BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//InvisionCommunity Events 4.7.23//EN METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN REFRESH-INTERVAL:PT15M X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M X-WR-CALNAME:WinePress.US Community Calendar NAME:WinePress.US Community Calendar BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20100328T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20101031T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20080330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20081026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20070325T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20071028T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20060326T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20061029T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20050327T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20051030T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20040328T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20041031T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20030330T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=-1SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20031026T020000Z RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=10;BYDAY=-1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Telford\, UK Open wine show DTSTAMP:20100709T073847Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:240-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="lockwood1956":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n18th Telford wine festival\n \nSt Georges Cricket club \n Telford \nUnited Kingdom\n \nNormally around 550 entries\n DTSTART:20100709T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:EIWC 3rd Annual Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20100614T005100Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:239-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Blind Guy":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWine check in prior to 6 PM on July 21\nJudging beginning noon on July 22\nPublic Tasting beginning 6 PM July 22\n DTSTART:20100720T190000Z DTEND:20100722T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Wine Club April Meeting DTSTAMP:20100403T214318Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:237-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Blind Guy":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nEastern Iowa Wine Club April 2010 meeting at the home of D ale and Chom Winnike.\n \nAgenda to be determined.\n DTSTART:20100416T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Wine Club May Meeting DTSTAMP:20100403T214254Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:238-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Blind Guy":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nEastern Iowa Wine Club May 2010 meeting at the home of Jef f and Penny Fitzgerald.\n \nAgenda to be determined.\n DTSTART:20100514T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Corkers W/O Borders Monthly Meeting DTSTAMP:20100403T011022Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:236-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="SunDevil":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWill be at the Downers Grove Binny's\, on Friday April 9th \, not this coming Friday. Come between 6:30 and 7:00.\n \nWhat to bring : money. $15 per person which will go toward purchasing 8 wines\, two bottles each from four different varietals from the country of ITALY!\n  \nNo one can bring wine with them\, snacks aren't allowed either\, Binny's is providing bread and crackers for the tasting.\n \nThere will be a clu b business meeting\, albeit a short one\, after the tasting. A preliminar y Business agenda will be sent out later this week.\n \n There was such a positive response to last month's single varietal tasting that we just have to try this. I'd like to thank Lonnie and Suzy who have been on stan dby as hosts for this months meeting. We will fit you in soon!\n \n \nB inny's Address:\n \n2010 Butterfield Rd.\nDowners Grove\, IL 60515\n \nT his meeting is not open to the public\, if you would like to attend please contact jduich@gmail.com for more info.\n DTSTART:20100409T080000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GrapeFest! DTSTAMP:20100213T151625Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:233-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="lockwood1956":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nKnottingley\, West yorkshire\, United kingdom\n \n \nImp ort of Italian Wine makeing grapes from Puglia and Sicily\, and Spanish Gr apes. (grenache)\nother varietals may be available\n \nMerlot\nTrebbiano\ nNero D'Avola\nCiliegiolo (fab grapes)\n DTSTART:20100924T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction and Planning your Backyard Vineyard DTSTAMP:20100206T123450Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:231-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBackyard Vineyard Lecture Series\nGrowing a vineyard in yo ur own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Ed Kwiek\, who has maintained h is own backyard vineyard in Perinton\, NY since 2000\, teaches the classes . One class serves as an introduction\, while the others focus on installi ng and maintaining your vineyard\, and on making wine from your grapes.\n  \nAny student who takes all three classes will be awarded a NY Wine and Culinary Center certificate\, suitable for framing. Each class costs $60 a nd includes a tasting of three different hand-made Woods Wine. To register \, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070\, or visit W oodsWine.com.\n \nClass: BV102–Introduction and Planning\nThis introduc tory session will provide a high level discussion of what is involved in e stablishing a Backyard Vineyard. Topics include: site selection\, cultivar selection\, trellis selection\, vineyard layout\, cost estimating\, and p lanning. The objective of this class is to familiarize aspiring backyard v ineyardists with both the joy of having a backyard vineyard and also the w ork involved. After taking this class\, students will be better equipped t o decide if they would like to proceed with installing their own backyard vineyard.\n DTSTART:20100320T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest\, Crush\, Ferment\, and Press DTSTAMP:20100206T123117Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:230-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBackyard Vineyard Lecture Series\nGrowing a vineyard in yo ur own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Ed Kwiek\, who has maintained h is own backyard vineyard in Perinton\, NY since 2000\, teaches the classes . One class serves as an introduction\, while the others focus on installi ng and maintaining your vineyard\, and on making wine from your grapes.\n  \nAny student who takes all three classes will be awarded a NY Wine and Culinary Center certificate\, suitable for framing. Each class costs $60 a nd includes a tasting of three different hand-made Woods Wine. To register \, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070\, or visit W oodsWine.com.\n \nClass: BV302–Harvest\, Crush\, Fermentation\, and Pre ss\nThere are many elements included in determining the correct time to ha rvest your grapes. In this class we will look at those elements\, and ther e will be a hands-on demonstration of using a field refractometer. Crusher types will be discussed as well as a high level overview of the chemical additives recommended during the crush. Both whites and reds will be discu ssed. We will then move on to the tools and equipment used during the ferm entation process. We will have a high level overview of chaptalization\, e nzymes\, yeast selection\, nutrients\, and punch downs. The various types of presses available\, and wine handling after pressing\, will be discusse d. Upon completion of this class\, the student will be equipped with enoug h information to make wine from grapes on their own.\n DTSTART:20100424T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest\, Crush\, Ferment\, and Press DTSTAMP:20100206T122837Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:229-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBackyard Vineyard Lecture Series\nGrowing a vineyard in yo ur own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Ed Kwiek\, who has maintained h is own backyard vineyard in Perinton\, NY since 2000\, teaches the classes . One class serves as an introduction\, while the others focus on installi ng and maintaining your vineyard\, and on making wine from your grapes.\n  \nAny student who takes all three classes will be awarded a NY Wine and Culinary Center certificate\, suitable for framing. Each class costs $60 a nd includes a tasting of three different hand-made Woods Wine. To register \, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070\, or visit W oodsWine.com.\n \nClass: BV302–Harvest\, Crush\, Fermentation\, and Pre ss\nThere are many elements included in determining the correct time to ha rvest your grapes. In this class we will look at those elements\, and ther e will be a hands-on demonstration of using a field refractometer. Crusher types will be discussed as well as a high level overview of the chemical additives recommended during the crush. Both whites and reds will be discu ssed. We will then move on to the tools and equipment used during the ferm entation process. We will have a high level overview of chaptalization\, e nzymes\, yeast selection\, nutrients\, and punch downs. The various types of presses available\, and wine handling after pressing\, will be discusse d. Upon completion of this class\, the student will be equipped with enoug h information to make wine from grapes on their own.\n DTSTART:20100307T110000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Installing and Maintainng your Backyard Vineyard DTSTAMP:20100206T122437Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:228-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBackyard Vineyard Lecture Series\nGrowing a vineyard in yo ur own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Ed Kwiek\, who has maintained h is own backyard vineyard in Perinton\, NY since 2000\, teaches the classes . One class serves as an introduction\, while the others focus on installi ng and maintaining your vineyard\, and on making wine from your grapes.\n  \nAny student who takes all three classes will be awarded a NY Wine and Culinary Center certificate\, suitable for framing. Each class costs $60 a nd includes a tasting of three different hand-made Woods Wine. To register \, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070\, or visit W oodsWine.com.\n \nClass: BV202–Installing and Maintaining Your Vineyard \nThis course will cover how to make your dream of having a Backyard Viney ard a reality. The “nuts and bolts” of starting up and maintaining a B ackyard Vineyard will be discussed. Installation topics include preparing your soil\, installing your trellis\, and planting your vines. Maintenance topics include managing the vineyard floor\, training your vines\, prunin g fundamentals\, petiole analysis\, and pest control. This is a very pract ical course that will provide students with the information needed to roll up their sleeves and get to work. If you enjoy having a garden\, you’ll love having a Backyard Vineyard.\n DTSTART:20100403T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Installing and Maintaining your Backyard Vineyard DTSTAMP:20100206T122309Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:227-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBackyard Vineyard Lecture Series\nGrowing a vineyard in yo ur own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Ed Kwiek\, who has maintained h is own backyard vineyard in Perinton\, NY since 2000\, teaches the classes . One class serves as an introduction\, while the others focus on installi ng and maintaining your vineyard\, and on making wine from your grapes.\n  \nAny student who takes all three classes will be awarded a NY Wine and Culinary Center certificate\, suitable for framing. Each class costs $60 a nd includes a tasting of three different hand-made Woods Wine. To register \, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070\, or visit W oodsWine.com.\n \nClass: BV202–Installing and Maintaining Your Vineyard \nThis course will cover how to make your dream of having a Backyard Viney ard a reality. The “nuts and bolts” of starting up and maintaining a B ackyard Vineyard will be discussed. Installation topics include preparing your soil\, installing your trellis\, and planting your vines. Maintenance topics include managing the vineyard floor\, training your vines\, prunin g fundamentals\, petiole analysis\, and pest control. This is a very pract ical course that will provide students with the information needed to roll up their sleeves and get to work. If you enjoy having a garden\, you’ll love having a Backyard Vineyard.\n DTSTART:20100306T130000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction and Planning your Backyard Vineyard DTSTAMP:20100206T121807Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:226-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBackyard Vineyard Lecture Series\nGrowing a vineyard in yo ur own back yard is the topic of three interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua. Ed Kwiek\, who has maintained h is own backyard vineyard in Perinton\, NY since 2000\, teaches the classes . One class serves as an introduction\, while the others focus on installi ng and maintaining your vineyard\, and on making wine from your grapes.\n  \nAny student who takes all three classes will be awarded a NY Wine and Culinary Center certificate\, suitable for framing. Each class costs $60 a nd includes a tasting of three different hand-made Woods Wine. To register \, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Center The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070\, or visit W oods Wine.com.\n \nClass: BV102–Introduction and Planning\nThis introdu ctory session will provide a high level discussion of what is involved in establishing a Backyard Vineyard. Topics include: site selection\, cultiva r selection\, trellis selection\, vineyard layout\, cost estimating\, and planning. The objective of this class is to familiarize aspiring backyard vineyardists with both the joy of having a backyard vineyard and also the work involved. After taking this class\, students will be better equipped to decide if they would like to proceed with installing their own backyard vineyard.\n DTSTART:20100306T090000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NWGGA Conference\, Kearney\, NE DTSTAMP:20100128T042557Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:225-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Bart Holmquist":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Annual conference of the Nebraska winery and Grape Growers A ssociation. See nebraskawines.com. for details. Amateur wine competitio n. DTSTART:20100303T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pontefract Open Wine Show DTSTAMP:20100122T173810Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:224-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="lockwood1956":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nOpen Wine Show\n \nPontefract West Yorkshire.\n \nevent includes a section for 250ml PET bottles\, why not enter (it costs less th an $1 per bottle)\n \nPM lockwood1956 for details\n DTSTART:20100813T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Wine Club March Meeting DTSTAMP:20100121T122844Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:223-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Blind Guy":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nEastern Iowa Wine Club March 2010 meeting at the home of L arry and Sandy Points. \n \nAgenda to be determined.\n DTSTART:20100320T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Wine Club - Open That Bottle Night DTSTAMP:20100121T122510Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:222-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Blind Guy":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFebruary Meeting of the Eastern Iowa Wine Club and Open Th at Bottle Night.\n \nJoin us for the February 2010 meeting as we observe Open That Bottle Night! Directions will be sent out via email and posted o n the Facebook Fan Page. OTBN began in 2000. We all have that \"special\" bottle we have been saving for that special event that never seems to happ en. It doesn't matter if the wine is expensive or cheap\, white or red\, o r even if it is still good.\n \nSaturday\, Febraury\, 27th at 5:00 PM.\nP lease bring a bottle of wine and a dish to pass\nPat and Mary McCusker.\n  \nAgenda Items:\n1. Welcome new members\n2. Installation of Officers\n3. Committee Reports\n4. New Business\n5. 6pm - FOOD (pot-luck - bring a dis h to pass)\n DTSTART:20100227T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest\, Crush\, Fermentation\, and Press DTSTAMP:20100119T232229Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:221-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThere are many elements included in determining the correc t time to harvest your grapes. In this class we will look at those elemen ts\,and there will be a hands-on demonstration of using a field refractome ter. Crusher types will be discussed as well as a high level overview of the chemical additives recommended during the crush. Both whites and reds will be discussed. We will then move on to the tools and equipment used d uring the fermentation process. We will have a high level overview of cha ptalization\, enzymes\, yeast selection\, nutrients\, and punchdowns. The various types of presses available\, and wine handling after pressing\, w ill be discussed. Upon completion of this class\, the student will be equ ipped with enough information to make wine from grapes on their own.\n \n Classes are held at the beautiful NY Wine and Culinary Center\, in Cananda igua\, NY. There are hotels and restaurants near the Center\, and may Vin eyards and Wineries just a short drive away. You can register online by v isiting NYWCC.com\, Program Schedule\, and then selecting the Backyard Vin eyard Lecture Series. You can also call the New York Wine &\; Culinary Center at 585-394-7070 to register by phone.