News from Shelburne Vineyard

Shelburne Vineyard
Heard Among the Grapevines.....

Tasting room open daily
11am - 5pm

(On route 7, immediately south
of historic Shelburne Village
between the Shelburne Museum
and VT Teddy Bear Factory.)

6308 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne VT

802-985-8222

www.shelburnevineyard.com

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In this Issue

Our Mission

Wine Pairing

New Releases

Awards

Events

Among the Vines

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Our Mission

Simply, to make the best possible wines from Vermont and regionally grown grapes, while using sustainable agricultural practices and maintaining good stewardship of the land.

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September

Wine &
Pairing

Whimsey
Meadow
Rosé

This crisp rosé blends grapes from VT, NY and Quebec. Lots of fruit and just a hint of sweetness make this the perfect fall wine for your picnic basket and all things BBQ. Also pairs well with spicy Asian food.
$13/bottle

Sip chilled
with
Spic rose bottle

y Chipotle
Rack
of Ribs
(see recipe
below)

+
Spicy
Chipotle
Rack of Ribs

Ingredients:
2 slabs baby back pork ribs
Spice rub (below)
1 cup good BBQ sauce

For spice rub, mix together:
2 chipotle chilies, in adobo sauce, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 Tbsp. thyme
salt and pepper

Coat ribs with spice rub, cover and marinate, refrigerated 2 hours or overnight.

Roast (single layer) on baking sheet for 2 hours at 275 deg. turning occasionally.

Brush ribs with BBQ sauce and grill 5 minutes on each side.

Serve with remaining BBQ sauce.

Greetings!

It's September in Vermont and the grapes are heavy on the vines. The sun has finally come out in time for the all important ripening process which begins with "veraison". Veraison is the point in the growing season when the berries begin to soften and change color, and it is well underway throughout our vineyards. Slowly the grapes are developing the sugars, tannins and color that will all come together in the end to produce a wine that is a reflection of its terroir.

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Veraison

As we patiently wait for the grapes to ripen, we can enjoy some of the fruits of last year's harvest. Scroll down for a look at some of our new wine releases, including a very special bottling of our own Vintner Grown Riesling.

Stop by our beautiful, air-conditioned tasting room and enjoy a tasting of our award winning, handcrafted wines. Or buy a glass to sip on the patio as the sun sets over the vines.

New Releases

........September
2008 Gewürztraminer

"Gewürz" means spice. This slightly sweet white has a soft and floral nose and fills your mouth with a burst of spice. The perfect pairing with spicy Asian foods.

2008 Vermont Riesling

Our Meach Cove Riesling is floral on the nose with notes of violets and white flowers. A hint of minerality balances a lush flavor of sweet pear. This small bottling will sell out fast!

2008 New York Riesling

Made from grapes sourced in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY, this Riesling presents flavors of soft, ripe pear with hints of pineapple.

.......October and November

Look for releases of our Ice Wines and two of our
home grown reds.

2008 Rhapsody Ice Wine
2008 Vidal Blanc Ice Wine
2008 Marquette
2008 Zweigelt

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