Champagne vs. Sparkling and How to Open the Bottle

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 this “contract”. Therefore, we did not sign it. That is why you can find “Champagne” from the U.S.

Check out these great step-by-step directions on the proper way to open a bottle of bubbly. Remember...the key is to twist the bottle, NOT the cork!
www.wineintro.com/champagne/open

Happy New Year!

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, WI
200 West Benson Avenue
(715) 463-3003

*Holiday Station Store in Grantsburg, WI
639 Hwy 70
(715) 463-5000

*Island Wines in Cumberland, WI
1845 Frontage Road
(715) 822-4777

*Skoglund's Conoco in St. Croix Falls, WI

1960 U.S. Hwy 8

715.483.9080

*Rush City Liquor in Rush City, MN
50 South Bremer Avenue
(320) 358-3215

*Oak Park Wine & Spirits in Stillwater, MN
5805 Neal Avenue North
(651) 439-2184

*Dakota Liquors in Prior Lake, MN
14065 Commerce Avenue Northeast
(952) 447-6661

*Want some of our sparkling wine but don’t see your favorite retailer on our list? Let us know by contacting us at info@scdtrading.com – or ask your retailer to contact us with your special order!

Mulled Wine Recipe

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 juice
3 (3") sticks of cinnamon
6 whole cloves
2 (6-ounce) cans pineapple juice
1 (6") piece of ginger, peeled and sliced
2/3 cup sugar
1 (750ml) bottle Cabernet Sauvignon
1/3 cup lime juice

Combine first 6 ingredients in pan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in wine and lime juice; heat thoroughly but do not boil. Transfer mixture to a heatproof punch bowl or coffee pot if desired. Discard whole spices. Serve warm!
Yields 13 cups.

Happy Holidays!

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 - Duluth
Voyager Bottleshop – Pine City
Dakota Liquors – Prior Lake
West End Liquor - Red Wing
Rush City Liquor – Rush City
Liberty Village Wine &Liquor – Stillwater
Oak Park Wine & Spirits – Stillwater
Vinifera - Wabasha

Wisconsin:
Warren G's - Barron
B&G Liquor - Chippewa Falls
Island Wines - Cumberland
Dresser Food & Liquor – Dresser
Cadeaux – Eau Claire
Frederic Grocery Store - Frederic
Holiday Station Store - Grantsburg
Grantsburg Country Store – Grantsburg
Trade Lake Valley Store - Grantsburg
The Nova Wine Bar - Hudson
Bottle Shop - Luck
Valley Spirits - Osceola
Pour House - Siren
Yourchuck's - Siren
Skogland’s – St. Croix Falls
Palate - Stockholm
Wayne’s - Webster

Search for these small production wine producers: Cantine Mothia, Cavas de Chacras, Ciavolich, Harvest Moon, Inspiration Vineyards, Pontual, Lafkiotis, Festa, Wooden Valley, Salvano, Tezza, Morgado da Torre, Vallegre, Barvini, and Malat!

Pinot Noir & Chardonnay

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:
715.327.4193
info@scdtrading.com

Coming Soon....

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 Gamay
Wooden Valley Riesling
Cavas de Chacras Bonarda
Cavas de Chacras Pinot Noir
Cavas de Chacras Moscatel Brut
Cavas de Chacras Chardonnay

We hope to have them there before Thanksgiving - our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay will be BACK in stock Tuesday!!!!

Adding to the List...

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 Gamay
Wooden Valley Riesling
Cavas de Chacras Merlot
Cavas de Chacras Cabernet Sauvignon
Cavas de Chacras Dulce Natural
Cavas de Chacras Sweet Sparkling (like Champagne)
Cavas de Chacras Syrah
Festa Malbec
Cantine Mothia Vela Latina

If you have any other favorite wines you used to find in our gift shop and would like your local store to carry, talk to your store or drop us an email or call our office! info@scdtrading.com or 715.327.4193.

Where to find our wines!

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 signed so they may call or write to voice their displeasure that we had to close. The bill was Wisconsin Act 85.