\n DTSTART:20100216T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Installing and Maintaining Your Vineyard (class) DTSTAMP:20100119T231952Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:220-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThis course will cover how to make your dream of having a Backyard Vineyard a reality. The \"nuts and bolts\" of starting up and mai ntaining a Backyard Vineyard will be discussed. Installation topics inclu de preparing your soil\, installing your trellis\, and planting your vines . Maintenance topics include managing the vineyard floor\, training your vines\, pruning fundamentals\, petiole analysis\,and pest control. This is a very practical course that will provide the students with the informati on needed to roll up their sleeves and get to work. If you enjoy having a garden\, you'll love having a Backyard Vineyard. \n \nClasses are held a t the beautiful NY Wine and Culinary Center\, in Canandaigua\, NY. There are hotels and restaurants near the Center\, and may Vineyards and Winerie s just a short drive away. You can register online by visiting NYWCC.com\ , Program Schedule\, and then selecting the Backyard Vineyard Lecture Seri es. You can also call the New York Wine &\; Culinary Center at 585-394- 7070 to register by phone.\n DTSTART:20100202T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Purple Foot Club (MN - Twin Cities) DTSTAMP:20100110T234455Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:219-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="NorthernWiner":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWhere: Croatian Hall\, 445 2nd Ave S\, South St Paul\, MN 55075 (Map)\n \nPlease join the Purple Foot Club for a workshop-style pro gram to discuss finishing and wine faults. Bring a bottle or two of wine f rom your carboy to share and work with. We’ll supply an array of acids\, residual sugar additives\, tannin and other chemicals to help finish your wine. We will also discuss various faults that happen in the process of m aking wine from fermentation to post-bottling.\n \nThis is a real hands-o n way to improve your wine\, with advice from the club's most experienced winemakers. Don’t miss it!\n \nIf you are interested in attending\, but are not currently a member\, club dues are $15 per year (for an individua l or couple).\n DTSTART:20100113T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Introduction to Backyard Vineyards (Local Class) DTSTAMP:20100109T133903Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:218-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Woods Wine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGrowing a vineyard in your own back yard is the topic of t hree interactive classes at the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canan daigua.\n \nEd Kwiek\, who has maintained his own backyard vineyard in Pe rinton since 2000\, will teach the classes\, which are each available on t hree dates starting Jan. 19. One class serves as an introduction\, while t he others focus on installing and maintaining a vineyard and on making win e from your grapes.\n \nAny student who takes all three classes will be a warded a certificate. Each class costs $60 and will include a tasting of Kwiek's Woods Wine. To register\, use this link NY Wine and Culinary Cente r The center is at 800 S. Main St.\, Canandaigua. For more information\, call (585) 394-7070.\n \nIntroduction to Backyard Vineyards\nTuesday\, Ja nuary 19\,2010\n6pm - 9pm\nThis introductory session will provide a high l evel discussion of what is involved in establishing a Backyard Vineyard. T opics include: site selection\, cultivar selection\, trellis selection\, v ineyard layout\, cost estimating\, and planning. The objective of this cla ss is to familiarize aspiring backyard vineyardists with both the joy of h aving a backyard vineyard and also the work involved. After taking this cl ass\, students will be better equipped to decide if they would like to pro ceed with installing their own backyard vineyard.\n DTSTART:20100119T170000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eastern Iowa Wine Club DTSTAMP:20100108T224251Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:217-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Blind Guy":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nEIWC January 2010 Meeting.\n \nDon't miss this IMPORTANT annual meeting of the Eastern Iowa Wine Club (EIWC). Brad &\; Jill John son will host the meeting/gathering at the Historic \"Ray House\" in beaut iful downtown Vinton\, IA.\n \nTentative Schedule - Begin at 5pm\n \n1. Welcome new members\n2. Overview of 2009\n3. Preview of 2010 (grape order\ , competition\, Wine Camp)\n4. New Officer - election\n5. 6pm - FOOD (pot- luck - bring a dish to pass)\n6. Educational Activities\n7. Fun Stuff\n DTSTART:20100116T160000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Delivery Deadline for 2010 MVWS Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20100107T191810Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:215-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Bob the winemaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMissouri Valley Wine Society is pleased to announce the 2n d Annual Missouri Valley Wine Competition to be held February 21st\, 2010. This year we have 31 judges representing Missouri Wineries and other resp ected wine related businesses. We will also have this year thanks to our s ponsors prizes for the winners of the 9 categories. \n \nThanks to Dave's Homebrewing Supply\, E.C. Kraus\, Fine Vine Wines\, Midwest Supplies and Northern Brewer for being this year's sponsors. \n \nThe prize categories are: \n \n\nBest of Show\nMost Golds\nHi Score Non Grape\nHi Score Red G rape - American\nHi Score White Grape - American\nHi Score Red Grape - Hyb rid\nHi Score White Grape - Hybrid\nHi Score Red Grape - Vinifera\nHi Scor e White Grape - Vinifera\nVisit www.mvws.org for more details or download the brochure by clicking this link: 2010 MVWS Wine Competition Brochure\n DTSTART:20100214T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Entry Deadline for 2010 MVWS Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20100107T191706Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:214-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Bob the winemaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMissouri Valley Wine Society is pleased to announce the 2n d Annual Missouri Valley Wine Competition to be held February 21st\, 2010. This year we have 31 judges representing Missouri Wineries and other resp ected wine related businesses. We will also have this year thanks to our s ponsors prizes for the winners of the 9 categories. \n \nThanks to Dave's Homebrewing Supply\, E.C. Kraus\, Fine Vine Wines\, Midwest Supplies and Northern Brewer for being this year's sponsors. \n \nThe prize categories are: \n \n\nBest of Show\nMost Golds\nHi Score Non Grape\nHi Score Red G rape - American\nHi Score White Grape - American\nHi Score Red Grape - Hyb rid\nHi Score White Grape - Hybrid\nHi Score Red Grape - Vinifera\nHi Scor e White Grape - Vinifera\nVisit www.mvws.org for more details or download the brochure by clicking this link: 2010 MVWS Wine Competition Brochure\n DTSTART:20100207T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2010 MVWS Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20100107T191600Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:213-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Bob the winemaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMissouri Valley Wine Society is pleased to announce the 2n d Annual Missouri Valley Wine Competition to be held February 21st\, 2010. This year we have 31 judges representing Missouri Wineries and other resp ected wine related businesses. We will also have this year thanks to our s ponsors prizes for the winners of the 9 categories. \n \nThanks to Dave's Homebrewing Supply\, E.C. Kraus\, Fine Vine Wines\, Midwest Supplies and Northern Brewer for being this year's sponsors. \n \nThe prize categories are: \n \n\nBest of Show\nMost Golds\nHi Score Non Grape\nHi Score Red G rape - American\nHi Score White Grape - American\nHi Score Red Grape - Hyb rid\nHi Score White Grape - Hybrid\nHi Score Red Grape - Vinifera\nHi Scor e White Grape - Vinifera\nVisit www.mvws.org for more details or download the brochure by clicking this link: 2010 MVWS Wine Competition Brochure\n DTSTART:20100221T120000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:test post DTSTAMP:20080220T134628Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:189-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:this is a test post... oh wait\, it's my dad's birthday.... Glad I thought about that... DTSTART:20080219T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Jersey Winemakers DTSTAMP:20070624T094553Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:186-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSouth Jersey Winemakers\n \n\nPlace: Gino's\n \n\nTopic : California Grapes and Juices for 2007\n \n\nSouth Jersey Winemakers\n DTSTART:20070721T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Jersey Winemakers - July Meeting DTSTAMP:20070606T232235Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:184-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nJuly Meeting of the South Jersey Winemakers\n \n\nSunday\ , July 8\, 2007\, 2 - 5 pm\n \n\nPlace: Gino's\n \n\nTopic: 2007 Califo rnia Wine Grapes and Juices\n \n\nJack\n\nSouth Jersey Winemakers\n DTSTART:20070707T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Jersey Winemakers - May Meeting DTSTAMP:20070416T183356Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:180-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMay meeting of the South Jersey Winemakers.\n \n\nPlace a nd topic to be determined.\n \n \n DTSTART:20070520T040010Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Missouri Valley Wine Society May Meeting DTSTAMP:20070415T134949Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:179-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Bob the winemaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:The meeting is held at Holiday Inn Express in Warrenton\, MO DTSTART:20070509T200012Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winefest 2007 DTSTAMP:20070318T165816Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:178-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nCheck here for details:\n \n\nWinefest 2007\n DTSTART:20070825T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winefest 2007 DTSTAMP:20070318T165735Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:177-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nCheck here for details:\n \n\nWinefest 2007\n DTSTART:20070824T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winefest 2007 DTSTAMP:20070318T165659Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:176-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nCheck here for details:\n \n\nWinefest 2007\n DTSTART:20070823T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winefest 2007 DTSTAMP:20070318T165610Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:175-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nCheck here for details:\n \n\nWinefest 2007\n DTSTART:20070822T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Jersey Winemakers - April Meeting DTSTAMP:20070316T002830Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:174-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTopic: Wines made by our club members from California gra pes or juices.\n \n\nSouth Jersey Winemakers \n DTSTART:20070414T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indy Int'l Wine Competition - Entry Deadline DTSTAMP:20070218T045915Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:172-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="NorthernWiner":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nLast chance to enter the largest wine competition in the U S.\n \n\nhttp://www.in.gov/iwc/\n \n \n DTSTART:20070709T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Iggva conference DTSTAMP:20070216T231318Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:171-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="bluestreak":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:go to http://www.illinoiswine.com/index2.html for full deta ils. DTSTART:20070221T180000Z DTEND:20070225T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Jersey Winemakers - March Meeting DTSTAMP:20070208T233246Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:170-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTopic: Chilean Wines\n \n\nSouth Jersey Winemakers\n \ n \n DTSTART:20070310T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Jersey Winemakers - February Meeting DTSTAMP:20070208T133238Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:169-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="jca":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTime: 2 pm - 5 pm\n \n\nTopic: Winemaking Gadgets\n \n \nSouth Jersey Winemakers\n \n \n DTSTART:20070210T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AWCI Amateur Wine Competition - entry deadline DTSTAMP:20070202T172157Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:168-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="bassethound423":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe AWCI (Ameteur Winemakers of Central Illinois) is holdi ng it's second annual ameteur wine competition. This year they are opening thier doors to the public and accepting entries from the public. Entries can be submitted by mail and sent to AWCI c/o Chad Collins at the address in the flyer.\n \n\nEntry deadline is March 30\n \n\n2007 AWCI ameteur w ine competition flyer - PDF\n\n2007 AWCI ameteur wine competition entry fo rms - PDF \n DTSTART:20070329T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:AWCI Amateur Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20070202T171430Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:167-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="bassethound423":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe AWCI (Ameteur Winemakers of Central Illinois) are hold ing thier second annual ameteur wine competition. This year they are openi ng thier doors to the public and accepting entries from the public. Entrie s can be mailed to the AWCI c/o Chad Collins at the address in flyer.\n \ n\n2007 AWCI wine competition flyer - PDF\n\n2007 AWCI wine competition en try forms - PDF\n DTSTART:20070421T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Colorado Mountain Winefest DTSTAMP:20060914T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:151-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Jay-CastleRock":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMake sure you come and support all the Colorado wineries!! !\n \n\nhttp://www.coloradowinefest.com/\n DTSTART:20060913T190000Z DTEND:20060918T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2007 Cold Climate Grape and Wine Conference DTSTAMP:20060615T225302Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:155-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="smiley":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Grape Growers Association will be holding thei r third annual Cold Climate Grape and Wine Conference on February 16th and 17th\, 2007 at the Holiday Inn Select in Bloomington\, MN. The theme for this year’s conference is Northern Viticulture: Growing our Industry. Pl ease see www.mngrapes.org for upcoming details. For general inquiries\, co ntact Conference Director Lisa Smiley at lisa.smiley@mngrapes.org DTSTART:20070215T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Candlelight Cellar Dinner DTSTAMP:20060503T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:133-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nDebonne Vineyards presents: Annual Candlelight Cellar Din ner\n \n\nEnjoy some of the areas finest restaurants\, as you walk throug h the cellar tasting and sampling Debonné wine that compliments each ent rée. 7:00 pm - 9:30 p.m. Cost for this event is $59.95 per couple or $30. 00 per person. \n \n\nSeating is limited. Reservations are required 1 we ek in advance for all dinner events. \n \n\nCall or check out their webs ite at http://www.debonne.com for the full menu.\n DTSTART:20060502T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Progressive Dinners at Debonné Vineyards DTSTAMP:20060428T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:137-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nProgressive Dinners at Debonné Vineyards\n \n\nNEW THIS YEAR! Join Debonné\, South River\, &\; the areas newest winery Grand River Cellars for an evening of wine tasting and culinary delights. Each evening will feature a different menu. The evenings begin at 6:30 p.m. at South River Vineyards. $75.00 per couple which includes wine tasting &am p\; dinner. \n \n \n\nSeating is limited. Reservations are required 1 week in advance for all dinner events. \n \n\nCall or check out their we bsite at http://www.debonne.com for the full menu.\n DTSTART:20060427T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Progressive Dinners at Debonné Vineyards DTSTAMP:20060331T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:136-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nProgressive Dinners at Debonné Vineyards\n \n\nNEW THIS YEAR! Join Debonné\, South River\, &\; the areas newest winery Grand River Cellars for an evening of wine tasting and culinary delights. Each evening will feature a different menu. The evenings begin at 6:30 p.m. at South River Vineyards. $75.00 per couple which includes wine tasting &am p\; dinner. \n \n \n\nSeating is limited. Reservations are required 1 week in advance for all dinner events. \n \n\nCall or check out their we bsite at http://www.debonne.com for the full menu.\n \n \n DTSTART:20060330T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wineries Unlimited 2006 - 30th Annual DTSTAMP:20060312T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:152-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n30th annual Wineries Unlimited\, the largest trade show an d seminar program for the industry east of the Rockies!