MARCH
St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Wednesday, March 17, 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Every year we get lots of requests for a St. Patrick's Day event, and this year we're ready to do something about it!

Not particularly interested in green beer this year? Join us for a three-course Irish dinner at the winery! We're planning the following menu -- each course is paired with a Sandhill Crane Vineyards wine:

Irish Pub Salad
Tender lettuce, crisp veggies, hard-boiled egg, and English Cheddar topped with a tarragon-Dijon dressing.
Choice of dry or semi-sweet Riesling

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway
Butter

Corned Beef, Cabbage & Potatoes
Traditional Irish fare - slow-cooked corned beef served with cabbage, carrots, and potatoes.
Staccato

Chocolate Guiness Mousse
Dark chocolate and Guiness mousse topped with Guiness whipped cream.
Port In A Storm

The cost per person is $30, which includes all food and wine pairings. Paid reservations are required in advance. Seating is extremely limited! Call (517) 764-0679 to make your reservations.

Vegetarian menu available with advanced notice.

The Great American Bake Sale!
Sunday, March 21, Noon to 6:00 pm

For the past few years we've been holding a bake-off or cook-off in March (to help beat the late winter blues!). This year we are teaming up with Share Our Strength to present The Great American Bake Sale. Share Our Strength is a national nonprofit that works with the culinary industry to fight child hunger.

Would you like to help make baked goods?
We'd love to have your help! To participate, just fill out the form below and email it to Heather, fax it to (517)764-3260, or send it to Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Road, Jackson, MI 49201.

Prizes!
We're offering prizes to the crowds' favorites. When you donate baked goods to The Great American Bake Sale, you are automatically entered to win. Our customers will vote on their favorites, with the prizes awarded at the end of the day. The prizes are: Crowd Favorite - $50 SCV gift certificate; Best Chocolate Treat - $25 SCV gift certificate; Most Creative - $25 SCV gift certificate; Best Recipe That Includes SCV Wine - $25 gift certificate.

Attending the Bake Sale
Everyone is invited to attend! There is a $5 per person charge (donated to SOS) to sample the baked goods and vote for your favorites. And, of course, you are very welcome to purchase baked goods to take home with you!

What should I bake?
We'd love to have you make your specialty. And that includes just about anything that can be sampled and sold. Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, tarts, candies, breads, fudge... even savory items like mini-quiches. Generally, smaller items are easier to sell than larger ones.

All funds will be donated to Share Our Strength. Join with us to help end childhood hunger in America!


The Great American Bake Sale Sign-up


Name _____________________________________

Phone _____________________________________

Email ______________________________________

Donated item(s) ______________________________

___________________________________________

___ I am interested in helping out during the Bake Sale

Baked goods are to be delivered to the winery Sunday (March 21) morning before noon. Please include enough for mini samples for approximately 150 people, plus more to sell. Please include your recipe(s) when submitting this form or when you bring your items on the 21st.

Signature ___________________________________

APRIL
Michigan Wine Month Begins
Saturday, April 3, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Join us for an Open House to celebrate the beginning of Michigan Wine Month! Stop by for live music, munchies, and the release of a new wine. Free admission.

Michigan Wine Celebration
April 17 & 18

Celebrate Michigan Wine Month at the SE Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail's "Michigan Wine Celebration" on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18! Tickets are $25 per person for this self-driven tour of the wineries of south-east Michigan.

Each winery along the trail will feature an appetizer or dessert prepared by a local chef and paired with their featured wine. The ticket price also includes one tasting glass. A recipe card with the featured recipe will be given out to ticket holders at each winery.

The wineries included in this event are:
Burgdorf's Winery (Haslett) - Saturday only (until 5:00 pm)
Chateau Aeronautique Winery (Jackson)
Cherry Creek Cellars (Parma & Cement City)
Lone Oak Vineyard Estate (Grass Lake)
Pentamere Winery (Tecumseh)
Sandhill Crane Vineyards (Jackson)
St. Julian Winery (Dundee & Parma)

Ticket holders are welcome to visit each location over the two-day event, or they may choose to limit their visits (as time permits). The Wine Trail encourages ticket holders to bring a designated driver.

Hours of the event are Saturday, April 17 from 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday, April 18 from noon to 6 pm. There are a limited number of tickets available, ticket sales will end on Thursday, April 15 at midnight (or when sold out), and tickets will not be available the day of the event.

For more information call (517) 531-3080

Michigan Wine Month Ends
Saturday, May 1, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Join us for an Open House to say good-bye to Michigan Wine Month. Stop by for live music, munchies, and the release of a new wine. Free admission.