Governor Doyle can be reached at PO Box 7863 Madison, WI 53707.
Minnesota:
Tournament Players Club - Blaine
Grand View Lodge – Brainerd (Nisswa)
Chester Creek Café - Duluth
Mt. Royal Bottle Shop - Duluth
Nokomis on the Lake – Duluth
Voyager Bottleshop – Pine City
Levee - Hastings
Cafe Agri - Minneapolis
Ecopolitan - Minneapolis
First Course - Minneapolis
Gardens of Salonica – Minneapolis
Skyline - Pepin
Dakota Liquors – Prior Lake
West End Liquor - Red Wing
Twigs - Rochester
301st - Rochester
Prescott's – Rochester
Rush City Liquor – Rush City
Key Port - Superior
Ordway - St. Paul
Pazzaluna - St. Paul
Liberty Village Wine &Liquor – Stillwater
Oak Park Wine & Spirits – Stillwater
Savories – Stillwater
Tangled Up In Blue - Taylors Falls
Los Grinigo’s – Wabasha
River Boat Lane - Wabasha
Vinifera - Wabasha
White Bear Yacht Club – White Bear Lake

Wisconsin:
Eau Claire Golf and Country - Altoona
Deepwater Grille – Ashland
Warren G's - Barron
Bistro 63 - Barronett
Bayfield Inn - Bayfield
Canoe Bay - Chetek
B&G Liquor - Chippewa Falls
Duncan Creek Wine Bar - Chippewa Falls
Island Wines - Cumberland
Laurel Supper Club - Deer Park
Dresser Food & Liquor – Dresser
Cadeaux – Eau Claire
Frederic Golf Course - Frederic
Frederic Grocery Store - Frederic
Grantsburg Country Store – Grantsburg
Trade Lake Valley Store - Grantsburg
Woodlands Grille & Pub - Grantsburg
Ross's Teal Lake Lodge - Hayward
The Nova Wine Bar - Hudson
Bottle Shop - Luck
Cafe Wren - Luck
Hog Wild - Luck
Luck-E - Luck
Bellarietta Bistro - New Richmond
St Croix River Inn - Osceola
Valley Spirits - Osceola
Fireside Supper Club - Rhinelander
Holiday Acres - Rhinelander
Pizza Haven – Rhinelander
Bella Curella Cheese Store - Rice Lake
Adventures - Siren
Pour House - Siren
Skol Haus - Siren
Yourchuck's - Siren
Bristol Ridge Golf Course - Somerset
Grecco's on the St Croix - St. Croix Falls
Skogland’s – St. Croix Falls
KJ's - St. Croix Falls
Palate - Stockholm
Le Bistro - Superior
Stage North – Washburn
Good Thyme Bistro – Washburn
Wayne’s - Webster
Chula Vista Resort - Wisconsin Dells

Going out of Business Sale

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 and wholesale business, the Wandering Epicurean, and close Trade River Winery. We are very saddened by this and thank each of you for your business and support over the last four years. We encourage you to talk to your local retailer and ask them to carry your favorite wines in their store so that you can continue to enjoy the small production wines we bring you from around the world.

As of November 1, 2009 we are not able to sell anything out of our gift shop in Grantsburg, or online. Therefore, we’re having a HUGE SALE and everything must go! All of our gifts, apparel and food items are on sale as well as many of our wines. Get them while you can!! We’re extending our hours this weekend (Thurs & Fri 3-8pm and Sat. Noon-5pm). Come early or miss out! Thanks again, we will miss you all.

~Your Trade River Winery Family

SALE!

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!
715.327.4193
info@traderiverwinery.com

Upcoming Wine Dinner at Holiday Acres in Rhinelander, WI

Holiday Acres Resort Rhinelander, WI
For the Love of Good Wine & Food
Thursday 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...

Upcoming Wine Dinner at Nokomis in Duluth

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; cranberry confit and a dessert. Recipes will be provided for all foods.

Chris Wojtowicz of Wandering Epicurean will present a selection of fine wines to accompany the foods. Wines will be available at a 20% discount for your own holiday entertaining. $45.00 per person for food and wine. Reservations Required by November 8th.
218-525-2286
moreinfo@nokomisonthelake.com

Recap of our 2009 Oktoberfest!

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!

Visit us this weekend at the Renaissance Festival

"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.html



Visit the Trade River Winery Booth!

Wine Class Cancelled for Tomorrow

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

Fundraiser: "Taste of Autumn" Wine Tasting and Silent Auction

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 More!

Tickets available at St. Anthony Office - $25 per person.
or by phone (715) 374-3570.

St. Anthony Catholic Church Center
11648 E. Cty. Rd. B
Lake Nebagamon

Upcoming Wine Dinner!