\n \n\nEvent Sched ule\n \n\nWe’re excited about our 30th anniversary program\, to be held as usual at the Lancaster Host Resort in Lancaster\, PA. Once again we ex pect a sold-out trade show with 250 exhibit booths\, in two locations\; th e expo hall\, and the Lampeter Room by the front entrance. \n \n\nThe con ference theme for 2006 will be \"Sustainability\"\, with sessions ranging from biodynamic farming to cold climate viticulture. The schedule will ret urn to the traditional Sunday-Wednesday configuration in 2006. Seminars wi ll feature a day of dedicated newcomer-oriented sessions on Sunday 3/12\, with three concurrent tracks for viticulture\, winemaking and business/man agement on Monday 3/13 and Tuesday 3/14\, with an advanced workshop on bot tling issues and protocols on Wednesday 3/15. Riesling will be the major v arietal focus in Monday sessions\, supplemented with a raspberry/blackberr y fruit wine workshop on Tuesday. \n \n\nMonday afternoon will feature a plenary session on \"Uniting our industry through organization and allianc es\"\, with speakers who will bring success stories on the local and natio nal level about how we can all benefit by working together to help all sec tors of the national wine industry. Monday will also feature a two-session workshop on estate succession planning\, featuring an attorney\, an accou ntant (Jeff Sully\, V&\;WM financial columnist) and a family farm plann ing consultant. Back by popular demand will be Elizabeth Slater to speak o n \"improving the customer tasting room experience and profitability\"\, a nd Amy Mumma\, who will speak on \"developing a professional palate\" and specific wine flaw issues. More program details and schedule will be forth coming on this site. \n \n\nSocial events will include a regional Bring Y our Own Wine tasting Sunday evening\, regional tastings\, a theme lunch on Monday\, grazing lunch with wine in the exhibits\, and a new Best of the East on Tuesday night\, with a sit-down dinner followed by a live band\, d ancing and a cash bar. \n \n\nSave money by registering for seminars by J anuary 31\, 2006. To mail or fax in your registration\, download our Regis tration Form here (large file) or simply click on the Register Now button at left to enter online immediately. \n \n\nThere’s no better opportuni ty for professional development\, doing business and having fun with your industry friends than at Wineries Unlimited — see you in Lancaster in Ma rch! \n \n\nRichard Leahy\, Program Director \n\nBob Mignarri\, Exhibits Director\, Quality Event Management\n \n\nOur event is held at the The La ncaster Host Resort &\; Conference Center in Lancaster\, PA. \n \n\nLo cation \n\n2300 Lincoln Highway East (Route 30) \n\nLancaster\, PA 17602 \ n\nTel: 800-233-0121 \n \n\nWineries Unlimited Room Rate \n\n$93/night (s ingle or double rooms) \n \n\nDistances &\; Directions \n\nNew York - 180 miles \n\nPhiladelphia - 70 miles \n\nWashington\, DC - 130 miles \n\n Pittsburgh - 250 miles \n \n\nI may see you at this one too\, Joel \n DTSTART:20060311T180000Z DTEND:20060316T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winterglow 2006 DTSTAMP:20060310T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:135-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWinterglow 2006 \n \n\nAn Exclusive Dinner Event Begin in the cellar with an exclusive barrel tasting of the ice wines picked this year! These wines will not be featured at the Ice Wine Festival the next day. Dinner to follow. $75 per couple which includes wine pairing with e ach course. Evening begins at 7:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n\nSeating is limited . Reservations are required 1 week in advance for all dinner events. \n\ nCall or check out their website at http://www.debonne.com for the full me nu.\n DTSTART:20060309T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winterglow 2006 - Debonne Vineyards DTSTAMP:20060303T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:134-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWinterglow 2006 \n \n\nAn Exclusive Dinner Event Begin in the cellar with an exclusive barrel tasting of the ice wines picked this year! These wines will not be featured at the Ice Wine Festival the next day. Dinner to follow. $75 per couple which includes wine pairing with e ach course. Evening begins at 7:00 p.m.\n \n \n \n\nSeating is limited . Reservations are required 1 week in advance for all dinner events. \n\ nCall or check out their website at http://www.debonne.com for the full me nu.\n DTSTART:20060302T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IL Grape Growers & Vintners Association DTSTAMP:20060224T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:150-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIL Grape Growers &\; Vintners Association (IGGVA) Confe rence - February 24 - 26 - Springfield\, IL\n \n\nYou are cordially invit ed to attend the 2006 Annual IGGVA Conference. This year's conference will feature an impressive array of speakers on enology\, viticulture and mark eting. Additionally we will have an expanded vendor presence\, a wine rece ption\, and a five-course banquet dinner paired with wine\, our annual auc tion\, regional and state IGGVA membership meetings.\n \n\nThe Hilton Hot el has reserved 96 rooms at a rate of $85 plus tax. Call the Hotel to rese rve your room at (800) 445-8667. The Group Code is VIN \, which you should use when registering. Please call right away\, because we expect these ro oms will sell out. The Hilton Hotel is located in downtown Springfield at 700 East Adams Street . A parking garage is located just behind the hotel. \n \n\nIllinois Wine Web Page\n \n\nConference Registration Form\n \n\ nConference Agenda\n \n\nI'll be there for the Saturday events. Hope to see you there. \n\nJoel\n DTSTART:20060223T180000Z DTEND:20060227T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Meatless Lite Dinner - Metrillo Cellars DTSTAMP:20060218T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:141-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nMetrillo Wine Cellars\, 9841 York Alpha #B\, North R oyalton\, Ohio 44133 440-582-7000\n \n\nhttp://www.metrillowinecellars .com metrillowinecellars@yahoo.com \n \n\nTo everyone who is looking fo r a meatless dinner Fri.\; we will be serving Seafood Bisque\, Spinach Sal ad with or without crab &\; shrimp\; appetizers also available. Please reserve your dinner as we sell out of the bisque early! \n \n\nSalute' Da vid &\; Sue @metrillowinecellars\n \n\n440.582.7000\n \n DTSTART:20060217T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine Day Event - Sand Hill Winery DTSTAMP:20060212T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:140-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nSand Hill Winery\, 6413 South Hayes Ave.\, Sandusky\ , OH 44870 419-626-8500\n \n\nhttp://www.sandhillvineyard.com SndhVn y@aol.com\n \n\n7PM\n\nCHOCOLATE OR CHEESE FONDUE FOR TWO \n\nDECORATED W INE GLASS TO KEEP\, FILLED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF WINE.\n\nCANDLE LIGHT AMBIA NCE ATMOSPHERE IN OUR RESTORED PIONEER BARN.\n\nACOUSTIC GUITARIST &\; VOCALIST/CHRISTIAN KASER\n \n \n\n$40.OO PER COUPLE\n\nCALL FOR RESERVAT IONS\n\n419-626-8500\n DTSTART:20060211T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2006 Ohio Grape/Wine Short Course DTSTAMP:20060212T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:149-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHoliday Inn &\; Roberts Convention Centre\, Wilmington\ , Ohio (440) 466-4417 or 1-800-2276972\n \n\nhttp://www.ohiowines.org dwinchell@ohiowines.org\n\nThis is the 34th year that Ohio vintners and growers will gather to learn\, celebrate and share information in the grap e industry. The conference will be held Sunday February 12th through Tuesd ay February the 14th. Please join us for our annual Trade Show which will be held from 12:00 PM on Sunday February 12th until 5:00 PM Monday Februar y 13th.\n \n\nRegister online - https://www.webzar.com/~owp_ssl/sc_form2. htm\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20060211T180000Z DTEND:20060215T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine's Dinner - Debonne Vineyards DTSTAMP:20060211T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:132-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nEnjoy a barrel tasting in the cellar of 2006 vintages. Re turn upstairs for dinner. $75 per couple which includes wine tasting with each course. 6:30 p.m.\n \n\nSeating is limited. Reservations are requi red 1 week in advance for all dinner events. Call or check out their webs ite http://www.debonne.com for the full menu.\n DTSTART:20060210T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine Sweetheart Dinner DTSTAMP:20060211T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:139-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n Valentine Sweetheart Dinner\n \n \n\nMaple Ridge Vineya rd\, 6326 Dewey Rd\, Madison\, OH 44057 440-829-8783\n \n\nhttp://www. mapleridgevineyard.com mapleridgev@ncweb.com\n \n \n\nFor Vallentines Day Weekend we have a wonderful\, simple dinner plan. PRIME Filet Mignon a nd a glass of our Best Cabernet Sauvignon ever - 2002 Cabernet Franc. (not e: 2002 Cabernet Franc is available as a 'future' in 500 ml bottles at $95 each\, to be released November 2006. This wine will not be released to th e general public\, and retail will be $200 per bottle to members after Nov ember 2006.) After enjoying your Filet and 2002 Franc\, you will enjoy a g lass of dessert cabernet franc with a wonderful creamy rich chocolate mous se. Our tasting room is heated\, cozy and warm. \n \n\nWe must limit the reservations for this Vallentine Day Sweetheart dinner to no more than 7 c ouples. So please reserve as early as possible to avoid disappointment 440 -829-8783. R-S-V-P required \n \n \n DTSTART:20060210T180000Z DTEND:20060213T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chocolate is for Lovers Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20060211T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:145-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe Wineries on the Wing Watch &\; Wine Trail in Northw est Ohio 800-227-6972\n \n\nhttp://www.ohiowines.org wwwdhammond@oh iowines.org\n \n\nTake your significant other on an unforgettable romanti c tour of the wineries along northwestern Ohio’s Wing Watch and Wine tra il this Valentines Day season! \n\nThis self-drive tour begins with a whit e tabletop tree decorated with a lovely heart garland. At each winery you will collect a ceramic and metallic heart ornament to place on your tree. You will also enjoy chocolate hors d’ouevres paired with one to two wine samples chosen by the winemakers themselves at each stop. \n \n\nThe win eries will be open from 12-6pm on January 27\, 28 and February 3\, 4 and 1 0\,11. Participating wineries include John Christ\, Klingshirn\, Single Tr ee\, Firelands\, Mon Ami\, Heartland\, Quarry Hill and Sand Hill. \n \n\n Prices for the trail are $25 per single (includes 1 tree and ornaments and wines samples and hors d’ouevres for one) and $35 per couple (includes 1 tree and ornaments to share and wine samples and hors d’ouevres for tw o). \n \n \n DTSTART:20060210T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chocolate & Wine Lover's Evening DTSTAMP:20060211T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:146-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n\nThe Lakehouse Inn Winery\, 5653 Lake Rd.\, Genev a-on-the-Lake (440) 466-8668\n \n\nhttp://www.thelakehouseinn.com la kehouse@ncweb.com\n \n\nTantalize your taste buds! Includes a gourmet cho colate tasting and a wine tasting of the local vines! Also included are ov ernight accommodations\, delicious five-course dinner\, bottle of Lakehous e Inn wine\, two complimentary wine glasses and a full breakfast in the mo rning. Advance reservations required.\n \n \n DTSTART:20060210T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine's Dinner - Winery @ Wolf Creek DTSTAMP:20060211T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:147-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nThe Winery at Wolf Creek\, 2637 South Cleveland-Mass illon Rd\, Norton. (330)666-9285\n \n\nhttp://www.wineryatwolfcreek.co m sara@wineryatwolfcreek.com\n \n\nTreat your sweetheart to a romantic evening in the Great Room on Saturday\, Feburary 11th\, 2006 at our annual Valentine's Dinner. An elegant\, multi-course dinner is accompanied by se lected Wolf Creek wines. \n \n\nReservations required. Please call us at (330)666-9285 for more info. \n \n DTSTART:20060210T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Valentine Day Dinner - Winery @ Versaill DTSTAMP:20060211T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:148-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nThe Winery at Versailles\, 6572 St Rt47 E.\, Versail les\, OH 45380 937-526-3232\n \n\nhttp://www.wineryatversailles.com www.carolwav@bright.net\n \n\nIt's our Valentine Day Dinner here at the winery. We have a wonderful evening planned that will be romantic and inti mate. $50 per person includes meal\, wine AND gratuity and taxes. Seating is limited. \n DTSTART:20060210T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chocolate is For Lovers Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20060210T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:144-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nThe Wineries on the Wing Watch &\; Wine Trail in Northwest Ohio 800-227-6972\n \n\nhttp://www.ohiowines.org wwwdhamm ond@ohiowines.org\n \n\nTake your significant other on an unforgettable r omantic tour of the wineries along northwestern Ohio’s Wing Watch and Wi ne trail this Valentines Day season! \n\nThis self-drive tour begins with a white tabletop tree decorated with a lovely heart garland. At each winer y you will collect a ceramic and metallic heart ornament to place on your tree. You will also enjoy chocolate hors d’ouevres paired with one to tw o wine samples chosen by the winemakers themselves at each stop. \n \n\nT he wineries will be open from 12-6pm on January 27\, 28 and February 3\, 4 and 10\,11. Participating wineries include John Christ\, Klingshirn\, Sin gle Tree\, Firelands\, Mon Ami\, Heartland\, Quarry Hill and Sand Hill. \n  \n\nPrices for the trail are $25 per single (includes 1 tree and ornamen ts and wines samples and hors d’ouevres for one) and $35 per couple (inc ludes 1 tree and ornaments to share and wine samples and hors d’ouevres for two). \n \n \n DTSTART:20060209T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grand Opening Celebration DTSTAMP:20060205T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:138-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGrand Opening Celebration!!!\n \n\nGrand River Cellars\, 5750 S. Madison Rd\, Madison 44057 440-298-9838\n \n\nThe Grand Openin g Celebration Weekend\, Sunday February 5th featuring Ed Michael’s Jazz Trio.full menu featuring a variety of appetizers\, grilled sandwiches\, an d delicious entrees are available for lunch and dinner. winery is open fro m Noon- 8 p.m. on Thursday\, Noon-10 p.m. on Friday &\; Saturday\, and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. \n \n DTSTART:20060204T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Steak Cookout - Valley Vineyards DTSTAMP:20060204T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:143-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nValley Vineyards Winery\, Morrow\, Ohio (513) 899 -2485\n \n\nhttp://www.valley-vineyards.com www.vineyardpeople1@earthli nk.net\n \n\nTwo New York Strip Steaks\n\nFresh Salads (including our own pizza salad)\n\nBaked Potatoes (with butter &\; sour cream)\n\nGreen B eans Almondine\n\nBread and Butter\n\nHomemade Dessert Buffet\n\nPlus a bo ttle of wine.\n \n\nYou grill your steaks to your own personal perfection over our charcoal grills. We have INDOOR and outdoor grills-depending on the weather\, so don't let the rain scare you away! Reservations are reque sted. Please call to reserve your table between 5:00 and 8:30pm.\n \n\nDi nners are $50.00 per couple or $25.00 per single \n \n \n DTSTART:20060203T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reisling Tasting DTSTAMP:20060202T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:142-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nViking Vineyards and Winery\, 268 Forge Rd\, Kent 330-678-2080\n \n\nhttp://www.vikingvineyards.com www.viking@vikingvi neyards.com\n \n \n\nThursday\, February 2nd at 6:30 will be a wonderful opportunity to compare many different Rieslings\, all in one place at one time\, without having to buy all those bottles of wine! These will be tot ally different wines than we've tasted in the past!\n\nTo make it even mor e special\, we've designed hors d'oeuvres to match the many nuances of thi s wine. The price for this enlightening experience is only $16.50\, plus t ax\, per person ($17.61)\, which includes a souvenir Viking Vineyards wine glass. \n \n\nReservations and pre-payment are required no later than We dnesday\, Jan. 26\, please. But hurry - seating is limited!!\n DTSTART:20060201T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ARRR DTSTAMP:20051120T060001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:131-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="lockwood1956":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nLockwoods Black cherry port filtered\n \n \n\nnot really important......just thought I'd share\n DTSTART:20051119T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine Premiere DTSTAMP:20051113T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:114-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWine Premiere\n\nBryan\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (979)778-9463 \n\nwww.messinahof.com\n \n\nEnjoy new vintages. Includes a wine and food pairing luncheon and wine premier dinner. Messina Hof Winery &\; Resor t. For more information\, call ext. 34. E-mail: bagwell@messinahof.com \n  \n \n DTSTART:20051112T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food & Wine Fest DTSTAMP:20051023T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:92-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFREDERICKSBURG\, TX - Includes wine tasting\, demonstratio ns from gourmet chefs\, games and an auction. Enjoy Texas wines and foods. Browse the arts &\; crafts\, all handmade in Texas. Marktplatz\, 100 b lock of West Main. \n \n\nPhone: (830)997-8515\n\nwww.fbgfoodandwinefest. com\n \n\nE-mail: creative@ktc.com\n \n DTSTART:20051022T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine Safari on the Rim DTSTAMP:20051016T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:115-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWine Safari on the Rim\n\nGlen Rose\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (254)897-2960\n\nwww.fossilrim.org\n \n\nEnjoy a wine tasting\, buffet\, auction and entertainment. Fossil Rim's Safari Camp. \n DTSTART:20051015T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Halloween Haunt DTSTAMP:20051015T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:108-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWineries along the Canal Country Wine Trail \n \n\n800 -227-6972\n\ndhammond@ohiowines.org\n \n\nAll events include winetasting and hors d’ouevres. Collect ghosts\, goblins\, pumpkins and the like to hang on a lighted tree or wreath.\n \n\nTo register for the Halloween Hau nt Wine Trail click below. \n \n\nHalloween Haunt Tickets\n DTSTART:20051014T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tri-County Wine Tour Weekends DTSTAMP:20051015T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:110-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nThe Winery at the Lakehouse Inn\n\n5653 Lake Rd\n\nG eneva-on-the-Lake\, OH 44041\n \n\n440-466-8668\n \n\nhttp://www.thelake houseinn.com \n\nlakehouse@ncweb.com\n \n\nSpend the weekend touring th e local wineries. Package includes accommodations for one or two nights\, five course dinner each evening\, full breakfast both mornings\, a bottle of Lakehouse Inn wine\, two complimentary wine glasses and transportation to and from some of the local wineries on Saturday afternoon.