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MAY 2011
Read All About It
Upcoming Events
Featured Wines
From the Cellar
Sherrie's Recipes
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Dear Friend,
We've been working hard to get our hand-crafted products into the bottle in time for summer. The
white wines from 2010 are spectacular
as we expected and we are very proud of the all the distilled spirits and
beers that are currently available. We've been planting grapes, building parking lots and building a new
stage for our free concert series "Jammin' in the Vineyard" starting Memorial Day weekend through October.
We've also made some changes to our tastings so be sure to read on.
Cheers!
The Moersch Family & Round Barn Staff
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 New Tasting Policy
To reflect changes in Michigan law, increased costs and our continuous goal of providing responsible service & consumption we have implemented new tasting policies. They went into effect May 20th, please take a moment to review them.
Additionally, due to limited space in our beer barns, we will no longer offer beer tastings on Saturday or Sunday at any of our locations. For the enjoyment & better service of everyone, weekend beer sales will be by the glass, half glass and growler. Wine and spirit tastings are still available on the weekends. Thank you for your understanding!
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 DiVine 5th Anniversary Open House
Saturday, May 28th & Sunday, May 29th - 1-7 PM
Baroda, Michigan Tasting Room & Estate
We'll be sipping on DiVine drink specials and enjoying live music at our Baroda Tasting Room but you can save with extra case discounts at any of our locations all weekend long!
Buchanan "Un-Sanctioned"
Saturday, May 28th - 8 AM - 10 PM
Downtown Buchanan, MI
Join us Memorial Day weekend for a summer kick-off celebration featuring The Round Barn wine & beer garden, entertainment, food, fine art, antiques and shopping. This event is just down the road from our Baroda tasting room so plan to stay in the area and keep the party going into the evening! Visit http://www.un-sanctioned.com/#! for more info.
 Jammin' in the Vineyard Concert Series
Memorial Day Weekend - October
Baroda, Michigan Tasting Room & Estate
Come hang out with us and enjoy spirited, free entertainment every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, alfresco-style, while sipping world-class wines, spirits or micro-brews. We've just completed construction of an open-air, live music stage adjacent to the Beer Garden.
Along with an impressive lineup, you'll be able to grab a fresh grilled burger, brat, hotdog or chicken sandwich at the Round Barn Cafe to complete a perfect vineyard picnic!
Three Oaks "World's Largest" Flag Day Parade
Saturday, June 11th
Carver Park, Three Oaks, MI
The fun begins on Saturday with Art in the Park, which includes craft and food vendors and a wine tent including The Round Barn Winery and Brewery at Carver Park, along with kids' games and a petting zoo. Click for more info.
 Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival
Saturday, June 18th - 1-10 PM
Weko Beach, Bridgman, MI
It's certainly no secret that Michigan is home to picturesque beaches and award-winning wineries. After five successful years that continues to attract over 4,000 wine and sun lovers each year, Lake Michigan Shore Wine Country is proud to once again pair these two local favorite attractions at the 6th Annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival on Saturday, June 18th. We'll have Round Barn wine and beer available at this event! Visit http://www.lakemichiganshorewinetrail.com/ for more info.
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Pinot Gris - Lake Michigan Shore
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: A wonderful example of Pinot Gris, this wine shows a perfect balance of
fruit and mineral tones. Soft and clean on the palate with aromas of
apple and lemon the wine finishes with a hint of grapefruit. An ideal
wine for summer fare.
Food Pairings: Very versatile with food, especially salads, light appetizers and simply prepared fish
and shellfish. Often pairs nicely with similar foods as Chardonnay.
View recipes paired with Pinot Gris Wine. |
Edel Doux
A Blend of 70% Riesling and 30% Gewürtztraminer.
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. The Riesling grape is believed to be
indigenous to Germany, and has been planted there since the fourteenth
century. Gewürz means "spicy" in German and this is the main
characteristic of Gewürztraminer. A member of the Muscat family with
rich, pungent character and flavors, it is full-bodied, low in acid, and
slightly oily in texture. Gewürztraminer has an unmistakable trademark
in its smell: a mix of roses and lychee fruit, ripe pears, tropical fruit and
even sweet spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Edel Doux is made in the "late harvest" style, which results in a wine that
is very sweet and almost dessert like. Overtones of apricot and peach
come through in the finish.
Food Pairings: This wine is a perfect pairing with mild cheeses or dessert, specifically chocolate. Edel Doux also is a great aperitif.
View recipes paired with Edel Doux. |
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 In the Cellar
We've just bottled a new Mirabelle Plum wine that is outstanding. It's a slavic type of Brandy and has quite an elegant flavor. Make sure to give it a try the next time you're in.
Attention Cab and Merlot fans...
We are dangerously low on the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot so get them while you can.
In the Brewery
We've just finished brewing our inaugural batch of "Grape Expectations" -- a Niagra and pink peppercorn infused summer thirst quencher. Look for this new favorite to be available towards the end of June. Much thanks goes out to our Research & BEER-velopment Team who tasted and gave us their feedback, helping us to perfect this new brew.
Want to be a part of our Research & BEER-velopment Team too? Just Update Your Preferences and check the option for Beer R&D Team on the right. Then watch your email for dates and "top-secret" information needed to participate.
- Amber Ale
- Bob's Your Uncle
- Summer Wheat
- West Highland
- Kölsch Style
- Oaked IPA
- Cocoa Stout
 In the Vineyard
We're planting more vines again this year – 4,000 plants to be exact! Varieties include Albarino, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Pinot Meunier. It took 5 people about 1 week to plant all the plants and weather permitting the new vines will provide a small crop 3 years from now and a full crop in 4 years.
View photos of the planting.
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Here are some recipes that would pair well with Pinot Gris!
Enjoy! Sherrie |
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