2008 New York Wine Events
May 8
Wine & Culture or Georgia. A social event exploring the
wine, cuisine & culture of the country of Georgia. Thursday,
May 8, 7pm, Klimat Wine Bar, 77 East 7th St. (btw 1st &
2nd Ave.) NYC. $40 advance, $50 at door. Reservations: http://www.eventbye.com/eventwine050808.htm.
Join us for a culinary adventure. You know Italian...French...even
Australian, but have you ever sampled wine and cuisine from the
country of Georgia? We explore the primary wine country of
Eastern Europe, believed by many archaeologists to be the source
of the world's first cultivated grapevines, as much as 7000 years
ago. We pair five Georgian wines with a selection of authentic
Georgian cuisine. Add Georgian music, some interesting local
trivia and a photography exhibit featuring this beautiful region
for a unique cultural experience. Klimat is one of the few
venues in Manhattan that carries an extensive selection of Eastern
European wine and beer. We have the pleasure of inaugurating their
newly renovated wine bar/cellar. The event is open to singles as
well as couples. Our hostess will be on hand to make introductions
and an experienced Sommelier will be introducing the wines. The
Organizer: Event By E is an event company specializing in social
events with a cultural, intellectual twist. Our wine & Spirits
tasting events take place bi-weekly and explore different cultures
and region around the world. Our next event, Wine & Culture of
Spain, takes place on May 27th. Visit www.eventbye.com
for more info.
May
17-18
Keuka in Bloom.
Spring is in the air on the Keuka Wine Trail and flowers
and herbs are blooming around Keuka Lake.
Each ticket holder will collect two healthy flowers or herbs
in 4" pots at each winery.
Each attendee will enjoy food and wine pairings along with a
complimentary wine trail wineglass.
Enjoy the rebirth of the new season and start your own
garden!
An early sell-out, tickets are advance sale only. Fee $30 per
person,
$45 per couple. 10AM
to 5PM Saturday; Noon to 5PM Sunday.
May 29
Wine & Culture of Spain. A social event exploring the
wine, cuisine & culture of Spain. Tuesday May 27, 6:30 pm, Suba
Restaurant & Wine Bar, 109 Ludlow St. (at Delancey St.)
NYC. $40 advance, $50 at door. Reservations: http://www.eventbye.com/eventwine052808.htm.
We enjoy an evening of wine, cuisine and culture-rich, romantic
atmosphere at sexy, Spanish restaurant Suba. Mingle in the warm,
candle-lit innards of a brick-walled cellar, listen to the soft
tunes of a Spanish Guitar and sample five Spanish wines paired
with a selection of passed hors d'Oeuvres. Learn something
exciting and meet an interesting group of young professionals in
an intimate setting. The event is open to singles as well as
couples. Our hostess will be on hand to make introductions and an
experienced Sommelier will be introducing the wines. The
Organizer: Event By E is an event company specializing in social
events with a cultural, intellectual twist. Our wine & Spirits
tasting events take place bi-weekly and explore different cultures
and region around the world. Visit www.eventbye.com
for more info.
May
30
Twilight Tasting at Rooster Hill Vineyards. Focus:
Riveting Rieslings. An
intimate gathering held in the evening from 7 -9 pm at Rooster Hill.
Join the Rooster Hill team for a comparative tasting of regional,
domestic, and wines from around the world. Taste
Rieslings from Germany, Finger Lakes, and Austria, for example, and
learn to distinguish the subtle characteristics about each wine and
appellation. During the evening, you will sample 10 wines
followed by a light buffet, hand selected by our chef consultant to
compliment the wines. Meet new friends, increase your wine
knowledge, and drink in the view of beautiful Keuka Lake.
Reservations are required. $22/person or $18 for wine club members.
June
7-8 & 28-29
Barbeque at the Keuka Wine Trail Wineries. Join
us for a terrific summer celebration!
Each winery will be offering its best barbeque foods and
recipes paired with a selection of great wines that are sure to set
the standard for your BBQ success.
Sauces served at each winery are all produced by local NYS
businesses. Each ticket
holder will receive a signature potholder.
