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2009 Edible Communities Local Hero Awards

edible Rhody Magazine
Edible RHODY publisher John C. Schenck and editor Genie McPherson Trevor are delighted to present the 2009 Edible Communities Local Hero Beverage Artisan Award to Elaine Bernier, vintner for Sakonnet Vineyard. Elaine represents the true spirit of edible RHODY through her work producing award-winning wines from grapes grown from local soil. Her wines enrich the food and beverage culture of Rhode Island and it is no surprise that our readers chose Elaine Bernier as this yearE2s Beverage Artisan Local Hero. Our congratulations to Elaine and Sakonnet Vineyard’s owners Susan and Earl Sampson for the their steadfast contribution to the bounty of Rhode Island! edible RHODY is a quarterly journal that celebrates local food, season by season, dedicated to the stories of Rhode Island’s farmers, chefs, fishers and food and beverage artisans.
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