A Toast to Tennessee

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Wine festival 2013

Middle Tennessees Premier Wine Festival!

Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:00~6:00 p.m. Nashville Shores

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Seminar Schedule
1:00 The Thrill of Wine & Chocolate
Ah, the thrill of pairing wine and chocolate! Join us for a chocolate experiment and see how correct pairings can create an unforgettable sensory experience. Samplings prepared by Pauls Chocolate Gallery.

Our Educational Series will make experts out of wine tasting newcomers, as well as enhance the skills of experienced tasters. Seminars are offered every hour on the hour and

last approximately 20 minutes. Seating is limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. All seminars include sampling (for seated guests only) and are FREE OF CHARGE!

3:00 Home Brew How-tos

Making homemade wine is easier than you might think. Mostly, it takes a few pieces of inexpensive equipment, a great recipe, some serious cleanliness, and a whole mess of patience. Mt. Juliet Beer Company will guide us through the ABCs of making wine at home! Food sampling provided by Willas Shortbread.

2:00 Cigar 101

This fun and informative seminar, taught by the experts at Big Star Cigar, will educate us in the proper way to cut and light a cigar; what goes into the making of a premium hand-rolled cigar; and proper cigar smoking etiquette. Food samplings provided by Tennessee Cheesecake and Giuseppes 1933.

4:00 The Love Affair Between Food & Wine

There just isnt a food on this planet that doesnt make a beautiful pairing with wine! Join us for a decadent taste test featuring gourmet food samples from Mirko Pasta and Kavanaughs Irish Pub, two of Mt. Juliets newest restaurants.

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The wineries at this years A Toast of Tennessee

Amber Falls Winery & Cellars
Located at 794 Ridgetop Road in Hampshire, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 12:30 to 6 p.m., during Daylight Savings Time. The winery closes at 5 p.m. when Standard Time is in effect. Its phone number is (931) 285-0088, and its website is www. amberfallswinery.com Owned by Timothy and Judy Zaunbrecher, the winery offers a wide range of red and white wines, both varietals and blends, from dry Bordeaux-style to sweet. They also have ross (blushes), muscadine and a variety of novelty fruit wines. & Cider Mill, two great restaurants, a bakery, a candy store, an ice cream shop and a Christmas shop. Apple Barn Wineries offers fruit wines and various wines of apple and apple blends.

Arrington Vineyards

Apple Barn Wineries

Located at 220 Apple Valley Road in Sevierville, Tenn., the winery is open from June 1 to Dec. 31, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. From Jan. 1 to May 31, it is open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its phone numbers are (865) 428-6850, tollfree (800) 421-4606 or (866) 428-6850, and its website is applebarnwines.com. Located in the Apple Barn Village, the Apple Barn Winery is next door to the world-famous Apple Barn General Store

Located at 6211 Patton Road in Arrington, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday from 12 to 6 p.m. Its phone number is (615) 395-0102, and its website is www.ArringtonVineyards.com. Founded by country music artist Kix Brooks, the winery offers the following wines: Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Stags White, Desert Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Red Fox Red, Gewurztraminer (semi-sweet), Muscat Love and Raspberry (sweet).

Beachaven Vineyards & Winery

Located at 1100 Dunlop Lane in Clarksville, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tours are offered daily. Its phone number is (931) 645-8867, and its beachavenwinery.com.

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Beans Creek Winery

Located at 426 Ragsdale Road in Manchester, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Its phone number is (931) 723-2294, and its website is beanscreekwinery.com. Formed in 2003 by Tom and Becky Brown and a group of Tennessee wine growers, wines offered range from dry full-bodied reds through sweet whites and fruit wines. Beans Creek Winery began as a dream no larger than a grape. Tom Brown made his first wine in 1976 in his mothers kitchen with childhood friends Joe and Dan Lasater. Tom has spent 27 years perfecting our award-winning wine style using grapes and fruit that grow well in Tennessee. In 2003 with the help and support of other winegrowing families, their dream became a reality. Bean Creek Winerys vineyards are located in Coffee, Warren,and Williamson counties of Middle Tennessee. We purchased grapes from growers in Sumner, Robertson, Sequatchie, Loudon and Sullivan counties of Tennessee. Wines offered include Chambourcin, Cynthiana, Chardonell, Traminett, Stone Fort White, Nanas White and Golden Muscat. They also offer other wines, which are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Muscadine, Mountain Red, Blackberry and Black Raspberry.