\n \n\n$345- $505/couple. Advance reservations required.\n \n DTSTART:20051014T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Riesling Grapes available - In Ohio DTSTAMP:20051010T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:128-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nKlingshirn Winery \n\n33050 Webber Rd\n\nAvon Lake\, OH 44012\n\n440-933-6666 \n\ncontactus@klingshirnwine.com \n\nhttp://www.k lingshirnwine.com\n \n\nRiesling $10.00 per Gallon\n \n\nPlease call f or appointment between the hours of 10am to 6pm daily\, except for Sundays and holidays.We do not schedule orders for less than 5 gallons\, nor will we fill a 5 gallon order in 1 gallon jugs\n DTSTART:20051009T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Balistreri Vineyards Harvest Party DTSTAMP:20051010T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:103-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Cork-N-Cap":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nJ. A. Balistreri Vineyards\n \n\n1946 E. 66th Ave.\n\nDen ver\, CO 80229\n \n\ntel 303-287-5156 \n\nfax 303-287-0045 \n \n\nE-mail : balistreri@qwest.net \n \n DTSTART:20051009T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haaktoberfest DTSTAMP:20051010T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:116-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHaaktoberfest\n\nSanta Fe\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (409)925-1 401\n\nwww.haakwine.com\n \n\nIncludes music by Happy Wanderers and food. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Haak Vineyards &\; Winery\, 6310 Ave. T. \n DTSTART:20051009T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:OctoberFeast DTSTAMP:20051010T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:117-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nOctoberFeast\n\nBryan\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (979)778-9463\ n\nwww.messinahof.com\n \n\nCelebrates Messina Hof co-owner Merrill Bonar rigo's birthday\, as well as her German heritage. Enjoy old-world German f ood and wines. Messina Hof Winery &\; Resort. For more information\, ca ll ext. 34. E-mail: bagwell@messinahof.com \n DTSTART:20051009T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Harvest Festival DTSTAMP:20051009T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:118-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFifth Annual Harvest Festival\n\nTyler\, Texas\n \n\nPhon e: (903)894-8995\n\nwww.kiepersol.com\n \n\nActivities include grape stom ping\, wine tasting\, vineyard tours\, a beef cook-off\, harvest games\, m usic and children's activities. Kiepersol Estates Vineyard. E-mail: winery @kiepersol.com\n DTSTART:20051008T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tri-County Wine Tour Weekends DTSTAMP:20051008T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:109-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nThe Winery at the Lakehouse Inn\n\n5653 Lake Rd\n\nG eneva-on-the-Lake\, OH 44041\n \n\n440-466-8668\n \n\nhttp://www.thelake houseinn.com \n\nlakehouse@ncweb.com\n \n\nSpend the weekend touring th e local wineries. Package includes accommodations for one or two nights\, five course dinner each evening\, full breakfast both mornings\, a bottle of Lakehouse Inn wine\, two complimentary wine glasses and transportation to and from some of the local wineries on Saturday afternoon.\n \n\n$345- $505/couple. Advance reservations required.\n \n DTSTART:20051007T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:19th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest DTSTAMP:20051008T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:119-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n19th Annual Gruene Music &\; Wine Fest\n\nGruene\, Texa s\n \n\nPhone: (830)629-5077\, (830)606-1601\n\nwww.gruenehall.com\n \n\ nThis Americana event benefits Hope Hospice and the United Way of Comal Co unty. Features the best in live Texas music and Texas food and wines. Enjo y vintner and music events\, Great Guitar Auction\, silent auction and a s pecial Sunday Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist. Gruene Hall and The Grapev ine in Historic Gruene. E-mail: mail@gruenetexas.com \n DTSTART:20051007T190000Z DTEND:20051010T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Greek Festival DTSTAMP:20051007T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:124-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGreek Festival\n\nHouston\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (713)526-5 377\n\nwww.greekfestival.org\n \n\nEnjoy authentic Greek food\, wine\, da ncing and artifacts. On the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cat hedral. \n DTSTART:20051006T190000Z DTEND:20051010T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine Tasting/Festival DTSTAMP:20051002T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:130-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="PurpleToes":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nDear Winemaking Friend\,\n \n\nWe cordially invite you to grapestompers' 8th Annual Wine\n\nFestival to be held at the Burgiss Barn in Laurel Springs\,\n\nNC on Sunday\, October 2\, 2005 from 2:30 - 5:00 P M.\n \n\nAdmission is only $5.00 per person\, and includes your choice\n\ nof either an etched souvenir wine glass from Thistle Meadow\n\nWinery or 2 wine tasting plates* (see description below)\,\n\nwine tasting\, heavy h ors d'oeuvres\, live music\, and local\n\nartisans showing off their handm ade crafts.\n \n\nIf you would like a souvenir wine glass AND a plate\, t he\n\ncost is only $7.50.\n \n\nPlease call 800-233-1505 or email me (my address is below)\n\nto register for this event\, to help ensure we have e nough\n\nfood to go around.\n \n\nThe festivities will start with an opti onal lunch buffet\n\nbeginning at 11 AM. The buffet costs $8.00 for adults \,\n\n$7.00 for seniors and $3.00 for children under 8. Price\n\nincludes tax and tip. The buffet will be served until 2 PM\n\n(or until gone) and features grilled country ham\, grilled\n\nchicken breast\, and chopped po rk BBQ along with 7 vegetables\n\ncooked the old fashioned way (slow and l ow) to seal in all\n\nthe flavor. Add to that your dessert\, drink and bre ad...\n\nfor a wonderful rib-sticking meal. \n \n\nAfter that nice buffet \, you can walk around and taste wines\n\nfrom other North Carolina wineri es\, including Weathervane\n\nWinery and Buck Shoals Vineyards.\n \n \n\ n *These rugged plates have a hole in one corner of the plate\,\n\n which are designed to hold your wine glass. That way\, you\n\n can hold your pl ate AND your glass with one hand - which is\n\n perfect for mingling with and greeting other wine tasters!\n\n These plates are made of heavy clear plastic and are safe\n\n for dishwashers.\n \n \n\nWe predict that Fall will be in the air\, so bring a sweater\n\nalong just in case there is a c hill in the air! The fall\n\nleaves will be turning at this point\, so a bring a camera\n\nto shoot some colorful pictures of the festival.\n \n\n Also invited to the festival are some home winemakers from\n\nour region b ecause they always bring in a surprise or two!\n\nOne of our customers may let you in on how to make your own\n\nchampagne. Bring your friends and neighbors so they can\n\nsee and learn how to cork a bottle\, and how to u ncork a\n\nbottle and avoid getting cork into your wine. We'll also be\n\ ndiscussing wine and food pairings\, how to make a sweet wine\n\nsour\, an d a sour wine sweet! You'll also learn how to make\n\na bitter wine taste better\, and how to make a sweet wine\n\ntaste dry!\n \n\nIf you're a ho me winemaker and would like to show off your\n\nwines at the festival\, pl ease give us a call to make the\n\nappropriate arrangements. A free lunch for two and a $15\n\ngift certificate to grapestompers.com is in the offi ng!\n \n\nExplore the tasting of wine with different wine glasses and\n\n see for yourself how wine glasses themselves play a big part\n\nin the tas ting and aroma of wine! \n \n\nPrizes will be awarded for the person who has traveled the\n\nfarthest to attend the festival\, and the oldest home \n\nwinemaker in the crowd. We'll even award prizes for the\n\noldest per son attending our festival and the youngest bride-\n\nto-be. So plan to b e here in Laurel Springs\, NC and join\n\nin all the food and fun!\n \n\n Nancy and I hope to see you there!\n \n\nTom Burgiss\n\ntom at grapestomp ers dot com\n\n800-233-1505\n \n DTSTART:20051001T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Shore Dockside Food/Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20051002T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:120-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSouth Shore Dockside Food &\; Wine Festival\n\nLeague C ity\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (281)334-4900\n\nwww.southshorefestival.com\n \ n\nThe League City Rotary and Destination League City present distinctive cuisine\, wine tasting\, grape stomp\, culinary demonstrations\, high end exhibits\, high performance boat and luxury yacht displays\, art show\, fa shion shows\, classic and foreign car displays\, live music and unique int eractive exhibits. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. South Shore Harbour Resort Marina\, 2500 South Shore Blvd. \n DTSTART:20051001T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual Taste of the Hills DTSTAMP:20051002T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:121-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nAnnual Taste of the Hills\n\nBulverde\, Texas\n \n\nPhone : (830)438-4285\n\nwww.bulverdechamber.com\n \n\nIncludes food\, beer and wine tasting\; silent and live auction\; live band and dancing. Hours are 7 to 11 p.m. Clyde Johnson Ranch\, 3795 FM 1863. E-mail: www.bulverdecham ber.com \n DTSTART:20051001T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Annual IOS El Paso Wine & Food Festival DTSTAMP:20051002T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:122-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nAnnual IOS El Paso Wine &\; Food Festival\n\nEl Paso\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (915)751-1181\n\nwww.elpasowineandfoodfestival.org\n  \n\nIncludes cooking demonstration and wine pairing\, wine dinners\, grand tasting and a grand finale dinner. Various locations. \n DTSTART:20051001T190000Z DTEND:20051003T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Concord Grapes Available - In Ohio DTSTAMP:20050930T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:129-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGruber's Lake View Vineyards \n\n113 S. Ridge E.\, Genev a\, OH 44041 \n\n440-466-0416 \n \n\nConcord $3.95 - 50 gallons and under. $3.30 - over 50 gallon\n DTSTART:20050929T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Concord Grapes Available - In Ohio DTSTAMP:20050924T050001Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:127-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nKlingshirn Winery \n\n33050 Webber Rd\n\nAvon Lake\, OH 44012 \n\n440-933-6666 \n\ncontactus@klingshirnwine.com \n\nhttp://ww w.klingshirnwine.com\n \n\nConcord $4.75 per gallon\n \n\nPlease call for appointment between the hours of 10am to 6pm daily\, except for Sunday s and holidays.We do not schedule orders for less than 5 gallons\, nor wil l we fill a 5 gallon order in 1 gallon jugs\n DTSTART:20050923T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:20th Annual Bois d'Arc Bash DTSTAMP:20050924T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:125-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n20th Annual Bois d'Arc Bash\n\nCommerce\, Texas\n \n\nPho ne: (903)886-3950\n \n\nIncludes more than 100 vendors of arts &\; cra fts\, food and more\; music\; parade\; youth pageant\; wine tasting in the afternoon and historical tours. E-mail: cchambr@koyote.com\n DTSTART:20050923T190000Z DTEND:20050925T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bocce Ball Tournament DTSTAMP:20050918T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:104-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="ccollins123":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nAmateur Wine Makers of Central Illinois\n\nBocce Ball Tour nament\n\n11am - 3pm\n\nProvide own equipment\n\nAlto Vineyards\, Champaig n Branch\n\nsignup with ccollins123@mindspring.com\n DTSTART:20050917T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Colorado Mountain Winefest DTSTAMP:20050917T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:105-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Cork-N-Cap":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nColorado Mountain Winefest presented by the Redlands Mesa Golf Course Community September 16-19\, 2004 Join in the oldest and grande st harvest-time celebration of Colorado wines\, in a new\, larger location this year. Highlights of the four-day event include: Thursday - Golf with a View at Redlands Mesa Golf Course Community\; followed by Wine &\; C heese Reception. Friday - learn about Winemaking\, Wine Aromas\, and Grape Growing\, and conclude the day with a Winemakers Dinner or a Wines &\; Chocolates Tasting. Saturday - the Festival in the Park - the centerpiece of the weekend from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Winefest has moved to a new larg er location\, Riverbend Park in Palisade. Wine tasting with 32 wineries\, chef demonstrations and ice carving\; live jazz with recording artists Dot sero and Laura Newman and AOA\; regional foods\, arts\, and a grape stomp. Best of the Fest Commercial Winemakers Competition winners will be announ ced. Optional Riedel Crystal seminar and Winefest 1st Class Pass VIP guest package available. Sunday - Tour the Wineries from 10 am to 5 pm\, no tic kets are necessary. Maps available at the Park or online. The Amateur Wine makers Competition starts at noon in Palisade. Saturday Festival in the Pa rk information: Location: Riverbend Park in Palisade\, 10 miles east of Gr and Junction (just 1/2 mile from the previous location). Take I-70\, exit 42\, at Palisade. 240 miles east of Denver. Parking and shuttle available at Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road. Adult tickets: $30 in advance/$35 a t the gate\; includes a sturdy 6-bottle canvas wine tote\, wineglass\, and sampling of Colorado wines. 6-20 years/Non-Drinker/Designated Driver tick ets: $15. Children 5 and under are free with a paying adult. Wine will be served only to those 21 and older. Feel free to bring a chair for your com fort. PLEASE no dogs\, tables\, blankets or coolers. Please enjoy Colorado wines in moderation. Complete event information\, tickets\, maps availabl e online at: www.coloradowinefest.com or call 800-704-3667 Area informatio n\, ticket and lodging packages: www.visitgrandjunction.com\n \n\nhttp:// www.frontrangeliving.com/outdoors/winetour.htm\n \n DTSTART:20050916T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clam or Steak Bake DTSTAMP:20050910T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:106-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nDebonne Vineyards\n\n7743 Doty Rd\n\nMadison\, OH 44 057 \n \n\n440-466-3485\n \n\nhttp://www.debonne.com info@debonne.c om\n \n\nMake your reservations today for our annual Clam or Steak Bakes. Dinner includes: Dozen clams or 14 oz. Steak\, 1/2 chicken\, New England clam chowder\, sweet potatoes\, red skin potatoes\, corn on the cob\, chic ken broth\, assorted salads\, bread &\; butter. Dinners will be served between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The price is to be determined.\n \n\nRESERVA TIONS ARE REQUIRED 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE. Price will be determined. Enjoy grea t entertainment.\n \n DTSTART:20050909T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Texamericana Fandango DTSTAMP:20050910T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:126-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTexamericana Fandango\n\nLuckenbach\, Texas\n \n\nPhone: (830)997-3224\, (888)311-8990\n\nwww.luckenbachtexas.com\n \n\nEnjoy wine tasting and music. Texas authors are on hand for book signings from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday. Events begin 1 p.m. Saturday with shooting\, riding and rop ing demonstrations\; music\; stage coach rides and food. \n DTSTART:20050909T190000Z DTEND:20050911T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GrapeFest DTSTAMP:20050909T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:88-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGRAPEVINE\, TX - Enjoy four days of fun at the largest win e festival in the Southwest. Includes food\, entertainment\, children's fu n\, cooking demonstrations with wine and food pairings. Historic Main Stre et. \n \n\nPhone: (817)410-3185\, (800)410-3185\n\nwww.grapevinetexasusa. com\n DTSTART:20050908T190000Z DTEND:20050912T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clam or Steak Bake DTSTAMP:20050903T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:113-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nDebonne Vineyards\n\n7743 Doty Rd\n\nMadison\, OH 44057 \n  \n\n440-466-3485\n \n\nhttp://www.debonne.com \n\ninfo@debonne.com\n \ n\nMake your reservations today for our annual Clam or Steak Bakes. Dinner includes: Dozen clams or 14 oz. Steak\, 1/2 chicken\, New England clam ch owder\, sweet potatoes\, red skin potatoes\, corn on the cob\, chicken bro th\, assorted salads\, bread &\; butter. Dinners will be served between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The price is to be determined.\n \n\nRESERVATIONS A RE REQUIRED 5 DAYS IN ADVANCE. Price will be determined. Enjoy great enter tainment.\n DTSTART:20050902T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine & Music Festival DTSTAMP:20050903T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:123-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWine &\; Music Festival\n\nKerrville\, Texas\n \n\nPho ne: (830)257-3600\n\nwww.kerrvillefolkfestival.com\n \n\nCelebrates natio nal songwriters and Texas wineries. Includes concerts\, arts &\; crafts \, camping and food. Quiet Valley Ranch\, Hwy. 16 S. \n DTSTART:20050902T190000Z DTEND:20050905T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides & Vineyar DTSTAMP:20050828T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:111-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n\nDebonne Vineyards\n\n7743 Doty Rd\n\nMadison\, O H 44057 \n \n\n440-466-3485\n \n\nhttp://www.debonne.com info@debon ne.com\n \n\nJoin us for hot air balloon rides to benefit the Children’ s Miracle Network &\; Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital. Rides begin tentatively around 4 p.m. (weather permitting) $6 per person.