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 Club
Location:1905 Hwy 64, New Richmond, WI 54017
Phone: (715) 246-5121
When: Thursday, Sept 17
Time: 6:00 pm
Cost: $39.99 per person

Menu: Crackers and Pepperjack cheese; Texan black bean soup with jalapeno; Poppyseed salad; London broiled meat, duchess sweet potatoes, fresh broccoil; Pumpkin cheesecake

Wines to be paried: Festa Reserve/Cab, Ugni Blanc, Moscato d'Asti, and Trade River Merlot.

Winner of the Amateur Photography Contest Announced!

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 Photography Contest.

The winning photograph, taken by Patrick Chenal of Frederic, WI.

Oktoberfest - September 26

Our annual Oktoberfest is coming soon! Here are the details:

Saturday, September 26
We're open from Noon - 8pm

Live Music from 1-4pm by the Elk River German Band
Cover 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 apple, hot German potato salad and dark Russian rye bread (made by Smoland Prairie, Grantsburg).

Nancy will also have delicious desserts available for an additional charge. We ordered lots of food this year, so you can even purchase seconds!

Wear your lederhosen and dirndl because we'll be having a costume contest!

There is plenty of free parking. We will be serving wines from Austria, Germany and a new wine from Idaho! Not a wine drinker? That's ok too as we'll have a beer tent with a couple beers on tap.

Come early for a seat or bring a lawn chair or blanket! Hope to see you here on the 26th!

LEARN ABOUT WINE!

September 15: The Process of Making Wine
Attendees will sip on some wine while they learn
about the growing of grapes, what "late harvest"
means, the characteristics of oak vs. stainless steel
fermented wines, how "pink" wines are made,
different wine regions and their regulations,
and what gives them those headaches they
might receive after drinking wine.

September 29: Wine Tasting Basics
Attendees will enjoy a lovely evening where
we will sample wines and discuss the
characteristics of different grape varietals, the
proper way to see, smell and taste wine,
glassware styles, and serving and storing
temperatures - we'll take the mystery out of wine
as we discuss the basics of food and wine pairing.

October 13: Throwing a Wine Tasting Party
Attendees will have fun while they try new wines
and learn the basics of reading a wine label
(what is “Reserve”, and does it mean it's better?),
getting the right supplies for the party, and picking
out the best cheeses and foods for a variety of
wines. We'll even spice it up a little bit and show
you how to throw a "blind tasting" party where
you and your friends are guaranteed to have a
night filled with laughter!

November 10 - Holiday Entertaining
Attendees will learn some tricks of the trade
when pairing wine with holiday meals.
Trade River Winery will provide some delicious
treats (and send you home with the recipes)
which are perfect for serving to a crowd.
Attendees will also receive a special discount on
wine and wine accessories which make the
perfect hostess or holiday gift. Gather your
girlfriends and make a night of it!

Instructor:
Nicki Peterson,
Certified Wine Professional

Cost: $20 per person per class
(includes wine and snacks)
*Portion of proceeds goes to
Grantsburg Community Education.
*Attendees receive 10% off wine and
gift purchases the day of the class.

Classes are from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
At Trade River Winery
21115 Deer Lane
Grantsburg, WI 54840

Class size is limited!
Make your reservations today!
715.327.4193 or
info@traderiverwinery.com

Two Great Websites

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

Hold Your Event Here!

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

Event Schedule Reminder

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 new for ladies. So far this year we've had Bellinis, cheese and crackers, jewelry displays, health drink samples, candles, etc. Coming up on August 13 at 2:30 and 5:00, Nicki Peterson, certified wine professional, will give a short presentation on "How to Throw a Wine Tasting Party". Notice - two different times so you'll be sure to make it to one of them!
*Featured "Wine of the Day" - a great wine with a reduced price of only $10 - changes weekly!

Fridays at Trade River Winery we're open from 2-8 p.m. and it Tapas Night! Our theme schedule includes:
August 7: Greek
August 14: Italian
August 21: Spanish
August 28: Specialty Cheeses
Includes three tapas and three wines for only $10!

Saturdays at Trade River Winery we're open from Noon - 8 p.m. and we have live music most afternoons. Our schedule is:
August 8 from 4-7 p.m.: Bo Billy
September 5 from 4-7 p.m.: Rex Cactus
September 19 from 3-6p.m.: City Vibe
September 26 is our German Fest from Noon - 8p.m. with live music by the Elk River Band ... check back for more details on this event!

