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 | Oct 20, 2016 | harvest report, news
October 20, 2016– Harvest is in full swing here at Silver Thread, with grapes being picked and processed almost daily. We began our harvest on September 16 and it’s been full steam ahead for five weeks now. We began by picking Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer...
by Shannon Brock | Jul 23, 2016 | Environmental stewardship, news, special promotions
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, Silver Thread will host a new special event called Good Earth Day. 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...
by Shannon Brock | Jul 7, 2016 | news, vineyard
by Aaron Green July 7, 2016— I was born in California to a family who purchased grapes and made their own wine. After moving away from California in high school, we no longer had access to grapes so my youthful curiosity dwindled. By the time I graduated I had...
by Shannon Brock | Jun 2, 2016 | news, special promotions
Update, June 30, 2016: Due to popular demand, 25th Anniversary Tasting Room Promotions will continue through July 4, 2016! Lodi, NY, June 1, 2016– Silver Thread began producing premium Finger Lakes wines from estate grown Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1991. ...
by Shannon Brock | May 11, 2016 | news, special promotions
May 11, 2016– One of the most common requests we get at the tasting room is for a logo wine glass. Many people collect logo’ed glasses from wineries they visit, or are looking for a souvenir with our signature turtle carving. We avoided selling glassware...
by Shannon Brock | May 11, 2016 | news, tastings
May 11, 2016–Since fall 2014, visitors to Silver Thread have enjoyed specialty chocolate and wine pairing thanks to our partnership with Hedonist Artisan Chocolates of Rochester, NY. Visitors like it so well that it is often shared on social media and praised...
by Shannon Brock | Apr 5, 2016 | news, vineyard
by Shannon Brock April 4, 2016–Silver Thread’s 2015 wines are sporting a redesigned label. Although we like the current label, we thought a modified design could signal a stronger sense of place, authenticity and craftsmanship in each bottle. Keeping in...
by Shannon Brock | Mar 9, 2016 | news, special promotions
Silver Thread will hold its 4th annual Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 19, 2015 from 12-5pm. Exclusively for our loyal e-newsletter subscribers, we’ll offer the following activities as a “thank you” for your loyalty and support:...
by Shannon Brock | Jan 20, 2016 | Environmental stewardship, news
January 20, 2016– Our 28kW solar system has been operational since October 23, 2015. The system consists of 108 panels in three arrays and is installed on a south-facing slope at our farm. It was designed and installed by QwikSolar of Geneva, NY. Despite the...
by Shannon Brock | Jan 14, 2016 | Blog, news
January 14, 2016–Silver Thread, a boutique Seneca Lake vineyard and winery, is seeking to hire an important member for our team. Those interested in being part of a critically acclaimed, sustainably managed, growing operation are encouraged to apply. Candidates...
by Shannon Brock | Nov 2, 2015 | Blog, news, special promotions
November 2, 2015– Silver Thread will hold its third annual Noir Friday event on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 12-5pm at the winery in Lodi, NY. Avoid the malls the Friday after Thanksgiving… amazing deals and fun await in wine country! Join us Friday, November 27,...
by Shannon Brock | Sep 30, 2015 | news
September 18, 2015–Today, three Silver Thread wines were delivered to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board distribution centers–Good Earth White 2014, Dry Riesling 2014 and Pinot Noir 2013. PA residents can expect to see the wines on store shelves in...
by Shannon Brock | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, news, vineyard
September 8, 2015– A reporter from the Elmira Star-Gazette stopped at our tasting room on Labor Day weekend to interview owner Shannon Brock about the upcoming grape harvest. The article also ran in the Ithaca Journal and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle...
by Shannon Brock | Aug 6, 2015 | news
Silver Thread wines will be featured prominently during the upcoming Wine Symposium of the Finger Lakes in Geneva, NY, August 21-22, 2015. The event, in its third year, celebrates the premium wines of the Finger Lakes through educational tastings, seminars and...