Century Farm Winery

Located at 1548 Lower Brownsville

Road in Jackson, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Its phone number is (731) 424-7437, and its website is CenturyFarmWinery.com. Century Farm Winery is family-owned and operated by Jo and Carl OCain on a working farm that has been in their family for over 150 years and is recognized as a Tennessee Century Farm. For years, they have been making wines as a hobby for their family and friends. Wines offered include: Norton Dry Red, a Native American varietal with rich color and medium bodied finish. It pairs well with meats from the grill and pizza; Cayuga White, a pleasant smooth off-dry fruity finish with lots of aroma and flavor, resembles Pinot Grigio; Traminette, a semi sweet white wine with a pronounced spicy finish typical of it German parentage; Bronze Muscadine, a semi sweet, abundant aroma and flavor, a Southern favorite, which is best served chilled; Red Muscadine, a sweet with subtle Muscadine flavor fermented on the black skins and best served chilled; and blackberry, a deliciously sweet dessert wine made from estate grown juicy ripe blackberries. Serve chilled. Owned by Louisa Cooke, the winery offers award-winning wines including, Classic White, Melody, Budbreak Blush, Heavenly Peach, Tempo, Barrelhead Red, Golden Rose and French Method Champagnes. Additional award-winning wines produced by Beachaven Vineyards

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& Winery include Tennessee Chardonnay, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Cumberland White, Red and White Muscadine, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Blackberry, Raspberry, Jazz, Harmony and Sonata.

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Chateau Ross Vineyard & Winery

Located at 5823 Fulton Road in Springfield, Tenn., the winery is open for private tours and tastings by appointment only. Its phone number is (615) 654-9463, and its website is www.chateauross.com. Owned by Deborah Proctor and Ross Proctor, Chateau Ross is a small, private winery and vineyard in beautiful Robertson County. At Chateau Ross, they use French and American Oak along with minimal fining and filtering techniques to produce full bodied red wines. Wines offered include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebiollo and Chancellor. The winery also has a small block of Chardonnay that is sold only at the tasting room.

utes from Cookeville. Within the winery, visitors can enjoy the winerys vinted products in the tasting room and shop for unique items in the gift shop. Relax on the back patio while enjoying the view of 10 beautiful vineyard acres. Visitors can also reserve a room in the Winery for important functions. The first floor features a huge gathering room capable of easily seating 250. The room opens to the vineyard via three large glass doors and is complemented by a covered patio. A grand double staircase leads to the second floor balcony, which surrounds the gathering hall. The second floor also features meeting rooms that hold various group sizes. (There is even have a special room for the bride to prepare for her special event.) Wines offered include white wines: Chardonnay, Rhine Riesling, Vivance; red wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Concord, Whistle Stop Red; and fruit wines: Muscadine and Blackberry.

Eagle Springs Winery

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyard

Located at 600 Lance Drive in Baxter, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Its phone number is (931) 858-1177, and its website is www.DelmonacoWinery.com. The winery sits on a 52-acre parcel, centrally located between Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga just 10 min-

Join us just off of Exit 407, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains! Eagle Springs Winery is proud to offer honey wines along with its limited selection of dry and semi-sweet wines. Free tastings are offered daily and the intimate winemaking area is also open for public viewing. Whether you are looking for some local fudge, honey, gift items, or wine to take home, we are the stop for you!

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Our Wines include Dry Wines with aromas of rich American Oak, vanilla, melons and apples with fruit flavors; Semi Sweet Wines with bouquets of honey and green apples with juicy and sensual finishes; and Stickys with honey and tropical aromas paired with fresh finishes of ripe mangos, kiwis and other fruits. 119 West Dumplin Valley Road Kodak, TN 37764 Phone: (865) 465-3186 Web Site: eaglespringswine.com

