Event attendees will sample a delicious variety of dishes prepared with high-quality ingredients and wineries will make recipes available to enjoy at home. A preview of the event menus includes pasta e fagioli, grilled eggplant, red pepper antipasto, penne pasta with sauce rustica, rotini with sweet sausage in rose sauce, roasted eggplant cannelloni Neapolitan, chicken carbonara over linguine, and Sicilian lentil soup. Event hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Event attendees may visit all seven wineries in one day or plan an overnight stay to spend more time enjoying the area’s other attractions. A list of recommended accommodations is available at www.keukawinetrail.com/plan-a-visit/.

Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as most events sell out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for a $5.00 surcharge. For all Keuka Lake Wine Trail events, conveniently purchase tickets by calling 800.440.4898, by visiting a Wegmans customer service desk or online at www.keukawinetrail.com. Large groups should contact the Wine Trail office to confirm their agenda prior to booking through a transportation company. To receive the latest event updates and previews, find the Keuka Lake Wine Trail on Facebook.

Established in 1985, the Keuka Lake Wine Trail aims to provide a high-quality, lively experience where guests will feel excited by the food, wine and scenery and stimulated by the conversation. Member wineries include: Heron Hill Winery; Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars; Hunt Country Vineyards; Keuka Spring Vineyards; Barrington Cellars; McGregor Vineyard Winery; and Ravines Wine Cellars.

First in Wine, First in Beauty. Discover the most rewarding wine trail in the Finger Lakes.

January 3, 2013 (Keuka Lake, NY) – The Keuka Lake Wine Trail invites you to experience a love affair dating back thousands of years at the Cheese & Wine Lovers Weekend, February 9-10, 2013. One ticket allows attendees to visit all seven wineries at a relaxed pace during the weekend. Each winery will creatively use cheese in a variety of savory dishes and pour wines particularly selected to complement the dishes served. Visitors will taste many delicious styles of cheese with a variety of flavors and textures, including regional and farmstead cheese. Ticket price is $18.00 per person and includes a souvenir wine glass along with food samples and extensive wine tastings.

“The Cheese and Wine Lovers Weekend provides a great value for couples or a group of friends eager to beat the winter blues and to try something new together…expect a weekend flowing with food and fine wines with a touch of Valentine’s Day flair, ” says Tambi Schweizer, tasting room manager at Heron Hill Winery on the west side of Keuka Lake. Event hours are Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Event attendees may visit all seven wineries in one day or plan an overnight stay to spend more time enjoying the area’s other attractions. A list of recommended accommodations is available at www.keukawinetrail.com/plan-a-visit/. Ticket holders who visit all seven wineries during an event weekend are eligible to win a one-night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion, a sightseeing cruise aboard the Esperanza Rose and one bottle of wine from each of the seven member wineries.

Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as most events sell out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for a $5.00 surcharge. For all events, conveniently purchase tickets by calling 800.440.4898, by visiting a Wegmans customer service desk and online at www.keukawinetrail.com. Large groups should contact the Wine Trail office to confirm their agenda prior to booking through a transportation company. To receive the latest event updates and previews, find the Keuka Lake Wine Trail on Facebook.

Established in 1985, the Keuka Lake Wine Trail aims to provide a high-quality, lively experience where guests will feel excited by the food, wine and scenery and stimulated by the conversation. Member wineries include: Heron Hill Winery; Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars; Hunt Country Vineyards; Keuka Spring Vineyards; Barrington Cellars; McGregor Vineyard Winery; and Ravines Wine Cellars.

First in Wine, First in Beauty. Discover the most rewarding wine trail in the Finger Lakes.

Swing into the holiday season in vintage form at one of two Keuka Holiday weekends- just in time to shop for and plan your own special holidays.  Join the festivities on either the weekend of November 10-11 or November 17-18. During Keuka Holidays, each of the eight wineries along the Wine Trail pairs hearty winter foods with their delicious wines. The wineries will be beautifully decorated and the atmosphere is classically Christmas.  Ticket holders are given a grapevine wreath at the first winery they visit and an ornament at each winery.  In addition, they each receive a signature Keuka Lake Wine Trail wineglass. In one fun self-guided tour around scenic Keuka Lake, you can stock up on world class wines and local food products for your holiday get-togethers, and kick-off your holiday gift shopping.