Sundays at Trade River Winery we're open from 1-5p.m.

Tonight's Tapas Menu

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 salad

Paired 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 55% Syrah and 45% Aragones grapes. On the palate it is young, fresh and very fruity. This wine hails from Poceirao, Portugal.
*Pontval Trincadeira/Touriga Nacional is from Alentejo, Portugal and is a blend of the unique portugese grapes Trincadeira and Touriga Nacional. It has a deep ruby color with flavors of mature fruits. Very smooth and easy to drink.

$10 per person.

July 27-August 2 at Trade River Winery

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 for some wine and relax on our elegant patios!

Thursday is ladies day. Sheila Waldoch will display her sterling silver jewelry and Sue Schneider will be here with her healthy juice drinks, Mona Vie. Of course, we will have half price tastings for the ladies and $1/minute massages as usual! We're open from 2-6 pm on Thursday.

Friday's tapas menu has a Portugese theme. Check back for the menu.

Saturday, we're open at the winery from noon-8pm. New Roots Duo will be playing their music from 4-7pm. Nicki will be sampling Trade River Winery wine at the Lakeview Center in Siren, WI for their art show from 1-3pm. You may purchase wine throughout the day as well.

Sunday we're open at the winery from 1-5pm.

Headliner quartet for 2009 is named Storm Front

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 short time. They are thankful to all the chapters and individuals who have supported them and are most especially thankful to their families and friends for the love and encouragement they provide.

They hope you can come to see them perform at the Unity High School with the Indianhead Chorus on October 10, 2009. Show times are 2 PM and 7 PM. For tickets, call Ken Mettler at 715-483-9202 or email him at kbmett@hotmail.com or get them at Trade River Winery!

July 20-27 at Trade River Winery

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 Pietro Chianti Reserva
*Brie from France paired with Juan de Arges sparkling wine
*Manchego cheese from Spain served with Luis Gurpegui Berceo
All served with champagne grapes and crackers for only $10. Food is served from 5-7pm but we're open from 2-8pm for wine tastings.

Also on Friday, Lisa will be at Dresser Food & Liquor from 3-6pm offering wine samples.

Saturday we're open from noon - 8pm with live music by Bo Billy from 4-7pm. The Grantsburg volleyball team will be here from 4-7 as well serving food as a fundraiser - come hungry and support the girls!

Sunday we're open from 1-5 pm. Lisa will also be back at Dresser Food & Liquor from 1-4 with more wine samples!

We'd also like to congratulate Britta Anderson and Mike Ryan on their upcoming nuptials!

Fernando On Tour!

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 Winery
Today from 4:45-5:30pm at Island Wines in Cumberland
Today from 6-8pm at Bistro 63 in Barronett, WI (just north of Cumberland)
Tomorrow (Thursday) at Nokomis in Duluth, MN
Friday from 2-4pm at Trade River Winery
Friday from 6:30-?? at Vinifera in Wabasha, MN

Tasting Events, Appetizers, Meet the Winemaker Fernando

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 winery, we are open from 2-8pm. From 5-7 pm we will serve Greek Meze paired with premium greek wines. The menu includes Domades (stuffed grape leaves); Mediterranean Olives; Fresh Tomato with Feta Cheese and Pita. Wine pairings include Lafkiotis Moscofilero (white), Lafkiotis Kleoni (rose), Lafkiotis Agiorgitiko (red). Only $8!

Friday in Rice Lake, WI Nicki will be at Burnell's Decor sampling out wines during their "Afternoon with the Arts" event. 2-4 pm.

Saturday we're open at the winery from Noon-8pm. Come and meet Fernando Festa, owner and winemaker of Cavas de Chacras from Mendoza, Argentina. Buy some of his organic and biodynamic Cavas de Chacras or Festa wine and have him autograph your wine bottle! Also, from 1-3pm we have the Bright Knights Barber Shop Quartet playing. Support the Grantsburg 8th Graders' trip to Washington DC by having lunch with us from Noon-3.

Also on Saturday, from 12-3pm, support the Grantsburg 8th graders by having lunch at the winery. All proceeds go towards their trip to Washington DC.

Sunday we're open from 1-5pm.

Next week

Fernando Festa, owner and winemaker of Cavas de Chacras wines from Mendoza, Argentina will be at Bistro 63 in Barronett, WI on July 8 from 6-8pm. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and wine samples.