Grinders Switch Winery

Located at 2119 Hwy. 50 West Loop, Centerville, Tenn., the winery is open daily from noon to 6 p.m., except during the winter months when it is open from noon to 5 p.m. It is closed on major holidays. Its phone number is (931) 7293690, and its website is gswinery.com. Owned by Joey and Gail Chessor, Ginders Switch Winery is a small familyowned winery on a 110-acre estate. The tasting room is located in a hand-crafted log house with porch and decks where visitors can relax and enjoy its wines. The winery also has nature trails visitors are invited to explore. Winers offered include Pearl, a sweet white wine; Muscadine, a sweet white wine; Switch Red, a sweet red wine; Char-

donnay, a dry white wine; Barrel Select, a dry red wine; Cabernet Sauvignon, a dry red wine; Signature White, a dry white wine made with Chardonnay grapes; and Signature Select, a dry red wine made from Syrah and Mourvedr grapes. The Signature Series wines are a very limited vintage first produced, bottled and sold in Hickman County from grapes sold there. Each bottle is signed by the vintner and is a part of Hickman County history. The winery recommends that you wait a few months before opening the white. The red wines should be laid down for at least one year, but they will improve if you can wait two to five years before opening.

Highland Manor Winery

Located at 2965 South York Highway in Jamestown, Tenn., the winery is open year round, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is open on all major holiday and offer free cellar tours upon request. Its phone number is (931) 879-9519, and its website is www.highlandmanorwinery.net Owned by Butch and Gertie Campbell, wines offered at Tennessees oldest winery include Chardonnay, Highland Red, Royal White, White Riesling, Cayuga White, Royal Rose, Muscadine, Southern Blush and Cabernet Sauvignon, Sevyal Blanc and Vidal Blanc.

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www.gswinery.com

931-729-3690

2119 Hwy 50 West Loop Centerville, TN 37033

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Wineries
Amber Falls Apple Barn Arrington Vineyards Beachaven Vineyards Beans Creek Century Farm Chateau Ross Del Monaco Eagle Springs Grinder's Switch Highland Manor Hillside Holly Ridge Keg Spring Monteagle Mountain Valley Mountain View Natchez Hills Pickers Creek Reedy Creek Stonehaus Sugarland Cellars Sumner Crest Tennessee Valley Spout Springs

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Hillside Winery

Located at 229 Collier Drive, Sevierville, Tenn., the winery is open daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Their phone number is (865) 908-8482; toll free at (877) 9089460, and its website is hillsidewine.com. Wines offered include dry wines: Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Pinot Grigio; semi-sweet wines, Raspberry Blush, Don Rosso; sweet wines, Cantina Bianca, Vino Rosso, Black and Blue, and sparkling wines, Sonota, Hillside Spumante, Raspberry Frizzante and Muscadine Frizzante. Availability subject to change. Holly Ridge Winery and Vineyard Located at 486 ONeal Road, Livingston, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in summer, and Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. and is closed Christmas Day for winter hours. Its phone number is (931) 823-8375, and its website is www.hollyridgewinery.com. Owned by Curtis Wallin. Holly Ridge Winery is a family-owned and operated winery that opened in 1998. Much emphasis is placed on viticulture at the winery as they want to use only the highest quality grapes for their wines. Currently, they grow 14 different cultivars ranging from French hybrid varieties of Cham-

bourcin and Seyval Blanc to American standards such as Concord and Niagara. Holly Ridge Winery has rooms suitable for weddings, reunions, parties and other meetings. Its annual Grape Stompin Festival is held the Saturday before Labor Day from 4 to 6 p.m. The Stomping begins at 5:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs. Focusing on the production of fine wines using eastern wine grapes, the winery now offers a selection of over 30 wines ranging from dry dinner wines to sweet dessert wines. It is their goal to have wines to please every palate. Wines offered include dry red wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cynthiana, Merlot, Syrah; semi-sweet red wines: Hogeye Red; sweet red wines, Concord, Red Muscadine; blush wines: Catawba, September Blush; port, Muscadine Port, Ruby Port; champagne: American Champagne, Muscadine Champagne; dry white wines: Cayuga White, Chardonnay, Seyval, Vidal; semi-sweet white wines: Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sonata, Traminette; sweet white wines: Niagara, White Muscadine; fruit wines: Black Velvet (blackberry), Crescendo (raspberry), Gator Hater (orange flavor), Peachy Keen (peach), Rhubarb (rhubarb), Tango (blueberry). Keg Springs Winery Located at 361 Keg Springs Road