“For the finale of our Signature Events we do it up right! Between the two weekends, we see many familiar faces and every year tickets sell-out,” says Eileen Farnan, owner of Barrington Cellars and president of the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. Visitors can expect to see gift shops well stocked with unique, and often locally made gift items. Holiday shoppers will sample roasted pork loin with Nunda mustard glaze, chicken chili made with wine, root vegetables roasted in squash seed oil, barbecue beef sliders, and rich holiday desserts along with many other culinary delights!

The participating wineries include Keuka Spring Vineyards, Barrington Cellars, Ravines Wine Cellars, McGregor Vineyard Winery, Heron Hill Winery, Dr. Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars, Stever Hill Vineyards and Hunt Country Vineyards.  Keuka Holidays hours are 10am-5pm on Saturdays and 11am – 5pm Sundays. Ticket prices are $57 per couple and $37 for a single ticket.

Tickets can be ordered by calling the Keuka Lake Wine Trail office at 800-440-4898, online at www.keukawinetrail.com or stopping by Wegmans Food Markets.  The Keuka Lake Wine Trail is made up of eight of the Finger Lakes Region’s finest wineries.  Hosts to several special events and tours throughout the year, the winery owners and staff encourage the use of designated drivers for tasting tours.  For more information about the Keuka Lake Wine Trail, its member wineries, other area attractions and lodging, please visit www.keukawinetrail.com.

All ticket holders will be entered to win a one night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion and a certificate good for one bottle of wine from each of the eight wineries!!

Joyce Hunt, owner of Hunt Country Vineyards, reflects on the 8^th annual Keuka in Bloom and why it’s her favorite wine trail event of the year.  “Moon Valley Plant Co. in Dundee, NY has been a pleasure to work with over the years, always offering beautiful, healthy plants,” says Joyce.  “It’s fun to visit with people who have attended the event annually…wine, good food and the promise of Spring planting makes everyone happy.” Bring a friend and enjoy the best of magnificent Keuka Lake at the height of springtime! 

Tickets may be purchased online at www.keukawinetrail.com, by phone 800.440.4898, or at any Wegmans customer service desk.  Tickets are $35 per person or $50 per couple (one set of plants); each participant receives a souvenir wine glass.  Designated driver tickets are available at a $5.00 discount. Event hours are Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Large groups should contact the Wine Trail office to confirm their itinerary prior to booking through a transportation company. To receive the latest event updates and previews, find the Keuka Lake Wine Trail on Facebook.

Established in 1985, the Keuka Lake Wine Trail aims to provide a high-quality, lively experience where guests will feel excited by the food, wine and scenery and stimulated by the conversation. Member wineries include: Heron Hill Winery; Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars; Stever Hill Vineyards; Hunt Country Vineyards; Keuka Spring Vineyards; Barrington Cellars; McGregor Vineyard Winery; and Ravines Wine Cellars.

First in Wine, First in Beauty. Discover the most rewarding wine trail in the Finger Lakes.
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“The Cheese and Wine Lovers Weekend provides a great value for couples or a group of friends eager to beat the winter blues and to try something new together…expect a weekend flowing with food and fine wines with a touch of Valentine’s Day flair, ” says Tambi Schweizer, tasting room manager at Heron Hill Winery on the west side of Keuka Lake. Event hours are Saturday, 10 a.m.  – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Event attendees may visit all eight wineries in one day or plan an overnight stay to spend more time enjoying the area’s other attractions. A list of recommended accommodations is available at www.keukawinetrail.com/plan-a-visit/. Ticket holders who visit all eight wineries during an event weekend are eligible to win a one-night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion along with a sightseeing cruise aboard the Esperanza Rose.

Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as most events sell out. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door for a $5.00 surcharge. For all events, conveniently purchase tickets by calling 800.440.4898, by visiting a Wegmans customer service desk and online at www.keukawinetrail.com. Large groups should contact the Wine Trail office to confirm their agenda prior to booking through a transportation company. To receive the latest event updates and previews, find the Keuka Lake Wine Trail on Facebook.

Established in 1985, the Keuka Lake Wine Trail aims to provide a high-quality, lively experience where guests will feel excited by the food, wine and scenery and stimulated by the conversation.

While driving along the Wine Trail, attendees will enjoy the scents and sights of Harvest studded by stops at wineries offering culinary delights such as Butternut squash with sausage, curried winter squash & apple soup, gratin of autumn vegetables & double-smoked bacon, grape & rosemary focaccia and native grape crisp. The autumn food samples will be paired with a stunning variety of world-class Finger Lakes wines, from classic dry varietals to luscious dessert wines.

