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January 2011 

Dear  

We here, at the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, wish you a prosperous new year. Some recaps of 2010 include Swedish Hill Winery taking the Governor's Cup for their Sparkling Riesling Cuvee and Sheldrake Point Vineyard winning Winery of the Year, which they did for two years in a row. Besides those great awards the wineries won numerous gold awards including two outstanding International awards highlighting Rieslings, produced by Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery and Sheldrake Point Vineyard.  

 

For us, 2011 has already proven to be very exciting, due to the fact Chef Sam Izzo of Sheldrake Point Vineyard competed on the show Chopped on the Food Network. She may have gotten chopped from the show, but she'll never be chopped from the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail for her cuisine is spectacular.

 

We have a new event this year titled "Say Cheese" on March 26 & 27. We have partnered with the cheeseries of the Finger Lakes Cheese Trail for the utmost wine and cheese pairings. Don't forget to bring your cameras to this event, we're holding a specialty photo contest.

 

Additionally for 2011 the Finger Lakes has been chosen as a Top Ten Value Destination by Shermans Travel!  The Finger Lakes is one of three domestic destinations and the only wine country destination,

solidifying us as the most affordable wine country destination in the world! Read more here.

 

Make sure to visit us and enjoy all your favorite award winning wines any time of the year, but especially now to receive that extra special touch, possibly from either a wineowner or winemaker.

 

Cayuga Cathy

2011 Season's Pass
 

PeopleThe Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Season's Pass is your ticket to great savings when you attend our three most popular events. We have added a special bonus, tickets to our newest event "Say Cheese" along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Four great events at a remarkable savings, where you'll receive 35% OFF the regularly ticketed price.

 

Mardi Gras-- Beads, Coins and a Pot of Gold - March 5 & 6

 

"Say Cheese" -Wine & Cheese Pairings- March 26 & 27

 

Wine & Herb Fest-- Herb & Veggie Plants - April 29- May 1 or May 6-8

 

Holiday Shopping Spree - Wreath, Ornaments and Shopper's Card

                                            November 18-20 or December 2-4

 

A couple pass is $115.00 and a single pass is $70.00 plus handling fee and sales tax. They are available for a limited time and can be purchased through the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail office until March 4, 2011. 

For tickets click here.

 

Four great reasons to visit the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail!

2011 Vino Visa Coupon Book
Vino VisaOur 2011 Vino Visa Coupon book is all set and ready to go and is officially on sale. A great value offering coupons from each winery member of the trail and other local area businesses. Check out all the great deals. 
Between the Lakes
People 2Zig zag your way way through a winter day enjoying Finger lakes Wines and delectable bites at 24 participating wineries.
9th Annual Mardi Gras
 March 5 & 6

 Saturday, 10:00AM-5:00PM

 Sunday, 10:00AM-5:00PM.

 

Feel the Luck of the Irish at this year's Mardi Gras event.  You'll receive Mardi Gras Beads, a chance to pick the lucky coin plus participate in a scavenger hunt for the infamous Pot of Gold, a case of Gold Medal winning wines. 

 

As at all of our events you'll receive a wine glass, wine and food pairings and recipe cards. Surely you'll be dancing a jig if you're one of the lucky participants to win one of our Grand Prizes from Barrister's Bed and Breakfast in Seneca Falls, Country Inn & Suites in Ithaca or Inn at the Finger Lakes in Auburn.

 

Advance tickets: $25.00 per person plus handling fee and sales tax.  Designated Driver tickets: $20.00 per person plus handling fee and sales tax. At the door: $30.00 plus sales tax.

