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Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival Offers Delicious Treats

The Wilmington Wine & Chocolate Festival features fine wines and gourmet chocolate the weekend of January 30 through February 1. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or brisk jog along Wilmington’s 1.75-mile Riverwalk, which was recently voted the #1 Best American Riverfront by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Wilmington’s historic river district features more than 200 shops, restaurants, and attractions, all within easy walking distance.

Indulge in life’s tastiest pleasures—wine and chocolate—during the Wilmington Wine and Chocolate Festival (Jan. 30-Feb.1) at the Coastline Event Center (503 Nutt Street, Wilmington). Connoisseurs can sip, nibble, sigh and buy as they sample and purchase delectable delights from superb regional wineries, chocolatiers and artisans.

A Friday night Grand Tasting gala (7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) kicks off with live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres ( by Catering Thyme) and a fine art exhibit. “The Schoolboys Band,” a popular local cover band, will entertain while wine and chocolate purveyors tantalize with tastings. Next door at the Riverview Room Bar & Terrace, a cash beer and cigar bar will feature a performance by “Basile, the Comedian” (8:00 p.m.).

On Saturday (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) and Sunday (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.), the European-style wine and chocolate marketplace features more than 50 fine vintners, chocolatiers and artists. Marketplace diversions include: culinary demonstrations, a Kids’ Korner with arts/crafts, and live music by four jazz, acoustic and rock musicians.

Sunday will feature the band “The Use-to-Be’s” with playlists from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Admission charge. Proceeds benefit the New Hanover County Senior Center’s programs.

Grand Tasting tickets are based on availability. Saturday and Sunday marketplace tickets are good for one day only. Discounts for children (ages 6-12)/seniors (60+)/military (w/I.D.). Group rates available for parties of 10 or more. For festival details, schedule of events and bands, advance tickets and partner hotels offering special festival rates for attendees, call 910-742-0120 or visit www.wilmingtonwineandchocolatefestival.com. Tickets are also available at Wilmington-area Harris Teeter stores.

Wine Events Announced

DSC_0071LA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD in Little River, SC
REGULAR SHOP HOURS: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm (6pm DST). Closed Sundays

Sunny Wine Wednesday – Jan. 21, 2015
This Wednesday is a spring day in the middle of winter! Temps in the 60’s, sunny with blue skies and no wind. Just perfect for some live music, wine tastings and tasty outdoor cooking. Plus, 1/2 price wine tastings from 10am – 5pm. Yea!
Live music (12:30-4:30) – Ed Torres
Food – The Vineyard Grill – hot dogs, hamburgers, hot sausages, cheese & fruit trays, chips & snack.
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Wine Down Friday, Jan. 23, 2015
$3 glasses of wine all day. Hot mulled wine drinks, and cheese & fruit trays. Under the pavilion and cabanas, or on the porch.

FREE ADMISSION:
FOOD: – Cheese & Fruit trays available, or bring your own snacks.
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Saturday Bonfire
Saturday, Jan. 24, 12 – 5pm
Let’s keep our fingers crossed for good weather this Saturday. Live music, a toasty fire, outdoor cooking, wine tastings, and hot spiced wine. There is no better way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon than at La Belle Amie Vineyard. Bring your lawn chairs and your have-fun attitude. Vineyard tour at 2:30pm.

Music (12:30-4:30pm): – Laidback Larry
Admission: Free
FOOD BY: – The Vineyard Grill
Beverages BY – La Belle Amie Vineyard (soda, juices, beer, wine, water)
NO BEVERAGES OR PETS ALLOWED INTO THIS EVENT
SPONSORED BY: Anderson Bros. Bank, and EASY Radio 105.9FM
GPS ADDRESS: 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566
843-399-WINE (9463) ………………….. www.LaBelleAmie.com

REGULAR SHOP HOURS: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm (6pm DST). Closed Sundays.

