tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49319250227380663452011-07-08T02:50:08.732-05:00Trade River Winery is just over an hour drive from the Twin Cities. Come relax on our patios, which are surrounded by landscaped gardens and a waterfall. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch or phone ahead to order a Wine Country Lunch. You will find a warm and friendly atmosphere in our tasting room, where novices to experts alike can explore wines from around the world. Don't forget to visit our gift shop where you will find a fun and interesting array of gifts for the epicurean at heart.Trade River Wineryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01266768233778976176noreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4931925022738066345.post-44036308910983008732009-12-31T08:25:00.007-06:002009-12-31T08:32:54.227-06:00

Did You Know?"Champagne" can only be called Champagne if it’s produced in the Champagne region of France?Ever wonder what Prosecco, Asti Spumante, Cava and Sparkling meant?Well, they are the same thing but just can’t call it Champagne – which is why you’ll see on the bottle that they were made using the Champagne method.The United States was in prohibition when other wine regions were signing

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Ring in the New Year with a delicious bottle of Bubbly! Cavas de Chacras Sparkling Demi-Sec (semi-sweet) &/Or Extra Brut (semi-dry)may be purchased at these local retailers:*Grantsburg Country Store in Grantsburg, WI200 West Benson Avenue(715) 463-3003 *Holiday Station Store in Grantsburg, WI639 Hwy 70(715) 463-5000 *Island Wines in Cumberland, WI1845 Frontage Road(715) 822-4777 *Skoglund's

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Here is a delicious recipe for a cold evening this holiday season! Enjoy.For this mulled wine, select a Cabernet Sauvignon with hints of black cherry flavor. Labels typically describe a wine's characteristics.2 quarts black cherry juice3 (3") sticks of cinnamon6 whole cloves2 (6-ounce) cans pineapple juice1 (6") piece of ginger, peeled and sliced2/3 cup sugar1 (750ml) bottle Cabernet Sauvignon1/3

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Everyone here at the Wandering Epicurean (Trade River Winery) would like to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Don't forget to pick up some wine to share with your family and friends. Shop these retailers:Minnesota:Mt. Royal Bottle Shop - DuluthVoyager Bottleshop – Pine CityDakota Liquors – Prior LakeWest End Liquor - Red WingRush City Liquor – Rush CityLiberty Village

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We were so excited to see the truck pull into our lane today carrying our Cavas de Chacras Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Mendoza, Argentina! Two of Fernando's best sellers are now back in stock! Ask your local retailer to carry them or contact us:715.327.4193info@scdtrading.com

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Grantsburg Holiday Station Store will carry some of our wines very soon! We are so excited to work with their great staff!Coming soon ....Wooden Valley White GamayWooden Valley RieslingCavas de Chacras BonardaCavas de Chacras Pinot NoirCavas de Chacras Moscatel BrutCavas de Chacras ChardonnayWe hope to have them there before Thanksgiving - our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay will be BACK in stock

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We are very excited to tell you that Rush City Liquor in Rush City, MN is now carrying a variety of our wines - starting today! You will find these wines there:Wooden Valley White GamayWooden Valley RieslingCavas de Chacras MerlotCavas de Chacras Cabernet SauvignonCavas de Chacras Dulce NaturalCavas de Chacras Sweet Sparkling (like Champagne)Cavas de Chacras SyrahFesta MalbecCantine Mothia Vela

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Trade River Winery would like to thank you for your support of our small family business. Some of you wanted to know where to buy our wines – below is a list that will help you when you are out and about. You may also contact your favorite retailer asking for our wines, or let us know where you like to shop and we’ll try to get them in there!Others have asked what law or bill # Governor Doyle

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Due to a bill that Governor Jim Doyle passed in 2008, we are no longer able to operate as both a winery and a wholesaler. Our business started many years ago as a wine importer and wholesaler and we have several retail/restaurant customers in WI and MN who would be disappointed if we were unable to supply wine to them anymore. Therefore, after much debate we have chosen to continue our importing

