The Detroit Chapter of the American Wine Society

Presents an All American Picnic

September 13, 2009

3:00 PM

An All-American Picnic in the Country 

Another “All-American Picnic” in the country!  This year we will be building beef and salmon burgers with “proper fixins”. Wine and specialty beers carefully selected to enhance the cuisine will be provided.   Bring your favorite picnic dish to pass (sized for approximately 12 – 15 people).  Come join in the fun as we begin the 2009/2010 schedule.

According to AWS rules we must have all participants pre-registered. Guests are welcome.  Attendance will be limited to the first 45.  Reservation deadline is September 9, 2009.  

Wine glasses, plates, and utensils will be provided. Attendees recognize they will consume alcohol and assume responsibility for having done so. Wine glasses, plates, and utensils will be provided.

Please recognize that you will be consuming alcoholic beverages and do so in a responsible manner.  

 $10 per person-Members or Guests

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What Happened.........

We had a beautiful sunny and warm late summer day at the home of Georgette and Dan Willoughby.  As can be seen in the pictures, the burgers were on the grill and the wines were in hand.

 Inside, our members had laid down dozens of good salads and special dishes to complement the burgers, and desserts to finish.

There was Cabernet from Chile, 2007 Santa Alicia; from California, 2006 Moon Mountain; and Chardonnay from California, 2007 Mountain View.

 Added attractions were some special wines and a beer.  Frank Carson shared his prizewinning Zinfandel and a very nice ale that he had made, and Bob Bilenchi shared his delicious secret formula Currant dessert wine. 

 It was a great afternoon of food, wine, and conversation for all.