\n \n\nJoin our Vineyard Manager\, Gene Sigel\, for a traditional hayride tour of the vineyard. Tours will be held at 4:30 and 5:30.Bring your family to see ho w the vines are manicured to produce your favorite award-winning wines. No charge. Children welcome. Please dress for the weather. \n DTSTART:20050827T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Candlelight Winery Live Music DTSTAMP:20050828T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:112-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nCandlelight Winery\n\n11325 Center St.\n\nGarrettsvi lle\, OH 44231 \n \n\n330-527-4118\n \n\nhttp://www.candlelightwinery .com cconkol@candlelightwinery.com\n \n\n**FREE**\n \n\nWrap up the su mmer with your favorite songs being sung by the Fret Daddies.\n \n\nMusic starts at 7pm\, No cover charge.\n \n DTSTART:20050827T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Toast of Ohio DTSTAMP:20050821T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:107-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n\nDowntown Sandusky \n \n\n419-626-6111\n \n\ nSandusky Wine Festival- \n \n\nAugust 20- 11:00am to 8:00pm. \n \n\nSpo nsored by the Merry-go-Round Museum\n DTSTART:20050820T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:2005 Vintage Ohio DTSTAMP:20050806T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:102-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n2005 Vintage Ohio Ticket Information\n\nOrder Tickets Online\n \n\nAugust 5 &\; 6\, 2005\n\nLake Metroparks Farmpark\, Kirtl and\, Ohio\n\nLake County\n\nFriday\, August 5: 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.\n\nSatur day\, August 6: 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.\n \n \n\nOhio Wineries \n\nSouvenir Wi ne Glass \n\nLive Music \n\nFine Regional Restaurants &\; Caterers \n\n Regional Artisans &\; Crafters \n\nSpectacular Friday Night Fireworks D isplay \n\nCooking Demonstrations \n\nCarry Out Store \n\nDesignated Drive r Program \n\nChildren's Entertainment \n \n \n\nAdult Sampler (21 &\ ; Over) \n\n$20 Adult Sampler at the gate. \n\n$18 Adult Sampler advance p urchase. \n\nReceive a logoed souvenir wine glass. \n\nSample wines from t he wineries. \n\nPurchase wine by the glass. \n\nDesignated Driver:\n\n$8 for designated driver \n\nReceive a souvenir plastic logo cup \n\nEnjoy un limited soft drinks from the Designated Driver Tents sponsored by Pepsi \n \nMay Not sample wine\, but can purchase wine to take home from the carry- out store \n \n\nChildren 18 &\; Under $3. Children 3 &\; Under are free. Special rates available for groups of 10 or more. To find out how t o qualify for this incredible savings\, call 800.227.6972. \n \n DTSTART:20050805T190000Z DTEND:20050807T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WinePress.US WineCon 2005 DTSTAMP:20050722T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:71-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFirst Annual WinePress.US WineCon 2005\n \n\nYou've talke d to everyone in this forum\, you've read everyone else's posts in this fo rum\, now's your chance to meet those who can attend and share a glass of wine to compliment or thank them for their participation in the WinePress. US forum.\n \n\nWinePress.US member WineMaking contest\n \n\nPresentatio ns from manufacturers\n \n\nSilent Auction to raise money for WinePress.U S operating expenses\n \n\nAttendance Prizes\n \n\nWine Swap - Bring a c ouple of extra bottles to trade with other WinePress.US members\n \n\nThi s event will be held in Denver\, CO\, USA (exact location to be determined ). This event is open to WinePress.US forum members only\, so register for FREE if you're not already registerred and join in the fun.\n \n\nDet ails will be posted here as well as in the thread : http://www.winepress.u s/forums/index.php?showtopic=2952\n \n\nI also hope to have available Win ePress.US wine glasses for sale in groups of 4 or individually. This is still in the research phaze. \n DTSTART:20050721T190000Z DTEND:20050725T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Manitou Springs Festival of ColoradoWine DTSTAMP:20050604T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:101-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Jay-CastleRock":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nManitou Springs Festival of Colorado Wines \n\nEvent Desc ription:\n\nThe third year of this festival. Wine Festival in beautiful ou tdoor park facility\, allowing bottle sales\, with music\, food vendors an d more. Organized by Manitou Chamber of Commerce and The CliffHouse at Pik es Peak.\n \n\nEvent Location:\n\nSoda Springs Park\n \n\nContact Inform ation:\n\nLeslie Lewis\n\n719.685.5089\n \n\nI called and tickets to the tasting on Satruday 1-6 are 15.00\n DTSTART:20050603T190000Z DTEND:20050605T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Festival of Wines DTSTAMP:20050529T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:81-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nROCKPORT\, TX - Offers wine tasting\, entertainment\, cook ing demonstrations and more. Texas Maritime Museum.\n \n\nWeb site: http: //www.texasfestivalofwines.com/\n DTSTART:20050528T190000Z DTEND:20050530T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine & Saengerfest DTSTAMP:20050515T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:93-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nNEW BRAUNFELS\, TX - Fun heritage festival is blended with old German traditions\, music\, art and wine. Includes an art show and ma rket\, wine tasting\, wine pairing and cooking demonstrations\, grape stom p\, grape bake\, pet parade and street dance. Historic Downtown District\, Main Plaza\, 100 W. San Antonio St. For more information\, call ext. 252. \n \n\nPhone: (830)608-2100\n\nwww.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us/mainst/spevent. html\n \n\n E-mail: jsoechting@nbtexas.org \n DTSTART:20050514T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Showcase of Food\, Wine & Chocolate DTSTAMP:20050513T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:84-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nADDISON\, TX - Offers an evening of great food\, fine wine s\, chocolate and live entertainment from 7 to 10 p.m. Addison Conference Centre. \n \n\nPhone: (800)233-4766\n DTSTART:20050512T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Wine Tasting DTSTAMP:20050508T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:83-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTEXARKANA\, TX - Presents an opportunity to expand knowled ge and tastes of wine. Reserved wines from the Arista Winery in Healdsburg \, Calif.\, are served. Includes music\, food and more. Ace of Clubs House \, 420 Pine St. \n \n\nPhone: (903)793-4831\n DTSTART:20050507T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Grand Wine & Food Affair DTSTAMP:20050428T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:82-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSUGAR LAND\, TX - Features world-renowned winemakers and s uperstar chefs in a five-day\, non-stop food and wine celebration. Savor a variety of entertaining events from winemaker dinners\, elegant grand tas ting\, casual sip and stroll\, cooking demonstrations\, wine seminars cond ucted by world wine authorities and around-the-globe bistro brunch. Marrio tt Sugar Land Town Square. \n \n\nWeb Site - http://www.thegrandwineandfo odaffair.com/\n DTSTART:20050427T190000Z DTEND:20050502T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Red River Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20050424T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:95-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWICHITA FALLS\, TX - \"Where boots and bottles meet.\" Inc ludes fine wine\, good food and more. Celebrates the taste of Texas wines. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. MPEC J.S. Bridwell Ag Center\, 111 N. Burnett. \n  \n\nPhone: (940)766-0886\n\nwww.redriverwinefestival.com\n \n \n DTSTART:20050423T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine & Wildflowers Trail DTSTAMP:20050423T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:91-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFREDERICKSBURG\, TX - Sixteen Hill Country wineries are on the tour. \n \n\nPhone: (830)868-2321\, (888)997-3600\n\nwww.texaswinetr ail.com\n \n\nE-mail: txwine@texaswinetrail.com\n DTSTART:20050422T190000Z DTEND:20050425T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:21st Annual Texas Wine & Food Festival DTSTAMP:20050417T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:94-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSAN ANGELO\, TX - 1st Community Spur Arena. \n \n\nPhone: (325)653-6793\n \n \n DTSTART:20050416T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:13th Annual New Vintage Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20050416T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:87-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGRAPEVINE\, TX - Begin the weekend with a ride on Grapevin e Vintage Railroad's Jazz Wine Train\, which departs at 7 p.m. Friday from the Grapevine Cotton Belt Depot\, 705 S. Main. On Saturday\, experience t he blessing of the vines and wines at 11 a.m. at Delaney Vineyards\, 2000 Champagne Blvd. At noon Saturday\, take the shuttle to Grapevine's other w inery tasting rooms along the Grapevine Wine Trail. \n \n\nPhone: (817)41 0-3185\n\nwww.grapevinetexasusa.com\n DTSTART:20050415T190000Z DTEND:20050417T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine & Wildflowers Trail DTSTAMP:20050416T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:90-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFREDERICKSBURG\, TX - Sixteen Hill Country wineries are on the tour. \n \n\nPhone: (830)868-2321\, (888)997-3600\n\nwww.texaswinetr ail.com\n \n\nE-mail: txwine@texaswinetrail.com\n DTSTART:20050415T190000Z DTEND:20050418T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine & Roses Festival DTSTAMP:20050410T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:86-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBRYAN\, TX - Messina Hof Winery &\; Resort\, 4545 Old R eliance Road. \n \n\nPhone: (979)778-9463\n\nwww.messinahof.com\n DTSTART:20050409T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HWBTA Wine Competition Entry Deadline DTSTAMP:20050410T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:97-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe 2005 U.S. HWBTA Wine Competition will be sponsored by the Grape &\; Granary in Akron Ohio. Deadline for entries is\n \n\nA pril 9th\; judging will take place on April 16th.\n \n\nClick here for en try form: http://hwbta.org/winentryform.htm\n \n\nClick here for rules: http://hwbta.org/2005competitionsnew.html\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20050409T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Food & Vine Times DTSTAMP:20050408T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:80-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGALVESTON\, TX - Showcases wines from around the world. In cludes exquisite foods\, awards\, vintner dinners and chefs from near and far. Highlights include Thursday's Vintner Dinners\, Friday's Wine Stroll and Saturday's Grand Tasting. Downtown\, Strand District. \n \n\nE-mail: info@foodandvinetime.com\n DTSTART:20050407T190000Z DTEND:20050410T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:\"Saveur\" Hill Country Wine & Food Fest DTSTAMP:20050408T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:89-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nAUSTIN\, TX - \"Saveur\" Texas Hill Country Wine &\; Fo od Festival: The best Texas chefs and wineries pair their best culinary of ferings and wine. Four Seasons\, Driskill Hotel and other venues. \n \n\n Phone: (512)542-WINE\n\nwww.texaswineandfood.org\n \n \n DTSTART:20050407T190000Z DTEND:20050411T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Crush for Fun DTSTAMP:20050403T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:85-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBRENHAM\, TX - Get purple feet\; \"I picked\, I stomped\, I made some wine\" T-shirt\; and a picture. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Pleas ant Hill Winery\, 1441 Salem Road. \n \n\nPhone: (979)830-VINE\n\nwww.ple asanthillwinery.com\n \n DTSTART:20050402T180000Z DTEND:20050404T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canadian HWBTA Wine Competition Deadline DTSTAMP:20050402T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:98-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHWBTA Wine Competition will be sponsored by WINEXPERT in P ort Coquitlam\, BC. \n \n\nDeadline for entries is April 1st\; judging w ill take place on April 2nd.\n \n\nClick here for rules: http://hwbta.org /2005competitionsnew.html\n \n\nClick here for entry form: http://hwbta.o rg/winentryform.htm\n DTSTART:20050401T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wineries Unlimited 2005 DTSTAMP:20050322T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:96-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWineries Unlimited 2005\n \n\nThe Premier Trade Show and Seminar Program In the East\n \n\nLancaster Host Resort\n\nLancaster\, PA \n \n\nMarch 21- 24\, 2005\n\nMonday - Thursday\n \n\nExhibits open\n\nT uesday-Wednesday\n \n\nSHOW HIGHLIGHTS: \n \n\n• Monday 3/21: All-Day Newcomer Sessions\, Keynote Address and Regional Wine Welcome Reception\n  \n\n• Record 250 Exhibit Booths\, Grazing Lunch with Wine 3/23\n \n \n• Chardonnay\, Blueberry Fruit Wine\n \n\n• “Best of the East” Gala Tasting and Buffet 3/23\n \n\n• “E” Slater Seminar on “Wine Clubs for Fun and Profit” 3/23\n \n\n• Phenolic Management in Challen ging Vintages Seminar 3/24 (for both Vineyard Mgrs. And Winemakers)\n \n\ nFor more details: http://www.vwm-online.com/WU/2005/WineriesUnlimited.ht m \n \n DTSTART:20050321T180000Z DTEND:20050325T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vancouver International Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20050318T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:100-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="c_fusion":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nVancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will kick off one of the continent's most comprehensive wine events - and the bigges t in the festival's 27-year history.\n \n\nThe International Festival Tas ting is also the biggest yet\, with 174 wineries from 17 countries pouring some 700 wines.\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20050317T180000Z DTEND:20050320T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:6th Annual Washington D.C. International DTSTAMP:20050313T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:99-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="c_fusion":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n6th Annual Washington D.C. International Wine &\; Food Festival\n\nMarch 12-13\, 2005\n\nWashington Convention Center\, Washingto n D.C. 1PM - 5PM\n \n\nThe Mid-Atlantic’s Premier Wine and Food Event\ n \n\nYou don’t want to miss the 6th annual Washington D.C. Internation al Wine &\; Food Festival! The most comprehensive indoor wine event in the Mid-Atlantic is taking place March 12 and 13\, 2005. What a great oppo rtunity to sample over 1\,700 wines from around the globe at this exciting wine show! More than 240 international and domestic wineries pour their g reatest vintages at the Grand Tasting in the all-new Washington Convention Center.\n \n\nAlong with the Grand Tasting\, this year’s Festival offe rs a comprehensive seminar program featuring some of the world’s greates t wine experts\, an all-star celebrity chef line-up\, a vintner dinner and much more.\n \n\n \n DTSTART:20050312T180000Z DTEND:20050314T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MO Winemakers Contest Date DTSTAMP:20050307T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:78-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe date has been set for the 2005 Wine Fair! It will be Sunday\, March 6\, 2005. \n \n\nEach year the Missouri Winemaking Societ y (MWS) Wine Fair committee strives to improve our annual wine competition . This year we have made significant changes in the entry classifications . In the past\, we have expanded generic classifications based on entrie s in order to compete varietals head-to-head. This year we have taken the opposite approach by defining specific varietal categories which may be c ombined or eliminated based on this year’s entries at the discretion of the wine fair committee. This year participants will see that there are two new Sections. The previous “Table Wine” Section has been split into “Dry” and “Off-Dry” wines. We have also made some minor chan ges to award categories and added a special award for MWS members in honor of the late Charlie Franke. The following page contains a one page summa ry of deadlines and entry information\, but please read the remainder of t he document since it has changed significantly from last year.\n \n \n  \n\nQuick Reference\n \n\nFair is Sunday\, March 6\, 2005\; judging begin s at Noon\n \n\nEntries are $8 each ($6 for MWS members)\, no limit on nu mber of entries. Max. 2 categories for the same wine.\n \n\nLabel compet ition is $1.00 per label (one free entry into label competition when you e nter 3or more wines)\n \n\nDeadlines:\n \n\nDeadline for entry form/fee: February 7\, 2005\n \n\nDeadline for shipped entries: Arrive by March 1\, 2005\n \n\n(MWS Members bring entries to February meeting)\n \ n\nDeadline for delivery to site: March 6\, 2005\, 9 am to 10 am\n \ n \n\ngo to www.mowinemakers.org for more info\n DTSTART:20050306T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MGGA Cold Climate Wine/Grape Conference DTSTAMP:20050219T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:69-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="SteveinMinnesota":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Grape Growers Association is sponsoring a Regi onal Cold Climate Wine &\; Grape Conference on February 18-19\, 2005 at the Kahler Grand Hotel\, Rochester\, MN. Registration and Agenda Inform ation can be found on the events page at: http://www.mngrapes.com/ DTSTART:20050218T180000Z DTEND:20050220T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MO Winemakers Contest Entry Deadline DTSTAMP:20050208T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:77-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nOpen to any home wine maker\, not just Missouri.