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Start your holiday shopping early this weekend at Trade River Winery! All gifts, apparel and food items are on sale as well as many of our wines. This is an event you can't miss! Extended hours for this weekend are:Thursday from 3-8pm.Friday from 3-8pm.Saturday from Noon - 5 pm (with regular $5 wine tastings).See you this weekend!715.327.4193info@traderiverwinery.com

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Holiday Acres Resort Rhinelander, WI For the Love of Good Wine & FoodThursday November 5th Seven Course Wine Dinner professionally paired with the excellent wines featured by The Wandering Epicurean (Trade River Winery's wholesale division).More details to come...

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Nokomis Restaurant Duluth, MN November 13th (Friday), 6 PM "Talking Turkey"Enjoy holiday foods and wines, get the recipes and stock your wine cellar at 20% discount prices. Chef Sean will present tasting plates of butternut squash soup; roast turkey with chestnut stuffing; green beans with parmesan, almond and kale; mashed potatoes with garlic; whipped sweet potatoes with camelized apples;

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Thanks to all who came to Trade River Winery for our Oktoberfest celebration on September 26! We wanted to share some pictures from our event with you - so enjoy!

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"Indulge your sweet tooth this weekend at the Renaissance Festival's Chocolate and Wine Festival featuring local chocolatiers and wineries! Participate in one of our many 'sweet' events held all weekend including a chocolate pie eating contest and FREE wine tastings." www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/winechocolate.htmlVisit the Trade River Winery Booth!

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Due to the lack of RSVP's we have cancelled the class: "Learn about Wine: The Process of Making Wine" at Trade River Winery which was to be held tomorrow.Please join us on Septebmer 29 for our next class - spots are already filling up so RSPV soon!Nicki

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Join us on September 25 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the St. Anthony Catholic Church Center in Lake Nebagamon, WI. We're sampling out white, red and rose wines - and will have some to purchase as well. Plus, enjoy an array of hors d’oeuvres and Wisconsin cheeses prepared and presented by their church members.For Auction:Handcrafted Items, Beauty and Food Baskets, Sporting Tickets, Event Passes and

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Paula will be pouring our wines at the Laurel Supper Club on September 17! Here are the details so you can make your reservation!Where: Laurel Supper ClubLocation:1905 Hwy 64, New Richmond, WI 54017Phone: (715) 246-5121When: Thursday, Sept 17Time: 6:00 pmCost: $39.99 per personMenu: Crackers and Pepperjack cheese; Texan black bean soup with jalapeno; Poppyseed salad; London broiled meat, duchess

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Congratulations to Patrick Chenal of Frederic, WI for winning the Amateur Photography Contest held at Trade River Winery. Nearly 70 photographs were submitted during the contest which ended July 18. All entries may be viewed at www.flickr.com/groups/trw. Nicki Peterson of Trade River Winery presents a $100 gift certificate to Trade River Winery to Patrick Chenal, winner of the Amateaur

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Our annual Oktoberfest is coming soon! Here are the details:Saturday, September 26We're open from Noon - 8pmLive Music from 1-4pm by the Elk River German BandCover charge is $10 per person includes a hot plate of German food prepared by Nancy's Country Kitchen from Grantsburg, WI. Food will be served all day, starting at noon.The menu consists of pork tenderloin, sauerkraut with carraway and

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September 15: The Process of Making WineAttendees will sip on some wine while they learnabout the growing of grapes, what "late harvest"means, the characteristics of oak vs. stainless steelfermented wines, how "pink" wines are made,different wine regions and their regulations,and what gives them those headaches theymight receive after drinking wine.September 29: Wine Tasting BasicsAttendees will

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The new website for the Wisconsin Winery Association was revealed this week and offers a really cool video feature!Also, you may purchase our Trade River Winery wines on www.americanwinery.com. We are offering a 3-Pack special for only 1 cent shipping! This is an incredible savings. Check it out at http://www.americanwinery.com/3for1/205/Trade_River_Winery-Introducing_Trade_River_Winery

