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June 2009
IN THIS ISSUE:
Read All About It
Featured Event
Featured Wines
News from the Cellar
Sherrie's Recipes
FAQ's
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Hello friends!
Thanks to all of you who joined us at our annual Open House last month - or should we say madhouse?!
It was fantastic to see you again and we look forward to more visits now that the summer weather is here...
grab your family & friends and spend an afternoon with us. See you soon!
- The Moersch Family & RBW Staff
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Fireworks over the Vineyard!
We've got a fun treat planned for you at our upcoming Reds, Whites and BBQ Festival - we are hosting a jam-packed fireworks display on
Saturday, July 4th right here on the vineyard property. Thanks to our friends at WAOR radio in South Bend and RKM Fireworks out of Edwardsburg MI, it will be a spectacular show, not-to-miss!
Fireworks begin at dark that evening.
NEW! WOW Wine Wednesdays
Every Wednesday we will offer one wine at a really GREAT price!
Here's how to get these great offers: Scroll to the bottom of this email and click on "manage" your preferences. In the form that opens select your
interests from the list on the right.
Should you decide you don't want to receive the WOW emails anymore you can Unsubscribe at any time at the bottom of every email we send.
NEW! Lower Prices at Our Online Store
You asked for it and we're doing it! All of our wine is now 10% off retail when ordered from our online store.
Shop 24/7 even in your underwear if you want at www.RoundBarnWinery.com
There once was a contest from Round Barn...
Drum up those creative juices and draft a fun limerick reflecting on your favorite wine, beer or spirit from the Round Barn. Email it to us and you could win a $50 gift certificate!
Here's some inspiration to get you started. Created by our inhouse poet, George (Union Pier Tasting Room):
There once was a girl from Baroda
Who drank Cranberry Wine with Her soda.
She can back up her truck
Union Pier, Saugatuck,
Baroda or buy it online.
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Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
Saturday, June 20, 1-10pm
12 wineries, 6 bands and NEW THIS YEAR... Round Barn Brewery beer all at Weko Beach in Bridgman, MI.
Visit www.miWineTrail.com for details.
5th Annual Reds, Whites & BBQ Festival
Saturday, July 4, 2-10:30ish
Sunday, July 5, 2-7pm
Save the date! Grab your friends & family and join us. Fun for the whole family!
- Fireworks!!! (Saturday night only) Will start at dusk.
- BBQ, Wine, Sangria, Microbrews & DiVine Vodka
- Live Music & Dancing - View Lineup
- Kids Area with Moonbounce & Hayrides
Buy Your Tickets Now & Save
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Pinot Gris (pronounced PEA-no GREE) -
Pinot Gris originated in Burgundy. It is a pleasant and tasty grape that might remind you of cream and apples. Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are
actually the same white grape, with two different names. In Italy, it is known as Grigio, while in France it is known as Gris. Other countries will use the terms interchangeably. Pinot Gris is believed to have mutated
from the black Pinot Noir grape and although it is considered a white grape, its skin color is unusually dark for a white variety.
Winemaker's Notes: 2007 proved to be one of the best growing seasons for Pinot Gris in recent memory. A warm and dry August/September provided perfect
conditions to fully ripen the fruit and set the stage for our best vintage ever. This Pinot Gris shows a perfect balance of fruit and mineral tones. Soft and clean on the palate with aromas of
apple and lemon it finishes with a hint of grapefruit. An ideal wine for summer fare.
Food Pairings: Riesling is very versatile and pairs well with appetizers, salads, and simply prepared fish and shellfish. Often pairs nicely with similar foods as Chardonnay. View recipes paired with Pinot Gris |
Merlot - Lake Michigan Shore (pronounced MARE-low) -
its origin is unknown, although it is the most widely planted grape variety in Bordeaux. Merlot is similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, but tends to be
softer on the palate. Like Cabernet, it takes well to oak, but has less tannin and acidity and a plumier, less incisive black currant flavor. It produces wines at every level from simple and jammy to exceptionally
rich and correspondingly expensive.
