Archive for April, 2008

Hotel Named for 2008 National Conference (Nov 6-8)

Posted in April 24th, 2008

by pcisek in American Wine Society, Wine Education, Wine Events, Wine Judging

The Hyatt Regency has been selected for the 2008 AWS National Conference in Sacramento, CA and the reservation block is now open. Special room rates have been negotiated at $139 per night (regularly $209-$340 during this time), the conference dates have been set for Thursday, November 6th, beginning with a Welcome Reception from 4:00-6:00 p.m., [...]

We Came… We Drank… We kicked their @##

Posted in April 23rd, 2008

by pcisek in American Wine Society, Pictures, Wine Events, Wine Judging

Yes 4,300 wines can be judged in a weekend! I promised some of you that I would place the pictures on-line so here they are

WineMaker Magazine International Amateur Wine Judging

I would like to extend a “big thanks” to…

Posted in April 16th, 2008

by pcisek in Connecticut Wine, Liquor Liability, NVCC, Wine Laws

Democratic Senator Joan Hartley for her support of the Hospitality Program at Naugatuck Valley Community College. We are currently in discussions (with her) to develop/propose special legislation that will help solve some of the issues surrounding the making of wine/ teaching of wine education in the State of Connecticut. Stay tuned for more information as it [...]

Update on WineMaker Magazine Judging…

Posted in April 14th, 2008

by pcisek in American Wine Society, Wine Events, Wine Judging

I just received an email from Gene Spaziani stating that the entries are a 4,300 STRONG! I am going to try to post to the blog every hour or so (If I can manage it) Stay Tuned!

Here is a link to one of my favorite Indian Restaurants

Posted in April 6th, 2008

by pcisek in Restaurants

The owners of Kolam Restaurant in Newtown CT are very talented… their use of spice is unmatched. Whenever I am in the area I love to dine with them, I wish they would open one up near my home! Let me know what you think if you get a chance to try their food. Kolam [...]

Posted in April 6th, 2008

by pcisek in American Wine Society

Here is a link to the latest American Wine Society National E-News from our Executive Director~ Here is a copy of her email describing the contents:
“Attached is the April 2008 edition of the National E-News. This initiative was created by former AWS President, Al Guber, and our current President, Ray Hartung, is willing to continue this format [...]

Students at NVCC put on a great event “Comfort Food”

Posted in April 3rd, 2008

by pcisek in Food, NVCC, Pictures

If you are intested in some “behind the scenes” pictures of the event please check out our photo album on Picasa

Very informative wine podcasts

Posted in April 2nd, 2008

by pcisek in NetCasts, WWW~wine sites

If you get a chance to listen to a couple of Natalie Maclean’s podcasts let me know what you think

Cold Climate Viticulture Course offered at NVCC (this summer)

Posted in April 2nd, 2008

by pcisek in CVWA, Connecticut Wine, Grape Growing, Horticulture, NVCC, Vineyard Issues, Viticulture

If you would like to learn more about Growing Grapes… why not take a class!
This course includes planting techniques for new vines, ongoing trellis maintenance and pruning of new vine growth, training vines to trellises, periodic pest management including application of appropriate fungicides, insecticides, bird netting, etc., exposure of fruit to air/sunlight, green harvesting, and [...]

CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY GARDENING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

Posted in April 2nd, 2008

by pcisek in Food, Horticulture, NVCC

On Saturday, April 12th, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., the Connecticut Community Gardening Association will be holding their annual conference here at NVCC. The conference, entitled, “Closing the Food Gap in Connecticut Communities”, emphasizes vegetable and fruit growing for both home and community gardeners. There will be a series of workshops throughout the day covering a [...]