by Shannon Brock | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, special promotions
Now you can feel even more like you are here with us! Use one of these stunning photos as your Zoom Background during a Private Virtual Tasting. Download the photo of your choice, then add it as your virtual background under My Meeting Settings in Zoom. Complete...
by Shannon Brock | May 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
You can also try grilling this pizza in the summer (you may want to use less cheese if you grill it). It makes an excellent appetizer; or turn it into a meal by adding an arugula salad. Serves 2 Refrigerated white pizza dough ball 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2-3 cloves...
by Shannon Brock | May 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
You can substitute any type of fresh spring greens in this recipe, including spinach, mizuna (or any asian mix), spring mix, etc. The freshness of the salad is a perfect match for the fresh flavors of a new vintage Dry Rose. Adapted from Tyler Florence Serves 4 2...
by Shannon Brock | May 21, 2020 | Blog, recipes
A staple in the Finger Lakes area of New York, this chicken is a vinegar-based creation of a professor at Cornell University in the late 1940s. The basting sauce, mixed with eggs and cooking oil, creates a creamy texture and tangy flavor that mates beautifully with...
by Shannon Brock | May 14, 2020 | Blog, recipes
Medium-sweet Rieslings are simply stunning with the right cheese. Turn your tasting into an unforgettable experience with a fancy cheese plate. Late Harvest Cheese Plate- pairs with Riesling Late Harvest Select or Semi-dry Riesling Adapted from...
by Shannon Brock | May 8, 2020 | Blog, recipes
Our family loves this dish as the weather gets cooler. Add mild Italian poultry sausage and/or fresh diced tomatoes to make it heartier and red-wine-friendly. Escarole and White Beans over Pasta- pairs with Dry or Medium-dry Riesling Adapted from Wegman’s...
by Shannon Brock | May 8, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This recipe is extremely simple and always delicious. You can substitute de-thawed frozen salmon fillets for fresh salmon. Salmon Dill Packets- pairs with Dry or Medium-dry Riesling Serves 2 1 lb. salmon fillet, cut into two pieces and patted dry 2 T. unsalted...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog
You are all quite poetic! In honor of April being National Poetry Month, we challenged the participants in our Virtual Tasting Series to write a haiku related to wine. The response was pretty amazing– full of clever, beautifully-worded poems that had 5...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This dish is also known as a strata and makes a wonderful brunch dish or a comforting casual dinner. You can substitute any sort of cooked vegetable in this recipe.. Savory Bread Pudding with Leeks and Mushrooms—pairs with Chardonnay Adapted from The New York Times...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This recipe is courtesy of Shannon’s father, Dave, and is always what Shannon chooses for her birthday dinner. Shrimp Scampi—pairs with Chardonnay Serves 2 4 T. butter (or substitute olive oil) 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, special promotions, wine sales
A New Virtual Experience begins May 1, 2020 Our Rieslings are some of the finest in the the Finger Lakes, and can be compared favorably to benchmark styles from around the world. This tasting series will explore the many expressions of our signature grape. Each wine...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, special promotions, tastings
Experience a sense of community, learn more about your favorite beverage, or just get away from it all! Our virtual tastings are interactive, fun and educational: like a happy hour and wine class combined. They explore wine evaluation, proper wine service, food...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, recipes
You can substitute other toppings for the Goat Cheese Crostini to bring out the best in Gewurztraminer. Consider using honey, quince paste or apricot preserves over the goat cheese to bring out the fruitiness. A spoonful of hot pepper jelly, chutney, or...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, recipes
The best dishes are those that are simple but impressively good. This one fits the bill and is amazing for wine pairing! Gewurztraminer is delicious with is, but also try Dry or Medium-dry Riesling. Serves 2-4 2 T. cooking oil (canola, vegetable or grapeseed oil) 1...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 14, 2020 | Blog, recipes
This dish is easy, delicious and satisfying–the perfect thing for a weeknight meal. You can substitute the suggested vegetables for other things you have on hand–matchstick carrots, chopped baby spinach or scallions also work well. Adapted from Dorie...
