark Easley. "Easley Winery has been producing high-quality wines for years, and this gold medal, along with other recent wins such as Reggae Red's Best of Class at the Pacific Rim Wine Competition and others keep driving that point home." http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10640.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10640.html Texas Hill Country- Love is in the air, indulge in a little wine and chocolate.  Come spend a romantic weekend in the stunning Texas Hill Country, sipping and sampling wine and chocolate at the 33 Hill Country wineries.  http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10639.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10639.html Gusmer Enterprises, Inc. and Precision Wine Bottling Present: http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10637.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10637.html Check out this interesting wine industry website: http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10636.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10636.html November is here, and deer season is in full swing once again. With it comes the opportunity to pair the amazing flavor profile of a truly American grape varietal, Norton (vitis aestivalis), with one of North America’s favorite game meats, venison. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10635.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10635.html It would have been five, or so, years ago when a winery rep showed up at the door at Restaurant 213. She was rep'ing a mid-sized winery located in the beautiful rolling hills West of Baltimore and brought along twelve different wines. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10634.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10634.html Marengo, IA (August 18, 2011) – A new wine country is emerging amongst the rolling hills of corn and soybeans in Iowa tempting cross country travelers to exit the Interstate and to sample the new fruits of the land – Iowa grown and made wine! http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10632.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10632.html WEST LAFAYETTE, IN -- Nearly 2500 wines traveled to West Lafayette for one of the nation’s largest wine competitions, the Indy International Wine Competition, August 3-5 at Purdue University. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10630.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10630.html WHEN: Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 4:00 PM http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10628.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10628.html Keuka Spring Vineyards will host “Merlot and Mignon” on Saturday, August 6. The event features a tasting of library vintages of award-winning Keuka Spring Merlot paired with a filet mignon appetizer sandwich. Guided tastings will be held in small groups on the winery’s terrace overlooking Keuka Lake (weather permitting). This is the only day per year to purchase previous vintages of Keuka Spring Merlot. The $12 fee covers the tasting, filet mignon appetizer pairing plate, and souvenir wine glass. Special discounts for Keuka Spring case club and wine club members apply. Times for tasting are 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00. and last one hour each. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling the winery at 315-536-3147. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10627.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10627.html Keuka Spring Vineyards' summer music series kicks off with Agonal Rhythm on Sunday, July 31. Agonal Rhythm is self-named "the Finger Lakes favorite party band." Music will begin about 2 pm and go into the afternoon. Cold wine is available by the glass and the bottle. Admission is free. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10626.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10626.html Fred Koehler: February 24, 1928 – July 16, 2011 http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10625.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10625.html WATERLOO, Wisconsin (July 15, 2011) — In late January 2011, the Wisconsin Wineries Survey 2011 was developed by Becky Rochester, Grape Marketing Coordinator for the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association (WGGA), with the support of the Wisconsin Winery Association (WWA) and Tim Rehbein, Vernon County UW-Extension Agricultural Agent. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10624.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10624.html The Mid-American Wine Competition was held during the weekend of July 8-10 at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. The competition included wines from 14 Midwestern states. Over 530 wines were entered by 82 different wineries. Professional wine judges from throughout the United States awarded 68gold medals, 173 silver medals, and 153 bronze medals. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10623.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10623.html WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Winemakers from around the world will send their best wines to Purdue University for the 20th Indy International Wine Competition, August 3-5. Approximately 3,000 different wines from an expected 15 countries and 43 US states will be evaluated by wine experts that include wine writers, winemakers, winegrowers, wine scientists, chefs, sommeliers, wine distributors, retailers, and consumers. Over 50 professional judges will travel to Indiana to swirl, smell, taste, and award medals to the various wine styles. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10621.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10621.html This is the fourth in a series of Winedustry™ interviews focused on nontraditional wines, growing areas, and the business of wine. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10620.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10620.html Wollersheim Winery was awarded Best Wisconsin Wine for their 2010 Eagle White at the inaugural 2011 Wisconsin State Fair Professional Wine Competition in West Allis. The competition evaluated over 100 wines from 24 Wisconsin wineries. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10618.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10618.html Park City, KY – Cave Valley Winery, the newest addition to Park Mammoth Resort will celebrated its Grand Opening Saturday June 25, 2011, serving Kentucky proud regional wines. Pre-Grand Opening activities include breakfast, lunch, shooting sports and golf with a special wine tasting in The Tasting Room followed by dinner outside under the winery tent. Entertainment will be provided by “Pickin on the Porch” presented by White Oak Hill Productions and “Homemade Water.” http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10617.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10617.html Keuka Spring Vineyards will present “A Taste of the Vineyard,” on Saturday, June 18th. The winery will be giving a one-hour tour of their vineyard at different times throughout the day. Guests will learn about grape growing techniques used in the vineyard, such as canopy management, training systems, and practices used to ensure maximum ripeness and quality of wine grapes. Participants will also taste wines paired with gourmet cheese in the vineyard, enjoying views of Keuka Lake. Jeanne Wiltberger, daughter of owners Len and Judy Wiltberger, will give the tours. Jeanne has her Master’s Degree in Horticulture and Agronomy from the University of California at Davis. Interested guests should call for times. Reservations are required and can be made by phone at 315-536-3147. http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10614.html http://www.winedustry.com/articles/News/article10614.html