“We time the event to be enjoyed as the grapes are coming off of the vine and local farmers are showcasing a vast selection of fruits and vegetables. The abundance of local produce provides an excellent opportunity for chefs to utilize the freshest and highest quality products,” says Mike Oliver of Heron Hill Winery. The winemaker and vineyard crew are likely to be either harvesting or pressing grapes, and event attendees will enjoy mingling with the tasting room staff to taste and appreciate the fruits of the labor.

Participating wineries include Heron Hill Winery, Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Stever Hill Vineyards, Hunt Country Vineyards, Keuka Spring Vineyards, Barrington Cellars, McGregor Vineyard Winery and Ravines Wine Cellars. Ticket holders are also entered in a drawing for a one-night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion, a sightseeing cruise aboard the Esperanza Rose, and a certificate good for a bottle of wine from each of the eight wineries!

Event tickets are just $25 per person plus tax for the weekend, $19 per person plus tax for Sunday only. A limited number of weekend tickets may be available at the wineries on the day of the event for $30 per person plus tax. Purchasing tickets early is strongly encouraged as events often sell out in advance. Tickets are available by calling 800.440.4898, to purchase online at www.KeukaWineTrail.com, or at Wegmans Food Markets.

John McGregor, owner of McGregor Vineyard Winery, does not hold back his enthusiasm for Barbecue at the Wineries, “those fortunate enough to purchase a ticket will get to indulge in a full range of mouth-watering foods created with sauces, rubs and marinades all made in New York State.  And of course these foods are paired with some of the finest and most diverse wines in the region!” There will be a full array of savory foods to sample along the Wine Trail including homemade summer succotash served with grilled local sausage coated with Keuka Lake’s own Chef Lerman’s Black-Strap Yankee Bar-B-Q Sauce; lemon-garlic chicken spiedies; beef brisket with Champagne Bar-B-Que’s signature sauce; and pulled pork with Arthur Marks teriyaki-pineapple sauce. Many wineries will also feature a vegetarian selection along with desserts like fresh fruit parfaits and chocolate-raspberry ice cream cake.

Purchase tickets online at www.keukawinetrail.com, by phone 800.440.4898, or at any Wegmans customer service desk. Advance sale tickets are $25 per person plus tax (per weekend); Sunday-only tickets are available for $19 per person plus tax. Designated driver tickets are discounted twenty-five percent for all Keuka Wine Trail Signature Events. Ticket-holders may enter to win a getaway package featuring a one-night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion, a sightseeing cruise aboard the Esperanza Rose and a certificate good for a bottle of wine from each Keuka Lake Wine Trail member winery.

The Keuka Lake Wine Trail originated in 1985. Participating wineries include Heron Hill Winery, Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars, Stever Hill Vineyards, Hunt Country Vineyards, Keuka Spring Vineyards, Barrington Cellars, McGregor Vineyard Winery and Ravines Wine Cellars. The Wine Trail events have shaped to meet the interests of all types of wine explorers. Visitors will find diversity of styles among the eight wineries, including some of the Finger Lakes most acclaimed wines, with friendly and knowledgeable staff at all.  Discover the most rewarding wine trail in the Finger Lakes

For the 7th consecutive year, the eight member wineries of the Keuka Lake Wine Trail will open their doors to the sweet warm breeze and welcome guests to their signature spring event, “Keuka in Bloom”, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15. Ticketholders will receive a different flower and herb, each in a 4-inch pot, such as Dwarf Snapdragons and Rainbow Chard, at each winery. Guests will also enjoy samples of the Finger Lakes region’s finest wines and delicious herb-inspired fare such as Potato and Kale Gratin, Caprese Skewers with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil and Baguette with Sicilian Herb Dip. Visit all eight wineries and return home with 16 different plants! Bring a friend and enjoy the best of magnificent Keuka Lake at the height of springtime!
Joyce Hunt, owner of Hunt Country Vineyards, finds Keuka in Bloom her favorite wine trail event of the year. “At this time of spring, everything is blossoming and the wineries are bursting with color,” says Joyce. ‘Happy’ best describes our Keuka in Bloom weekend”.
This event is a perennial sell-out with a loyal group of returning plant, wine, and food-lovers. It is recommended to purchase tickets early online at www.KeukaWineTrail.com, by phoning 800.440.4898, or at any Wegmans customer service desk. Tickets are $35 per person, $50 per couple (one set of plants), plus tax, including a complimentary signature wine glass for each participant. Designated driver tickets are also available 25% off. All ticket holders may also enter a drawing for a one-night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion, a sightseeing cruise aboard the Esperanza Rose and a certificate good for one bottle of wine from each of the eight wineries.
Founded in 1985, the Keuka Lake Wine Trail includes Heron Hill Winery, Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars, Stever Hill Vineyards, Hunt Country Vineyards, Keuka Spring Vineyards, Barrington Cellars, McGregor Vineyard Winery and Ravines Wine Cellars. Guests travel the trail at their own pace and are welcome at the wineries anytime on Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.

