Spring Sip and Savor Wine Tour May 5&6

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2012 Sip & Savor Food Pairings

courtesy of Leelanau Peninsula Vintars Assoc.  visit www.lpwines.com for tickets

Ciccone Vineyards Food & Wine PairingThe 2012 Spring Sip & Savor Wine Tour takes place the weekend of May 5 &6, 2012. Below is a list of the food & wine pairings and also details on the prizes for the “Sip-o de Mayo Hat Contest” which features a prize given by every winery and a fabulous Grand Prize package for the overall winner.

The winery prizes below are awarded by the staff of each winery, but the Grand Prize is awarded by the vote of participants in the Sip & Savor tour. The winner of this will receive two nights lodging at The Homestead in Glen Arbor during any season of the year (subject to availability), dinner for two with appetizers and dessert at La Becasse in Maple City (reservation required), Sunday brunch for two at the Bluebird in Leland, a wood-fired pizza from the Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms and a pair of tickets to any LPVA Weekend tour or the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival! Continue

Wine Pour for Art by Women in Frankfort March 8th

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courtesy of Leelanau Peninsula Vinters Assoc.

March is National Women’s History month, and the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts in Frankfort is honoring women with an exhibition of selected works by area women artists.

A public artist reception will be held at the new Oliver Art Center (formerly the Crystal Lake Art Center) on Thursday, March 8 5-7 PM with a free wine tasting by the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival (featuring of course wine from many LPVA wineries).

Black Star Farms for Dinner?

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Dinner in the Arcturos Dining Room at the Inn

Executive Chef Jonathan Dayton artfully prepares dishes that will inspire you to savor each bite. Meals are prepared from local ingredients and are complemented by Black Star wines and brandies. Call 231.944.1251 to make a reservation.  What a TREAT!  Wonderful food!

Check out these available dates and make a reservation!

3-9   3-10   3-15   3-22   3-23   3-24   3-30   3-31

Jazz D’Vine Sunday Feb. 26

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  Jazz D’Vine featuring music by the Jeff Haas Trio at Chateau Chantal on the Old Mission Peninsula. Wine samples, hors d’ouerves, winery tour. Proceeds benefit the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation. Sponsored, in part, by Rysso & Wingfield. Tickets, 932.3027. 2-4 PM

Wine County – Taste the Passion in Leelanau

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Taste the Passion ~ Wine, Chocolate & Love

Taste the Passion 2012 takes place the weekend of February 4 & 5, 2012 – Tickets on sale now – just $30!

Love is in the air at the “Taste the Passion” weekend February 4 & 5, 2012. It’s a celebration of wine, chocolate and love, and your ticket allows you to chart your own course, enjoying food and wine pairings and some optional winter and Valentine-themed activities at 17 wineries along the trail. www.lpwines.com for tickets

Romancing the Riesling Courtesy of The Old Mission Wineries Feb 18

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It’s Hot!
Saturday, January 14, 2012 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

February 18, 2012 11:00am  Romancing the Riesling
Celebrate the Riesling Varietal
Saturday, February 18, 2012 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the Riesling varietal! The region is known for producing top notch Riesling grapes so we’re celebrating by sharing some of the best Rieslings that Northern Michigan has to offer. Participating wineries will showcase a Riesling, served in your very own souvenir wine glass and perfectly paired with a food offering. As an extra bonus, guests will enjoy 10% off* all Riesling purchases at the wineries during the event.

Tickets are $15 and include a souvenir wine glass.** Tickets are available at participating wineries on the day of the event or by calling 231.223.7355.

Old Mission Peninsula Wineries Presents Winter Warm Up Jan 14

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Saturday, January 14, 2012 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula have teamed up with peninsula area restaurants and businesses for the 2012 Winter Warm Up. Guests can purchase a souvenir mug for $10 at the Old Mission wineries on the day of the event and this mug serves as your “ticket” into each participating winery and business on the Peninsula. Enjoy warm comfort food and drinks at the wineries and special promotions at area restaurants when you present your mug. It’s the best treatment for those winter blues!

Contact 231.223.9303 for more information.
 

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February 18, 2012 11:00am  Romancing the Riesling
Celebrate the Riesling Varietal
Saturday, February 18, 2012 • 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the Riesling varietal! The region is known for producing top notch Riesling grapes so we’re celebrating by sharing some of the best Rieslings that Northern Michigan has to offer. Participating wineries will showcase a Riesling, served in your very own souvenir wine glass and perfectly paired with a food offering. As an extra bonus, guests will enjoy 10% off* all Riesling purchases at the wineries during the event.

Tickets are $15 and include a souvenir wine glass.** Tickets are available at participating wineries on the day of the event or by calling 231.223.7355.

Great Macaroni & Cheese Bake-off! Sold out

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Gourmet Comfort Food Competition
Saturday, November 26, 2011 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tickets for the 2011 event are sold out!   Mark on your calendar for next year!
                                          
The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will host some of the area’s top restaurant chefs who have turned the classic comfort food dish of Macaroni & Cheese into culinary marvels! This rich and creamy fare is paired with wines from Old Mission – Rieslings, Pinot Grigios, Chardonnays and more. Discover and enjoy what our local chefs have cooked up this year!

Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass* and plate.

Space is limited. This event sells out every year, so please purchase tickets early if you’d like to attend.

Contact 231.933.9787 for more information.

*Limited number of commemorative glasses available.

Black Star Farms – Holiday Market Nov – 19th

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Saturday Nov 19th
10:00 am
- 5:00 pm		 Vintage Cottage Holiday Market at Black Star Farms, south of Suttons Bay. Over 30 exhibitors, food and wine available all day. Benefit for the Fishtown Preservation Society.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Nov 11th

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Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at the Grand Traverse Pavilions. Proceeds benefit senior activities. 932.3027

10Am – 4 PM

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