My favorite wine time of year
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I love the fall. It’s easily my favorite season. Wine tastes better to me in the fall, so does food. I think my overall attitude is just better. I’m not a hot weather person – I much prefer cooler temperatures and even rain!
Truly, there is nothing worse than trying to drink red wine in warm weather. The wine just doesn’t taste good. When fall rolls around, I make the change from drinking predominantly white wines and roses to primarily Pinot Noir and other red wines.
This fall is coming in like a lion, that’s for sure. Last week it was raining; today (Columbus Day) as I’m writing this it’s raining again. Winemakers and grape growers aren’t happy about it, and I’m sorry about that, but I’m thrilled. I’ve already made my first slow cooker full of chili and am scheming about dishes to braise and slow cook for the weeks and months ahead.
This is also the perfect time of year to get in the car and drive around this amazing wine country that we live in. There are so many great wines to taste, wineries to visit, fall foliage to see, wine bars to try and wine events happening just about every weekend – you’ll never lack for something wine-related to do.
Source: Sonoma Valley Sun
Lake Erie wine region's stature, economic impact grow
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A bright sun sets fire to the golds, crimsons and earthy browns of an October landscape. Wearing jeans and favorite sweatshirts, wine lovers can watch the colors change as the sun travels across the sky, sip tangy, crisp riesling and enjoy a bite of cheese.
They can sit back, fold their legs, breathe in the fresh air, heavy with the smell of ripening grapes, and remember again why they love afternoons at the winery.
They don't have to drive hours east or shell out the electric bill for the privilege of a taste. They can just pack some curiosity and head up the road to the Lake Erie Wine Country.
"The wine in this region is as much about the experience as it is about product," said Erie wine enthusiast William McCarthy, 38. "When we have winters that we have, it's great to be able to get out and play with your kids at a winery and have a great pizza.
"Going to a winery to enjoy family and friends is every bit as important as the wine itself."
Source: GoErie.com