August 23, 2010
For Immediate Release -
Keuka Wineries Kick off Harvest with Special Event
Experience the incomparable beauty of the heart of the Finger Lakes and treat yourself to an array of fine wines and dishes bursting with the vibrant flavors of the finest locally produced foods. The eight wineries of the Keuka Lake Wine Trail will usher in the fall season with their Harvest Tour of Food & Wine celebration, Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, 2010. In addition to over a dozen foods, each ticket holder will enjoy samples of 32 different wines and will receive a complimentary Keuka Lake Wine Trail signature wine glass.
Enjoy a gorgeous early autumn drive around brilliant blue Keuka Lake, studded by stops at wineries offering culinary delights such as Harvest Pizza, Pumpkin Soup, Grape Cobbler, local gorgonzola cheese on crustini, roasted corn chowder, maple pumpkin cheesecake and baked Jona Gold Apples. Taste a stunning variety of world-class Finger Lakes wines, from classic dry varietals to luscious dessert wines.
Participating wineries include Heron Hill Winery, Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars, Stever Hill Vineyards, Hunt Country Vineyards, Keuka Spring Vineyards, Barrington Cellars/Buzzard Crest Vineyards, McGregor Vineyard Winery and Ravines Wine Cellars. The event runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and from 11am to 5pm on Sunday.
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 the trail at 800.440.4898, by visiting www.KeukaWineTrail.com, at the Trail's member wineries or at Wegmans Food Markets.
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Keuka Spring Vineyards to Host Music Events
Keuka Spring Vineyards will host the band, Kickin' Back, out of Fairport, NY on Saturday, August 28 and Saturday, September 11 in the afternoons. The band plays a mix of pop and rock tunes. The events are free and open to the public. Visitors are invited to take advantage of the view of Keuka Lake from the winery's terrace while enjoying the music. Wine tasting and picnic snacks will be available.
"What a great way to enjoy one of my favorite times of year," says Jeanne Wiltberger, promotion coordinator at Keuka Spring Vineyards. "I love the end of summer in the Finger Lakes. We get some of the most pleasant weather and the colors and scenery can be spectacular. The grapes in the vineyard are near ripe and you can feel that fall is just approaching. Kickin' Back is exactly what their name says: relaxed, enjoyable, familiar, and fun music to enjoy on a late summer's day."
Keuka Spring Vineyards is located at 243 State Route 54, East Lake Road, just outside of Penn Yan on the east side of Keuka Lake. Owners Len and Judy Wiltberger have been committed to producing premium wines since they founded the winery in 1985. For more information about Music and Wine: Kick Back with Us and other events at the winery, visit www.keukaspringwinery.com or contact the winery at 315-536-3147.
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