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The largest grape-growing region east of the Rockies!

April 6, 2011

No Tickets Required:

Wine & Art Weekend

April 9th & 10th

Lake Erie Wine Country is proud to present our annual Wine and Art Weekend, April 9th and 10th. Guests will enjoy wine tasting while perusing works of art by 37 member artists of the North Shore Arts Alliance in Chautauqua County and the North East (PA) Arts Council.

Many of the artists will be on hand at the 21 participating wineries to display, sell, and demonstrate - from painters and sculptors to photographers and glass artisans. Come out for live art demonstrations and watch beautiful artworks in the making, all while sampling our best works of art: the wines of Lake Erie Wine Country.

Featured artists include eleven members of the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail, the North Shore Arts Alliance's signature event.

This is a FREE EVENT. No tickets or reservations are required! Event hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Guests are invited to stop at any of the participating wineries in any order to enjoy wine and art--a natural pairing. For winery locations and artist information, see: www.lakeeriewinecountry.org. Click here for a PDF "Guide to Artists."

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WINE TALK

When wine and food are paired together, they have "synergy," or a third flavor, beyond what either the food or drink offers alone.

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A very special thank you to our sponsor for Wine & Cheese Weekend:

LEWC Wineries Bring Home More Medals

Consumer Wine Awards in Lodi, CA
MERRITT ESTATE WINERY, Forestville, NY
Gold - Pinot Grigio, Edelweiss
Silver- Bella Ice
Bronze - Bella Rosa

Grand Harvest Awards in Sonoma, CA
LIBERTY VINEYARDS & WINERY, Sheridan, NY
Gold - Dry Riesling, Cat Noir, Diamond, Traminette
Silver - 09 Pinot Noir-Marquette, Noiret

Bronze - 09 Dry Diamond, Fredonia, Rufus Red, Purple Haze

Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, February, 2011

LAKEVIEW WINE CELLARS, North East, PA

Gold- 2009 Red Sky
Silver- 2008 Vintners Reserve Cabernet Franc
Bronze- 2008 Chambourcin

LIBERTY VINEYARDS & WINERY, Sheridan, NY
Gold - Diamond *Double Gold*
Silver- 2009 Dry Diamond, Cat Noir, Purple Haze

Bronze - Fredonia

Dallas Morning News Wine Competition on February 20 in Dallas, TX

MERRITT ESTATE WINERY, Forestville, NY
Silver - Bella Ice

Grand Harvest Award Ceremony on March 2 in Healdsburg, CA

(hosted by Vineyard and Winery Management Magazine)
MERRITT ESTATE WINERY, Forestville, NY:
Silver- Bella Ice
Bronze - Bella Rosa and Riesling

Monterey Wine Competition on March 5 in Salinas, CA
MERRITT ESTATE WINERY, Forestville, NY:
Gold - Bella Rosa (one of only seven golds given to NY State wines)
Silver- Bella Ice

Upcoming Events

May 13th, 14th & 15th
WINE & CHEESE WEEKEND

Visit all the wineries for fabulous cheeses and special fare, each paired with a complementary wine. Cheese provided by Yancey's Fancy. A unique way to celebrate Mother's Day! Tickets available via PayPal: Lake Erie Wine Country.

Our Visit Visa Available All Year

We've got your passport to Lake Erie Wine Country! You can now purchase the first edition of our Visit Visa. What is it, you ask? It's a coupon booklet that provides generous discounts and special gifts at wineries, restaurants and other local businesses. There are over $500 in discounts, including several FREE bottles of wine and substantial discounts on lodging and meals.

The Visit Visa costs only $20 and is valid for one year from the purchase date. It will make a great gift for anyone who loves wine or wants to explore Lake Erie Wine Country. You can buy one at any of our wineries, or order via PayPal at lakeeriewinecountry.org.

Executive Director: Julie Pfadt, Email
For Tickets or Travel Questions:
Denise Connolly, Ticket Administrator, Email or (877) 326-6561