What's Happening
Valentine Wine & Chocolate Weekend
Feb. 11 - 12, 2012
Vermont winemakers are hosting a statewide Wine and Chocolate Weekend on February 11 and 12, 2012 in honor of Valentine’s Day. Each Vermont winery has created a unique paring of one of their wines and a local chocolate confection or other Vermont desserts. The range of wines featured during the Wine and Chocolate weekend reflects the variety of wine and wine products from Vermont. These include raspberry wine, cassis, mead, ice cider and red grape varietals like Marquette and Frontenac. Some of the sweets served during the weekend come from family recipes, or will be made specifically for the wine pairing. The participating wineries will be open from noon to 5 p.m. during the Wine and Chocolate weekend. Wine and chocolate tastings are free. Visitors can also purchase a bottle of the featured wine with the accompanying chocolates for Valentine’s Day gifts.
Wine and Chocolate Weekend Press Release
Shelburne Vineyard Third Annual Wine and Food Festival
Nov. 12, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011, 11 am-5 pm
Shelburne Vineyard Winery and Tasting Room 6308 Shelburne Road (Rt. 7) Shelburne VT 05482
3rd Annual Wine and Food Festival with a Fundraiser and Food Drive for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf featuring free tastings and sale of Shelburne Vineyard wines with wines from Eden Ice Cider, East Shore Vineyard and Artesano Mead, food sampling from Cavendish Quail, Vermont Smoke and Cure, Olivia's, VT Creamery, Shelburne Farms, Taylor Farm, Bread and Butter Farm, and sweets from Blackflower Chocolate, Mona’s Pies and Fat Toad caramel sauces. Vermont Flatbread’s woodfired oven will also be on site.
A portion of all Shelburne Vineyard proceeds and of Food Raffle will benefit the Food Shelf. Admission: Free. Tasting Free. Bring along a donation of non-perishable food items to benefit the Food Shelf. Vendor products will also be available for sale. Contact: www.shelburnevineyard.com or visit Shelburne Vineyard on Facebook or call 802-985-8222.
Wine and Food Festival Press Release
Music in the Loft Concert Series
Nov. 3, 2011 - Jan. 5, 2012
Shelburne Vineyard has announced the return of its popular Music in the Loft Series, now scheduled for an extended calendar on the first Thursday of each month, beginning November 3 and continuing on each First Thursday through May, 2012.
The first half of the series calendar includes:
Nov 3 (5:30-8:30 pm) Toni Catlin and Brett Hughes – (10% proceeds to benefit Shelburne Art Center)
Dec 1 (5:30-8:30 pm) Aaron Flinn (10% of proceeds to benefit the Shelburne Food Shelf).
Jan 5 (5:30-8:30 pm) Jen Crowell ( 10% of proceeds to benefit the Lake Champlain Land Trust)
The series, initiated two years ago, had previously scheduled concerts only in the late winter months, but with growing interest and popular demand, the Vineyard has extended the series by starting with the close of “leaf season.” Scheduled on the first Thursday of each month from 5:30 until 8:30 pm, it features local artists and light refreshments provided by local specialty food producers. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Wine will be for sale by the glass and accompanied by complimentary light refreshments. and accompanied by complimentary light refreshments.Ten percent of the proceeds from each concert will be contributed to a local non-profit organization and visitors will be able to meet and talk with representatives of those organizations throughout the evening as they enjoy the music by well-known local musical talent and some Shelburne Vineyard wines. The musicians, at least during the winter months, set up in the Loft area overlooking the Vineyard’s warm and cozy Tasting Room while people mingle and listen at the Tasting Bar or just sit by in the Loft and listen; but when the weather permits, the whole event often settles out to the patio and where folks can just relax, enjoy their food and wine and have a relaxing Thursday evening. Stay tuned for details of our February, March and April Schedules to include artists Phil Henry, Aya Inoue with Matt Harpster and Mike Colbourn with the John Tower Project. For more information, go to ShelburneVineyard.com or visit Shelburne Vineyard on Facebook. Shelburne Vineyard is located at 6308 Shelburne Road (RT 7) just south of the Shelburne Museum and north of VT Teddy Bear. The Vineyard, founded in 1998, is known for producing internationally-recognized award-winning wines from their own and other VT and regionally grown grapes and prides itself on its commitment to community organizations.
Fall 2011- Vermont Wine and Vine Trail
Oct. 18, 2011
The Vermont Grape and Wine Council is pleased to launch the Vermont Wine and Vine Trail, a map and listing of Vermont's wineries and vineyards. The trail is available in both an interactive map accessible from computers, smart phones, iPads and the like, as well as printable map which can be downloaded using the link below.. The Vermont Wine and Vine Trail includes the location, products, hours and contact information of Vermont's wineries and vineyards, many of which are open to the public year-round.
Vermont Wine and Vine Trail Map
Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival at Mount Snow
Sep. 23 - 25, 2011
The 3rd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival is a weekend showcase for Vermont wines, Vermont specialty foods and artisans of all types celebrating the rich uniqueness, quality and ingenuity of Vermont producers. With stunning Vermont fall foliage as the backdrop; discover and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, chefs, photographers and farmers and musicians. Visit the festival website at http://www.thevermontfestival.com
Vermont Vineyard and Winery Open House Weekend
Aug. 20 - 21, 2011
Mark your calendars! Members of the VT Grape and Wine Council are planning to hold the second annual Vermont Winery and Vineyard Open House Weekend. The Open House Weekend is a public celebration of Vermont made wines and an opportunity for the public to visit one or more vineyards or wineries throughout the state. Activities during Open House Weekend will be different at each site, so check with the vineyard or winery you plan to visit. http://www.vermontgrapeandwinecouncil.com/what-s-happening/
Download Map and List of Participating Vineyards and Wineries