From vines to wines, learn all there is to know about the world of wine with events sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC).
Ideally located between the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay, the Cape May area is a perfect region for growing wine grapes. Local wineries benefit from the area’s warmer temperatures that extend the growing season and its sandy soil, good for drainage.
Taste the unique flavors of each of the county’s wineries with a new event for 2009, The Cape May Wine Trail.
On Sunday, May 3 from noon to 5 p.m., spend the day visiting wineries and sampling wines at each. First enjoy lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café, located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St. Following lunch, the trolley will take you to Cape May Winery, Turdo Vineyards and Natali Vineyards, where you’ll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms.
Admission is $75 per person and includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. Limited event, reserve early.
The weekend begins with a four-course dinner at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Wines themed to the Sunday Wine School Class will be served with dinner and guests will be treated to individual attention from the wine steward.
On Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m. visit the award-winning Cape May Winery, 711 Town Bank Rd., for a Winery Cellar Tour & Tasting. Tour the vineyard to see how grapes are grown, and then visit the winery for an introduction to the wine-maker’s art.
Enjoy a barrel tasting with cheese and fruit, and receive a complimentary tasting glass. Admission is $20 per person. Tours are limited to 40 people.
Sip your way to a better understanding of fine wines during the Cape May Wine School, “Riesling, The Other White Wine” on Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m. Keith Bader from Lauber Imports shares his expertise and knowledge of Rieslings during this informative class at the Washington Inn, 801 Washington St. Admission is $30 per person and is limited to 80 students.
For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s website at www.capemaymac.org.
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