by Shannon Brock | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Buy Wines, news
Below is a list of stores in New York and New Jersey that carry Silver Thread wines (Ohio coming soon!). They are organized by Zip Code. All of these stores have purchased our wine sometime in the past 6 months. You should call ahead before going there to check...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog, Environmental stewardship
We installed a 28kW solar panel system in October 2015. The system was designed to generate 98% of our energy needs to operate the winery, tasting room and case storage facility. It continues to exceed our expectations. As the bar chart shows, we have generated...
by Shannon Brock | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, special promotions
March 12, 2020– Our annual Customer Appreciation Event (originally scheduled for March 28) will take place over three Saturdays, March 14, 21 and 28. Visit our tasting room any of those three Saturdays, 12-5pm, to enjoy complimentary wine tasting, exciting new...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, recipes
This dish is a mainstay at our family’s Thanksgiving dinner. It is also the first of the leftovers to disappear, so you may want to double the recipe in order to have enough. Blackbird Cranberry Sauce Adapted from Food & Wine magazine Preparation...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Celebrate “Noir” Friday at Silver Thread Friday, November 29, 2019 12-5pm In France, grapes used to make red wine are called black (“noir”) grapes. Join us Friday, November 29, 2019, at Silver Thread Vineyard for a celebration of red wines. Come as you...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 16, 2019 | Blog, news, special promotions, Uncategorized, vineyard, wine sales
Celebrate Good Earth Day at Silver Thread Saturday, September 7, 2019 Join us Saturday, September 7th, at Silver Thread for our fourth annual Good Earth Day. The event is a celebration of the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes...
by Shannon Brock | May 14, 2019 | Blog, Environmental stewardship, videos, vineyard
Since its inception in the early 1990’s, Silver Thread has been a leader in sustainable viticulture in the Finger Lakes. Visit our vineyard during the October 2018 Riesling harvest to see our holistic practices in action. Fostering a healthy, living soil is the...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Environmental stewardship, Red Wines, videos
April 4, 2019–Good Earth Cabernet Franc 2017 is a brand new wine for Silver Thread and the first time we’ve made a varietal-labeled Cabernet Franc. The grapes were sourced from our bio-intensive vineyard block during the first year we attempted this non-chemical...
by Shannon Brock | Mar 5, 2019 | Blog, news, special promotions
To kick off our 2019 tasting room season, Silver Thread will hold its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 16, from 12-5pm. We’re offering the following activities as a “thank you” for our customers’ loyalty and support: Official Release...
by Shannon Brock | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, recipes
February 18, 2019– We served this spread (which is basically a homemade hummus) at our Winter Winemaker Seminar last weekend. So many people asked us for the recipe that we’re sharing it here. It pairs wonderfully with Riesling. Bon appetit! Chickpea,...
by Shannon Brock | Jan 3, 2019 | Blog, harvest report
January 3, 2019–We will always remember the 2018 harvest, and probably not in a good way. Many of our colleagues around the Finger Lakes have called it their most difficult harvest ever. Extremely wet conditions, high incidence of rot in the fruit, and slow...
by Shannon Brock | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog, wine club
December 7, 2018– Silver Thread wines can transport you to the beautiful shores of Seneca Lake, even when you live hundreds of miles away. Join our Phenology Club and receive regular shipments of Silver Thread wine. Subscriptions can be time-limited and make...
by Shannon Brock | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog, news, special promotions, wine sales
Silver Thread will hold its sixth annual “Noir Friday” event on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 12-5pm at the winery in Lodi, NY. Now a Black Friday tradition, bring your friends and family for an afternoon of wine country fun. In France, grapes used to make red wine...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 16, 2018 | news
Southern Finger Lakes Area Received 5+ inches of Rain in a Few Hours August 16, 2018– Lodi, NY made the national news on Tuesday after more than 5 inches of rain fell in only a few hours, resulting in flash floods. Lodi Point, Sheldrake Point, Caywood, Valois...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 9, 2018 | Environmental stewardship, special promotions
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, Silver Thread will host its third annual Good Earth Day event. The day will celebrate the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes delicious food, wine, and dedicated people working together to make great...