Thursday, July 9 Fernando will present his wines at a Argentinean style BBQ dinner at Nokomis in Duluth, WI.
http://nokomisonthelake.com/events.htm

The theme for Small Plates night on July 10 is Argentine (served from 5-7pm)...come and meet Fernando from 2-4pm! $8 (more details to come).

After his afternoon of meet and greet at Trade River Winery, Fernando Festa will head down to Vinifera in Wabasha, MN to share his wine and knowledge. Reservations recommended. (651) 565-4171.

Week of June 22 at the Winery

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 25th, the Frederic Golf Course is hosting a "Ladies Guest Day" starting at 4 pm. $18 includes 9 holes of golf, Dinner, Door prizes, Games and Wine Tasting with Lisa from Trade River Winery! Pre-register by calling 715-327-8250.

Frederic Golf Course
905 Wisconsin Ave. (State Highway 35)
Frederic, WI 54837

Next week:
Tuesday, June 30 at Mona Lisa's in Eau Claire, WI - Nicki will sample out our Alvor White, Cantine Mothia Vela Latina (Grillo/Chardonnay blend), Cantine Mothia Hammon (Nero d'Avola/Cabernet Sauvignon Blend) and Cavas de Chacras Pinot Noir. Free samples - hope to see you there!

Friday, July 3 at Burnell's Decor in Rice Lake, WI - join us for an Afternoon with the Arts as we provide wine samples from 2-4 pm.

Grecco's Dinner Tonight

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.

Meet the Winemaker in Wabasha - Wednesday

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 your seats now! Cheers!

Vinifera Restaurant
260 Main St W
Wabasha, MN 55981
(651) 565-4171

Some easy steps to food and wine pairing…

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: choose a wine that is slightly sweet, such as Chenin Blanc, Riesling, or even Sake.
*If you really want a dry wine, serve one that’s young and very, very ripe.
*Remember that sometimes a wine with oak can work if the wood’s sweetness mirrors that of the dish; however success is not guaranteed.

SALTY:
*Pick wines with low to moderate alcohol content, as the salt will exaggerate the wine’s heat.
*Play with wines that have some sweetness; salt and sweet can enjoy each other’s company!
*Avoid wines with high levels of oak or tannin.

SPICY OR HOT:

*The spicier the dish, the more difficult it is to pair with wine. Select young wines with low to moderate alcohol content, minimal (or no) oak, and if possible, some residual sugar (for whites or roses).
*Among still wines, stick to off-dry whites and roses; sparkling wines can also be nice foils for heat.
*You may have to forgo wine with Texas five-alarm chili or those Thai, Indian, and Korean dishes that make your hair stand on end. Opt instead for beer and yogurt-based drinks, along with large, large bowls of rice!

BITTER:
*Select wines with bitter components (oak aging, tannins) to complement the personality of the recipe.
*Try wines with high acidity. This doesn’t always work, but it’s better than the opposite extreme. After all, tannin is an acid.

DOMINATED BY A STRONG SAUCE OR CONDIMENT:
*Forget the main dish and match the wine to the sauce or condiments and side dishes.

SERVED VERY HOT!
* Allow the dish to cool off, or it will ruin your enjoyment of the wine and make the alcohol (by heating it) seem overwhelming.
*Serve chilled wines if it’s essential that the dish be served very hot.

Winemaker Visit

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 St. Croix Falls, WI (afternoon tasting and evening dinner). (715) 483-5003

June's Featured Wine

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: $15
Price for June: $12

Fortified Wine

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 long distances as they built the British wine trade).

If a spirit is added during fermentation, as in Port, the spirit will raise the alcohol content to a level at which fermentation will stop (around 15%) which means that not all sugars will have turned into alcohol leaving the port sweet. If the spirit is added after fermentation, as in Sherry, the sugars in the grape juice are all converted to alcohol, producing a dry wine. It can be sweetened later in the process if necessary.

Fortified wines are often used as an aperitif with nuts, olives and cheese or as an after dinner drink. If the fortified wine is sweet it is often a wonderful match to a variety of desserts. If you are serving a dessert and want the perfect wine match, just ask and we'll help you pick it out.

Check out our selection of port, sherry, madeira, and marsala at www.traderiverwinery.com/wine

Free Wine Sample!

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!

Business as Usual

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!