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Trade River Winery offers a beautiful, family-friendly, setting for any occassion! With several options for patios and picnic areas, we have something for a group of 5 or a group 0f 200! *Bridal Showers*Anniversary parties*Family Reunions*Birthday parties*Morning wedding brunches*Corporate events*Fundraisers

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Can you believe it's August already? Wow! Here's a rundown of what's left on our event calendar for the rest of our summer season.Wednesdays at Trade River Winery we're open from 2-6 p.m.Thursdays at Trade River Winery is Ladies Day! We're open from 2-6 p.m. This includes:*1/2 price tastings on wine for the ladies ($2.50 for 5 samples)*$1 per minute chair massages*Each week we feature something

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Tonight from 5-7pm we will feature Portugese food and wine pairings. The menu sounds delicious! Here it is:*Baguette with olive tapenade*Imported cheese with figs*Portugese bean saladPaired with:*Costa do Pombal - a blend of white grapes, this wine is from Pinhao, Portugal. It is dry, round, smooth and well balanced. Pairs well with salads, fish, pasta and risotto.*Damasceno Rose is a blend of

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Grecco's in St. Croix Falls, WI will soon be launching Chef in a Box, so when you can't get to Grecco's you can have it delivered at home! We have been selected to be the wine purveyor for his program. Chris will be at Greccos' this afternoon for the filming of the how-to videos which will be included in the Chef in a Box. Stay tuned for more details!Wednesday we're open from 2-6. Come join us

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It has been quite a journey for the 2010 International Quartet Finalists. The 2002 Rocky Mountain District champs have made seven trips to the International contest stage, including Top 10 placement each of the past six years.For these four guys, the love of barbershop and great entertainment has blended to create show-stopping performances. They have been blessed to see so much success in such a

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Another fun week here at Trade River Winery! Here's a glimpse at what's going on:Wednesday we're open from 2-6pm.Thursday is Ladies' Day! 1/2 price tastings for the ladies, $1/minute chair massages, $10 featured bottle of wine. Also, Lois Thompson Baldwin with Scentsy Candles will be here from 2-6pm.Friday is Tapas night - this week's menu includes:*Pecorino cheese from Italy paired with San

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Fernando Festa, owner and winemaker of Cavas de Chacras and Festa wines (which are all organic and biodynamic) from Mendoza, Argentina is here for his annual visit! If you'd like to meet him, take your picture with him or have him autograph you favorite CDC/Festa wine, here's where you can find him:Today (Wednesday) until 4pm at Trade River WineryToday from 4:45-5:30pm at Island Wines in

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It's going to be a great couple weeks here at Trade River Winery!Tuesday at Mona Lisa's in Eau Claire from 6-8pm Nicki will be serving up samples of premium wines. Stop in and try them out!Wednesday the winery is open from 2-6pm.Thursday is Ladies' Day at the winery. 1/2 price tastings for ladies, $1/minute massages, cheese and crackers....more details to come. We're open from 2-6pm.Friday at the

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Wednesday we're open from 2-6pm or by appointment.Thursday is Ladies' Day! Ladies receive 1/2 price wine tastings, $1 per minute messages, a featured bottle of wine for $10 and bread and dipping oil samples.Friday is our first in a series of "Tapas" nights - small plates of delicious food. This week's theme is Italian. Food served from 5-7pm (winery is open from 2-8pm).Other events:Thursday, June

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Inspiration Vineyards' Owner & Winemaker at Grecco's in St. Croix Falls tonight!Come enjoy a special wine event. Jon Phillips from Inspiration Vineyards, considered a 'best in class' California winemaker, will be featuring the vineyards' handcrafted Russian River Valley wines at Grecco's.Justin's pick are: Old Vine Zinfandel & Pinot Noir.To make reservations, please call 715-483-5003.

