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Greater Rochester Region

Winemaker's Dinner

presented by Big Tree Inn and Hunt Country Vineyards
Saturday, January 23, 2010
starting at 6:30 pm
Big Tree Inn
46 Main St., Geneseo, NY

Big Tree Inn and Hunt Country Vineyards cordially invite you to attend a spectacular Winemaker's Dinner on Saturday, January 23, 2010. Meet the winemaker of Hunt Country Vineyards and enjoy an exciting evening of fine food and carefully paired wines.

Tickets $60 per guest. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Big Tree Inn at 585.243.5220. To view the menu and for further details, please click here.

Wine Tastings

These free wine tastings will feature both our classic varietals and newer releases, and special prices for the event! Come out and see us!

Rochester, NY - Friday, February 5, 2010 - 3:00 to 6:00 pm
     Marketview Liquor - 1100 Jefferson Rd. - 585.427.2480

Penfield, NY - Friday, February 5, 2010 - 4:00-7:00 pm
     Lisa's Liquor Barn - 2157 Penfield Rd. - 585.377.1860

Pittsford, NY - Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
     Century Pittsford Wines - 3349 Monroe Ave (Pittsford Plaza) - 585.248.0931 - a Hunt Country Silver Store!

Geneseo, NY - Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm
     Good Spirits - 4270 Lakeville Rd. - 585.243.0220 - a Hunt Country Silver Store!

Greece, NY - Friday, March 12, 2010 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm
     Parkway Discount Wine & Liquor - 4424 Dewey Ave. - 585.663.5650

Pittsford, NY - Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
     Century Pittsford Wines - 3349 Monroe Ave (Pittsford Plaza) - 585.248.0931 - a Hunt Country Silver Store!

Rochester, NY - Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm
     Marketview Liquor - 1100 Jefferson Rd. - 585.427.2480

Rochester, NY - Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
     Brio Mediterranean Bistro - 3400 Monroe Ave. - 585.586.7000

Farmington , NY - Friday, May 7, 2010 - 4:00 to 7:00 pm

   Bombace Wine & Spirits - 6081 Rte. 96 (cor. Rte. 332) - 585.924.3290 - a Hunt Country Silver Store!

19th Annual Gala Wine Tasting
Presented by Friends of Strong Memorial Hospital

Friday, February 12, 2010
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Rochester

Join us at this year's 19th Annual Gala Wine Tasting where you'll be able to sample from more than 300 red and white domestic and imported wines and champagnes. The tasting will be held continuously from 7:00 until 10:00 pm. This is an informal tasting to enjoy at your own pace and leisure. In addition to the wondeful wines, there will be cheeses, breads, warm hors d'oeuvres and desserts. The evening will continue with jazz music provided by the Matt Valerio Trio. A silent auction and raffle of donated items will take place during the evening. A special overnight package is available; please call the Hyatt at 800.233.1234 to reserve your room - ask for the Friends of Strong rate. To purcahse tickets, please call the Friends office at 585.275.2420. For complete details, please click here.

2nd Annual NYS Ice Wine Festival

Saturday, February 20, 2010
12:00 to 7:00 pm
Casa Larga Vineyards
2287 Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY

Join us this February at Casa Larga Vineyards to celebrate "the nectar of the gods" at this year's NYS Ice Wine Festivals! The event is a celebration of New York State’s award winning Ice Wines that will be featured, tasted and talked about by wine lovers locally, regionally and nationally. Guests will enjoy an interactive and intimate experience including:

NY State Ice Wine tastings
Gourmet food stations
Live music performances
Seminars free with admission
Winery tours
Outdoor deck and ice bar
Live ice carving demonstration

Tickets are $35 pre-sale and $45 at the door and will be on sale in mid-January. For complete details, please click here.

7th Annual Taste of Pittsford
sponsored by Pittsford Rotary Club

Monday, March 15, 2010
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY

Join us at this year's 7th Annual Taste of Pittsford featuring fine wines from Finger Lakes wineries and "Pittsford's Finest Restaurants Under One Roof".  Tickets are $45 (advance sale only). For complete details, please call Gaven Hurley at 585.387.0813.