\n \n\nTh is is the entry deadline date to have your forms filled out and sent in.\n  \n\nQuick Reference\n \n\nFair is Sunday\, March 6\, 2005\; judging beg ins at Noon\n \n\nEntries are $8 each ($6 for MWS members)\, no limit on number of entries. Max. 2 categories for the same wine.\n \n\nLabel comp etition is $1.00 per label (one free entry into label competition when you enter 3or more wines)\n \n\nDeadlines:\n\nDeadline for entry form/fee: February 7\, 2005\n\nDeadline for shipped entries: Arrive by March 1\, 2005\n\n(MWS Members bring entries to February meeting)\n\nDeadline fo r delivery to site: March 6\, 2005\, 9 am to 10 am\n \n\nDownload you r entry form and rules here: http://www.mowinemakers.org/fair.htm\n \n  \n \n DTSTART:20050207T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Best winemaker award DTSTAMP:20050205T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:79-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="lockwood1956":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:And the nominations for best winemaker in 6 warren avenue ar e.......... DTSTART:20050204T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Woodlands Wine Tasting DTSTAMP:20050103T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:75-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHOUSTON - Wine tasting at its finest A new educational win e tasting class starting in The Woodlands. Wine professionals will be on h and to educate you and to conduct wine tasting comparisons. We will be sho wcasing different wineries and wines from California\, France\, Italy\, Au stralia\, New Zealand\, S. Africa\, Chile and Texas the first Sunday of ev ery month to the general public. We invite you to join us to learn about f ine wines. What you will learn: · How to choose the right wine · How to taste wine – swirl\, sip and swish · What to look for in a wine – col or\, clarity and aroma · How to detect wine quality · How to talk about wine - the etiquette and tips for tasting wine · How to choose wine for o ccasions\, food\, and cellaring · Matching wine and food · Handling win e · Information about wine regions · Information on the winemaking proce ss When: Sunday\, Jan. 2\, 2005 Where: Knights of Columbus Hall – Take F M 242 to FM 1488\, make right go 1/4 mile on right or 1-45 North to FM 148 8\, make left go 3 miles on left. The Woodlands\, Texas Time: 3:00pm - 5:0 0pm Cost: $30 per person or $50 per couple (hors d’oerves will be served ) *MUST R.S.V.P. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. LIMITED SEATING. FIRST PAID/FI RST MADE BASIS. We accept checks only. Refunds will be made for cancellati ons made 96 hours prior to the event\, but there's a $10 cancellation fee so be sure you have the date available! No refunds for no-shows. * No bott les of wine will be sold on the premises\, but we will direct you as to wh ere to purchase a particular wine you have interest in. Make check payable to: Woodlands Wine Tasting 4747 Research Forest Dr.\, Suite 180 The Woodl ands\, Texas 77381 713.805.4466 \n \n\ncecore@aol.com\n DTSTART:20050102T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lucky Luciano's Speakeasy New Year's Eve DTSTAMP:20050101T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:76-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMESSINA HOF WINERY &\; RESORT - Join us for Lucky Lucia no's Speakeasy New Year's Eve Celebration! This celebration includes dinne r and a midnight champagne toast as well as the Pete Rodriguez Big Band Or chestra\, dancing\, casino games\, party favors and more! 9 pm - 1 am\n  \n\nPhone: (979) 778-9463 ext. 34\n\nWeb: Messina Hof\n DTSTART:20041231T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20041212T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:74-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFREDERICKSBURG - Includes wine tasting\, appetizers and sp ecial food pairings\, barrel tasting\, art shows and special releases for new wines. Purchase a grapevine wreath at any winery and receive a ticket for an ornament at each of the wineries. Hill Country Wineries. \n \n\nPh one: (830)997-6523\, (888)997-3600\, (830)868-2321\n\nwww.texaswinetrail.c om\n DTSTART:20041211T180000Z DTEND:20041213T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mulled Wine Weekend DTSTAMP:20041205T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:72-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBRYAN - Messina Hof Winery &\; Resort\, 4545 Old Relian ce Road.\n \n\nPhone: (800)736-9463\n\nwww.messinahof.com\n \n \n DTSTART:20041204T180000Z DTEND:20041206T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Holiday Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20041205T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:73-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFREDERICKSBURG - Includes wine tasting\, appetizers and sp ecial food pairings\, barrel tasting\, art shows and special releases for new wines. Purchase a grapevine wreath at any winery and receive a ticket for an ornament at each of the wineries. Hill Country Wineries. \n \n\nPh one: (830)997-6523\, (888)997-3600\, (830)868-2321\n\nwww.texaswinetrail.c om\n DTSTART:20041204T180000Z DTEND:20041206T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hill Country Autumn Fine Art/Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20041121T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:46-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTOW\, TX - Fall Creek Vineyards\n \n\nPhone: (325)379-536 1\n \n\nwww.fcv.com\n DTSTART:20041120T180000Z DTEND:20041122T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Great Grapes of Texas Wine Cruise DTSTAMP:20041116T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:33-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGalveston\, TX to Cozumel and Playa del Carmen and back t o Galveston.\n \n\nJoin Alamosa Wine Cellars and Texas Hills Vineyard on a five day\, two port wine cruise. Your hosts\, Jim and Karen Johnson of A lamosa and Gary and Kathy Gilstrap of Texas Hills\, will lead two wine and food seminars aboard the fabulous Carnival ship Ecstasy. Your all inclusi ve price depends upon the class of cabin selected. Sign up now for a fun-f illed cruise\, two great ports and the opportunity to meet the owners/wine makers of two of Texas' best wineries and enjoy their wines and learn abou t food and wine pairing. Call Don Kurtz of Paradise Vacations for brochur e and full information at 512-418-0290.\n DTSTART:20041115T180000Z DTEND:20041121T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine Premiere DTSTAMP:20041114T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:50-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBRYAN\, TX - New wines are unveiled. Messina Hof Winery &a mp\; Resort. E-mail: wine@messinahof.com \n \n\nPhone: (979)778-9463\n  \n\nwww.messinahof.com\n DTSTART:20041113T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:37th American Wine Society Nat'l Conf DTSTAMP:20041112T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:39-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="eviltroll99":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIn State College\, PA\n\nPrograms\, tastings\, receptions\ , amateur and professional competitions\, etc.\n \n\nHere are two links f or more info:\n\nhttp://aws.centrecounty.org/\n\nhttp://www.aws2004.org/\n DTSTART:20041111T180000Z DTEND:20041114T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Texas Wine and Herb Festival DTSTAMP:20041108T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:34-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nZuehl\, Texas - Please join us along with a showcase of Te xas’ finest wineries\, vendors\, and herb farmers to celebrate everythin g that is awe-inspiring about Texas! \n \n\nTexas music and wine for the adults and plenty of activities for the kids.\n \n\nCost: $15 per person/ 21 and under $10 / 3 and under are free\n \n\nMore Info:\n\nwww.texaswine andherbfestival.org\n \n \n DTSTART:20041107T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:GREATER KANSAS CITY WINE CLASSIC Compet DTSTAMP:20041107T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:68-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTHE 2004 GREATER KANSAS CITY WINE CLASSIC WILL BE HELD SAT URDAY\, NOVEMBER 6\, 2004!!!!\n \n\nHere are the entry forms for the 2004 Wine Classic:\n \n\nInformation Packet (to have a paper packet mailed to you\, email your name and address to classic@cellarmasters.org)\n\nWeb-ba sed Entry Form CLICK HERE\n\nPrintable Entry Form (2 per page) CLICK HERE \n\nAwards Celebration Registration Form CLICK HERE\n \n\nWe have some gr eat sponsors this year: Holy-Field Winery (event hosts)\, White Labs (yea st certificates for all 1st place winners)\, Hanna Instruments (Checker pH meter prize)\, Cynmar (Erlenmeyer flask prizes)\, WineRacks (gift certifi cate prize)\, WineMaker Magazine (one year subscription prize). Many than ks to our sponsors!\n \n\nThe Greater Kansas City Cellarmasters are in th eir sixth year of the Greater Kansas City Wine Classic\, a judged event fo r amateur winemaking. This event is open to entries from any home/amateur winemakers\, regardless of location\, and provides valuable feedback on wi nemaking efforts. In addition\, first\, second\, and third place ribbons a re awarded for each judged category. The Classic has grown to nearly 200 e ntries in eighteen categories. \n \n\nAdditionally\, for those who can at tend\, the Wine Classic culminates in a fantastic Awards Dinner the evenin g of the event. Great food by an excellent chef is matched with remaining entrants' wines from the day's judging\, providing a wonderful opportunity to sample many varieties and styles of wine. Over 90 people attended last year's sold out dinner\, so make your reservations early!\n \n\nFor more information about the competition\, please email classic@cellarmasters.or g\n \n DTSTART:20041106T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:World Series of Wine DTSTAMP:20041105T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:70-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWVIZ/PBS and Heinen’s cordially invite you to the Ninth Annual World Series of Wine presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield . No other event in Northeastern Ohio offers the variety and quality of wi nes together with the fun and learning opportunities which have become the hallmark of the World Series of Wine.\n \n\nJoin us for this weekend-lon g celebration of food and wine\, November 4-6\n \n \n\nWorld Series of W ine Website\n DTSTART:20041104T180000Z DTEND:20041107T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest DTSTAMP:20041024T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:38-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe Fredericksburg Food and Wine Fest will be in its 14th year in 2004. Held in downtown Fredericksburg\, Texas\, on Marktplatz (the 100 block of West Main Street). It is a full-course celebration of Texas food\, wine\, music\, specialty booths\, food court\, and fun for all. \n  \n\nHours:\n\n12 noon - 7:00 p.m. \n \n\nGeneral Admission:\n\n(Tickets Available at the Gate)\n\n$20 Adults * $5 (under 21)\n\nUnder 12 free\n  \n\nAdmission includes the following:\n\nSouvenir Fest wine glass\n\nFive Tickets for free wine samples\n\n6 sessions of the Grape Expectations Cook ing School\n\nGreat music\, an auction and the Great Gargantuan Grape Toss \n\nTexas wine &\; Texas specialty food to sample\n\nFood Court\n \n\n For more information:\n\nFredericksburg Food &\; Wine Fest\n DTSTART:20041023T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winefest DTSTAMP:20041017T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:49-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nADDISON\, TX - Sample cuisine from up to 50 top area resta urants complemented with fine wines\, spirits and beers from around the wo rld. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Addison Circle Park\, 4970 Addison Circle Driv e. \n \n\nPhone: (800)233-4766\n \n\nwww.500inc.org\n DTSTART:20041016T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:South Shore Dockside Food/Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20041010T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:52-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nLEAGUE CITY\, TX - Includes wine tasting\, art and fashion shows\, live entertainment\, culinary demonstrations and more from 11 a.m . to 11 p.m. South Shore Harbor Marina. E-mail: asloan@hal-pc.org \n \n\n Phone: (281)334-1000\n \n\nwww.southshorefestival.com\n DTSTART:20041009T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wabash Valley Wine and Arts Festival DTSTAMP:20041010T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:64-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWabash Valley Wine and Arts Festival\n \n\nwww.illinoiswi ne.org\n DTSTART:20041009T190000Z DTEND:20041011T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:18th Annual Gruene Music & Wine Fest DTSTAMP:20041009T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:42-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGRUENE\, TX - Features the best in live Texas music and Te xas food and wines. Includes vintner and music events\, wine &\; food s ampling\, Great Guitar Auction and more. Gruene Hall and The Grapevine. E- mail: mail@gruenetexas.com \n \n\nPhone: (830)629-5077\, (830)606-1601\n  \n\nwww.gruenehall.com\n DTSTART:20041008T190000Z DTEND:20041011T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New World Wine & Food Festival DTSTAMP:20041008T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:48-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSAN ANTONIO\, TX - Explores the wines and cuisines of all the Americas. Various locations. E-mail: nwwff@sbcglobal.net \n \n\nPhon e: (210)930-3232\n \n\nwww.nwwff.org\n DTSTART:20041007T190000Z DTEND:20041011T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Taste of the Hills DTSTAMP:20041003T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:27-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Bulverde\, TX - Annual food\, beer and wine tasting includes a silent auction\, live entertainment and dancing. Begins at 6 p.m. Johns on Ranch\, FM 1863 near 281. Phone: (830)438-4285 DTSTART:20041002T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Texas Wine & Herb Festival DTSTAMP:20040926T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:47-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSAN ANTONIO\, TX - Showcases regional Texas vineyards with wine tasting and a grape stomp. Includes local herb farms and herb enthus iasts\, along with craft exhibitors. Rio Cibolo Ranch. E-mail: info@riocib oloranch.com \n \n\nPhone: (830)914-3325\n \n\nwww.texaswineandherbfest ival.org\n DTSTART:20040925T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rend Lake Wine & Art Festival DTSTAMP:20040926T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:63-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nRend Lake Wine and Art Festival\, Whittington\, IL\n \n\n www.illinoiswine.org\n DTSTART:20040925T190000Z DTEND:20040927T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grape Crushing Live on The Internet DTSTAMP:20040922T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:67-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="WinePress.US":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSeptember 21\, 2004 at 4 pm CST--- My old college friend M ike (PapaBeat) and I will be crushing / destemming 300lbs of Chambourcin g rapes in my garage. We'll be renting a crusher / destemmer from Dave's Hom eBrew in Belleville\, IL. \n \n\nWe're picking up the chambourcin just ou tside of Freeburg\, IL. I posted in the classifieds section how to contact them if you're interested inthe grapes.\n \n\nI'll be running a camera o ut to the shed before we start\, so check in if you're still at work\, or if you have time. I'm looking forward to using a mechanical electric crush er / destemmer.\n \n\nThe event can be viewed here: http://www.winepres s.us/cellar_cam.htm\n \n\nSee you there\, Cheers\,\n\nJoel \n DTSTART:20040921T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Homestead Winery Goat Roast DTSTAMP:20040919T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:53-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIVANHOE\, TX - Homestead Winery at Ivanhoe Production Faci lity &\; Tasting Room. \n \n\nPhone: (903)583-4281\, (903)464-0030\n  \n\nwww.bonhamchamber.com\n DTSTART:20040918T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Italianfest Wine Competition Judging DTSTAMP:20040919T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:55-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe judging will be held Saturday September 18th at the Co llinsville Italian Fest using a Modified UC Davis 20 point Scoring System and all wines will be judged according to their relative merits within the category. Multiple Gold\, Silver and Bronze ribbons will be awarded to wines or appropriate merit withing each category. One Best of Show winne r will be chosen from the Gold winners. \n \n\nResults will be announce d on Saturday evening after the judging along with Best of Show. \n \n\ng o to http://www.italianfest.net/\n \n DTSTART:20040918T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oklahoma Wine Festival Sept 18\, 2004 DTSTAMP:20040919T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:66-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="FreeWine":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTaste Dozens of Oklahoma wines!\n \n\nEVENT: September Ha rvest Festival\n\nDATE: September 18\, 2003 Noon until 7:00 PM\n\nADMISSIO N: Buy one $5.00 souvenir wine glass and taste all of the wines\n\nINFORMA TION: Call the Nuyaka Mall at 918-756-8485 \n\nwww.nuyakacreek.com\n \n\n Don't miss this chance to taste TWO GREAT NEW WINES and all of our current ly available Oklahoma vintages. We'll also be serving up food\, music\, cr afts\, the OU Sooners game and fun for the whole family! \n \n\nCrafts: Nuyaka Creek Winery has gathered together some of the areas most talented craft makers. With a variety of toys and treats for the whole family\, you are sure to find something you cannot live without. \n \n\nFood: Nothing says Oklahoma like a big plate of hot food. You will find an assortment o f food available from Renegade Barbeque Plus at this year's festival. Low carb dieters will be glad to know that giant smoked Turkey Legs will be o n site!