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May 12, 2011

Wine & Cheese Weekend - May 13, 14, 15

Didn't Get Your

Wine & Cheese Tickets Yet?

  That's okay! We've got it covered!


YOU MAY PURCHASE SAME-DAY TICKETS AT: 

 
1Merritt Estate Winery (Forrestville, NY - East end of Trail)  
2.  Mazza Chautauqua Cellars (Mayville, NY - Middle of Trail)  

3.  South Shore Wine Company (North East, PA - West end of Tra
il)


Cash or check would be appreciated.

DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKETS:  Available for $20 and include everything except the $5 voucher and wine tastings.   A non-alcoholic beverage will be provided.

Did You Know?   

Wine Trail Events Are Now Three Days!

Twenty-three wineries are just too many to see in two days.  Now you have three days to try.  Our events now commence on Friday noon for your tasting pleasure.

 

Friday, May 13: Noon - 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 14: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 15: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Wine & Cheese Weekend Is Here!  

Here are the food and wine pairings you can enjoy during our popular Wine & Art Weekend. Every food item has been carefully created to include a delicious Yancey's Fancy gourmet cheese, and each wine specifically chosen to complement each food sample. From Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms to Ranchy Bean Dip to Cheesy Garden Chowder, you'll enjoy delightful perfect pairings as you explore Lake Erie Wine Country!  For a PDF of our Gourmet's Guide, click here.


Blueberry Sky Farm Winery
  -
Savory Cheese Truffles (Blueberry or Apple Wine)  
Burch Farms Winery
- Apple Wine Macaroni and Cheese (Apple Wine)  

Courtyard Wine Cellars
- Savory Bergenost Biscotti (La Courette Riesling)  

Heritage Wine Cellars
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup  

Johnson Estate Winery
- Wonton Tomato Pies (Chautauqua Rouge)  

Lakeview Wine Cellars
- Baked Potato & Yancey's Fancy Tangy Applewood Cheddar
                (Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Franc)   

Liberty Vineyards Winery
 - Cheesy Garden Chowder (Diamond Wine)  

Mazza Chautauqua Cellars -
Bavarian Cheddar Ale with Broccoli (Gewurztraminer)  

Mazza Vineyards -
Ranchy Bean Dip (Vidal Blanc)  

Merritt Estate Winery -
Three Cheese Chicken Penne Pasta Bake (Cabernet Sauvignon)  

Noble Winery -
Pete's Twice Baked Potatoes (Marechal Foch or Seyval Blanc)
Penn Shore Vineyards - Mini Cheese & Bacon Quiche (Vignoles)  

Presque Isle Wine Cellars
- Zesty Italian Cheese Wrap (Reflections of Lake Erie or Creekside Red  
Quincy Cellars Winery - Garlic Thyme Hamburgers with Cheddar Cheese (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Se
nsory Winery and Art Gallery - Macaroni and Cheese with Italian Sausage (Insensate)  
Seven Vines Winery -
Cheese, Fruit & Cracker Platter  

South Shore Wine Company - 
Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms (Traminette)  

Sparkling Ponds Winery - 
Sweet Potato-Cayuga Cheddar Cheese Soup (Cayuga)  

Vetter Vineyards -
 Beefy Steakhouse Cheddar Onion Soup (
Barcelona Blush)  

Willow Creek Winery -
 Rambo Red Gourmet Cheese Dogs (Rambo Red)  

Woodbury Vineyards - 
Grilled Strawberry Chardonnay Cheddar & Chicken Breast Sandwich
              (Seaport White)

Ticketholders enjoy a self-guided tour and may visit wineries in any order!  

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


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Buy a Visit VISA Before You Hit the Trail


 

Visit Visa 

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 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 would 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  on our website.




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