Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v05n12)
The Wine Scene - by Jill A. Ditmire
posted: Jun. 06, 2008
The Nose Knows. . . ..
It's a ripe and ready weekend for those with a nose to stick in a wine glass.
Several affordable events offer a variety of wines to sniff, swirl, and savor. Spitting optional.
Friday June 6, 2008
Wug Laku's Studio & Garage - Circle City Complex
10th and Brookline just off Mass Ave 5-9pm
FREE WINE, Food and Art
Sample the rustic richness of Don Ramon, the easy going always satisfying Blue Jean Red and scrumptious snacks as you take in an eclectic array of art in one of Mass Ave's most comfortable gallery.
Saturday June 7, 2008
Vintage Indiana 2008 - Military Park - Downtown Indianapolis
11am to 7pm
Enjoy wine, food, music, chef demos, wine crafts, and Kidzone.
www.vintageindiana.com for tickets, map and participants.
I host the Wine/Food Experience Tent where you can sample seasonal food and Indiana wines.
Noon- Red Gold Tomatoes and Turkey- Whyte Horse Winery Wines
130pm- Natures Harvest Organics fresh seasonal eats-Indiana Wine Trail wines
300pm- Milano Inn-Tortellini en Brodo- Indy Wine Trail wines
400pm- Mass Ave Wine Shoppe Delectable Deli cheeses & meats-Indiana Uplands Wine Trail wines.
Sunday June 8, 2008
Conner Prairie Indiana Festival
www.connerprairie.org for directions and ticket info
10am to 5pm both Saturday June 7 and 8
Sample wines from New Day Meadery as I chat with owners Tia and Brett about their unique and truly Indiana wine.
Sunday June 8, 2008
Koffee Klatsch - Perk Up Coffee House - Broad Ripple
2pm - 5pm
Eat home made pastries. Drink locally roasted coffee. Talk to your neighbors and make new friends. Experience another reason to live and love Broad Ripple.
Jill A. Ditmire is an Omnimedia wine specialist, AWS certified wine judge, freelance broadcast journalist and 20+ year home owner in the Warfleigh neighborhood of Broad Ripple. Send your questions and comments to Jill at
jill@broadripplegazette.com
Also on INSTAGRAM @jaditmire
jill@broadripplegazette.com