Wine Events This Week

signWine Wednesday – Nov. 5
Ready for a mid-week break? Enjoy this fall weather with live music, and some sippy, sippy wine and a taste of all-American outdoor cooking. Plus, enjoy a guided vineyard tour (2:30) Wednesdays are 1/2 price wine tastings…yea!
Admission: Free
Music (12:30 – 4:30pm): – Ed Torres
Food: The Vineyard Grill – burgers, dogs on the grill, fruit & cheese trays, whole fresh fruit, snacks & chips.
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Wine Down Friday, Nov. 7
Every Friday, a special afternoon of live music, wine and food on the grill. Under the cabanas and in the comfort of the pavilion. Plus, enjoy a guided vineyard tour (2:30), exotic wine slushies, and some all-American outdoor cooking. And $3 glasses of wine all day. Yea!!!

ADMISSION: FREE
FOOD: – The Vineyard Grill
MUSIC: Jerry Jones (12:30 – 4:30pm)

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Super Wine Saturday
Saturday, Nov 8, 1 – 5pm
There is no better way to enjoy a fall afternoon of music and wine than at La Belle Amie Vineyard. Bring your lawn chairs and your have-fun attitude. Vineyard tour at 2:30pm.
Music (12:30 – 4:30pm): – Laidback Larry
Admission: FREE
FOOD BY: – The Vineyard Grill
Beverages BY – La Belle Amie Vineyard (soda, juices, beer, wine, water)
NO BEVERAGES OR PETS ALLOWED INTO ANY OF THESE EVENTS

843-399-WINE (9463) ………………….. www.LaBelleAmie.com

REGULAR SHOP HOURS: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm (6pm DST). Closed Sundays.

Events Set for La Belle Amie Vineyard

signRemember When Oldies Fest
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Noon – 5 pm
Little River, SC
Remember the good old days. Well, for an afternoon they’re back. Enjoy live music from two bands, wine tastings, tasty outdoor cooking, a beautiful venue, and a whole bunch of new friends to make. A guided vineyard tour will be given at 2:30.

MUSIC (12:00 – 5:00pm) BY: The Holiday Band, and by Johnny Cobb

ADMISSION : $8/person. Bring two canned/dry good items for the area food bank for $3 off admission.

NO FOOD, BEVERAGES OR PETS ALLOWED

Food Available From: Smokin’ Pitt BBQ, and from Hunt’s Lexington Style Cooking

BEVERAGES (Water, Soda, Beer, & Wine) Available From: La Belle Amie Vineyard

SPONSORED BY: Anderson Bros. Bank, and EASY Radio 105.9FM

VINEYARD LOCATION: Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road (just west of the NMB Middle School.)
GPS ADDRESS: 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566
843-399-WINE (9463) ………………….. www.LaBelleAmie.com

REGULAR SHOP HOURS : Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm. Closed Sundays.
Note: During Daylight Saving Time the shop closes at 6pm.

Next Bonfire Event: March 15 – St.Pat’s Bonfire

Bonfire at the Vineyard

La Belle Amie Bonfire Saturday Mar. 1, 2014
Noon – 5 pm
Little River, SC
Weather permitting, enjoy a bonfire, some music, sip some wine, and make a whole bunch of new friends.

MUSIC (12:30 – 4:30 pm) BY: Nancy OliveDSC_0008ADMISSION : FREE

WINE TASTINGS: $3/person inside the wine shop. Add $2 to keep the logo wine glass.

SORRY, NO BEVERAGES OR PETS ALLOWED

Food Available From: The Vineyard Grille – (chili, hot dogs, cheese & fruit trays, and assorted fruits & snacks)

BEVERAGES (Water, Soda, Beer, & Wine) Available From: La Belle Amie Vineyard

SPONSORED BY: Anderson Bros. Bank, and EASY Radio 105.9FM

VINEYARD LOCATION: Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road (just west of the NMB Middle School.)
GPS ADDRESS: 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566
843-399-WINE (9463) ………………….. www.LaBelleAmie.com
REGULAR SHOP HOURS : Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm. Closed Sundays.

Bonfire at the Vineyard

The New Year Bonfire
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014
Noon – 5 pm
Little River, SC

Its time to give the new year a warm greeting. We’re firing up a bonfire and cooking some tasty food on the grill. Plus, there will be live music, wine tastings, a great venue, and a whole bunch of new friends to make. Come share the New Year cheer!