2009 Schedule

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 for Ladies Day, just let us know!
Winery is open from 2p.m. - 6p.m. on Thursdays

Friday nights are "Tapas" Nights (small plates). Food is for purchase and prepared by local caterers and chefs. Optional wine pairings are available. The theme schedule is:
June 26 - Italian
July 3 - Greek
July 10 - Argentine
July 17 - Spanish
July 24 - Specialty Cheeses
July 31 - Portugese
August 7 - Greek
August 14 - Italian
August 21 - Spanish
August 28 - Specialty Cheeses
Winery is open from 2p.m. - 8p.m. on Fridays

Saturdays at the winery we host several low-key music groups for our Music on the Patio series. Our schedule is:
June 27 from 4 - 7p.m. is BT & Suz
July 4 from 1 - 3p.m. is Bright Knights Barber Shop Quartet
July 11 from 4 - 7p.m. is City Vibe
July 18 from 4 - 7p.m. is BT & Suz
July 25 from 4 - 7p.m. is Bo Billy
August 1 from 4 - 7p.m. is New Roots Duo
August 8 from 4 - 7p.m. is Bo Billy
September 5 from 4 - 7p.m. is Rex Cactus
September 19 from 4 - 7p.m. is City Vibe
September 26 is German Fest featuring the Elk River Band.
Winery is open from Noon - 8p.m. on Saturdays

*Also open Wednesdays from 2-6p.m. and Sundays 1-5p.m.

To receive weekly update emails regarding our Ladies Day, Tapas and Music please contact info@traderiverwinery.com.

Don't forget to become our friend on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (boutiquewines)!

Laurel Supper Club Wine Dinner

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 potato and mixed vegetables paired with Malat Steinbuel Riesling.

Pineapple Cheesecake paired with Moscato d'Asti.

Memorial Day Weekend

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 around the world. $5 for 5 wine samples (includes 10% off your wine purchase in the gift shop).

Memorial Day weekend hours:
Saturday Noon - 8pm
Sunday 1-5pm
Special Holiday Hours: Monday Noon-6pm

Next week begins our extended hours schedule:
Wednesdays 2-6pm
Thursdays 2-6pm
Fridays 2-8pm
Saturdays Noon-8pm
Sundays 1-5pm

Check back for more information regarding our Ladies Day, Tapas Night and Music schedule.

Wine Pairing Lunch

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 Port

2. Salad greens with basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts and fresh mozzarella with Salvano Gavi Cortese

3. Butternut Squash Risotto paired with Cavas de Chacras Viognier

4. Lamb chops, sweet potato puree, summer ratatouille paired with Pontval Syrah

5. Affogatto (chocolate gelato with espresso) paired with Tezza Recioto. This is the only pairing I would have changed. The Recioto's raisin flavors didn't match very well with the milk chocolate in the gelato. I might have tried the Cantine Mothia sweet Marsala from Sicily as that might have been good with the coffee flavors.

10 Things You Should Know About Sulfites in Wine

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 flavors of the wine are allowed to shine through. This is because sulfites are primarily used for their anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties.

3. Sulfites are not related to the headaches some people get from red wine. Many scientists believe that it is actually the natural histamines that are found in red wines.

4. Many dried fruits contain a lot more sulfites than wine. For instance, a 2 oz. serving of dried apricots contains more than ten times the amount of sulfites than is in normal glass of wine.

5. In the USA, all wines that have more than 10ppm (parts per million) must show "CONTAINS SULFITES" on the label, whether the sulfites are natural or added.

6. Sulfites are not bad for you. In fact, the human body produces about one gram of sulfites everyday. This is nearly 100 times the amount in one glass of wine.

7. Wines without added sulfites spoil very quickly. This is due to the lack of oxidant and microbial control that the sulfites provide.

8. Sulfites were first used in winemaking by the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians to sterilize their wine vessels and have been added directly to the wine since the 17th century.

9. Despite popular belief, sulfites are not just used by American wineries. In fact, most wineries around the globe use sulfites...yes even the French.

10. Less than 0.25% of the population is allergic to sulfites and many scientists believe that it is somewhat correlated with those who suffer from asthma.

Amateur Photo Contest!

How it works:
1. Take photos of or at Trade River Winery.
2. Upload pictures to: www.flickr.com/groups/trw
3. Upload by the end of the day on July 18, 2009.
4. Possibly WIN a $100 Gift Certificate to Trade River Winery

Photos 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 photographs. By entering the contest, photographers agree to grant Trade River Winery irrevocable license to use their photograph(s) at any time, in any manner and in any medium without any fee or other form of compensation.

