by Shannon Brock | Apr 19, 2018 | Environmental stewardship
April 19, 2018– The data is in on our 28kW solar energy system… and it continues to exceed expectations. We produced 33,080 kilowatt hours of electricity in 2017. Our usage was 26,109 kilowatt hours. That means we produced 30% more energy than we used! ...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 13, 2018 | special promotions
April 13, 2018– It seems a long time ago that a small group of Finger Lakes producers came together to begin promoting Dry Rose. Over five years ago when the Discover Dry Rose campaign began, there were only about a dozen wineries (including Silver Thread)...
by Shannon Brock | Feb 27, 2018 | Environmental stewardship, wine sales
Peter J. FitzRandolph has lived in the Finger Lakes Region for most of his adult life. During that time, he has enjoyed watching the growth of our local wine industry as it evolved from rustic beginnings into the world-class wine region we know today. After a 30-year...
by Shannon Brock | Feb 27, 2018 | vineyard
While Andi has lived in many places around the US and abroad, she always knew she would return to her roots in the Finger Lakes, her childhood home. She has long known that she would never be happy spending her career in the stale air and artificial light of an office...
by Shannon Brock | Feb 27, 2018 | news, special promotions, wine sales
To kick off our 2018 tasting room season, Silver Thread will hold its 6th annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 17, from 12-5pm. Exclusively for our returning customers, we’ll offer the following activities as a “thank you” for your loyalty and support:...
by Shannon Brock | Feb 7, 2018 | harvest report, vineyard
by Shannon and Paul Brock, owner-winemakers February 7, 2018–2017 will certainly go down in history as a “dark horse” vintage– emerging to prominence after seeming unlikely to succeed. After an unbelievably rainy spring and summer, a hot and sunny fall...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 9, 2017 | news, wine club
November 8, 2017–Silver Thread will release its first club-only wine, the 25th Anniversary Reserve Riesling 2016 in December. A truly stunning wine, it demonstrates the ability of Silver Thread Estate Vineyard to produce some of the best Riesling on Earth. ...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 3, 2017 | news, special promotions
Silver Thread will hold its fifth annual “Noir Friday” event on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 12-5pm at the winery in Lodi, NY. Now here’s a Black Friday tradition that wine lovers can get behind! Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of wine country...
by Shannon Brock | Sep 20, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, news
Sept. 20, 2017– Silver Thread Vineyard raised $625 for the Lodi Food Pantry at its Good Earth Day event on September 9, 2017. Thanks to a great turnout at this second annual event, 25% more was raised than last year. All tasting fees and vineyard tour fees...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 17, 2017 | recipes
August 17, 2017– August is the best month of the year for farm-fresh eating in our neck of the woods. Gardens and roadside farm stands are overflowing with produce and the days are still long enough to enjoy extended al-fresco dinners. This recipe is a perfect...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 10, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, special promotions
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, Silver Thread will host the second annual Good Earth Day event. The day will celebrate the upcoming harvest and the vibrant Finger Lakes community, which includes great food, wine, and dedicated people working together to make great...
by Shannon Brock | Jul 13, 2017 | special promotions, tastings
July 13, 2017–Over 100 craft beverage producers are competing for your attention in the Finger Lakes. In addition to excellent wines, here are five reasons to choose Silver Thread. 1.) Get away from it all in our secluded, park-like setting. Enjoy a glass of...
by Shannon Brock | Jun 5, 2017 | Environmental stewardship, news
June 5, 2017– Our 28kW solar energy generation system went live on October 23, 2015. After 18 months of generating and using electricity produced on-site, the system is exceeding our expectations. Here is a summary of the system’s performance to date:...
by Shannon Brock | May 3, 2017 | special promotions
May 3, 2017– May is Riesling Month at Silver Thread! To celebrate our signature variety, we are offering the following special promotions at our tasting room and on-line store this month: Taste the Quintet of 2015 Rieslings. All five of our 2015 Rieslings can...
by Shannon Brock | Mar 5, 2017 | special promotions, wine sales
Silver Thread will hold its 5th annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 12-5pm. Exclusively for our returning customers, we’ll offer the following activities as a “thank you” for your loyalty and support: complimentary wine tasting for all!...