MUSIC (12:30 – 4:30pm) BY: Johnny Cobb

ADMISSION : $3/person. (under 18 or over 80 admitted free) Bring two canned/dry good items for area food banks and receive free admission. Club Members Free.
NO BEVERAGES OR PETS ALLOWED

Food Available From: The Vineyard Grille – (chili, hot dogs, cheese & fruit trays, sandwiches, and assorted fruits & snacks)

BEVERAGES (Water, Soda, Beer, & Wine) Available From: La Belle Amie Vineyard

VINEYARD LOCATION: Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road (just west of the NMB Middle School.) 

843-399-WINE (9463) ………………….. www.LaBelleAmie.com
REGULAR SHOP HOURS : Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm. Closed Sundays.

WineStock Music & Wine Fest

The music groups for this Saturday’s WineStock at La Belle Amie Vineyard are The Paul Grimshaw Band and The Party Favor Band.sign

Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013
Noon – 5 pm
Little River, SC

This Saturday’s weather forecast looks good! Temps in the low 70’s, no rain, and gentle breezes from the east. Should be a whole lot of fun for all. And the final full festival of 2013 at La Belle Amie Vineyard. Music, wine, a great venue, outdoor cooking, and a whole bunch of new friends to make.

Plus, taste exotic wine concoctions while enjoying the beauty of the vineyard. Don’t forget the vineyard tour (2:30). Or browse the great gift shop.

MUSIC (12:00 – 5:00pm)

ADMISSION : $8/person. (under 18 or over 80 admitted free) Bring two canned/dry good items for area food banks and receive $3 off admission. Club Members Free.

NO FOOD, NO BEVERAGES, NO PETS ALLOWED

Food Available From: Smokin’ Pitt BBQ and The Vineyard Grille

BEVERAGES (Water, Soda, Beer, & Wine) Available From: La Belle Amie VineyardDSC_0071

Wine and Grape Month Celebrated in North Carolina

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Sip wine or pick grapes from the vine at Lu Mil Vineyard in Elizabethtown, NC.

The scuppernong is a variety of muscadine grape and is North Carolina’s state fruit.  This vineyard has a vine which is a cutting of the Mother Vine which is more than 400 years old.

Summer Breeze Music and Wine Fest

La Belle Amie Vineyard

Saturday, August 31, 2013 

Noon – 5 pm Little River, SC

Summer breezes, good friends, a little wine, some outdoor cooking….
Enjoy an afternoon of live music from two talented bands. Plus, sample the many wine varieties & exotic wine concoctions, and take in the beauty of the vineyard. Don’t forget the vineyard tour (2:30). Browse the great gift shop.

MUSIC (12:00 – 5:00pm)  The Party Favor Band, and LATITUDE

ADMISSION : $8/person. (under 18 or over 80 admitted free) Bring two canned/dry good items for area food banks and receive $3 off admission. Club Members Free.

Food Available From: Smokin’ Pitt BBQ

BEVERAGES (Water, Soda, Beer, & Wine) Available From: La Belle Amie Vineyard

VINEYARD LOCATION: Hwy 90 & St. Joseph Road (just west of the NMB Middle School.) 

GPS ADDRESS: 1120 St. Joseph Road, Little River, SC 29566

REGULAR SHOP HOURS : Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm. Closed Sundays.

Blues & Jazz Fest at La Belle Amie

Blues & Jazz Fest at La Belle Amie Vineyard in Little River, South Carolina, Saturday, August 3. 

Enjoy music, wine tastings and outdoor cooking. So mark your calendars for a visit to the vineyard.

MUSIC BY: The Shamalama Trio, and Tammy’s Tangents 12:00 – 5:00 pm

FESTIVAL ADMISSION :  $8/person (under age 18 or over 80 always admitted at no charge.) Bring 2 canned/dry good items for food bank and receive $3 discount.

FOOD – Smokin’ Pitt BBQ.

Sorry, No Food, Beverages or Pets Allowed.

Call 843-399-WINE (9463) questions. Or visit for directions and more wine info: www.LaBelleAmie.com