Classical Idol IV
sponsored by the Rochester Oratorio Society

Saturday, March 27, 2010
starts at 7:30 pm
Hochstein Performance Hall
Rochester, NY

Rochester’s Classical Idol IV is a juried vocal competition with audience participationseeking the best emerging vocal talent in the classical music genre. Following in the footsteps of the popular TV show “American Idol,” the annual vocal competition invites singers to perform opera, oratorio, art song or musical theaterbefore a panel of judges and a live audience.   Cash prizes are awarded to the top three winnersand an “Audience Favorite.”This year the top winner will receive $2,000and an opportunity for a solo performance in concert with the Rochester Oratorio Society. For complete details, please click here.

Roc City Uncorked: a Wine & Food Tasting Expo
sponsored by the Disabled Children of Monroe County

Friday, April 9, 2010
7:00 to 11:00 pm
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
123 E Main St., Rochester, NY

Join us at Roc City Uncorked - an official function of the Disabled Children of Monroe County, Inc. - to enjoy terrific food and fine wine from area purveyors! Live music and entertainment will be taking place throughout the event. Wine may be purchased from wineries, Hunt Country Vineyards will be selling, and be sure to take place in the Silent Auction. All net proceeds from the event will be going to support Rotary Camps Sunshine and Haccamo, which provide camping and recreational services to children and adults with disabilities. Tickets for the wine and food tasting are: $60 or two (2) tickets for $100. To purchase tickets and for complete details, please click here.

The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier

Wine Tastings

These free tastings will feature both our classic varietals and newer releases, and special prices for the event! Come out and see us!

Canandaigua, NY - Friday, February 5, 2010 - 3:00 to 6:00 pm
     Vineyards Discount Wine & Spirits - 699 S. Main St. - 585.394.3200

Canandaigua, NY - Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
     Ryan's Wine & Spirits - 16 Parkway Plaza - 585.394.4740 - a Hunt Country Silver Store!

Watkins Glen, NY - Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
     Wildflower Cafe - 301 N. Franklin St. - 607.535.9797

Music at the Castle: Sunday Brunch and Concert

Sunday, February 14, 2010
Starting at Noon
Belhurst
Route 14 South, Geneva, NY

This Valentine's Day Concert and Brunch at Belhurst (formerly Belhurst Castle) is always a marvelous event! It is sponsored by the Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival (FLCMF). The musicians are members of the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, Richard Auldon Clark, artistic director. The event helps to defray expenses for the Finger Lakes Chamber Music Festival's summer season, FLCMF educational outreach programs, and free concerts for youth.

We'd love to see you at "Music at the Castle" if you are free Sunday, February 14, 2010, starting at noon.

2300° Birthday Bash

Thursday, February 18, 2010
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Corning Museum of Glass
Corning, NY

FREE ADMISSION - Enjoy a glassmaking performance by Jeff Zimmerman, live music by Thousands of One and sample fine wine from over a dozen Finger Lakes wineries! For complete details, please click here.

First Fridays at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art

Friday, March 5, 2010
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Corning, NY

FREE ADMISSION - Kick off your weekend with an insider's look into the Rockwell Museum's fine art collection while enjoying Finger Lakes wine and cheese tastings. Relax in the breathtaking ambiance of the Rockwell Museum with friends both old and new. First Fridays is free and open to the public. For complete details, please click here.

3rd Annual Taste of Yates

Sunday, March 14, 2010
2:00 to 5:00 pm
Esperanza Mansion
Bluff Point, NY

Please join us at Esperanza Mansion for the 3rd Annual Taste of Yates: A Celebration with Good Friends. Sample award-winning wines from a number of Finger Lakes wineries, enjoy delicious food and participate in the Live and Silent Auction!

Finger Lakes Visiting Nurses Association Winemaker's Dinner

Friday, April 30, 2010
starting at 6:00 pm
Esperanza Mansion
Bluff Point, NY

Please join us at Esperanza Mansion for the annual Winemaker's Dinner benefiting the Ontario-Yates Hospice program. There will be a Five-course meal paired with wines from the Finger Lakes, music and a Live and Silent Auction! Tickets are available by calling 315.789.9821 ext. 4212. For complete details, please click here. Please check back later for the menu!

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