Winemaker's Notes: A blend from two of our best growers - East Moraine and Hill Road Vineyards - the grapes were picked in late October and fermented on the
skins for 28 days. Aged in French oak for 18 months this wine has great aging potential. Plum and rose aromas commingle with black currant flavors giving a length and breadth across the palate.
It has firm tannins for a Merlot but that adds to its complexity and ensures that it will continue to develop over the next decade.
Food Pairings: The tannins in this wine make it a natural for barbecue or grilled foods, dark meats such as lamb and rich stews or casseroles. View recipes paired with Merlot |
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In the vineyard... we just finished planting the new, seven acre vineyard located at the front of
the Estate in Baroda. We planted Cab Franc, Chardonnay, Chambourcin, Noiret, Traminette, and Valvin
Muscat. And now we are installating the post and wire for these grapes.
At the same time, we're suckering the existing plants too - this is the process of removing the
leaves from trunks to promote growth to the upper area of the plant and provide better use of the
nutrients to the grapes development.
In the wine cellar... we are bottling the '08 vintages of whites and expect the Chardonnay to be a big hit this
summer. Next week we the sparkling wines will be disgorged. This is the process of placing the champagne bottles upside
down for the yeast to drop, then freezing the neck and popping the top to remove yeast. We then put the cork and wire hood
on the bottles. We're also adding a new sparkling wine this year called Blanc de Blanc which
is made from 100% chardonnay.
In the brewery... we are working deligently to get as many six packs bottled as possible and brewing a bunch of
kegs for the upcoming events this summer. Be sure to check out the events page for our party dates, details & tickets!
We just kegged a Summer Red Ale which is somewhat similar to our Amber Ale but with a kick. This beer has great color, mouth feel, and lots of hops
for you hop heads. Don't miss it! The Peach Fuzz will be back this summer as something to look forward to...
Cheers for now,
Matthew, Scott, Jason, Jim and Issac
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Here are some recipes that would pair well with our Pinot Gris and Merlot LMS and perfect for Dad too!
Enjoy! Sherrie
Gorgonzola Risotto made with Pinot Gris
Grilled Halibut and Fresh Mango Salsa paired with Pinot Gris
Maple Grilled Salmon paired with Pinot Gris
Shrimp-and-Avocado Salad with Mango Dressing paired with Pinot Gris
Country Style Spareribs with Plum BBQ Sauce paired with Merlot
Greek-Style Burgers with Feta Aioli paired with Merlot
Grilled Sliced Steak with Arugula paired with Merlot
Portabello & Sausage French Bread Pizza paired with Merlot
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! |
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What does it mean to let a wine "breathe?" Is it important?
"Letting a wine breathe" means exposing it to oxygen before drinking. For most wines -especially whites - it's usually not necessary. However, it sometimes improves young red
wines; after "breathing" the wine should be smoother, more aromatic, and even a bit less tannic than if you just poured it into your glass. It's a little bit like aging the wine in a cellar, but faster.
The simplest thing is to just open the bottle an hour or so before you plan to start drinking it. Pouring it into a glass will quicken the process; the agitation of pouring and the greater surface area exposed to air in the glass helps.
And to get even more benefits of breathing; invest in a decanter; pour the whole bottle in and let oxygen do its thing. There are lots of decanters out there, and you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a good one; those with flat bottoms create lots of surface area. Serve from here, and if you don't drink it all, simply pour the wine back in the bottle, recork (this time you want to get as much oxygen out and we suggest using one of the winesavers or vacuum pumps) and store.
A tip for those dinners or parties when you know you'll be opening a second bottle or more. Don't wait until the first is gone; open your second bottle of wine as you open the first or as you serve the first course. This way, the wine has had a chance to breathe and is ready to drink at the same time as you and your guests.
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