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Vinifera Vine & Dine is hosting a special winemaker’s dinner this Wednesday, June 17th with Jon Phillips from Inspiration Vineyards. Come enjoy a California inspired four course chef’s tasting menu paired with four of Jon’s fabulous wines. Dinner will begin at 7:00, but come early to meet Jon and talk about wine. Price is $45 per person, and seating is very limited for this event so reserve

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When the food is… TART:*Serve a wine that is equally sharp or even more so, or the wine will taste off and shattered.*Avoid red wines, except those of a sharper nature (Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Gamay)*Don’t overlook dry roses and sparkling wines as options.SLIGHTLY SWEET:*Make certain that the wine accompanying the food shares its personality traits:

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Jon Phillips, owner and winemaker of Inspiration Vineyards from the Russian River Valley in California will visit us June 16-18. Please join us at one of the following events to meet Jon, try his wine and enjoy some delicious food!Please make reservations directly with the restaurants: Wednesday, June 17 at Vinifera in Wabasha, MN (651) 565-4171 Thursday, June 18 at Grecco's on the St. Croix in

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Each month we will have a featured wine on sale in the gift shop. June's selection is Ciavolich "Ancilla" Trebbiano from the Abruzzo region of Italy.This is a brilliant, light and delicate white wine that offers a fragrant, fruity bouquet and a taste that is crisp and refreshing!Regualar price: $15Price for June: $12

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What is fortified wine and how is it made? Some wines are classified as fortified because their alcohol has been strengthened, or fortified, by adding a high-alcohol spirit (brandy) to the wine. The most famous are Port, Sherry, Marsala and Madeira.Why did people start fortifying their wine? To stabilize them and preserve them for shipping/travel (started by British merchants who shipped the wine

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Bring in any unused hotel toiletries and place them in the big yellow bin. Items will be donated to local hospitals. By donating you earn one free wine sample!We also have a paperback book exchange! Free of charge. Drop off and find books in the upper level of the gift shop. Grab a book, a glass of wine and enjoy the beautiful outdoors on one of our lovely patios!

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As you may know, we applied for a new zoning permit this morning. We are happy to announce that the permit was passed through to the county board. We are able to continue business as usual, with live music and tastings until 8pm. Come out and celebrate with us!

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Thursdays at Trade River Winery will be Ladies Day starting June 11! This includes:*1/2 Price Wine Tastings*Featured Wine of the Day for $10*Chair massages $1 per minute or by donation*Each week will have a different feature in addition to those already listed. Some features include: Makeup Lessons, Recipe Exchange, Manicures, Gardening Tips, Wellness Tips and Wine Education. If you have an idea

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This week on Wednesday at 6:30 pm, Lisa will be at Laurel Supper Club in New Richmond, WI presenting at a wine dinner. To make a reservation, please call 715.246.5121. The menu features:Assorted Cheese platter paired with Wooden Valley Riesling.Carrot & ginger soup paired with Manzanilla Sherry.Poppyseed salad paired with Salvano Roero Arneis.Filet of sole with scallop, shrimp, & clam sauce with

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Jens is out cleaning the tables, chairs and umbrellas for the patios; Patty is making up the seasonal work schedule; Marge and John are taking one last vacation (well, not a very relaxing vacation as they are cleaning Louie and Jeanie's winter home in Florida) - so you know what this means!! We're open on the patio starting this weekend!The tasting chalet will be open, pouring unique wines from

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This post is a little past due, but I wanted to share a wonderful 5 course wine and food pairing lunch I hosted for my mother-in-law on Mother's Day. It turned out to be a wonderful lunch with excellent pairings.1. Stilton Cheese with Vista Allegre Tawny Port2. Salad greens with basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and fresh mozzarella with Salvano Gavi Cortese3. Butternut Squash Risotto

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One of the wineries we visited with in Idaho last summer was Indian Creek Winery. They just posted this to their blog at indiancreekwinery.blogspot.com and we wanted to share it with you!1. Sulfites are naturally occurring in all wines, this is because they are a natural by-product of fermentation. Very rarely, if ever, is a wine made that is truly sulfite free.2. By adding sulfites, the natural