Fee $25 per person in advance, $40 per couple. $30 per person
at the door, $45 per couple. 10AM
to 5PM Saturday; Noon to 5PM Sunday.
June
15
Winemaker's Dinner at Madderlake Cafe in Geneva, NY from 3-6:30
p.m. Four course meal paired with Rooster Hill Vineyards
wines.
June
20
Twilight
Tasting at Rooster Hill Vineyards. Focus: Captivating
Cabernets & Meritage. An
intimate gathering held in the evening from 7 -9 pm at Rooster Hill.
Join the Rooster Hill team for a comparative tasting of regional,
domestic, and wines from around the world. Taste
Rieslings from Germany, Finger Lakes, and Austria, for example, and
learn to distinguish the subtle characteristics about each wine and
appellation. During the evening, you will sample 10 wines
followed by a light buffet, hand selected by our chef consultant to
compliment the wines. Meet new friends, increase your wine
knowledge, and drink in the view of beautiful Keuka Lake.
Reservations are required. $22/person or $18 for wine club members.
July
6
Tunes in the Tent Sunday
Afternoon Music Series at Heron Hill Winery. 12:30 pm - 4:30
pm - FREE ADMISSION. July 6: Jony James Blues Band. Heron Hill’s award winning wines are available by the glass or bottle
at our cash bar. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available
for purchase. Our Blue Heron Cafe will be open, serving a full menu,
with table service. NO outside food or beverage will be allowed in the tent during events. Heron
Hill Winery, 9301 Ct. Rt. 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 1-800-441-4241
x15.
July
11
Twilight Tasting at Rooster Hill Vineyards. Focus: Gewurztraminer
& Traminette.
An intimate gathering held
in the evening from 7 -9 pm at Rooster Hill. Join the Rooster Hill
team for a comparative tasting of regional, domestic, and wines from
around the world. Taste
Rieslings from Germany, Finger Lakes, and Austria, for example, and
learn to distinguish the subtle characteristics about each wine and
appellation. During the evening, you will sample 10 wines
followed by a light buffet, hand selected by our chef consultant to
compliment the wines. Meet new friends, increase your wine
knowledge, and drink in the view of beautiful Keuka Lake.
Reservations are required. $22/person or $18 for wine club members.
July
23
Chocolate
and Wine. The CHeers! series at Rooster Hill
Vineyards includes two special evenings highlighting the special
qualities of chocolate and cheese. During the CHocolate
evening, guests will sample 10 tasting portions of chocolate from
different suppliers with varying percentages of cocoa. Indulge
in rich dark chocolate and a sampling of red wines. Learn
about the health benefits associated with these two long cherished
foods. In
the CHeese series, cheeses from the local area and around the world
will be featured along with a delightful selection of white wines
from Rooster Hill. Learn to identify the subtle differences in
soft and hard cheeses and their composition. Understand why
specific wines should be paired with certain types of cheese.
July
27
Tunes in the Tent Sunday
Afternoon Music Series at Heron Hill Winery. 12:30 pm - 4:30
pm - FREE ADMISSION. July 27: Big Leg Emma. Heron Hill’s award winning wines are available by the glass or bottle
at our cash bar. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available
for purchase. Our Blue Heron Cafe will be open, serving a full menu,
with table service. NO outside food or beverage will be allowed in
the tent during events. Heron
Hill Winery, 9301 Ct. Rt. 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 1-800-441-4241
x15.
August
13
Cheese
and Wine. The CHeers! series at Rooster Hill
Vineyards includes two special evenings highlighting the special
qualities of chocolate and cheese. During the CHocolate
evening, guests will sample 10 tasting portions of chocolate from
different suppliers with varying percentages of cocoa. Indulge
in rich dark chocolate and a sampling of red wines. Learn
about the health benefits associated with these two long cherished
foods. In
the CHeese series, cheeses from the local area and around the world
will be featured along with a delightful selection of white wines
from Rooster Hill. Learn to identify the subtle differences in
soft and hard cheeses and their composition. Understand why
specific wines should be paired with certain types of cheese.