in Hampshire, Tenn., the winery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. for summer hours, and Wednesday through Sunday noon to 5 p.m. for winter hours. Its number is (931) 285-0589, and their website is kegsprings.com Owned by Brian and Becky Hamm. the winery is family-owned and operated. They are dedicated to providing a superior wine experience in an enjoyable atmosphere, while producing the most unique and delicious wines found anywhere. Keg Springs Winery has a covered pavilion, so pack a lunch or purchase some of their wonderful Tennessee cheeses and crackers to enjoy with your wine. Wines offered include dry wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Vidal Blanc, Chambourcin, Chardonel; semi-sweet wines: Maidens White and Crusade; sweet wines: Muscadine, Strawberry, Blackberry, Peach and Raspberry.

Monteagle Winery

Located at 847 W. Main St. in Monteagle, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. from 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon from 5 p.m. Their phone number is (931) 924-9400, and its website is monteaglewinery.com. Wines offered are Moonlight Lace, a

wine that captures the color of an English Rose and the delicate flavor and aroma of rose nectar; Purple Reign: a 100 percent Blackberry wine; Monteagle Peach, a fruity and sweet wine; Ross Creek Red, a wine made from red muscadine grapes, this is a true Southern tradition in red wine; Chardonelle, a newly bred grape makes a wine very similar to its Chardonnay parentage; a dry white; Mountain Valley Red, a delicious Concord wine blend, this selection is fruity, sweet and easy to drink; Cumberland Plateau Red, a blend of native American grapes, it is the ultimate guest wine; slightly sweet, and spicy; Niagara, is the classic white Eastern U.S. wine grape; Rich, sweet and grapey; Sunset Blush, an answer to White Zinfandel; Sweet Magnolia, a Southern favorite; Seyval Blanc, a French-American hybrid made from Seyval Blanc grapes; Mountain Valley White, another French-American hybrid made from Vidal Blanc grapes; Strawberry Festival, a wine that captures the taste of fresh strawberries; Autumn Red 2007, a Chambourcin aged in American Oak for 16 months; Norton, a dry, moderatel oaked, with intense fruit flavors; Eagles Nest, a Cabernet blend rich and well balanced with firm tannins and a lingering finish; Can You Come Out Tonight, a barrel-aged Sherry style wine is made from Vidal grapes;

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Red Right Return, a version of Ruby Port; Under The Mistletoe, Cranberry, a holiday favorite bottled only for the Christmas season and available in November each year. Located at 2174 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tenn., the winery is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Its phone number is (865) 453-6334, and its website is MountainValleyWinery.com. Wines offered include dry wines: Tennessee Special, a limited production wine made and grown in East Tennessee; Chardonnay, a very complex white dinner wine aged in oak for added complexity; Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic full-bodied Cabernet, aged in oak barrels; Cynthiana, (a.k.a. Norton), a spicy and vivacious, this wine pairs well with zesty foods, great chilled too; semi sweet wines: Gewurztraminer, a medium sweet German style wine; Mountain Valley Blush, a medium-sweet wine made from a blend of several varieties of grapes; sweet wines: Muscadine, a favorite sweet wine of the South; Collier Reserve, their finest Muscadine selection; Mountain Valley Red, a sweet blend of Concord and other native American grapes; Mountain Berry, a blend of Concord and Raspberry; Blackberry, a sweet wine made from delicious ripe blackberries; Mountain Peach, a fruity and sweet wine bursting with the flavor of fresh peaches; Club Wine, a special and limited quantity wines, made just for the winery wine club members.

Mountain View Winery

Mountain Valley Winery

Located at 352 Union Grove Road, Charleston, Bradley, Tennessee 37310. Their phone number is (423) 479-7311 and the website is morrisvineyard.com. They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. During fruit season, they are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m, and they are closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. This family owned and operated vineyard was established in 1965 and boasts 28 varieties of muscadine fruit along with grapes and blueberries growing on an 50+ acre farm. Visitors may enjoy a spectacular view of the Appalachian Mountains while picking fruits or tasting specialty wines. Natchez Hills Jim & Karen Odom, Owners Mississippi-native Jim Odom spent 20 years as a US Air Force (USAF) officer and fighter pilot, with extensive excursions throughout Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. After his military career, Jim spent over15 years in the corporate world, serving as CEO for three different companies in the defense sector before retiring to the Souths Hampshire, TN to build a unique destination experience that combines his passions: Music and Wine. Karen Odom grew up in Southern California and Tripoli, Libya, the daughter of a USAF father. As the wife of a fighter pilot and a mother, Karen has spent her life advocating for her children and family in cul-

