May 8 Americana Vineyards, Mother's Day Brunch at the Crystal Lake Café. Call for reservations. Carnations for Mom's! www.americanavineyyards.com
May 8 Knapp Winery and Vineyard Restaurant, Mother's 
Day Brunch. Knapp Vineyard Restaurant celebrates the quiet influences of all mom's in our lives. This special buffet is a tribute for the love and tireless support they offer each day. Bring all the important women in your life to our Mother's Day Brunch feast. This savory presentation of food includes carved top round of beef or pork, French toast with wild berry cream cheese filling, Eggs Benedict, pastas, seasonal vegetables and topped with fresh season fruit. Each mother receives a complimentary glass of champagne along with a special chocolate creation from our chef's table. Buffet hours 10:30am to 3:30pm- Please call and make your reservations 800.869.9271 www.knappwine.com
May 8 Sheldrake Point Vineyard & Simply Red Bistro, Mother's Day Brunch 11:00am- 4:00pm. Reserve Mom a special place at the table to show your love and appreciation. Chef Samantha Izzo's special event menu will pay homage to all Mother's and Mother Nature herself with her use of seasonal ingredients. Reservations Required. Reserve by calling (607) 532-9401 ext 103. www.sheldrakepoint.com
May 8 Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series 
Musician: Kenny T. & Wildfire. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 4:00-6:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
May 13 Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series Musician: The Cool Club. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 6:00-8:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
May 14 Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery, Season Opening of the Copper Oven www.cayugaridgewinery.com
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May 14 Swedish Hill Vineyard, 25th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we turn 25 this year! To celebrate our silver anniversary, we will have our BIGGEST SALE EVER! Also enjoy live music, barbecue food (fee), wines by the glass and bottle (fee) and more! www.swedishhill.com
May 14 Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant. Riesling Event. Our tasting room is offering a Riesling pairing with small bites created by our executive chef John McNabb. These bites are especially created to excite the palate and enhance the flavors of Knapp's Riesling. Additional fees apply. www.knappwine.com
May 15 Sheldrake Point Vineyard & Simply Red Lakeside Bistro, Rieslings of Cayuga Lake. May is Riesling Month in 
Finger Lakes Wine Country! Winemaker Dave Breeden is celebrating the grape by leading a blind horizontal tasting of Rieslings. They will be wines from the same vintage and grape, but made by various Cayuga Lake wineries whose labels will be revealed at the end. You will taste at least 6 - 8 Cayuga Lake Rieslings. Cost is $25 per person/$10 per Wine Club Member. There is limited seating. Please reserve by May 6th. www.sheldrakepoint.com
May 15 Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series Musician: Pete Panek. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 4:00-6:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
May 20 Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant, Riesling Tasting Event. Treat your palate to an exploration of Knapp
style Riesling from different vintages. The wine will be introduced by our winemaker Steve DiFrancesco and paired with tapa style food that will heighten your taste bud senses. $19.95 per person plus tax & gratuity. Please call 800.869.9271 for reservations. www.knappwine.com
May 20 Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series Musician: Ironwood. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 6:00-8:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
May 21 Lucas Vineyards, Vertical Riesling Tasting Event, at 6:30- 8:30 pm. Join us as we taste thru more of a decade of Lucas Dry Rieslings. Lucas Winemaker, Jeff Houck, will lead us and provide insight as we explore how Lucas Rieslings age in the bottle. This private tasting will include light hors d'oeuvres and a chance to mingle with the Lucas Family. Reservations are required as space is limited. Ticket Price $20 per person. To make reservations, please call 607-532-4825. www.lucasvineyards.com
May 21 Knapp Vineyards, The Seas of the World Wine Dinner
Savor the flavors of the oceans and seas of our globe. Together with seafood fare expect colorful vegetables and side dishes that compliment the tastes of crustaceans and exotic fish. Paired with fabulous Knapp Winery, Zugibe Vineyards and Glenora Wine Cellar wines, this dinner is exciting for seafood lovers. Please call and make your reservations 800-869-9271. www.knappwine.com
May 21 King Ferry Winery/Treleaven, I Love Chocolate Day!
Chocolate desserts and special wine pairings! www.treleavenwines.com
May 22 Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert Series 
Musician: Blue Skies. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 4:00-6:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
May 27 Americana Vineyards, Friday Night Concert Series Musician: Purple Valley. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 6:00-8:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
May 28 & 29 Thirsty Owl Wine Company, 9th Annual Bistro Opening Edition 1 of the "11 Artist Series Thirsty Owl's Bistro 
will open for the season, and they will begin their 2011 Artist Series, where there will be a different artist featured during the Series weekends. www.thirstyowl.com
May 29 Americana Vineyards, Sunday Night Concert
Series Musician: TBA. Stop by and enjoy some wine available by the glass or bottle and food from the café while you sit back and listen to some of our local and touring musicians. 4:00-6:00pm www.americanavineyards.com
Mother's day is almost upon us and what better way but to surprise your Mom to a special day along the wine trail for enjoyable fine wines and delectable treats. Imagine tasting Peachy White Lavendar Trifle, Thai Basil Pork Stew and Gazpacho Soup Shots. Besides all the wonderful foods and wine, your Mom recieves numerous herb and veggie plants to take home. The gift that keeps on giving. 
Start this event early on 
list of our select herbs and veggies: Big Bertha Pepper, Boxwood Basil, Cajun Belle (hot pepper), Cherokee Purple Tomato, Cilantro, Fern Leaf Dill, Napa Grape Tomato, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Savory, Tarragon, Thai Basil, Thyme, White Lavender, Yellow Sweet Onion. 
Saturday, May 14. Many have been inquiring on when they can sink their teeth into those 
construction of their deck roof in order to keep you dry from those dreadful raindrops. From what I hear the whole construction endeavor became a family affair.
her husband Seth is their progressive dinners from the wine cellar to the vineyard. Their first dinner will take place on June 10, titled "Spring into New Beginnings"--
