Kinkead Ridge Vineyard Tour/2008 Red Wine Release

Kinkead Ridge Estate Winery in Ripley, which has produced internationally-recognized wines from their vineyard east of Cincinnati, will open on September 4 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the release of four 2008 red wines (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Petit Verdot); and will host the annual vineyard tour.  Meet winegrower Ron in the vineyard and taste the grapes on the vine. Maps available to the vineyard at the winery, 904 Hamburg Street. The vineyard is located three miles away at 4288 Kinkead Road. Sorry no restrooms at the vineyard. Dogs on a leash please. Children welcome.

The winery will open on September 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; this is the last opening before the winery closes for harvest.

Make a day of it and visit your local southern Ohio wineries! For more information call 937-392-6077 or see www.KinkeadRidge.com

Ed Begley at Farmers' Fair this weekend

Ed Begley, who is keynoting at Farmers' Fair this Saturday, was interviewed by local blogger Amy's Table.

Farm Dinner & Art Celebration : September 25th

Blue Sky Farm and Bethany Kramer are teaming up for a locally inspired night to celebrate food and art. There will be a four-course meal prepared with produce grown organically and sustainably by Blue Sky Farm in Villa Hills, KY. Each serving is paired with its own uniquely designed dish made by local ceramicists Bethany Kramer and Tony Bove. When the meal is finished, the dishes are cleaned, and the same set you ate from, valued at $75, is packed up and ready for you to take home that night. Tickets are $100 with part of the proceeds benefiting Slow Food Cincinnati. The event will be held rain or shine on the evening of September 25th at Sunrock Farm in Wilder, KY. For more information, directions and tickets, please visit: http://www.autumnblossombanquet.com/