 |
August 2009
IN THIS ISSUE:
Read All About It
Featured Event
Featured Wines
News from the Cellar
Sherrie's Recipes
How To Host a Wine Tasting Party!
|
Our family and staff thank you for coming out for the Reds, Whites & BBQ Fest earlier this month -
Mother Nature was mostly on our side for this fun 2-day event and if you missed it we had some amazing
fireworks (take a look at the photos)!
- The Moersch Family & RBW Staff
|
Become a Fan!
|
 |
Congrats to our Limerick Contest Winner!
Larry Webster won a $50 gift certificate for his submission.
Take a read at the winning poem:
I open a bottle of Round Barn's Cocoa Stout,
As the liquid pours, I begin to pout.
I set down my glass,
The head settles, alas,
I now can enjoy, what the fuss is about.
View all of the entries & be on the look out for future contests and giveaways!
New at our Online Store
Thank you for your patience while we ironed out some minor bugs with our new website--now it's easier than ever to purchase your favorite summertime wines! If you haven't seen it yet here's what you can expect:
Pardon our Dust...
We now have the most bar space anywhere in the Mid-west! To make your tasting experience even more enjoyable we have added -- wine tasting bars and a dedicated checkout area in the round barn. We are already using the new space but should have things completely wrapped up early fall. Stop by and enjoy!
|
|
 |
Ship & Shore Festival in New Buffalo
August 7-9
We'll be showcasing our wines, sangria, refreshing beers and DiVine drinks! Visit www.newbuffalo.org for more information.
Club LaSalle Beer Dinner
Thursday, August 13th, 6 PM
Club LaSalle & Round Barn Brewery present an
evening of fine food paired with fine beers. Cost $60 per person.
View the menu.
Club LaSalle is located at 115 W Colfax Ave, South Bend, Call (574) 288-1174 for reservations.
Save the date for our 17th Annual Harvest Party which spans two days; August 29 & 30.
Check out our website for schedule, band lineup and discounted tickets.
For a complete list of events and details visit our website.
|
|
 |
Vineyard Tears
After a trip to the Alsace region of France, we developed a blended wine of German grape varieties that we
finished in the dry Alsatian style. The result is a wonderful floral wine with crisp acidity and a smooth
finish that is perfect for those summer afternoons. After a triumphant first release (written up by the Wall
Street Journal), we follow it up with an Alsatian masterpiece, full of layers of spice and fruit. This blend
of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Müller-Thurgau is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Winemaker's Notes: A rich and complex blend of our most aromatic varieties, you will find a
fresh-fruit core of peaches, pears with slight mineral characteristic on the mouth feel. A pleasantly
smooth and clean finish caps off this spectacular blend.
Food Pairings: An excellent choice for pasta primavera, vegetarian dishes, light chicken dishes
and mild fish. View recipes paired with Vineyard Tears. |
Cabernet Sauvignon - American
King of the reds, Cabernet Sauvignon is the principal component of the
great red wines of Bordeaux. Packed with complex flavor, a fine
Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied, rich, and full of black currant, dark
berry, cherry, cedar and tobacco aroma and flavors. The tannins that can
make the wine tough to drink in its youth also make it a prime candidate
for long aging.
Winemaker's Notes:
Full Bodied and firm in texture with smooth, ripe tannins, this wine
shows concentrated blackberry, black cherry and currant aromas. Well
balanced, with integrated oak and tannin. Juicy ripe cherry and berry
flavors finish with a hint of chocolate on the finish.
Food Pairings: Cabernet Sauvignon is a classic match for rich stews and red meat dishes. It also pairs
well with flavorful pastas, mushroom dishes and even savory white meats. View recipes paired with
Cabernet Sauvignon - American. |
|
 |
In the vineyard...
we are "through bloom" which is when the grapevines flower. An interesting note for you... grapevines are
self-pollinating. Everything else is looking good for a vintage year - just keeping our fingers crossed that
ole mother nature gives us some hot weather and no more rain.
In the wine cellar...
we are putting the finishing touches on the '07 reds and there are some really nice wines to look forward to.
The '07 Merlot seems to be my favorite, but there wasn't a bad wine tasted. I know...it's a tough job we have!
In the brewery...
we are running at maximum capacity and feverishly trying to keep up with everyone's thirst for our beer!
If you haven't had a chance to try the Peach Fuzz, come on out before it's gone. It's a great wheat beer with
just the right amount of peach added in. (FYI it's only available at our Baroda location.) Also, look for the
Oaked IPA to be released any day now!
We hope everyone is having a great summer and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Harvest Party!
Cheers,
Matt, Jason, Jim and Issac
|
 |
|
Here are some recipes that would pair well with our Vineyard Tears and Cabernet Sauvignon - American!
Enjoy! Sherrie
VIEW ALL RECIPES
If you have a favorite recipe that you make with our products and want to share it email us...
if we like it and use it in our newsletter we will send you a $25 gift certificate! |
 |
How do I host a wine-tasting party?
A Wine Tasting party is an ideal way to get friends and family together to learn about wine and
experiment with new or unusual varietals. Whether you are merely pairing wines with specific cheeses, or doing
a vertical or horizontal tasting, you are sure to notice new nuances in both red wines and white wines as a
result of the focused tasting. Read on for practical steps to help you host a tip top tasting experience.
Find out how!
VIEW ALL FAQs
|
|
|
|
