Hello!
 

 

Spring is coming on fast!  The geese are on the move and the songbirds are beginning to make their springtime calls from the treetops.  We have seen several Killdeer already scouting around the winery for a spot to lay their eggs.

Because of the snow and cold, we are way behind on our pruning -- heck, we haven't even started!  Daylight saving time begins on the 14th of this month, however, so we'll soon have more daylight in the evening to get our work done.

We are looking forward to the pleasant days ahead when we can sit outside at a table or under the arbor with a glass of wine and a picnic!  Below are some of the events we have planned for this month.  We hope you can join us soon!

 

Come out to the winery, relax in our auditorium, and watch the Tigers battle the Jayhawks while you enjoy a bottle of wine or a cold domestic or imported beer.  In addition to our regular tasting room fare we'll have steaming gourmet franks for sale.  These are not just any hot dog -- these are quarter-pound Homemade Knockwurst from Bichelmeyer Meats in Kansas City!  The Knockwurst will be served in a soft poppy seed bun made from scratch in the Riverwood kitchen, along with a bag of kettle-cooked chips.  We'll have a selection of toppings available (diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, jalapenos, shredded cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayo) so you can make your own Chicago-style treat!  We'll also have available fresh from our kitchen hot buttered pretzels sprinkled with sea salt!  Ahhhhhh -- just imagine -- a steaming Knockwurst in a soft poppy seed bun, a hot buttered pretzel, a glass of wine or a cold beer, good friends and family, and a great basketball game! 
 

 

This is one of our favorite soups with its earthy mushrooms, creamy tofu, tender strips of pork loin and other delicious ingredients!  Served with steamed wild-caught Gulf shrimp and Club Crackers on the side, this will be a full meal!  Pairing a wine with this soup is a challenge.  We recommend a crisper white wine such as our Vidal/Seyval blend, or perhaps one of our international wines such as a Gruner Veltliner from Austria or a Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa.  Maybe also a cold India Pale Ale from Great Britain or a Belgian ale!  

We will have the games on in the auditorium so you won't miss a thing.  Cheer on your favorite team while you enjoy a bottle of wine or a beer and a hot buttered pretzel!    
 

Looking for a good wine to serve with roast ham or leg of lamb?  At this tasting we'll have three wines that will pair well with a sweet and salty roast ham (for sure we'll have a Riesling and a Gewurztraminer) and three to pair with roast lamb (perhaps Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz).  Tastings are free and the wines will be available for purchase at the winery.  Relax with one of the wines and a selection of cheese and sausage from our refrigerator case or a hot buttered pretzel while you watch the NCAA Tournament on the large screen in the auditorium.  If you wish you are welcome to bring out your own picnic.  Of course we encourage you to do a free tasting of Riverwood wines as well!