\n \n\nMusic: One of the great pioneers of the \"Red Dirt sound' is Larry Spears. Since the birth of our winery Larry Spears has supported our efforts by playing music for our two annual winery events. Come hear Larry and his friends Tom Skinner and Rocky Friscoe demonstrate the music genre Oklahoma is becoming famous for! \n \n\nEvents: There is plenty to do at the Harvest Festival beside watch the OU Sooners beat Oregon and lis ten to the Live Music. We encourage you to wander our orchard and vineyard s or to just sit a spell on our sandstone fire pit. There is something for all ages\, but for those of you that came to taste wine... we have specia l treats just for you! \n \n\nTake Guided Vineyard Tours \n\nShop for Cra fts\, Gourmet Cheeses \n\nEnjoy OU Sooner Game on Big Screen TV\n\nEnjoy L ive Music \n\nTaste the new Chianti-style Red wine and Sauvignon Blanc \n  \n\nNuyaka Creek Winery Oklahoma Wine Festival\n \n DTSTART:20040918T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denver Area grape crush DTSTAMP:20040918T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:65-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="tonyp":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMake Wine in Westminster on Friday\, Beer in Englewood on Saturday\n \n\nThe Great Grape Crush is Friday\, September 17 At Beer &am p\; Wine at Home in\n\nWestminster 1325 W 121st Ave\n \n\nYou can\n \n\n 1. Come down and see how it is done (as much fun as watching I Love\n\n Lucy)\;\n\nor\n \n\n 2. Purchase grapes and let us show you how t o process them into wine (As\n\n much fun as being Lucy)\n \n\nOptio n 1. requires that you come down and have some fun\n \n\nOption 2. requir es\n \n\n 1. Ordering and prepaying in person at Beer and Wine at Home by 9/5 at 5\n\n pm\n \n\n 2. Being here on Friday 9/17 (before 5) to either crush with us or\n\n remove the grapes.\n \n\n 3. Becaus e we do not have refrigeration\, grapes ordered that are not\n\n pick ed up by 5 pm on 9/17 will be re-allocated or disposed of. No\n\n re funds.\n \n \n\nAll grapes are packed in flats consisting of 36-40#. (F igure on ~15# per\n\ngallon of wine) All grapes are $32.00 per flat\n \n\ nReds:\n \n\n Cabernet Sauvignon\n\n Merlot\n\n Sangiovese\n\ n Syrah\n \n\nWhites:\n \n\n Chardonnay\n\n Johannisberg Rei sling\n\n Sauvignon Blanc\n \n\nWe will have crushers\, stemmers\, pr esses avaialble for your use for\n\nfree.\n \n\nWe will have all yeast ch emical and testing available for purchase as\n\nwell as a good supply of f ermentation bins and carboys.\n \n\nFor more details call (720)872-9463\n DTSTART:20040917T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Italianfest Wine Competition Entry Deadl DTSTAMP:20040917T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:54-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nCollinsville\, IL Italianfest Wine Making Competition\n\nR egistration is FREE\n \n\nYou may enter as many wines as you wish. \n\nEn try is FREE and open to all non-commercial winemakers 21 years of age or o lder.\n \n\nOne (1) 750 ml bottle of wine is required for each entry. Ple ase label clearly with your name &\; wine name. Meads may be in beer or champagne bottles with crown caps. Entries will not be returned.\n\nEntri es can be dropped off between September 1st and September 16th at the Coll insville Chamber of Commerce\, \n\nbetween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:0 0 p.m. \n\nMonday - Friday. or at Dave's Homebrewing\, \n\n122 East Main\, Belleville\, IL \n \n\nEntries can also be shipped (VIA UPS ONLY) to the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce\n\n221 West Main\n\nCollinsville IL 6223 4 \n \n\n All entries are due by \n\n5:00 p.m. Thursday September 16\, 2 003.\n \n\nResults will be announced on Saturday evening after the judgin g along with Best of Show. Results will also be posted here on this web pa ge. Ribbons and scoring sheets will be available to entrants approximately one month after the judging. \n \n\nClick here for an entry form: http ://www.italianfest.net/PDF/2004_wine_making.pdf\n \n \n DTSTART:20040916T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Colorado Wine Fest DTSTAMP:20040917T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:58-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Jay-CastleRock":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nColorado Mountain Winefest\n\n Place: Riverbend Park\, Pal isade\, Colorado\n\nRiverbend Park\n\nPalisade\, CO\, 81526\n \n\nDate: S eptember 16\, 2004 (Thu)\n\n- September 19\, 2004 (Sun)\n\n Time: 10:30 a m to 5:30 pm\n \n\nPhone: 800-704-3667\n\n Email: info@coloradowinefest.c om\n \n\nCost: $30 adult advance/$35 gate\n\n Event Id: #47575\n \n \n\ nEvent Details\n \n\nColorado Mountain Winefest\n\npresented by the Redla nds Mesa Golf Course Community\n\nSeptember 16-19\, 2004\n\nJoin in the ol dest and grandest harvest-time celebration of Colorado wines\, in a new\, larger location this year. Highlights of the four-day event include:\n\nTh ursday - Golf with a View at Redlands Mesa Golf Course Community\; followe d by Wine &\; Cheese Reception.\n\nFriday - learn about Winemaking\, Wi ne Aromas\, and Grape Growing\, and conclude the day with a Winemakers Din ner or a Wines &\; Chocolates Tasting.\n\nSaturday - the Festival in th e Park - the centerpiece of the weekend from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm. Winefest has moved to a new larger location\, Riverbend Park in Palisade. Wine tas ting with 32 wineries\, chef demonstrations and ice carving\; live jazz wi th recording artists Dotsero and Laura Newman and AOA\; regional foods\, a rts\, and a grape stomp. Best of the Fest Commercial Winemakers Competitio n winners will be announced. Optional Riedel Crystal seminar and Winefest 1st Class Pass VIP guest package available.\n\nSunday - Tour the Wineries from 10 am to 5 pm\, no tickets are necessary. Maps available at the Park or online. The Amateur Winemakers Competition starts at noon in Palisade.\ n\nSaturday Festival in the Park information:\n\nLocation: Riverbend Park in Palisade\, 10 miles east of Grand Junction (just 1/2 mile from the prev ious location). Take I-70\, exit 42\, at Palisade. 240 miles east of Denve r. Parking and shuttle available at Palisade High School\, 3679 G Road.\n\ nAdult tickets: $30 in advance/$35 at the gate\; includes a sturdy 6-bottl e canvas wine tote\, wineglass\, and sampling of Colorado wines.\n\n6-20 y ears/Non-Drinker/Designated Driver tickets: $15. Children 5 and under are free with a paying adult.\n\nWine will be served only to those 21 and olde r. Feel free to bring a chair for your comfort. PLEASE no dogs\, tables\, blankets or coolers. Please enjoy Colorado wines in moderation.\n\nComplet e event information\, tickets\, maps available online at: www.coloradowine fest.com or call 800-704-3667\n\nArea information\, ticket and lodging pac kages: www.visitgrandjunction.com\n \n\nMore Info:\n\ncoloradowinefest.co m\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20040916T190000Z DTEND:20040920T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:18th Annual GrapeFest DTSTAMP:20040910T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:37-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGrapevine\, TX - Join wine novices and connoisseurs at the largest wine festival in the Southwest. Sample award winning Texas wines at this 18th annual event offering four full days of fun! Visit Grapevine' s winery/tasting rooms via complimentary shuttle vans. The international w ine area will feature wines from many countries. Listen to live music on s tages located throughout historic Main Street. Get \"into\" the action at the competitive GrapeStomp you and your partner could win the coveted Purp le Foot award! Volunteers are needed and welcomed at GrapeFest. Uncork th e fun at GrapeFest! \n \n\nCost: 6.00 Adults\, 3.00 Seniors &\; Childr en\n \n\nMore Info:\n\nGrapeFest!\n \n \n DTSTART:20040909T190000Z DTEND:20040913T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Uptown Night\, Down on the Ranch DTSTAMP:20040905T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:28-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Eldorado\, TX - Features Texas-grown wines and Chef Brad Spr adley. Reservations required. X Bar Ranch. E-mail: info@xbarranch.com Pho ne: (325)853-2688 DTSTART:20040904T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Becker Vineyards Grape Stomp DTSTAMP:20040905T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:44-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSTONEWALL\, TX - Celebrates separating juice from skins th e old-fashioned way. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p. m. Sunday. Becker Vineyards\, Hwy. 290 eleven miles off Jenschke Lane. E-m ail: beckervyds@fbg.net \n \n\nPhone: (830)644-2681\n \n\nwww.beckervine yards.com\n DTSTART:20040904T190000Z DTEND:20040906T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Fall Fest DTSTAMP:20040905T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:62-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nShawnee Hills Wine Trail Fall Festival\, Union County\, IL \n \n\nwww.illinoiswine.org\n DTSTART:20040904T190000Z DTEND:20040906T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wine & Music Festival DTSTAMP:20040904T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:43-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nKERRVILLE\, TX - Songwriter festival features original mus ic of all kinds. Texas winemakers talk about and sell samples of a dozen d ifferent Texas wines. Quiet Valley Ranch\, 5600 Medina Hwy. E-mail: info@k errvillefolkfestival.com \n \n\nPhone: (830)257-3600\, (800)435-8429\n \ n\nwww.kerrvillefolkfestival.com\n DTSTART:20040903T190000Z DTEND:20040906T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Deadline Winemaker Mag. Label Contest DTSTAMP:20040902T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:60-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSend your best labels to:\n \n \n\nWINEMAKER Label Conte st \n\n5053 Main St.\, Suite A \n\nManchester Center\, VT 05255 \n \n\nby September 1st!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n \n\nGood luck!\n DTSTART:20040901T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Colorado Hobby Wine Competition Deadline DTSTAMP:20040824T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:57-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe State Fair is in Colorado's biggest annual celebration of agriculture\, art\, musica nd food. Amateur winemakers are invited t o enter the hobby wine competition and label competition. The entry dead line is August 23rd\, with the events taking place August 25th.\n \n\nDow nload more info here:\n \n\nhttp://www.coloradostatefair.com/pdf/preiumbo ok/special/hobby_wine.pdf\n \n DTSTART:20040823T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest Wine Trail DTSTAMP:20040822T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:29-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Fredericksburg\, TX - Enjoy wine tasting special events at 1 6 participating Hill Country wineries. A brochure and map is available. Texas Wine Trail Phone: (830)868-2321\, (888)997-3600 DTSTART:20040821T190000Z DTEND:20040823T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Creek Grape Stomp & Harvest Fest DTSTAMP:20040822T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:31-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Tow\, TX - Includes grape stomp\, food and tour of winery. F all Creek Vineyards Phone: (325)379-5361 DTSTART:20040821T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Australian Shiraz Winemaker Vino Venture DTSTAMP:20040822T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:36-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGrapevine\, TX - Wine Maker Vino Ventures Join us as we ma ke Mi Vino\, my wine\, Australian Shiraz at Su Vino Winery in Historic Gra pevine\, Saturday August 21\, at Noon. You get one bottle of Mi Vino just for playing Grapevine Wine Trivia Card Game with us. Cost is $10.00 per pe rson For more info contact us by email at info@wineguy.org or by phone at 469.549.0206.\n \n\nMore Info:\n\nWineguy.org\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20040821T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Virginia Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20040822T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:61-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="c_fusion":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n29th Annual Virginia Wine Festival\, Aug. 21-22\, 2004\n  \n\nSample the finest of Virginia’s award-winning wines. With your admis sion to the Festival\, you’ll receive a souvenir wineglass to commemorat e your day in Virginia wine country and your wine-tasting stewardship. The n\, browse among the stores of the state’s top vintners to acquire the p erfect wine for your own private stock. And tempt your taste buds with a v ariety of fine cuisine prepared for you on-site.\n \n\nRelax on a breezy\ , beautiful summer’s day in the country. Revel in the colorful tents and brilliant banners. Restore your spirit with fine wine\, delicious food an d delightful music.\n \n\nAttend our seminars and learn to appreciate the finer things in life.The \n\nVirginia Wine Festival offers seminars in ou r two tents hourly. \n \n\nVisit the site.\n \n DTSTART:20040821T190000Z DTEND:20040823T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WinePress.US Live Bottling Web Cam Event DTSTAMP:20040820T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:59-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWell\, I've finally come to pick a day to do this. Au gust 19th from between 6pm (CST) to ??. I have 60 gallons total of vari ous varieties. We'll have 300 bottles to fill.\n \n\nWe'll be using the new Vigneron #4 bottle filler with the Argon gas purge system that I just got. From my understanding\, it should take me just 20 seconds to fill 4 bottles. I hope you can find time to check out the action. We're ex pecting a lot of viewers\, so it may take some time to get the video to lo ad. It is all FREE for the viewer. Don't forget to check out the large st wine making &\; grape growing discussion forum www.WinePress.US as w ell.\n \n\nCheers\, \n\nJoel\n DTSTART:20040819T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Vintage Ohio DTSTAMP:20040807T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:56-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nVintage Ohio\n \n\nAugust 6 &\; 7\, 2004\n\nLake Farmp ark\, Kirtland\, Ohio\n\nLake County\n\nFriday\, August 6: 1:00 - 10:00 p. m.\n\nSaturday\, August 7: 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.\n \n DTSTART:20040806T190000Z DTEND:20040808T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indy International Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20040730T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:41-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIndiana State Fair\, Indy International Wine Competition\n  \n\nAmateur and Commercial awards\n\nwww.in.gov/iwc\n \n\nEntry Form: http://in.gov/statefair/fair/entry/openclassentryPDF/winecomp2004.pdf\n  \n\nRules : http://in.gov/statefair/fair/entry/open04/Dept_113_wine_comp.p df\n \n \n DTSTART:20040729T190000Z DTEND:20040801T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:\"Who Killed the Winemaker\" Dinner DTSTAMP:20040725T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:45-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n\"Who Killed the Winemaker\" Murder Mystery Dinner\n \n\n BRYAN\, TX - Messina Hof Winery &\; Resort\, 4545 Old Reliance Road. \n  \n\nPhone: (979)778-9463\n \n\nwww.messinahof.com\n DTSTART:20040724T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lone Star Wine Competition DTSTAMP:20040725T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:51-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nGRAPEVINE\, TX - Hilton-DFW Lakes Executive Conference Cen ter.\n \n\nPhone: (817)424-0570\n DTSTART:20040724T190000Z DTEND:20040726T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:ASVE Trade Show Roanoke\, VA 7-13/16-2004 DTSTAMP:20040714T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:32-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIf You Can Go to ONE Meeting in 2004 - THIS IS IT !!!\n \ n\nLast announcement for the American Society for Viticulture and Enology symposium and 29th Annual Meeting in Roanoke\, VA on July 13-16. Grapes\, Wine and Environment: How Soils\, Cultural Practices and Warm Climates Af fect Wine Quality. Features a pre conference tour of SW VA wineries and vineyards (Tuesday\, only $70)\, speakers from France (the wine maker from Ch Cheval Blanc\, what more reason do you need to attend?)\, Australia\, Ontario\, California and Oregon on enology and viticulture topics\, Viticu lture Consortium East research summit and a wine industry trade show and w ine receptions as well as other meals and events. It is rare that we get a meeting of this quality and depth in our region. If you wish to gain a better understanding of how your vineyard works\, even if you are in a coo l climate\, and how to grow better wine\, this meeting will illuminate. It 's not often that we get someone from I hope everyone in the region will attend. Registration materials and information are available at http://w ww.nysaes.cornell.edu/fst/asev/ or call Nancy Long at 315.787.2288 or NPL 1@cornell.edu. \n \n DTSTART:20040713T190000Z DTEND:20040717T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indiana State Fair Entry Deadline DTSTAMP:20040711T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:40-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIndiana State Fair\, Indy International Wine Competition E ntry Deadline:\n \n\nAmateur and Commercial awards\n\nwww.in.gov/iwc\n \ n\nEntry Form: http://in.gov/statefair/fair/entry/openclassentryPDF/wine comp2004.pdf\n \n\nRules : http://in.gov/statefair/fair/entry/open04/Dept _113_wine_comp.pdf\n \n \n DTSTART:20040710T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haak Winery's Harvest Festival DTSTAMP:20040704T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:35-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nSanta Fe\, TX - It is community harvest time! Please join us in harvesting our vineyard! We will have music\, grape picking\, wine d rinking and all around fun!!! Five Loaves and Two Fish catering will be of fering scrumptious breakfast items for purchase. Please bring your lawn ch airs just in case. And as always\, the only alcoholic beverages allowed on the premises are Haak wines. FREE admission!\n \n\nMore Info:\n\nwww.ha akwine.com\n DTSTART:20040703T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The 14th Annual Great Tastes of PA DTSTAMP:20040627T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:25-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Greene Hills Winery":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n \n\nThe 14th Annual Great Tastes of Pennsylvania Wine an d Food Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday\, June 26th &\; 27th\, from 12-6PM\, 2004. Advanced Tickets are available. Thirty of Pennsylvani a's finest wineries and over 100 food and craft vendors will be onsite. Th ree stages of great LIVE entertainment from the hottest bands - Daisy Jug Band\, George Wesley\, BC &\; the Blues Crew\, Blue Number 9\, and Nort h Sea Gas. Wine related seminars are available each day.