April 2011 Newsletter - Round Barn Winery, Distillery and Brewery in Baroda, Michigan

APRIL 2011

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Upcoming Events
Featured Wines
From the Cellar
Sherrie's Recipes
FAQs

Dear friend,

April is Michigan Wine Month! Perfect timing too as most of the epic 2010 harvest is now in the bottle, all of our distilling is done and we are well into production of all our beer varieties as we get ready for the summer season. We've started hiring and training our seasonal staff and stocking the tasting rooms with all new schwag to make sure that your next visit is the best yet. Can't wait to see you this year!

Cheers!
The Moersch Family & Round Barn Staff

Don't Miss Our Job Fair
Sunday, April 17th - 3 to 5pm

Our Baroda, Michigan Tasting Room & Estate

Are you or someone you know fun, energetic, have an outgoing personality and interested in learning more about wine, beer & spirits?

We are looking for part-time help for the summer and fall months. We offer competitive pay and a killer discount. Must be 18+ years old to apply (21+ to get the discount). If you are unable to attend, please contact Monica Roberts with your resume.

The Round Barn Brewery Mug Club
is FINALLY here!

Join our exclusive Mug Club and enjoy great deals on everything beer!

• 20 oz. beer mug waiting for you behind the bar
• 20 oz. of beer at 16 oz. price
• $1 off pints
• $2 off pints on Mug Club Day
• $2 off growlers & 6 packs
• Complimentary taste of any new releases
• Invitations to exclusive parties & events

The Mug Club is limited to the first 125 people to sign-up so don't delay... Get Mugged Today!

Frank Orall Wine Dinner
Saturday, April 16th - 6 PM ET

Baroda, Michigan Tasting Room & Estate

Frank Orall, the leader singer of the band Poi Dog Pondering and celebrity chef has partnered with the Round Barn to create an unforgettable evening. Guests will start off with a personal meet-n-greet at 6 PM with Round Barn's own winemaker Matthew Moersch. Frank will create a gourmet meal that will be paired with vintage Round Barn wines from our personal cellar. Following dinner, guests will be treated to an acoustic solo performance by Frank himself! This event is extremely limited. Only the first 16 people to sign-up will get to enjoy this exclusive dinner. Cost is $75/person. Limit 2 people per reservation. Call Alex 800-716-9463 for reservations.

Wine Girl Apparel Win Tickets

Be sure to get your Wine Girl apparel before the event. In honor of Michigan Wine Month everything is on sale. Use promo code RBW and get another 10% off!

Riesling - Lake Michigan Shore

Riesling is one of the world’s greatest wine grapes. When properly grown, it has great flavor intensity with a wide range of flavors and a wonderfully rich and complex nose.

One of our most consistent wines, the vines were brought in from a research station on the Rhine river over twenty years ago. The maturity of the vines shows in the wine they produce with extremely vibrant and rich characteristics on both the palate and the nose. Fermented and aged in stainless steel to preserve the freshness of the fruit character.

Winemaker's Notes: Aromas of papaya and mango on the nose accentuate concentrated, intense notes of ripe green apple and pear on the palate. Crisp acidity and a soft sweetness combine for a clean refreshing finish.

Food Pairings: A perfect pairing with cheese plates, BBQ chicken, and ethnic dishes such as Thai or Mexican. View recipes paired with Riesling Wine.

Round Barn Winery Riesling - Lake Michigan Shore Wine

On Sale: $11.99
(reg. $14.99)
(Sale price for Online Store only)

Pinot Noir - Lake Michigan Shore

This is our third vintage using Burgundian clones of Pinot Noir which give this wine incredible length and fruit character on the palate. It was aged in 2-year-old American and French oak for 18 months to add a rich complexity to the finish

Winemaker's Notes: Bright ruby in color with a delicate and complex bouquet of rose petals and cherry aromas combine with strawberry tones on the mid-palate, garnet in color with a "terroir" finish usually found only in Burgundy itself. The palate is generous and round with wonderfully balanced acidity and richness.

Food Pairings: One of the few red wines that do well on almost any table this will pair well with turkey, ham, salmon, BBQ and even alongside a delicate cheese fondue or salad. View recipes paired with Pinot Noir.

Round Barn Winery Pinot Noir - Lake Michigan Shore Wine

On Sale: $15.99
(reg. $21.99)
(Sale price for Online Store only)

Winemaker, Matt Moersch & General Manager, Chris Moersch talk about what's going on in the vineyard and Michigan Wine Month in an interview with Fox28.

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

Ham it up with these traditional pairings for your Easter feast!

Enjoy! Sherrie

Grilled Ham & Swiss Sandwiches paired with Pinot Noir
Mustard Brown Sugar Glazed Ham paired with Cabernet Sauvignon
Glazed Ham with Cider Raisin Sauce made with Apple Demi Sec
Garlic-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with Spring Vegetables paired with Pinot Noir
Grilled Lamb Kebabs paired with Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir Poached Salmon made with Pinot Noir
Spicy Cranberry Sauce made with Pinot Noir
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloins with Apple Riesling Sauce made with Riesling
Asian Chicken Salad paired with Riesling
Gorgonzola Risotto made with Pinot Gris
Sherrie's Favorite Spring Pasta made with Pinot Gris

more recipes...

Traditional Easter
Dinner Pairing
These 3 wines will pair fabulously with any traditional Easter dinner and please everyone's tastes.

On Sale: $45.97
(reg. $54.97)
(Online Store only)

How many gallons of wine does Michigan produce annually?

Michigan's 64 commercial wineries produce more than 1 million gallons of wine annually, making Michigan 13th in wine production. The vast majority of production is from Michigan-grown grapes.

more FAQs...

PLEASE NOTE:
In accordance with the MLCC (Michigan Liquor Control Commission) only our wines and spirits are available for tasting and purchase at our Baroda, Union Pier & Saugatuck locations. Please visit our Baroda and Union Pier locations to sample and purchase beer. We are sorry for this inconvenience.