Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Shelton farm to offer artisan food experience this season

Pairings of local foods, wine will be featured.  








SHELTON -  The Jones Winery at Jones Family Farms, 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, will hold three tastings that will offer unique experiences to all who attend.
The Saturday food-pairing events are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; July 21; and Sept.1. Admission is $10.

Co-hosted by Artisan Food Store and Jones Winery the events will feature locally made cheeses, breads and baked goods, chocolates, cookies, dips, spreads and relishes, maple syrup, honey, jams and jellies, flavored butters, fair trade coffee, seasonal produce and more, paired with handcrafted boutique wines from Jones Winery.
Enjoy this coming together of all natural locally produced foods and wines while relaxing in the bucolic setting of Jones Winery.
All of the foods and wines will be paired in simple tasting configurations - so pick something up for your home entertaining to share with family and friends. Each attendee will be given a menu of featured pairings for the day - light appetizers, cheese and wine combinations and dessert items. Taste and buy! Admission allows you to taste the foods and wines and everything is available to purchase.

The events will feature locally made, award-winning artisan made foods and wines from Cato Corner Farm, Beltane Farm, Ladies of Lebanon, Artisan Food Store, Winding Drive Jams & Jellies, Savor Cookies, The Farmer’s Cow, Brookview Sugarhouse, Hannan Honey, Jones Winery and others.

Nestled in the White Hills of Shelton lies one of the state's premier wineries. The balance of rich soil, southwestern-facing slopes, and an experienced sixth-generation farmer working the land combine to make Jones Winery a true treasure for Connecticut residents and visitors to enjoy.
Call Artisan Food Store, 203-262-9390 for information. Admission may be purchased at artisanmade-ne.com.

The above was taken from a release provided by Keith Padin, Marketing and Hospitality Manager, Jones Family Farms in Shelton.

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