Are you searching for something new to do now that the weather is getting nicer? Would you like to learn more about the local wine industry? Are you interested in spending your hard earned money at a local business rather than sending it out of state or overseas? If you answered yes to any of these questions, let me suggest you go to a winery near your home very soon. I recently learned that there are now wineries in all 50 states so odds are there are some in your neighborhood.

There are many reasons to grab your wine carrier and visit your local winery and now I’m going to share three of them with you. First, most local wineries offer free or low cost tastings and tours. You’ll have the chance to try a few different wines and then take home only your favorites. You’ll also be able to check out the winery and vineyard and learn about the wine making process. Someone will be there to answer your questions and you might even be lucky enough to meet the owner.

When you visit, be sure to pack your picnic baskets because most wineries have picnic areas or decks where you can sit down and enjoy a picnic lunch and a bottle of wine. Since wineries are usually out in the country, they offer scenic panoramas of the nearby areas. Can you think of a better way to unwind than with a romantic picnic in a beautiful place?

Another thing many wineries offer are Saturday outdoor concerts. You can relax and enjoy your favorite wine as local talent shares their music with you. If kicking back isn’t your style, many wineries offer dancing as well. Most allow you to bring your own food so call your friends, pack your picnic backpack and make an evening of it.

Make plans to go to your local winery this spring. You’ll find the atmosphere relaxing and entertaining. Whether you go for a tour and wine tasting, a romantic picnic for two or an evening of music, you’ll have a great time and you might even find a new pastime.

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The Californian wine makers E&J Gallo think they have spotted a gap in the market and have made a wine range aimed at men.Wine has long been considered a market dominated by women but Gallo feel with good marketing they can cut out a male niche. The news of this new product follows the announcement that they will be reducing the amount of wine they make in 2009 by offering less wine deals to retailers. They will instead look to make more trustworthy and “reliable” bottles of wine that people can buy in the credit crunch at not risk getting anything unexpected.

The ‘Redwood Creek’ wine range is targeted at men aged between 35-65 and who have something of a passion for outdoor pursuits.It is not aiming to venture into the extreme sports of even very active sports markets but instead aims at appealing to those who they would consider “active in nature”.Outdoor pursuits that Gallo has said their new wines are inspired by include fishing, camping, hunting and hiking. They have already created links with the woodland trust, the Californian Tourist Board,Riedel Glass plus the clothing label ‘Regatta’. The method of partnering with other strong companies is a tactic that has worked well in the States and they hope this will carry over the UK.

The new range of wines includes a simple Chardonnay and a couple of reds, a Merlot and a Cabernet Sauvignon.  Iain Newell marketing director for Europe has suggested the new wine charms the soul, with a rugged quality and a rich taste. “They will be everything you associate with nature and activity” Newell says, “freshness, passion and full flavours” are all qualities that this wine processes.There was a lot of time and effort put into the research for this project and if early US sales reports are anything to go by, it was well worth it.

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The New Wine That Is Specially For Men