Keuka Lake Wine Trail – First in Wine, First in Beauty

The Keuka Lake Wine Trail strives to provide a high-quality, lively experience where guests can expect to feel satisfied by the food and stimulated by the conververation. This event collaboration with the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail is sure to provide a tasty and informative culinary weekend.

“Look forward to lots of variety!” says Rose Marie Belforti owner of Finger Lakes Creamery LLC, “We make the only farmstead Kefir cheese of its kind in the western hemisphere, as far as we know. The Kefir culture allows us to make cheeses with a myriad of tastes from nutty and creamy, to zesty flavor, to a Roquefort-inspired hot blue.”

For the value packed weekend price of $25.00 per person, attendees will receive a souvenir wine glass, thirty-two wines to taste, food samples and artisan cheese samples. Designated driver and Sunday-only discounted tickets are available. Event hours are Saturday 10AM – 5PM and Sunday 11AM – 5PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800.440.4898, by visiting your local Wegmans customer service desk and through www.keukawinetrail.com. Friend the Keuka Lake Wine Trail on Facebook and receive event updates and previews. All ticket holders are entered to win a one-night stay for two at the Inn at Esperanza Mansion, including a sightseeing cruise aboard the Esperanza Rose, and a bottle of wine from each winery on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.

The Keuka Lake Wine Trail was established in 1985 and today includes: Heron Hill Winery; Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars; Stever Hill Vineyards; Hunt Country Vineyards; Keuka Spring Vineyards; Barrington Cellars; McGregor Vineyard Winery and Ravines Wine Cellars. Discover the most rewarding wine trail in the Finger Lakes.

For the third year, the Wine Trail has partnered with Hedonist Artisan Chocolates located in downtown Rochester, NY, to create a special collection of truffles infused with distinct wines from around Keuka Lake. “Truffles and Tastes is a food and wine lover’s paradise. Each winery is preparing hearty winter foods to pair with their wines and Hedonist Chocolates has created a delicious collection of truffles to delight our guests,” says Lisa Hallgren, owner of Ravines Wine Cellars. Attendees can look forward pairings such as a rich three-cheese fondue with fresh bread and Dry Riesling or a dark chocolate cherry truffle with Merlot.

The Keuka Lake Wine Trail originated in 1985. Currently the participating wineries include Heron Hill Winery, Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars, Stever Hill Vineyards, Hunt Country Vineyards, Keuka Spring Vineyards, Barrington Cellars, McGregor Vineyard Winery and Ravines Wine Cellars. The Wine Trail events have been shaped to meet the interests of all types of wine explorers. Visitors will find diversity of styles among the eight wineries, with friendly and knowledgeable staff at all. Discover the most rewarding wine trail in the Finger Lakes.

A real value at $27 per person, weekend tickets include a souvenir wine glass, tasting over thirty-two wines with food provided at each of the eight wineries, and a box of chocolate truffles. Designated driver tickets are available at a 25% discount. Event hours are Saturday 10AM – 5PM and Sunday 11AM – 5PM. Tickets may be purchased by calling 800.440.4898, by visiting your local Wegmans customer service desk, at Hedonist Chocolates in Rochester’s South Wedge, and through www.keukawinetrail.com. This event is sure to sell out so order your tickets today! To interact with the Keuka Lake Wine Trail prior to the event, visit www.facebook.com/KeukaWineTrail.

To tempt your palate, Hedonist Artisan Chocolates and the Keuka Lake Wine Trail will host four free and informal preview tastings at the following Rochester locations: Wine Sense, January 21st, 5-8PM; Simply New York, January 22nd, 10AM-Noon; Shea’s, January 25tth, 5-7PM and Max Market, January 29th, Noon-3PM.