For tickets click here.
January Events

January 7  Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Friday night concert, performing Dave Raducha, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 

 

 

January 8    Goose Watch Winery, January White Sale
Nothing chases those long winter days away like great wine! To help keep the winter blues at bay, we're having a "January White Sale" and we're not talking towels! Also warm up with complimentary food samples on this day! (12pm-5pm). www.goosewatch.com

 

January 8    Swedish Hill Vineyard, January White Sale

Our version of the winter "white" sale involves great sales on wonderful white wines. Stock up for the winter and the Super Bowl! Warm up with complimentary food samples on this day! (12pm-5pm).
www.swedishhill.com

 

January 9  Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Sunday night concert, performing Blue Skies, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 Amer concert

January 14  Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Friday night concert, performing The Ventilators, 6-8pm

www.americanavineyards.com

 

 

 

 

January 15    Knapp Vineyards, Ultimate Comfort Food & Wine Dinner


At Knapp we believe the month of January lends itself to food that should make you happy and content especially when it is paired with perfect wine from Knapp Winery, Zugibe Vineyards and Glenora Wine Cellars. When you think of comfort food, macaroni and cheese and meatloaf come to mind and for our wine dinner these dishes are created with comfort and soulful ingredients in mind. Our chef has created a five-course ultimate comfort food menu that is destined to create a memorable evening especially on a January winter evening.

Call 800-869-9271 for reservations.

 

January 16  Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Sunday night concert, performing Marc Berger, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 

January 21  Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Friday night concert, performing Kenny T. & Wildfire, 6-8pm. www.americanavineyards.com  

 

 

January 22  Six Mile Creek Vineyard, Winter Wine Speak at the Creek
Wine Education for either the novice or the professional wine drinker. Salute!
www.sixmilecreek.com

 

January 22    Between the Lakes
Zig-zag your way through a winter day, enjoying Finger Lakes Wines and. 24 wineries in all located on either the west of Cayuga Lake or the east side of Seneca Lake. Tasting fees apply-food free. For general information contact Knapp Winery at 800-869-9271. 11am -5:00pm.
www.knappwine.com

 

January 23  Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Sunday night concert, performing Dave Raducha, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 

January 28  Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Friday night concert, performing Pete Panek, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

January 30    Knapp Vineyards, Finger Lakes Fireman's Chili Cook-Off
All ticket proceeds benefit the participating fire departments that enter their chili for you to taste. Tickets include complimentary tasting of all chili dishes with a wine pairing. Each ticket holder gets to vote for the "People's Choice Award Winner". Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Call to purchase your ticket. 800-869-9271 www.knappwine.com

 

 

January 30  Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Sunday night concert, performing Purple Valley, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 

 

 

 

February Events

February 4  Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Friday night concert, performing Down & Out, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 

February 5    Montezuma Winery, Walking in a Winter Wineryland
Join Montezuma Winery and the Montezuma Audubon Center for this family event. Activities include a guided nature walk through a portion of the Refuge, bird watching and tracking animals, a winemaker's luncheon and a wine pairing and a live birds of prey presentation (snowshoe rental available or bring your own). Roast homemade marshmallows over an open fire and make your own smores for dessert. Reservations required. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Montezuma Audubon Center.

www.montezumawinery.com

February 5    Goose Watch Winery, Be Mine with Red Wine
Surprise your special Valentine with some of our delicious Reds! Samples of our award-winning wines will be available for tasting along withred wine some luscious desserts. Numerous red wine discounts. Stock up and save! (12pm-5pm). www.goosewatch.com

February 5    Swedish Hill Vineyard, Sweetheart of a Red Wine Sale
Surprise your special Valentine with some of our delicious Reds! Samples of our award-winning wines will be available for tasting along with some luscious desserts. Numerous red wine discounts. Stock up and save! (12pm-5pm). www.swedishhill.com

 

February 6  Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series

Join us for our Sunday night concert, performing The Ventilators, 6-8pm.

www.americanavineyards.com

 

For other February events.

The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is the first organized and longest running wine trail in the Unites States, comprised of 16 members including 15 wineries, a cidery, a meadery and four distilleries. These wineries have won over 5,000 national and international medals and six "Governor's Cups", with winery members being titled "Winery of the Year" three years in a row. 
 
Sincerely,

Cathy Millspaugh
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

www.cayugawinetrail.com