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tures and systems around the world. Karen started Natchez Hills Vineyard while Jim was still finishing his corporate career, a herculean task that included planting the Vineyard and organic gardens, and running the Bed & Breakfast. Our winemaker, John Sushi is the perfect rock-and-roller to be making wine at Natchez Hills. Early in his career, he was a roadie for storied legends like the Rolling Stones, The Who, Alice Cooper, and ZZ Top. His travels around the world took him through many a wine country, where he discovered the art of winemaking and developed an appreciation for wine from varied regions. Natchez Hills Winerys selection includes an off-dry Sunset Blush, a full-bodied Merlot, and a bright and crisp Riesling. 109 Overhead Bridge Rd, Hampshire Tn 38461 Telephone: 931 285 2500 E-mail: Info@NatchezHills.com www.natchezhills.com

Pickers Creek

In December of 2009, Phil and Lydia Butler George, two active empty-nesters, decided it was time to go home. Both daughters, Alli and Abby, had gone to college and started lives of their own. With aspirations of turning their love for great wine into the reality of a vineyard and winery for all to enjoy, what better place to make this happen than the heart of Middle Tennessee where the wine industry was

beginning to make great strides in producing quality, award-winning wines. So they came home to the place where they both were raised Lewisburg, Tennessee. Back in the spring of 1950, Phils parents, Macklin and Elinor George, bought a small farm on South Berlin Road outside of Lewisburg. Some sixty years later, that farm which had once been tended for corn, tobacco, and hay, is now the home of Pickers Creek Winery. The vision for Pickers Creek was to combine elements of things that make life more enjoyable great music, art, and wine. They built a venue for tasting delicious wines while showcasing Lydias mosaics and paintings along with paintings by Phils sister, Janet White, and art from other local artists. Phils brother David created the stained glass that is the centerpiece of the tasting room. Phils brother, Kenneth, who also lives on the farm in the original homeplace, is the vineyard manager, music director, and a vital part of the every-day activities at the winery. Kenneth is also a picker and I am sure on any given night you can hear him pick and sing a few tunes. A visit to Pickers Creek will provide the opportunity to listen to plenty of great live music while sampling wines produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Muscadine, and other grapes that flourish in the Tennessee climate. With names like Harmony (a Chambourcin and Cabernet Sauvignon blend), Tennessee Twang (made from southern Muscadine

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grapes ) and Blackberry Blues (a sweet berry wine), a tasting at Pickers Creek is like reliving the popular, old Volunteer Jam (without the smell or taste of reefer, whiskers, or fiddle bow rosin). Come sit on the wide porches or under the trees, or sit by the bonfire on a cool evening, listen to music and sip your favorite wines. Bring a picnic and lots of friends for a relaxing afternoon or evening overlooking the vineyard, the old rock wall, Pickers Creek or even take a stroll through the vineyard and down the abandoned railroad track. Spend a while in the gift shop looking at the art, pottery and many gift items. Wine, Art, Music the best life has to offer.

making process are covered from the history of Stonehaus, the grape growing, the crushing of grapes, the wine making process, and the bottling process. Personally guided tours are available through appointment. The gift shop has a wide selection of wine racks, gourmet foods, wine gift baskets, homemade fudge and more. The Halcyon Days Restaurant is the perfect spot for a romantic candle light rendezvous or a leisurely dinner with close friends. Wines offered include a wide array of wines from dry Merlot to fruity Muscadine.

