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Labor Day Weekend Wine Outtings In Connecticut

Friday, September 4th, 2009 | Favorite Wine Destinations, wine events | 3 Comments

Ok, long weekend coming up! So, what’s a wino to do with her/himself? Here are some ideas for you! Don’t complicate it, just grab a bottle of your favorite wine, some cheese and crackers and stay local.

Some fun wine-related outtings to keep you enjoying the weather, to keep it local and to help you discover new places.

Restaurants:

Fairfield, CT: Get yourself out to Cafe Lola! This is a wonderfully shabby-chic, French bistro restaurant that always brings a smile to my face. The ambiance, the food, the staff, the music all make my heart sing. Bring a friend, a relative, a date, your significant other; they are sure to be delighted! Read my full review here.

Some recent food finds here are the Escargot, perfectly succulent little guys soaked in butter, garlic, fresh herbs with a melt-ability factor of 10 when they hit your tongue.

The Steak Tartar is an absolute MUST if it’s on the menu! This was done a tad differently than I’ve had it before. It was richer, tastier, great use of capers and the bread went fantastic to spread or dip with!

And make sure you get the FRIES! Whoa…. won’t say anything more here… just try them! Desserts were simple and very tasty. The Tarte Au Pommes Provençale (Apple Tart) I shared with my friend was surprisingly light, but FAR from disappointing. Pair up with some Madame Pigalles (Champagne, St. Germaine Liquor & Abolut Pears) for a wonderful finish.

South Norwalk, CT: Match is celebrating it’s 10th year birthday party with 1999 Prices on all Dinner Menu items. Now that’s a deal!

Start Time: Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:00pm

End Time: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 10:00pm

Location: 98 Washington St

City/Town: South Norwalk, CT

Take 50% off your Dinner of the Month Club purchase. Use code MENU, now thru 9/8/09 at Restaurant.com.

Milford, CT: Bistro Basque is toting a beautiful outdoor patio and it’s going to be a superb weekend for outdoor eats and wine! Romantic, but busy and close quarters.

My food recommendations if you go: Txiperones, Gambas al Ajillo, Pequillo Peppers, The House Fish Special and Duck Confit (falls right off the bone). Great wine selection by the glass and bottle, or you can have the owner, David, choose for you. The man has a wonderful palate!

Wineries to Visit:

Hopkins Vineyard (Warren, CT)- Bring a small picnic and sample their tasty wines. Sit out back on one of the picnic benches, or go down by Lake Waramaug for a stroll! Very bike and kid-friendly here! The Lady Rose wine is out and will make a wonderful accompaniment to most lunch-time eats and picnic fare.

http://www.hopkinsvineyard.com/index.asp

McLaughlin Vineyards (Sandy Hook, CT) - LIVE Music on Sunday, 1-4pm, some hot Brazilian Jazz!

Pretty stoked about this one. they have a great wide lawn to bring a blanket to snuggle up on to listen to great tunes and share some fabulous wine. You can only get McLaughlin wines at the winery, so try to make it up there! It does cost money for the music scene ($15 online / $18 pp at the door). But a few clams will be worth it. Plus, hiking, winery tours available.

http://www.mclaughlinvineyards.com/

Jonathan Edwards (North Stonington, CT) -http://www.jedwardswinery.com/

Gouveia (Wallingford, CT) - LIVE Entertainment from 4-7pm, Sat, Sept 5th! Don Pierson will be playing. Bring your friends, family, book club, whatever and enjoy your own food with some great wine! Check out the sunset view!!

http://www.gouveiavineyards.com/

Sunset Meadows (Goshen, CT) - September 5, 6, & 7th: Sunset Meadow Vineyards will be at the Goshen Fair selling glasses of their award-winning wines. Stop by their booth and enjoy a glass! The tasting room will be open normal weekend hours, including 11 -5 on Labor Day.

Make sure to try their Cayuga white and also their Red blend. I enjoyed all their wines and one of owners, Judy, is just a delight. Do say hello!

http://www.sunsetmeadowvineyards.com/index.html

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING FOR YOUR LONG WEEKEND? LEAVE A NOTE AND IDEAS!

Cheers, everyone!

Kronick Wino

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Feast Your Eyes On This Piggie! J. Edwards Pig Roast 2009

Monday, August 17th, 2009 | Favorite Wine Destinations, wine events | No Comments

My Wino tour this Sunday evening brought me to Jonathan Edwards for their annual Pig Roast with LIVE music by a wonderfully swinging, jazzy, rockin’ band! Complete with tent, tables, chairs, even fake turf beneath your feet to dance the night away!

Tiki torches lines the perimeter to ward off any pesky (and rather drunk) buggies. What a great evening - sunset with the pinkest sky imaginable, warm breeze, great wine, and ROASTED PIG! What’s better than that??

Oh, and glasses of FANTASTIC Jonathan Edwards wine…. Zinfandel to go with the food, Petit Syrah for a chocolatey after-dinner finish and some peppery Syrah to share with a friend. We got our own new JE wine glasses and a ticket for a free glass of wine…. hefty pours there too!

Thanks to a wonderful evening!

Cheers!

Kronick Wino

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