Mother Nature is looking out for local wineries this weekend.

The long range forcast is showing a beautiful sunny weekend and you should take full advantage of it with multiple events happening at the regions local wineries.

Wine Trail Ride
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Another WindsorEats Wine Trail Ride takes place on Saturday with visits to Mastronardi Estate Winery, Black Bear Farms & Estate Winery and Pelee Island Winery (mainland). This will be the first time Black Bear has participated in our rides and we are very excited as they offer great, unique wines made from fruit.  Don’t let the “made from fruit” fool you, however, as these are no dessert wines!  Trust me when I say you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

Also, don’t forget that we have a tandem bicycle available for rent on the ride, too!

Sangria Saturdays
Saturday, August 15, 2009

Saturdays are for Sangria during the summer at Mastronardi Estate Winery! Join MEW on Saturdays throughout the summer and enjoy their infamous Sangria: the perfect summer sipper. Sangria will be served from 11:00am-5:00pm at a cost of $5.

CREW BBQ
Sunday, August 16, 2009

Enjoy local wines with quality local fare including Texas Longhorn beef patties, grilled corn on the cob, fresh tomato salad and artisan cheeses from Far Flung Foods.

Complimentary wine samples of some of Colchester Ridge Estate Winery‘s delicious and award winning wines will be provided with the lunch. Wine will also be available by the glass. Tickets are $10, however, we advise you to purchase in advance as space is limite.  The event takes place at CREW beginning at 11:30am.  For more information or to purchase tickets please call 519.738.9800 or email info@colchesterridge.com.

Lunch with Lyse LeBlanc
Sunday August 16, 2009

Lyse Leblanc isn’t just Mastronardi Estate Winery‘s talented winemaker, she’s also passionate about the culinary arts!  She will prepare a “locally themed” lunch for you in the vineyard! A selection of her fine wines will be poured as well. This event begins at 12:00pm and is limited to 30 guests. Cost is $35 per person. Please call 519.733.9463 for reservations.