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Wine Tours #1
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 24, 2014 03:16 PM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts

We are so excited to be hosting the Wine Tours in beautiful southern Indiana. (And of course to keep going back for more tastings) Whatever your taste in wine we think we have something for everyone. Looking forward to seeing everyone at MG2014!

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Re: Wine Tours #4
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) May 2, 2014 03:20 PM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts

We will try to highlight each winery on our trail over the next few weeks. Winzerwald Winery is "The friendly little German-style Winery at the Top of the Hill" and has several wines to our liking. The Gewurztraminer is an aromatic & floral semi-sweet that sirbritmg73.rp and I agree is great even though our taste runs a little more toward the dry whites. Our "red-necked" guys like the Little Rhineland Red, "the sweet red wine lover's favorite". Whatever your favorite, a glass while enjoying the view of the southern Indiana rolling hills is sure to be enjoyable and relaxing. Dan and Donna Adams are sure to make you feel welcome.

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Re: Wine Tours #5
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) May 9, 2014 12:11 PM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts

Just 30 miles from Winzerwald over perfect hilly, curvy roads made for the MG is Scout Mountain Winery. Situated between Corydon (Indiana's first state capital) and the lazy little town of Leavenworth, Scout Mountain is another of the quaint, unique wineries on our tour. Normally closed on Tuesday they will open their winery just for us the week of the show. They have a light, crisp Chardonel that we like a lot. The *****in Berry Elderberry is a sweet but tart earthy red wine that the guys like. They also have a Buzzard Roost Red which is aged in a bourbon barrel and fortified to 22% alcohol.

The popular Overlook Restaurant is located in Leavenworth and overlooks the Ohio River. It is one of the places featured by MG 2014 and could be a nice break from the wineries if you so choose.

Safety fast!

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Re: Wine Tours #6
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) May 15, 2014 09:19 AM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts

The trip from Scout Mountain to Turtle Run takes you through historic Corydon, Indiana.
"Tucked away among the rolling hills of sourthern Indiana, there's a place where life moves at a more leisurely pace. This is Indiana's hometown and her First State Capital, Historic Corydon and Harrison County. The natural beauty that captivated the early settlers still remains, from wooded trails and lush forests to rich caves. That same scenic splendor inspired their valiant stand on the stie of Indiana's only Civil War battlefiled" - Harrison County Visitor Guide. Shop on the town square or check out the rich history before you visit Turtle Run. The traminette grape wine made from the "official Indiana" grape is normally a semi-sweet wine but Turtle Run makes a dry wine with this grape that is one of our favorites at this winery. If your taste runs to sweet red you may want to try Red My Mind, Lost My Mind or Blue My Mind. Do I sense a theme here??

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Re: Wine Tours #7
mowog2 Drew Hastings Albion, Indiana, USA Sign in to contact 1969 MG MGC	May 15, 2014 08:27 PM Joined 17 years ago 1,121 Posts

Thank you in advance for all your hard work organizing the wine tours....we are really looking forward to enjoying what you have planned.

Cheers, Drew and Kate Hastings

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Re: Wine Tours #8
trevorwj Trevor Jessie Louisville, KY, USA Sign in to contact	May 16, 2014 09:31 AM Top Contributor Joined 16 years ago 6,280 Posts

The hospitality at Turtle Run is great. I highly recommend it.

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Re: Wine Tours #9
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) May 27, 2014 04:33 PM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts

Just a short eight miles from Turtle Run is Indian Creek Winery. We liked the Misty Meadow wine and spent some time with owner Mark Kendall. He shared many stories about his winery and experiences and we enjoyed the time spent with him tremendously.

From there it was on to Quibble Hill, the newest of the wineries highlighted on this tour. Try the white or red Sangria while you are here.

We have one more winery to feature before everyone heads to Southern Indiana for MG2014. We have had so much fun putting this tour together and look forward to seeing everyone in beautiful French Lick, Indiana in just a few short weeks.

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Re: Wine Tours #10
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Jun 9, 2014 12:26 PM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts

Less than one week until MG2014. The wine tour we have planned will need to be done on Tuesday as most wineries are closed on Monday and a couple have agreed to open on Tuesday just for us. For anyone wanting to make a run on Monday we will have directions to Huber Winery and Huber Farms. This is a great little run in itself.

The tours are self-guided and you will be able to leave at different times on Tuesday morning.

I have attached a photo of the "British Box" we have put together for the car answering the most questions correctly on our rally sheet.

See you in beautiful French Lick. Safety Fast!

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Re: Wine Tours #11
kstevusa kelly stevenson Huntsville, Lwr. Middle Tennessee, USA Sign in to contact 1978 MG MGB V8 Conversion "Must-B" 2003 Jaguar XK8 "Nigel"	Jun 9, 2014 03:56 PM Joined 17 years ago 659 Posts

Will there be any printed matter with directions, suggestions,etc? where will it be available Tuesday? The tour sounds great, but info is scarce. Not being a local, we are lost. Help Please

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Re: Wine Tours #12
esd3104 Simon Dix O'Fallon MO, USA Sign in to contact 1970 MG MGB GT V8 Conversion 1972 MG MGB "Scarlett" 1977 MG MGB "Tigger"	Moderator Jun 9, 2014 05:09 PM Joined 18 years ago 991 Posts

Kelly,

When you arrive and go to the registration/regalia room, Clifton Ballroom, Hotel Event Center, you'll find various tables setup with self-guided tour information and printed routes along with info on things like the hotel tours and other "unscheduled events"

Simon

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Re: Wine Tours #13
mowog2 Drew Hastings Albion, Indiana, USA Sign in to contact 1969 MG MGC	Jun 10, 2014 07:02 PM Joined 17 years ago 1,121 Posts

Thanks again for all your hard work.....will see you there...!!!!!

Drew and Kate Hastings

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Re: Wine Tours #2
sirbritmg73.rp Ruth Peters Elberfeld, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Apr 24, 2014 03:37 PM Joined 10 years ago 1 Posts

Re: Wine Tours #3
WineHostess 1 Betsy Puthoff Evansville, IN, USA Sign in to contact	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 26, 2014 04:05 PM Joined 10 years ago 7 Posts