Grand River Valley wineries plan Eclipse Wine Trail

Janet Podolak, The News-Herald, Willoughby, Ohio
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Apr. 2—The Grand River Valley wine region is in the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse, and 14 of its wineries have developed a Total Eclipse Wine Trail running April 5 through 7. They're each pairing an eclipse-themed small plate with two samples of wine. The cost is $10 per person at each winery.

Many of the wineries are hosting watch parties for the eclipse and have created commemorative wines.

The Eclipse Wine Trail is being marketed to those who booked weekend hotel rooms in the area for the eclipse.

Participating wineries:

Grand River Cellars: 5750 S. Madison Road, Madison; 440-298-9838; grandrivercellars.com; appetizer — "To the Moon, Alice!" Bacon, Gouda Mac & Cheese.

Debonné Vineyards: 7840 Doty Road, Madison; 440-466-3485; debonne.com; appetizer — Corona Chicken Sliders with Solar Flare Sauce.

Cask 307: 7259 Warner Road, Madison; 440-307-9586; cask307.com; appetizer — Black & White Cookies.

South River Vineyards: 6062 S, River Road, Geneva Township; 440-466-6676; southrivervineyard.com; appetizer — Galaxy F Bomb Truffles.

Kosicek Vineyards: 636 Route 534, Geneva; 440-361-4573; southrivervineyard.com; appetizer — Cosmic Pasta Salad.

Harpersfield Vineyard: 6387 Route 307; Harpersfield Township; 440-466-4739; harpersfield.com; appetizer — Moonshine-Roasted Mushrooms & Meatballs.

Stonegait Winery: 4275 Bates Road, Madison; 440-307-9571; stonegaitwinery.com; appetizer — Space Balls Cocktail Meatballs.

Rosabella Winery: 3951 Route Austinburg Township; 440-275-5218; rosabellawinery.com; appetizer — Total Eclipse of the Cheesecake Tart.

The Winery at Spring Hill: 6062 S. Ridge Road W., Geneva; 440-466-0626; rosabellawinery.com; appetizer — Path of Totality Trail Mix

Virant Family Winery: 541 Atkins Road, Geneva; 440-466-6279; virantfamilywinery.com; appetizer: Potato Moon Soup.

Laurello Vineyards: 4573 Route 307 E., Geneva; 440-415-0661; laurellovineyards.com; appetizer — Dark Chocolate Bean Dip & Crackers.

Ferranté Winery: 5585 Route 307, Geneva Township; 440-466-8466; ferrantewinery.com; appetizer: Casa Lunar Ravioli.

Silver Crest Cellars:4511 Bates Road, Harpersfield Township; 440-428-0677; silvercrestcellars.com; appetizer — Chocolate Eclipse.

Hundley Cellars: 6451 Route 307, Harpersfield Township; 440-361-3088; silvercrestcellars.com; appetizer — Moon Over My Hammy.