WWW.SYVNEWS.COM writes: "After a number of training rides, the Wine Country Bike Trek has finally arrived. The Wine Country Bike Trek, one of the most popular cycling events in Santa Barbara County, kicks off on Friday when cyclists tackle the three-day ride."

Carrie told me about this and I found this story about it at STARBEACON.COM on Wednesday.

"The Ashtabula Rotary Foundation will host the Wine and Walleye Kick-off party Friday in the Rotary Beer Tent at Sutherland Marine in the historic Ashtabula harbor."

I read this in the Abilene paper and wanted to share it with you.

"Saturday update This is wine country, where wine is pretty much everywhere, except resorts like Indian Springs. That may be about to change. The Calistoga City Council Tuesday night approved a public convenience application filed by Indian Spring Resort owner Pat Merchant."

This is the latest news as of August 25th.

"AVON, Colorado - Avon restaurant and wine bar, vin48, is hosting a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine tasting this week. "This should be a fun comparison of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from France versus those same grapes from California and Oregon," said Greg Eynon, owner of vin48. Vail Valley local Craig Bale will lead the wine tasting representing Wilson Daniels. Wilson Daniels Ltd. is a family ..."

I'll post more if I find anything else out.

I found this video and thought I would pass it along.

This one's for Gladys, I know he is reading.

"EVANS CAGLAGE/DMN To find the perfect wine to drink with rib-eye steak, our panel of experts sampled 15 red wines from all corners of the world. The seven picks span six countries and range from light to bold, elegant to earthy."