Markko Vineyard GaddingVine

Since 1968

Winegrower Notes Celebrating 40

Years May 7, 2008

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patience

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'03 Canticle

White Riesling

with touch of Chardonnay

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Blessing of the Vines May 17 at 11 AM st Markko

This annual celebration comes just after the buds break in spring.

All growers, wineries, workers and friends of wine are invited to join the celebration. A time to share prospects for a safe and fruitful harvest with song and prayer. All vineyards in the Lake Erie AVA region included.

Following the Blessing you may join the Perch Fry by Hil-Mak which starts 12:30 and goes 'til 2:30 PM

Music by Buzz Jazz trio with Wine Tasting & Jug Day (your jug).

Price $31 + $4 glass deposit (may vary with perch cost.)

Reservation due by May 14.

Celebrating 40 Springs

The Markko Vineyard partnership of Tim Hubbard and Arnie Esterer began forty years ago. The dream then would not have survived and grown without Tim Hubbard . The work with Dr Frank and Tim's patience made possible the learning steps necessary to adapt the cultural practice to Lake Erie's south shore . Sometimes progress seemed slow but the vision became reality. Thanks to all of you for your interest, support and to the industry that shared knowledge, workers and equipment .

Lake Erie Wine Society Tasting

LEWS spring tasting offers you the chance to taste wines from up to 22 wineries invited. This semi-annual event includes new wineries and some of the latest bottlings. It saves you hours of touring to each one. Always fun, this year you may see these winemakers there.

Old Firehouse hosts it all on Sunday May 18

from 2 to 5 PM .

Advance Sale Reservations $20 due by May 14 .
Call Gary at 330 856-5540.

Admission at Door $25. $1 refund for returned glasses. Entertainment by Trilogy. Normal snacks include bread, cheese, and crackers. Call early.

Upcoming Events

Sep 20 - Odds & Ends Sale & Perch Fry at the Vineyard

Dec 6 - 7 Yuletide Tasting Feast at the Vineyard

Spring brings Eternal Hope
Warmth, sun and rain brings leaves and new life. Each vintage begins anew and all things done now have an impact on the grapes of 2008. Man has NO control over the "Terrior" but he can change and loose the character which come from the soil and climate . Winemakers are not all powerful they can loose the good qualities (or change many) which come with the grapes at harvest. Oh! the mysteries of wine , Dr Frank talked the about 'Chateau Mysteries ' of wine from France. (At times they added Algerian grapes which were sweeter and lower acid making a Bordearu-Algerian blend). If all you want is good wine, buy what you like, but you may loose the regional qualities 'Terrior". Keep the faith and find the true characteristic of Lake Erie wines. Some day Lake Erie wines will have true "Terrior" recognition world wide. Thanks again for all you comments and support, 0h please, keep them coming. Thank you -

Cheers

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