August
22
Twilight Tasting at Rooster Hill Vineyards. Focus: Perfect
Pinot Noir & Lemberger.
An intimate gathering held
in the evening from 7 -9 pm at Rooster Hill. Join the Rooster Hill
team for a comparative tasting of regional, domestic, and wines from
around the world. Taste
Rieslings from Germany, Finger Lakes, and Austria, for example, and
learn to distinguish the subtle characteristics about each wine and
appellation. During the evening, you will sample 10 wines
followed by a light buffet, hand selected by our chef consultant to
compliment the wines. Meet new friends, increase your wine
knowledge, and drink in the view of beautiful Keuka Lake.
Reservations are required. $22/person or $18 for wine club members.
September
13-14
Harvest Tour of Food and Wine. We invite you to experience the
fall season touring the Wineries of Keuka Lake and tasting foods
bursting with the flavors of harvest time in the Finger Lakes. The
Keuka Lake Wine Trail is teaming up with the Finger Lakes
Culinary Bounty to showcase food and wine pairings that demonstrate
just why we are so lucky to live in the heartland of New York's
agricultural Mecca. Come taste the exquisite wines of Keuka Lake and
sample unique dishes produced from the area's finest agricultural
products. A truly new and unique event that is sure to lift your
spirit and warm your soul. Fee
$25 per person in advance. $30 per person at the door. 10AM
to 5PM Saturday; Noon to 5PM Sunday.
October
5
Tunes in the Tent Sunday
Afternoon Music Series at Heron Hill Winery. 12:30 pm - 4:30
pm - FREE ADMISSION. October 5: Rochester Brass & Electric. Heron Hill’s award winning wines are available by the glass or bottle
at our cash bar. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available
for purchase. Our Blue Heron Cafe will be open, serving a full menu,
with table service. NO outside food or beverage will be allowed in
the tent during events. Heron
Hill Winery, 9301 Ct. Rt. 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 1-800-441-4241
x15.
October
12
Tunes in the Tent Sunday
Afternoon Music Series at Heron Hill Winery. 12:30 pm - 4:30
pm - FREE ADMISSION. October 12: Jony James Blues Band. Heron Hill’s award winning wines are available by the glass or bottle
at our cash bar. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available
for purchase. Our Blue Heron Cafe will be open, serving a full menu,
with table service. NO outside food or beverage will be allowed in
the tent during events. Heron
Hill Winery, 9301 Ct. Rt. 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 1-800-441-4241
x15.
October
19
Tunes in the Tent Sunday
Afternoon Music Series at Heron Hill Winery. 12:30 pm - 4:30
pm - FREE ADMISSION. October 19: East Rochester All-Stars. Heron Hill’s award winning wines are available by the glass or bottle
at our cash bar. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available
for purchase. Our Blue Heron Cafe will be open, serving a full menu,
with table service. NO outside food or beverage will be allowed in
the tent during events. Heron
Hill Winery, 9301 Ct. Rt. 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 1-800-441-4241
x15.
October
26
Tunes in the Tent Sunday
Afternoon Music Series at Heron Hill Winery. 12:30 pm - 4:30
pm - FREE ADMISSION. October 26: Big Leg Emma. Heron Hill’s award winning wines are available by the glass or bottle
at our cash bar. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages are also available
for purchase. Our Blue Heron Cafe will be open, serving a full menu,
with table service. NO outside food or beverage will be allowed in
the tent during events. Heron
Hill Winery, 9301 Ct. Rt. 76, Hammondsport, NY 14840. 1-800-441-4241
x15.
November
15-16 & 22-23
Keuka Holidays on the Keuka Wine Trail. Hearty
winter foods are featured with our award-winning red wines!
Each ticket holder will receive a grapevine wreath at their
starting winery and an ornament from each participating winery.
Each attendee will receive a free holiday wine glass &
food and wine pairings. Come
see the wineries decorated for Christmas.
An early sell-out, tickets are advance sale only. Fee $35 per
person; $55 per couple. 10AM to 5PM Saturday; Noon to 5PM Sunday.