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How it works:1. Take photos of or at Trade River Winery.2. Upload pictures to: www.flickr.com/groups/trw3. Upload by the end of the day on July 18, 2009.4. Possibly WIN a $100 Gift Certificate to Trade River WineryPhotos containing recognizable people must be accompanied by a signed permission form which needs to be submitted to Trade River Winery. Photographers retain the copyright to their

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Lisa will be sampling our Trade River Winery wines at Oak Park Wines and Spirits in Stillwater, MN. Begins at 3:00 p.m.5805 Neal Ave NStillwater, MN 55082(651) 439-2184Our blowout sale ended this past weekend on select wines and T-shirts. However, we have another sale going on! Pick up a 1.5L bottle of Trade River Winery wine for only $14.

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We restructured our wine club so that it's one set price, taking the guesswork out of what you'll be billed - and the best part, it includes FREE shipping!For only $39.95 per month you can receive 2 bottles of unique wine from around the world (Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Germany, Austria, California).Choose between the Insider's Club (receive 2 bottles of wine every-other-month

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This week is jammed full of events we'll be at offering samples to our fine guests! Check us out at:Warren G's in Baron, WI on Thursday, April 30 from 3-6pmFriday is the Taste of St. Croix Valley just north of St. Croix Falls at Chateau St. Croix from 5:30 - 9pm $20 gets you in to try lots of delicious food and beverages from area restaurants, breweries, wineries, etc.Saturday, Cadeaux Gifts in

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March is around the corner and marks a very exciting month in the wine business. Marge is scheduling musicians for Music on the Patio which will be every Saturday from 4-7pm. We've all been busy brainstorming ideas for Ladies Day which will be Thursdays, and finding recipes/caterers for Tapas night on Fridays. We also changed up the gift shop a little bit by building a new checkout counter and

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Determine your guest list and send invites at least two weeks before your tasting. What you'll need: corkscrew, water, non-transparent cup (for spitting), at least one wine glass per person, tasting cards, pen/pencil; bread or flavorless crackers for palate cleansing; appetizers, cheese or other niblets; and of course, wine!Consider an overall theme for the tasting. Maybe several different wines

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There are two options for becoming a wine club member at Trade River Winery:Insider's ClubThe Insider's Club is ideal for those who dabble in wine. Members receive two (2) bottles every other month (12 bottles per year). Insider's Club members enjoy unique and limited production wines from around the world. In addition to all club benefits, members enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on all other

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So you're deciding where to go out to eat and you know you want to drink our wines, so where do you go? Well, here is a list of where you can find our one-of-a-kind wines. Not sure which are our wines? Just ask your server which ones came from either Trade River Winery or the Wandering Epicurean.Minnesota:Tournament Players Club - BlaineEichtens - Center CityMt. Royal Bottle Shop - DuluthNokomis

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Fernando Festa, winemaker of our of Cavas de Chacras and Festa wines just sent us a new batch of wines from Mendoza, Argentina. They are certified organic and biodynamic just like the rest of his wines.Wines in the shipment include the following:1999 Malbec (bought the rest of his production!)2006 Ugni Blanc (new vintage)2007 Chardonnay (new vintage)2006 Torrontes (new vintage)2002 Syrah (

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We've been throwing around ideas for extended hours at the winery this summer. In the past we've been open Friday - Sunday. This is what we came up with:Wed 2-6pmThurs 2-6pmFriday 2-8pmSaturday 12-8pmSunday 1-5pmOpening weekend for the extended hours will be Memorial Day instead of Mother's Day.Thoughts? Suggestions? Send your comments!Also, some new ideas to bring people out to visit us:Ladies

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So, with money being tight in every pocketbook, we are looking for new ways to advertise. Yesterday Patty, Marge, Chris and I talked about social networking sites and blogs. So, here we are in the blogging world! I hope to maintain this as often as possible and let you know what's going on at the winery!You may also become a fan of Trade River Winery on Facebook (Go to www.facebook.com and

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