Wine Tasting Friday & Sale

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 N
Stillwater, MN 55082
(651) 439-2184

Our 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.

New Wine Club

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 and charged only in the months you receive wine) or the Ethusiast's Club (receive 2 bottles of wine every month and charged each month).

You can even request to have red wines only; white wines only; or a mix.

Each shipment contains wine tasting notes. As a wine club member, you receive some pretty great benefits which include:

*Invitation to Members-Only events such as "Meet the Winemaker"
*Exclusive 15% off discount on all purchases in-store and online
*Complimentary VIP tasting pass for you and a guest which includes two keepsake glasses
*Refer a friend and earn a free bottle of wine
*Newsletter with updates on wines and events
*Advance notice of new arrivals and sales

Contact us to receive an application or if you have questions:
715.327.4193
info@traderiverwinery.com

Offering samples!

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 3-6pm

Friday 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 downtown Eau Claire is celebrating their 1 year anniversary - tastings from Noon -3 - wines paired with delicious appetizers served by Laurel Robertson of Dinner's On.

Women's Expo is Saturday at the Hog Wild in Luck, WI with wine tastings from 12-3.

Gift shop at the winery is open from Noon - 5pm on Saturday! Last weekend for our blowout sale prices on select wines and t-shirts!

Spread the word!!

Gearing up for summer!

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 tasting bar. We will be adding some chalkboards to advertise events and are updating our wine club information (one set price). It's a pretty exciting time at the winery as we look forward to our fourth summer open!

On the wholesale side, we are gearing up for tastings! Restaurants typically search for wines for their spring/summer wine lists in March. So letters are being sent out to prospects, meetings set up with current and potential customers, and the 2009 wine portfolio was just printed! It's an exciting time, but a stressful time. If we sit back and watch the month pass by we could potentially be out of the game until August.

Lisa and I attended the UP Show (Upper Midwest Foodservice and Lodging Show) on Monday. We made some good connections, so hopefully we get some business! It's always good to just get our name out there. The event was held in Minneapolis and 3 other distributors and 3 wineries were sampling their juice as well. There are about 50 wine distributors in the Metro area, so there's a lot of competition. What sets us apart? We are a family business; we are the importer and distributor (cut out the middleman); we personally visit the vineyards and hand select the wines we want to import; many of the wines are small production and hand harvested making for high quality; and we treat our customers like family.

How to Throw a Wine Tasting Party

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 all from Napa, for instance. Or one each of the same varietal (grape) from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, etc. Or try several different varietals -- Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel for reds, or Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier for whites. Or set up a "Italy vs California shootout." The possibilities are endless, but in each case, the idea is to learn something by comparing similar-only-different wines to see if you can pick up consistent differences among them.

Design a tasting card that specifies the type of wine, the producing vineyard, the year and a brief description of the wine (usually found on the wine’s label). Make sure that each guest has their own tasting card to record the wine’s distinct appearance, aroma and flavor.

Traditionally, white wine is served in glasses that are a little smaller than those for red. Smaller glasses keep white wines chilled, while the larger bowls of red-wine glasses give fuller-bodied reds more room to breathe.

Before serving, chill the white wines for 30 minutes to an hour, to a temperature of 45 degrees to 50 degrees; if they're too cold, the taste of the wine will be dulled. Red wine is served at room temperature, but if a house is particularly warm, the wine may need to be chilled slightly. Red wine should be served at a temperature of 50 degrees to 65 degrees (serve lighter wines at the lower end of that range, full-bodied wines at the higher end).

Typically, when tasting wines, you will want to work from dry wines to sweet wines; light to full-bodied; young to aged; and white to red. Have your guests sample each wine by itself, assessing the wine’s unique color, smells and flavors. If pairing with food, note if the pairing worked well. If there are multiple components to the dish, try the wine with each separate component and then all together.

To make your event a bit more challenging, offer a “blind tasting” experience. In this case, you still provide your guests with their individual tasting cards; however, you pour each wine without identifying the label, allowing them to incorporate all of their senses to identify the respective wines based on the labels’ descriptions. The guest that is able to identify the most wines correctly wins a prized bottle of wine or perhaps a book on the art of wine tasting.

Love the Wines? Join the Club!

There are two options for becoming a wine club member at Trade River Winery:

Insider's Club
The 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 wine and non-wine purchases. Average shipment: $35-$45 per month plus shipping.

