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July Wine Tasting Schedule
(10% off all wines tasted at these events!)
Friday, July 4th & Saturday, July 5th
No Tastings!
Have a happy and safe holiday!!
Friday, July 11th, 4-7pm
Fox Run Vineyards!
Situated high on Torrey Ridge overlooking one of the deepest parts of Seneca
Lake is Fox Run -- a winery with fifty-five acres of vineyards producing a
remarkable range of fine wines. Fox Run is poised to become one of the handful of truly great
producers in the Finger Lakes. Stop in and check out what Fox Run has to offer.
Saturday, July 12th, 2-5pm
Summer Wines!
A varietal for all your summer
occasions . . . Cameron is ready to share with you all he knows about
several new wines we are now carrying. Saucelito Red Zinfandel,
il Falcone Super Tuscan, Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio (Italian light
white) along with several others . . . and he mentioned a "sleeper"
wine, so stop by and see for yourself!
Friday, July 18th, 4-7pm
Keuka Springs!
With their love of wine and winemaking
experience, the Wiltberger's first vintage was in 1985.
The vines that they planted in 1981 continue to bear delicious,
mature fruit. They have added additional plantings of Lemberger and
Cabernet Franc to the original Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc,
Riesling, and Vignoles vines. So, stop by and taste for yourself, why the wines of Keuka Springs have received so many awards over the years!
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20
Finger Lakes Wine Festival!
Watkins Glen International is pleased to announce that the largest showcase of New York State wines in the country, the Finger
Lakes Wine Festival, is back and entering its twelfth
season at the historic racetrack.
Once a year, Watkins Glen
International, considered The Soul of American Road Racing, is transformed into
the Finger Lake’s largest tasting room, where over 600 New York wines will be
sampled. 80 wineries are slated to attend, with an array of quality artisans,
hand-crafted jewelry, local farm products, gourmet foods, culinary items, and
retail wine merchandise that compliment the Festival’s theme featured at the
weekend long event.
The celebration kicks-off Friday
evening, July 18th, with fireworks, wine, and togas during “Yancey’s Fancy
Cheese Launch of the Lakes”. Saturday and Sunday the Festival will open at
10:00 am until 5:00 pm, featuring a variety of wine and food from across the
state, culinary classes, cooking demos, wine seminars, live entertainment and
much more. Camping on Festival grounds, shuttle service to area hotels, and
plenty of free parking will also available.
Tickets will
go on sale December 1, 2007 – just in time for the holidays. Tickets for all of
the events at Watkins Glen International, including the Finger Lakes Wine
Festival, can be purchased online at www.TheGlen.com,
by calling toll free 866-461-7223, or at The Shop, The Official Retail Store of
Watkins Glen International, located at 2 North Franklin Street in downtown
Watkins Glen.
Friday, July 25th, 4-7pm
Heron Hill!
For 30 years Heron Hill Winery has grown cold-climate Riesling and
Chardonnay grapes and made elegant world-class wines on a slate hill
overlooking scenic Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region of western New
York. You will get to taste their portfolio of wines such as the
Rieslings, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and the popular Eclipse Series.
Hope to see you here.
Saturday, July 26th, 2-5pm
More Summer Wines!
We have more "summer wines" to show
off . . . how about a Rose' (dry), a Petit Syrah (jammy), a Pinot Noir
(light & fruity) to name a few.
August Wine Tasting Schedule
(10% off all wines tasted at these events!)
Friday, August 1st, 4-7pm
Ravines!
Ravines Wine Cellars is an Oenologist owned boutique Winery on the
Western slopes of Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York,
specializing in European style Finger Lake wines. Ravines is
a small, distinctive winery crafting elegant and food friendly
wines using Old World winemaking traditions with New World innovation.
Come check and see what they are all about!
Saturday, August 2nd , 2-5pm
The Wines of Smoking Loon!
From
the great winemaking family of Sebastiani come the wines of "Smoking
Loon"! At Don Sebastiani & Sons, they strive to produce
quality wine at an approachable price, regardless of the outcome of a
particular growing season. Their winemaker Richard Bruno and associate
winemaker Greg Kitchens work to create great wines that their customers
identify as a reliable purchase. Each wine's individual profile
evolves with changes in established vineyard relationships, available
fruit and flavor trends in the industry. Their Pinot Noir, Chadonnay,
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon will be at the tasting bar for you this
weekend!
Friday, August 8th, 4-7pm
Imagine Moore!
Imagine Moore is a winery that seeks to embody the true characteristics
of the vineyards in which the wine is developed, to express the true
passion and artistry of the farmers who cultivate the flavors.
Imagine Moore uses sustainable farming methods. They are
the first winery to be established in the Naples Valley in over 100
years. Enjoy these fruit forward wines that are developed in the
vineyard and captured in the bottle.
Saturday, August 9th , 2-5pm
Summer Sparkling Wines & Mojitos!
We're going to kick it up a notch and pouring for you
refreshing summer sparklers with a special tasting of the new mojito
from Bacardi . . . stop by and join us as we raise our glasses to you!
Friday, August 15th, 4-7pm
The Wines of Shaw Vineyards!
New to the store are the award-winning hand-crafted wines
of Shaw Vineyards located on the western shores of Seneca Lake . . .
come in and taste their Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling and their
amazing Pinot Grigio.
Saturday, August 16th, 2-5pm
Taster's Guild Wine Club Sneak Preview!
We've had several people ask about our Wine Club here at Bottles &
Corks, so we thought it only appropriate to share with you a few
of the wines that have been featured in our past Wine Clubs
. . . oh, and did I mention that all Wine Club members receive 10% off
every bottle of wine that they buy?
Tuesday, August 19th, 6:30-8pm
Wine & Cheese Seminar #13!
We're teaming up again with Wegmans to bring you Wine & Cheese
Seminar #13 and this theme will be "Vino & Fromaggio of Italy".
These seminars are always very informative and guaranteed
to be a good time. Seating is limited, so call today to reserve
your space at 936-2222.
Friday, August 22nd, 4-7pm
Cascada Winery at The Professors' Inn!
New in the store... Cascada Winery, which is a special Farm Winery whose wines are
developed by the professors and
made by their outstanding winemakers from the finest grapes grown in the Finger
Lakes' vineyards. Their goal is to create balanced and flavorful quality wines. Come check out what they have to offer!
Saturday, August 23rd
NO TASTING . . . We'll be back on the 30th!
Friday, August 29th, 4-7pm
TBA!
Saturday, August 30th, 2-5pm
End of Summer / Early Fall Favorites!
Wait 'til you see the lineup Jason has for you . . . we'll sample a
Syrah, Red Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Viognier . . . join us as we
celebrate the weekend!!
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