Sugarland Cellars

Reedy Creek Vineyards & Cellars

We are thrilled to bring you this exclusive opportunity to sample the wines of Tennessees hidden gem, Reedy Creek Vineyards. Reedy Creek is a labor of love for vintner Michael Reedy, a Bristol native who graduated from Tennessee High and Virginia Tech, and went on to co-found Pegasus Global a defense and security solutions company that provides integrated communications and countermeasure platforms to the U.S. Department of Defense and other entities. Reedy and his family moved back to the region in 2006 after several years in the Washington, D.C. area. The Reedy Creek vineyard blocks are the largest in Tennessee. Our regions elevation and ancient slate, shale and limestone soils combine to create a perfect environment for growing quality wine grapes. All of Reedys wines have a hint of minerality on the palate that is a perfect expression of the ground in which they are grown. Reedys inaugural, limited production releases are crafted in a food-friendly, classical European style. Michael Reedy will be in attendance to answer your questions about our selections like our Tempranillo, Pinot Gris, Cabriolet, Cabernet Sauvignon, La Diabla, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Ardoisiere Viognier, Chardonnay, and Syrah.

Located at 1133 Parkway in Gatlinburg. Their phone number is (865) 325-1110 or toll free at 1-855-228-5217. Their website is sugarlandcellars.com. Eight varieties of wines are offered, including sweet, semi-sweet and dry wines. Wine coolers are also available. The winery and the wine labels showcase the rich heritage of Gatlinburg and its location near the entrance to Smokey Mountain National Park makes it an ideal stop for the traveler.

Sumner Crest Winery

Located at 5306 Old Highway 52, Portland, Tenn., the winery is open Jan. 1 through April 30, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.; and May 1 through Dec. 31, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon tio 5 p.m. They are closed Easter and Christmas. Its phone number is (615) 325-4086, and its website is sumnercrestwinery.com Opened in June 1997, Sumner Crest Winery has a antique gallery and fully restored 1929 Model A Ford on display, along with a gift shop. Wines offered include White Muscadine, Seyval, New Deal Sweet Red, Pioneer Blush, Steuben, Niagara White, Portland Strawberry Blush, Orlinda Gold (peach), Robertson King, and Sumner Queen.

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Stonehaus Winery Inc.

Tennessee Valley Winery

Located at 2444 Genesis Road, Suite 103 in Crossville, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., Jan. 1-March 31 and Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., April 1-Dec. 31. Its phone number is (931) 484-9463, and its website is www.stonehousewinery.com Owned by Dr. Lloyd Hessler. Stonehaus Winery is located high atop Tennessees Cumberland Plateau. Stonehaus Winery is open to visitors seven days a week year-round. Watch a free DVD tour of the qinery. All aspects of the wine

Located at 15606 Hotchkiss Valley Road East in Loudon, Tenn., the winery is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Its phone number is (865) 986-5147 and its website is tnvalleywine.com. Owned by John Smook, the wines offered includes Muscadine, Concord, Golden Muscat, Cynthiana, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mountain Blush, Country Red and various fruit wines (available seasonally).

Spout Springs

On October 2012, Spout Springs Estates opened as a Tennessee Farm Winery. We are pleased to offer wines made from

at least 95% grapes grown right here in our own vineyards. Kim Hulette Satterwhite wrote, Thank you Alice and Chuck for the great hospitality. We enjoyed our private tour and wine tasting. Merle and I talked on the way home that the two of you are truly in the right business. Of all of the wineries that we have visited, Spout Springs Estates has no doubt been the most informative and friendliest! We made friends this afternoon that we will be sure to visit when we are in Blaine, Tennessee, again. Thank you for everything. We look forward to enjoying our wines that we purchased and will drink to our new friends Alice and Chuck. We also enjoyed our visit with Connie at Richland Cellars as well. Thanks again we wish you the best. Spout Spring Estates is one of the largest producers of Cabernet Sauvignon wine grapes in Tennessee. Current efforts focus on production of high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Riesling grapes for use in our own wines, and for sale to wineries and home winemakers in Tennessee. The vineyard was established in 2004. We have Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon (more like a claret), and Stuben. In the spring of 2013, we will add Riesling and a Country Ries-

ling (sweet), a Sangiovese, a Chianti and a Cab Franc. We sell Cabernet Sauvignon Jelly and also provide a venue for weddings! Our hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 8 p.m. Additional times by appointment only. Please call (865) 719-7485 in advance.

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Studies have found that men who drink a moderate amount of alcohol after heart surgery are less likely to have renewed blocking of the arteries or need additional surgery to unclog them.

What is moderation
Six drinks a week containing 1/3 fl. oz. (10 ml) of alcohol

1 glass of wine 1 mixed drink or whiskey 1 beer

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