\n \n\nhttp://www .splitrockresort.com/\n DTSTART:20040626T190000Z DTEND:20040628T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Travis Peak Wine & Music Festival DTSTAMP:20040613T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:30-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Lago Vista\, TX - Presents four musical groups playing a mix of jazz\, folk\, blues and bluegrass music. More than 16 Texas wineries p resent wine sampling. Admission is $35 for adults and free for children yo unger than age 12. Flat Creek Estate Vineyard's Pecan Park Festival Ground s. E-mail: wineandmusic@hotmail.com Travis Peak Wine &\; Music Pho ne: (512)267-6310\, (512)261-7760 DTSTART:20040612T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:8th Annual Festival of Wines DTSTAMP:20040530T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:26-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="slonaker":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWine lovers can sample more than 100 varieties this weeken d as the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport presents the 8th Annual Festiva l of Wines. Beginning Saturday afternoon\, visitors can discover wines fr om Texas and California\, as well as imported\, premium and super elite wi nes. The two-day event will feature 20 vendor booths offering jams\, jell ies\, artwork\, jewelry and boutique wines from a variety of vineyards.\n  \n\nWine tasting is never complete without entertainment\, and the weeke nd will feature four live bands playing Texas music\, jazz and music from other genres. Texas Radio\, FM 98.7\, also will broadcast live from the g rounds throughout the festival.\n \n\nThe festival runs from 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15\, for one day\, f or adults 21 and older that includes 3 wine-tasting tickets. Two-day pass es are available for $25 and includes 6 wine-tasting tickets. Also includ ed is a commemorative wine glass. Tickets are $5 per day for ages 12-20 a nd children under 12 get in free. Wine tasting tickets are also available for purchase.\n \n\nFor more information\, call (361) 729-1271 or (800) 729-2469 or you can visit their web site at Texas Festival of Wines.com.\ n DTSTART:20040529T190000Z DTEND:20040531T185959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Highlandtown Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20040419T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:24-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="MedPretzel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHighlandtown Hosts Home-Made Wine Competition at 2nd Annua l Highlandtown Wine Festival\n\nSunday April 18th\, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.\n \n \nOur Lady Of Pompei Convent Garden\n \n\nThe Highlandtown Community Asso ciation and Di Pasquale's Italian Marketplace holds the 2nd Annual Highlan dtown Wine Festival celebrating the tradition of home wine-making and wine appreciation. The event\, held at Our Lady Of Pompei Convent Garden\, fea tures a Homemade Wine Competition\, wine tastings\, bocce tournament\, foo d and entertainment. Admission of $20 includes a souvenir wine glass\, fiv e wine tastings\, and light fare. Tickets are available at Di Pasquale's ( 3700 Gough Street). For additional information call 410-534-2212 or email vino@highlandtown.com.\n \n\nWine Competition Forms\n \n\nFlyer\n \n\nP ress Release\n DTSTART:20040418T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Pruning Workshop DTSTAMP:20040321T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:21-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nThe Greater Shawnee Grape Growers Association in collabora tion with the Viticulture &\; Enology Program at Shawnee Community Coll ege will conduct a Pruning Workshop. This will be broken down into a lec ture portion as well as a field component for hands on training.\n \n\nLo cation: Newman Center\, 715 Sourth Washington Street in Carbondale\, IL \n \n\nFor more information please email Ben Maragni at benm@shawneec c.edu or call him at 618-634-3284\n \n\nPlease RSVP by March 12 and be su re to mention the WinePress.US web site. \n DTSTART:20040320T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wineries Unlimited DTSTAMP:20040317T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:17-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nLancaster\, PA\n\nCall Orchard Valley Supply for deatils a nd PASSES\n\n1 888 755 0098\n DTSTART:20040316T180000Z DTEND:20040318T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MGGA Spring Symposium DTSTAMP:20040314T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:20-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="SteveinMinnesota":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMinnesota Grape Growers Association\n\nSpring Symposium - March 13\, 2004\n \n\nAnnoyed by pesky vineyard bugs? Nursing ‘sick’ wines in the cellar? This year\, MGGA’s annual Spring Symposium will foc us on pests in the vineyard and winery\, with a focus on the recently arri ved Multicolored Asian Lady Beetles (MALB). Keynote speakers include Drs. Robert Koch and William Hutchison from the UM Dept. of Entomology\, who wi ll present their on-going work on the MALB in Midwestern grapes\, and Dr. Gary Pickering of Brock University\, Ontario\, who will address the proble m of MALB taint in wine. In addition\, Peter Hemstad will discuss major di seases of Minnesota grapes\, Anna Katharine Mansfield will cover microbiol ogical problems in the winery\, and Tom Plocher will report on his recent trip to Harbin\, China. The Symposium will be held on March 13\, 2004 at t he Embassy Suites-Minneapolis Airport Hotel\, 7901 34th Ave S.\, Bloomingt on. (Just south of 494.) The anticipated cost including lunch and various wines is $45 with advance reservation and $55 at the door (if space is sti ll available). Reservations can be made by calling (952) 443-1501 or via e mail at mansf007@umn.edu. Actual payment can be made the day of the sympos ium. Pre-registration will close at 5 pm on Wednesday\, March 10. \n \n DTSTART:20040313T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grape Expectations\, NJ DTSTAMP:20040314T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:23-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Seminar/trade show for new and experienced grape growers and wine makers...held at the forsgate country club off of NJ turnpike exit 8 A...call Orchard Valley for details at 1 888 755 0098 or call the country club for direction 1 732 521 0070 DTSTART:20040313T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Wine Racking - www.WinePress.US DTSTAMP:20040312T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:22-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nLive Wine Racking on the www.WinePress.US live cellar web cam!! \n \n\nwww.WinePress.US A Wine Making / Grape Growing discussio n forum with over 350 registerred members\, 4\,300 posts in just the last year\, and over 500\,000 hits during the month of February alone invites y ou to be a part of the WinePress.US family.\n \n\nMarch 11th\, at 6pm CST \, USA\, we'll be racking 6 gallons of Apple\, 6 gal of Apple Cinnamon\, 6 gal of mulberry\, 6 gal of blackberry\, 6 gal of cranberry\, 6 gal Merlot and 6\n\ngallons of Chianti wine.\n \n\nBe sure to tune in as it's all F REE as well. We hope you enjoy\n\nyour visit to our basement &\; wine c ellar for the evening. Also\,\n\nwe hope you enjoy the site\, the discussi on forum\, the FREEBIES\,\n\nwww.WinePress.US and all its features!! \n  \n\nCheers\, Joel \n DTSTART:20040311T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nebraska Trade Show DTSTAMP:20040307T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:10-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:See the 5th for details DTSTART:20040306T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TTB Workshop - Minnesota DTSTAMP:20040307T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:19-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="SteveinMinnesota":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of the Minnesota Department of Safety will be conducting a workshop in Rochester\, MN on March 6\, 200 4 for anyone interested in the rules\, regulations\, and compliance issues related to starting a winery. It will be from 8-5 in the Heritage Hall of the Kahler Grand Hotel. Some of the topics to be cover ed include: qualif ications of a new bonded winery\, application completion\, record-keeping and reporting\, wine labeling\, and excise taxes. Speakers include Persis Ramroth of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau\, Jerome Williams from the National Revenue Center\, Rob Schellhorn\, from the TTB's Mountai n Field Office\, and C. Mike Polla from the Alcohol and Gambling Enforceme nt Division of the MN Department of Public Safety. Registration is $60 for one\, $50/per person for two or more\, or $75 at the door. Information an d registration forms can be found at: http://www.posttownwinery.com/worksh op.htm DTSTART:20040306T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nebraska Trade Show DTSTAMP:20040306T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:9-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nNebraska Trade Show and Forum\n\nKearney Nebraska\n\nHolid ay Inn\n\nOpen to the Public\n\nContact Max McFarland a mcfarlandm@unk.edu for details\n DTSTART:20040305T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Finger Lakes Conv & Trade Show DTSTAMP:20040229T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:16-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWaterloo\, NY\n\nCall Orchard Valley Supply for details\n\ n1 888 755 0098\n DTSTART:20040228T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IGGVA Annual Conference DTSTAMP:20040228T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:18-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nIllinois Grape Grower Vintner Association Conference\n \n \nThe Annual Conference will be held February 27-29 at the Crowne Plaza Ho tel in Springfield\, IL. Public wine tasting from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Edu cational sessions Feb. 27 and 28. All events open to the public. Details w ill be posted as they develop.\n \n\nFor more information about the IGGVA \, contact:\n\nBill McCartney\, Executive Director billmc@kcds.net\n\nR R #3 Box 3159\, Pittsfield\, IL 62363\n\n1.217.285.6305 \n \n\nThe IGGVA a non profit organization\, was incorporated in 1987 as a joint effort for information exchange and cooperation among grape producers and vintners.\ n DTSTART:20040227T180000Z DTEND:20040301T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid Atlantic (NJ) Trade Show DTSTAMP:20040224T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:15-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nCherry Hill\, NJ\n\nCall Orchard Valley Supply for details \n\n1 888 755 0098\n DTSTART:20040223T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VA Trade Show DTSTAMP:20040220T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:14-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="JDM":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nVirginia Vineyard Association\n\nCharlottesville\, VA\n\nC all Orchard Valley Supply for details\n\n1-888-755-0098\n \n DTSTART:20040219T180000Z DTEND:20040222T175959Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Midwest Grape and Wine Conference DTSTAMP:20040208T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:13-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nMidwest Grape and Wine Conference in Tan-Ta-Ra\, MO Februa ry 7-9\n \n\nI'll post a link on more info when I can find one.\n DTSTART:20040207T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Wine Racking - Tonight DTSTAMP:20031204T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:12-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nTonight at 6pm CST\, USA\, we'll be racking 12 gallons of Apple\, 6 gal of mulberry\, 6 gal of blackberry\, 6 gal of cranberry and 6 gallons of Chianti wine. \n \n\nBe sure to tune in as it's all FREE as well. We hope you enjoy your visit to our basement &\; wine cellar f or the evening. Also\, we hope you enjoy the site\, www.WinePress.US an d all its features!!\n \n\nCheers\, \n\nJoel\n DTSTART:20031203T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WineMaker Intl. Amateur Competition DTSTAMP:20031122T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:11-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHurry - the deadline is approaching! Enter the 2003 WineMa ker International Amateur Wine Competition Nov\, 2003 \n \n\nThe best hom emade wines from across North America and around the world will compete fo r gold\, silver and bronze medals in 50 categories awarded by a panel of e xperienced wine judges. Last year we had entries from 41 American states\, 7 Canadian provinces and 4 countries. Enter your wines and compete agains t the continent's best home winemakers! You can gain international recogni tion for your winemaking skills and get valuable feedback on your wines fr om the competition's judging panel. Deadline is November 21. \n \n\nEntry Deadline: November 21\, 2003 \n \n\nA rundown of categories and rules ca n be found below. \n \n\n To download an entry form\, click here. http ://www.winemakermag.com/feature/wineform.pdf\n \n\n \n \n \n DTSTART:20031121T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Great Smoky Mountain Wine Festival DTSTAMP:20030928T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:8-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="mtsec":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:Great Smoky Mountain Wine Festival Sept. 27\, 2003 Smokies S tadium I-40 Exit 407 Sevierville\, Tennessee Advanced Tickets 12.00. At th e gate 15.00. 11AM to 6PM DTSTART:20030927T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Italian Fest in Collinsville\, IL DTSTAMP:20030920T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:7-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nFYI - The Collinsville Italian Fest has a wine competition every year in September (Collinsville Illinois). Wine can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce or mailed via UPS only. ENTRY IS FREE!!!\n \n\ nCheck out thier website for an entry form and details:\n \n\nhttp://www. italianfest.net\n \n\nEntry is FREE\n \n\nEntries can be dropped off bet ween September 1st and September 18th at the Collinsville Chamber of Comme rce\, \n\nbetween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. \n\nMonday - Friday .\n \n\nEntries can also be shipped (VIA UPS ONLY) to the Collinsville Ch amber of Commerce\n\n221 West Main\n\nCollinsville IL 62234 \n \n\nAll en tries are due by 5:00 p.m. Thursday September 19\, 2003.\n \n\nClick Here for an Entry Form\n \n\nYou can also call Dave's Homebrewing Supplies in Belleville IL if you have any questions!\n \n\nThanks!\n \n\nDave &\ ; Allison \n DTSTART:20030919T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Wine Bottling & Starting 2 Batches DTSTAMP:20030724T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:6-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nBe sure to check the live wine making cellar cam\, as we'l l be bottling possibly 12 gallons\, and starting two more batches of wine. The live wine making cellar cam is free for all to tune into. We hope to see you there.\n \n\nCheers\,\n\njoel\n\n \n DTSTART:20030723T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Independence Day DTSTAMP:20030705T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:5-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nHappy 4th of July... Be safe out there!! \n DTSTART:20030704T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HWBTA International Amateur Wine Comp DTSTAMP:20030429T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:4-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\n2003 HWBTA International Amateur Wine Competition\n \n\nT his is a yearly competition open to all winemakers. Winemakers have to be sponsored by an HWBTA Homebrew Shop. Dave's Homebrewing Supplies in Bell eville will be sponsoring entries again this year.\n \n\nGuidelines for E ntering Through Dave's Homebrewing Supplies:\n \n\n* Complete the HWBTA r egistration form. (we can send anyone the forms.)\n \n\n* Bring one (1) bottle of wine/mead/champagne per entry along with your registration form here to Dave's Homebrewing Supplies 122 E. Main Belleville IL 62220 618-2 77-2550\n \n\n*Include a check for the entry fee(s) written to \"HWBTA Co mpetition.\"\n \n\n*Dave's Homebrewing Supplies will sponsor your entry a nd take care of the packaging and shipping costs for valid entries brought to us by the shipping deadline.\n \n\n*Deadline for shipping through Dav e's Homebrewing Supplies is Monday April 28th.\n \n \n DTSTART:20030428T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Illinois Amateur Wine Comp Deadline DTSTAMP:20030415T045959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:3-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nAny and all amateur winemakers in Illinois are welcome to compete in the Illinois Amateur Wine Competition\, co-sponsored by the Ill inois Grape and Wine Resources Council and the Illinois Department of Agri culture. Checkout www.IllinoisWine.org for the details.\n \n\nEntry deadl ine is April 14\, but we are lenient folks. Hope to hear from all of you. Call me\, Karen\, at the council office with any questions at 1.618.536.49 71\n DTSTART:20030414T190000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Wine Racking on Cellar Cam DTSTAMP:20030321T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:2-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="Joel":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION: :rolleyes: We will be racking 48 gallons of various wines M arch 20th\, 7pm central standard time. Be sure to check out the live cella r cam while we do this. DTSTART:20030320T180000Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Live Wine Racking - Coming Soon! DTSTAMP:20030306T055959Z SEQUENCE:1 UID:1-1-8ed7d2fe6b7c40ac9e8345f8d3eec8e7@www.winepress.us ORGANIZER;CN="WinePress.US":joel@winepress.us DESCRIPTION:\nWe will be racking 48 gallons of various wines March 20th\ , 7pm central standard time. Be sure to check out the live cellar cam wh ile we do this. \n DTSTART:20030305T180000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR