According to FingerLakesWine.com, "Merlot and Mignon" is the next offering in Keuka Spring Vineyards' summer wine education series.
The event will feature a tasting of vintages of Keuka Spring Merlot paired with a mignon appetizer sandwich. Guided tastings will be held in small groups on the winery’s terrace overlooking Keuka Lake (weather permitting).
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. A fee of $8 includes a tasting and a souvenir wine glass as well as a mignon appetizer pairing plate of filet mignon with co-owner Len Wiltberger's Merlot-based sauce.
Merlot lovers have had to deal with bad press ever since sideways - now they can enjoy their favorite wine at dinner with a very classy entree - Filet Mignon!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Classes on how to start a vineyard and make your own wine in New York
The New York Wine and Grape Foundation newsletter recently profiled
the following home wine making courses -
Ed Kwiek, the owner of Woods Wine-Backyard Vineyard Consulting will soon offer a series of classes at the New York Wine & Culinary Center on how to start and operate a backyard vineyard. The classes include an introductory session followed by Planning and Cost Estimating; Cultivar and Trellis Selection, Pruning and Training; and Harvest, Crush, Fermentation, and Press.
The American Wine Society, a national consumer organization with a focus on home winemaking, is sponsoring a one-day seminar on August 1, 2009 at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County on Home Winemaking. Ed Kwiek will lead off with the backyard vineyard summary, joined by several active winemakers and Cornell professionals on many aspects of winemaking including a case study on Riesling and Starting a Winery.
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
the following home wine making courses -
Ed Kwiek, the owner of Woods Wine-Backyard Vineyard Consulting will soon offer a series of classes at the New York Wine & Culinary Center on how to start and operate a backyard vineyard. The classes include an introductory session followed by Planning and Cost Estimating; Cultivar and Trellis Selection, Pruning and Training; and Harvest, Crush, Fermentation, and Press.
The American Wine Society, a national consumer organization with a focus on home winemaking, is sponsoring a one-day seminar on August 1, 2009 at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County on Home Winemaking. Ed Kwiek will lead off with the backyard vineyard summary, joined by several active winemakers and Cornell professionals on many aspects of winemaking including a case study on Riesling and Starting a Winery.
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Bounty of the Hudson Wine Festival
Mark your calendars - the Bounty of the Hudson Wine Festival is being held this August 1st and 2nd, 2009 from Noon to 5pm at the Millbrook Winery, located at 26 Wing Road in Millbrook NY. Tickets are $25 plus tax in advance or $35 plus tax at the gate.
Every winery on the Shawangunk Wine Trail is participating, as well as several others from around the Hudson Valley region. Sample a selection of Enjoy dishes from area restaurants, epicurean delights, farm fresh produce, cooking workshops and live music.
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Every winery on the Shawangunk Wine Trail is participating, as well as several others from around the Hudson Valley region. Sample a selection of Enjoy dishes from area restaurants, epicurean delights, farm fresh produce, cooking workshops and live music.
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Monday, July 20, 2009
What foods go with Sauvignon Blanc?
In the Sommelier Journal article 'Cooks love Sauvignon Blanc,' Joyce Goldstein tells readers that "Sauvignon Blanc is a dependable workhorse for seafood starters and a savior for wine-challenging salads of lettuces and bitter greens, radishes, citrus segments, fennel—even artichokes and asparagus."
Goldstein offers a list of Sauvignon Blanc friendly food pairings and gives readers the recipe for Scallop, Orange, and Fennel Salad with Peppery Citrus Dressing.
I enjoy Sauvignon Blanc with seafood dishes and especially with a simple appetizer of tangy Goat Cheese on a plain cracker.
Have you paired Sauvignon Blanc and food? What was your favorite pairing?
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Goldstein offers a list of Sauvignon Blanc friendly food pairings and gives readers the recipe for Scallop, Orange, and Fennel Salad with Peppery Citrus Dressing.
I enjoy Sauvignon Blanc with seafood dishes and especially with a simple appetizer of tangy Goat Cheese on a plain cracker.
Have you paired Sauvignon Blanc and food? What was your favorite pairing?
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Friday, July 17, 2009
Best Wine Movies!
FingerLakesWine.com profiles six wine related movies. For me, a great vineyard themed movie like Bottle Shock would be a perfect choice after a romantic wine and food pairing dinner.
What is your favorite movie about wine?
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
What is your favorite movie about wine?
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Learn about Food and Wine Pairing in the Hudson Valley
Applewood Winery in Warwick, NY is hosting a Food and Wine workshop on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2:00pm
Students will learn the basics of food & wine pairing. This class will take place in the Applewood Pavilion and reservations are required.
The fee is $20.00 per person. To reserve your spot, call Applewood at 845-988-9292.
Students will learn the basics of food & wine pairing. This class will take place in the Applewood Pavilion and reservations are required.
The fee is $20.00 per person. To reserve your spot, call Applewood at 845-988-9292.
Friday, July 10, 2009
July 2009 events in the Finger Lakes for Dog Lovers!
FingerLakesWine.com reports that two wine-related events in July will focus on dogs.
The fourth annual Grapehounds Wine Tour will be held at Finger Lakes Creek Cabins at 2382 Parmenter Road near the village of Lodi, Seneca County. The event will be from July 23-26 and include wine tasting, food, music, and seminars on dog health and behavior, with proceeds benefiting greyhound adoption organizations.
Admission is $10 for adults Thursday, Friday or Saturday; children younger than 18 will be admitted free. On Sunday, admission is free for all.
At 9 a.m. Sunday, greyhounds and their owners may participate in a ranger-guided walk to Taughannock Falls, a 215-foot waterfall in a state park north of Ithaca.
Go to www.grapehounds.com to register.
On July 23-26, 2009 the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail will host the Pets, Art and Wine (P.A.W.) event. Sixteen wineries along the trail will offer wine tastings, lawn concerts, seminars and dog land and water demonstrations.
Want to use wine to create delicious
meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive KathleenLisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
The fourth annual Grapehounds Wine Tour will be held at Finger Lakes Creek Cabins at 2382 Parmenter Road near the village of Lodi, Seneca County. The event will be from July 23-26 and include wine tasting, food, music, and seminars on dog health and behavior, with proceeds benefiting greyhound adoption organizations.
Admission is $10 for adults Thursday, Friday or Saturday; children younger than 18 will be admitted free. On Sunday, admission is free for all.
At 9 a.m. Sunday, greyhounds and their owners may participate in a ranger-guided walk to Taughannock Falls, a 215-foot waterfall in a state park north of Ithaca.
Go to www.grapehounds.com to register.
On July 23-26, 2009 the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail will host the Pets, Art and Wine (P.A.W.) event. Sixteen wineries along the trail will offer wine tastings, lawn concerts, seminars and dog land and water demonstrations.
Want to use wine to create delicious
meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive KathleenLisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
Monday, July 6, 2009
How to Cook with Leftover Beer
It's Sunday morning, and you've got a cup of leftover dark beer from last night's festivities. Should you toss it down the drain?
I found this recipe in the Albany Times Union recipe box blog. "Brewing French Toast" gives the ingredients for a French Toast recipe that will take care of your hunger and that leftover beer at the same time!
Let the bread slices soak while you clean up the house, and have a delicious breakfast and a bit of the "hair of the dog" at the same time!
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
I found this recipe in the Albany Times Union recipe box blog. "Brewing French Toast" gives the ingredients for a French Toast recipe that will take care of your hunger and that leftover beer at the same time!
Let the bread slices soak while you clean up the house, and have a delicious breakfast and a bit of the "hair of the dog" at the same time!
Want to use wine to create delicious meals for friends and loved ones? Click HERE to receive Kathleen Lisson's FREE Wine and Food Pairing Tips by Email.
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