What a pairing: Applewood Winery and Bixby & Co.

| 16 Apr 2012 | 02:39

WARWICK — The Applewood Winery and Bixby & Co., both of Warwick, are joining forces for a chocolate and wine pairing tasting on Saturday, April 28, between noon and 5 p.m. at the winery on 82 Four Corners in Warwick.

The public is warmly welcome to attend. There is no charge.

Kate McAleer, the founder of Bixby & Co. and chocolatier, will demonstrate her Bixby Bars. Each Bixby Bar will be paired with two wines of the Applewood Winery.

The Bixby Bars come in dark, white and milk variations and consist of unique combinations of chocolate, nuts, dried fruit and spices.

According to the press release announcing the event, all of the ingredients are organic or natural in keeping with the philosophy of Bixby & Co. for stressing good health, fair trade and environmental sustainability.

Michelle Hull, co-owner of Applewood Winery, will host the event. Wines are made from the winery’s own vineyards and from orchards from across New York State. Applewood produces Chardonnay’s, Cabernet Franc, barrel fermented red wines and a variety of fruit wines, including hard apple cider.

Essential information Applewood Winery

845-988-9292 www.applewoodwinery.com

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@Applewoodwinery info@applewoodwinery.com

Bixby & Co. 133 Route 94 South

Warwick, NY 10990 845-346-6591

www.bixbyco.com www.facebook.com/Bixbyco

@BixbyBar info@bixbyco.com