Chateau Elan Hosts 8th Annual Vineyard Fest Saturday, August 28.Vineyard Fest, the colorful annual celebration of the grape harvest at Chateau Elan Chateau Elan is the largest winery in Georgia[1] and is located in Braselton, 40 miles (0 km) north of Atlanta. It was founded in 1982 by Dr. Don Panoz who came from the pharmaceutical industry. , Georgia's largest producer of premium and varietal wines Noun 1. varietal wine - a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape varietal vino, wine - fermented juice (of grapes especially) attracts several thousand visitors. Outstanding international and domestic wineries from France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Chile, Australia, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , California, Washington, Oregon, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. and Georgia are participating and will be pouring more than 100 premium wines for visitors to taste. Southern regional and international savories complimenting the wines will include peach glazed glaze n. 1. A thin smooth shiny coating. 2. A thin glassy coating of ice. 3. a. A coating of colored, opaque, or transparent material applied to ceramics before firing. b. barbequed ribs, skewers of beef and seafood, ceveche, tapas, and breads and cheeses. Vineyards are in full splendor, heavy with ripening ripening said of meat. See curing. grapes.
A[micro] WHO: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort celebrates the annual
harvesting of its vineyards. Centerpiece of the 3,500 acre
resort destination is a 16th century style French Chateau
surrounded by acres of vineyards evoking images of the
Loire Valley of France and California's Napa Valley.
Chateau Elan produces and sells 23 kinds of premium and
varietal wines.
A[micro] WHAT: Activities and events during the day include sampling more
than 100 wines, wine & food seminars, grape stomping
contest, St. Andrews golf putting contest, live music,
strolling musician, Spa massage treatments.
A[micro] WHEN: Saturday, August 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winery Tours
& Tastings. Wine & Food Seminars, Grape Stomping and Golf
Putting contests all day. Music by strolling Bandoneon
player, Mario Peralta (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) The Legion of
Decency, jazz, swing and rock from noon - 4 p.m. Spa chair
massages and hand treatments all day.
A[micro] WHERE: Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, just north of Atlanta in
Braselton, GA on I-85, exit 126.
A[micro] COST: Parking is free. $15 per person over 21 includes wine
tasting glass. Guests must be 21 years or older to
participate in wine tastings. Some activities or events
require additional fees and convenient booths are
available for purchase of tickets. For more details call
678-425-0900 or www.chateauelan.com.
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