Enthusiast's Club
The Enthusiast's Club is for lovers of the best quality wines. Enjoy two (2) bottles shipped monthly (24 bottles per year). In addition, members receive an exclusive 15% discount on all other wine and non-wine purchases. Average shipment: $45-90 per month plus shipping.

Sign up today and discover your new favorite wines: nicki@scdtrading.com.

Dining Out

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 - Blaine
Eichtens - Center City
Mt. Royal Bottle Shop - Duluth
Nokomis on the Lake - Duluth
The Lake House - Forest Lake
Levee - Hastings
Buon Giorno/I Nonni - Lilydale
Black Forest Inn - Minneapolis
Cafe Agri - Minneapolis
Ecopolitan - Minneapolis
First Course - Minneapolis
Gardens of Salonica - Minneapolis
Oar D' Oeuvre - Red Wing
West End Liquor - Red Wing
Twigs - Rochester
301st - Rochester
Chardonnay - Rochester
Prescott's - Rochester
Ordway - St. Paul
Pazzaluna - St. Paul
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter - Stillwater
Savories - Stillwater
Tangled Up In Blue - Taylors Falls
River Boat Lane - Wabasha
Vinifera - Wabasha

Wisconsin:
Eau Claire Golf and Country - Altoona (Eau Claire)
Coffee Grounds - Eau Claire
B&G Liquor - Chippewa Falls
Duncan Creek Wine Bar - Chippewa Falls
Warren G's - Barron
Bistro 63 - Barronett
Bayfield Inn - Bayfield
Wild Rice - Bayfield
Canoe Bay - Chetek
KJ's - St. Croix Falls
Bella Curella Cheese Store - Rice Lake
Island Wines - Cumberland
Laurel Supper Club - Deer Park
Trollhaugen Ski & Convention Center, Dresser
Frederic Golf Course - Frederic
Trade Lake Valley Store - Grantsburg
Woodlands Grill & Pub - Grantsburg
Ross's Teal Lake Lodge - Hayward
Timberidge Road House - Hertel
The Nova Wine Bar - Hudson
Bottle Shop - Luck
Cafe Wren - Luck
Hog Wild - Luck
Luck-E - Luck
Bellarietta Bistro - New Richmond
St Croix River Inn - Osceola
Valley Spirits - Osceola
Fireside Supper Club - Rhinelander
Holiday Acres - Rhinelander
Pizza Haven - Rhinelander
Adventures - Siren
Pour House - Siren
Skol Haus - Siren
Yourchuck's - Siren
Jackpine Trading - Siren
Bristol Ridge Golf Course - Somerset
Red Brick Grill - St. Croix Falls
Grecco's on the St Croix - St. Croix Falls
Palate - Stockholm
Le Bistro - Superior
Stage North - Washburn
Chula Vista Resort - Wisconsin Dells

New Wines From Fernando!

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 (restocking current inventory)
2008 Dulce Natural (sweet wine; new vintage)
2007 Moscatel Brut (new vintage)
2008 Pedro Ximinez (interesting – a still PX; new vintage)
2008 Sparkling Extra Brut (dry) (new! Cavas de Chacras’ first sparkling!)
2008 Sparkling Demi Sec (sweet) (new! Cavas de Chacras’ first sparkling!)
2002 Festa Assamblagge (bought the rest of his production!)
2000 Festa Cabernet Sauvignon(bought the rest of his production!)
2003 Merlot (bought the rest of his production!)
2008 Bonarda (new vintage)
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon (bought the rest of his production!)
2007 Viognier (new vintage)
2008 Rose (new vintage - done in a sweet style)

New Hours and Ideas for Summer 2009!

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 2-6pm
Thurs 2-6pm
Friday 2-8pm
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 1-5pm

Opening 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 night (possibly Wednesday's)
Tapas (aka small plates) night (Friday's)
Music on the Patio on Saturday's - timeframe change from 2-5 to 4-7.
As in the past we'll have Red, White and You (4th of July celebration)
Oktoberfest (last weekend in September)

Any ideas for other fun events/themes we could have? Send comments!

Advertising

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 search for Trade River Winery).

Have sites in relation to wine and or events/weddings that you regularly visit? Let us know as it might be a great place for us to advertise! Have a blog? Link to us and we'll link to you!

Thanks, and check back soon!
Nicki and the Trade River Winery Gang!