You’re Invited to a Wine and Food Pairing Dinner

Tassel Ridge Winery is hosting their next Wine and Food Pairing Dinner on Sunday, October 14^th at 7:00 p.m. at the winery in Leighton, IA.  If you love delicious food and wine, I urge you to make your reservation today!

My husband Frank and I attended the Wine and Food Pairing Dinner in August. It was a wonderful evening – four courses, each paired with a Tassel Ridge wine. The entrée at the upcoming dinner features Mahaska County’s own Vande Rose Farms New York Strip Steak paired with Twilight wine. Appetizers, Salad and Dessert (Blackberry Cobbler a la mode) will each be paired with wines.

The Tassel Ridge Wine and Food Pairing Dinners are popular – so make your reservations today.  While I was in the Iowa Wine Association’s Wine and Cheese Garden at the State Fair, I visited with many of you about the Wine and Food Pairing Dinners and promised to let you know about the events. Seating is limited, so reserve early.

The cost is $45.00 and payment is requested in advance. Call Tassel Ridge Winery at 641-672.WINE (9463) or e-mail Sarah Thompson at sthompson@tasselridge.com. Tassel Ridge Winery is easy to find – south on the four-lane, Highway 163 (University). Check the Web site for directions. www.TasselRidge.com. 

Call some wine and food-loving friends, make reservations today, and enjoy the evening in Midwest Wine Country!  I won’t be surprised if you become one of the regulars at the Tassel Ridge Winery Wine and Food Pairing Dinners! 

Cheers! 

Barbara Rasko, Publisher

Make Mine Wine

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Don’t Miss the Tours and the Tales When You Visit the Wineries!

I’ve been on a late summer tour of wineries in Midwest Wine Country and I love it!  Each winery has a story and I’ve found by showing interest and asking a few questions, I can catch the spirit of each winery.

Last week’s wine tours were exceptional. Editor Kent Darr and I toured the 160 year old, hand-dug stone wine cellars at Stone Hill Winery. We heard the story of the “meant-to-be” circumstances that resurrected the winery now called Oak Glenn. Kent saw the old Norton grape vines planted by grape pioneer George Husmann, and now tended by Glenn and Carolyn – and Kent’s wife Sue and I heard how the vines were re-discovered and produced grapes to make many jars of delicious grape jelly the first year. Now of course, they are used to produce that wonderful Norton wine. When you visit Stone Hill Winery or Oak Glenn Winery in Hermann, Missouri, sample the wine and ask to hear the rest of the stories.

We met wonderful people – and heard pride in the voices of the winemakers – and talked to vineyard managers, determined to grow the best possible grapes.

Off the beaten path, we rubbed the shiny nose on Daniel Boone’s monument. Do you know the story? Daniel Boone died and was buried in Missouri, and 25 years later, at the request of the Kentucky Legislature, his body was moved back to and buried in Kentucky.

During the trip we crossed the Katy Trail so many times – the scenery is beautiful, and if you enjoy biking or hiking, you’ll want to give it a try.

Make Mine Wine will be carrying many of the stories about the people and places that we visit – and you’ll be seeing more information on our Web site soon to help you explore Midwest Wine Country. Tomorrow we are off on another trip to gather more information on Central Iowa Wineries for our upcoming issue. If you haven’t subscribed, do it today, so you don’t miss a single tale!

Cheers!

Barbara Rasko, Publisher

Make Mine Wine

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