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The Wine Scene - by Jill A. Ditmire
posted: Aug. 15, 2008

Is that a St Thomas Fest sausage or are you just happy to be here???
Don't miss the chance to indulge in the annual Sausage Fest at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Friday and Saturday, August 15 & 16.
No Penance needed to take part in the rollicking fun and great food at the corner of 46th and Illinois this weekend.
Sate your hunger for brats, beers, wieners and wine. . . and MUSIC!! Affordable prices leave plenty of change for the collection basket on Sunday.
Music Line up for 2008 Sausage Fest:
Friday, August 15- 6-7 Jason Locke solo guitar and voice
- 7-8 Bill Rumley solo guitar and voice
- 8-9 Tim Brickley and Scott Sanders duo guitar and voices
- 9-10 Gary Wasson solo guitar and voice
- 10-11 Kevin Strunk and Dave Duvall duo guitar/mandolin and voice
- 11-12 Mark Proctor solo guitar and voice
Saturday August 16- 7-10 Jack Werle, George Burk and the Richmond/Rocky Ripple Band
- 10-12 Citrophonic
IN MY BIN
2007 Chateau St Jean Chardonnay, Sonoma County-rich, silky mouth feel with lots of lush, bright, tropical fruit flavors.
2004 Osborne Solaz, Spain-Blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon that offers up round, ripe flavors of black cherry, mulberry, soft white pepper. Drink now.
Brew-N-Bike
Saturday morning August 16: Grab a cup of Perk Up special blend and bike down the Monon Trail to the East End of Mass Ave where you can watch the Cultural Trail Criterium Bike Race.
Cyclists from all over the US will compete in races from 730am to Noon for cash, prizes and good old-fashioned CHEERS! Races and Bicycle Rodeo for kids.
Enjoy music, food and fun for ALL ages at the Rathskeller After Party.
www.nuvo.net for more info
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
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