Regional Events - Cayuga Wine Trail - New York

Ithaca Loves Teachers

You're Invited!

There's a special event in Ithaca and teachers are the guest of honor.

Winter Recess, Feb. 12-21, celebrates public school teachers and school empolyees with entertainmnet, family activites and discounts throughout the community. It's America's first citywide festival for state teachers and school employees. Relax, refresh and renew in a city that truly appreciates everything you do. Lodging, dining, events, activities; we've put the whole city on sale, just for you.

Here at the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail we are offering teachers THREE great deals!

1.) We've declared Monday Feb. 15th Teacher Appreciation Day. In your packets you'll recive a Special Teacher Appreciation Card that entitles you to a 25% discount off a minimum 3 wine bottles purchased at each of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail member wineries.

2.) $5.00 off our Heart of the Finger Lakes Mardi Gras ticketed event held February 13 & 14.

3.) Visit the wineries throughout the week and purchase our Vino Visa worth over $250.00 at $3.00 off the retail price of ($15.00) $12.00.Savings at all the wineries and other local area businesses.

For more information visit IthacaLovesTeachers.com, or contact the Ithaca Convention Bureau, (800)284-8422

Finger Lakes Wine Country

Getaway Packages

Plan your next escape to Finger Lakes Wine Country which just got easier. Explore all the different themed packages to find the one that is perfect for your next getaway. New packages are added all the time. Click on the link below

Winter Wine Weekend Packages

The Golden Nose Award

New York Wine and Culinary Center

Friday Evening April 16
Saturday April, 17

Itinerary for Saturday:

8:30-9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-11:20am: Judge Training, learn the craft of judging wines from 5 winemakers and professional judges.

11:20am-12:00pm: Buffet Lunch in the Taste of New York Lounge

12:00pm-4:00pm: Golden Nose Competition Judging. Each judge will be assigned to a panel of six members with one winemaker or professional judge to lead the group. The panel leader will lend advice and help guide the novice judges through the judging process. Hundreds of wines from the Finger Lakes region will be judged and medals will be awarded to the best examples in each category. Award categories will encompass the wide variety of wine styles produced in the Finger Lakes, ranging from Ice Wine to Pinot Noir to Catawba. Each panel of judges will evaluate six flights of wine, with approximately six wines per flight.

4:00pm-5:00pm: Riesling Champion Judging. Those who have attended Golden Nose in prior years are invited to judge an additional flight of wines to determine the Finger Lakes Riesling Champion. A new addition to the competition, the Riesling Champion recognizes the incredible quality of the Finger Lakes’ signature grape. Following the judging, judges will be given a 2-3hr. break to rest and get ready for the evening. During this time, results of the competition will be calculated.

7:00pm-9:00pm: Golden Nose Award Reception. Enjoy a lavish dinner buffet prepared by the New York Wine & Culinary Center and taste award winning wines from the Golden Nose competition. Top awards, including Riesling Champion, Best of Class, and Double Gold medals, will be announced and awards presented to winery owners. Judges, winery owners, and other guests will be able to mingle and celebrate at the Golden Nose Reception while listening to live music.

For more Information on how to become a judge contact Shannon Brock at the New York Wine Culinary Center at 585-394-7070 or info@nywcc.com
www.nywcc.com



		Ithaca Loves Teachers You're Invited! There's a special event in Ithaca and teachers are the guest of honor. Winter Recess, Feb. 12-21, celebrates public school teachers and school empolyees with entertainmnet, family activites and discounts throughout the community. It's America's first citywide festival for state teachers and school employees. Relax, refresh and renew in a city that truly appreciates everything you do. Lodging, dining, events, activities; we've put the whole city on sale, just for you. Here at the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail we are offering teachers THREE great deals! 1.) We've declared Monday Feb. 15th Teacher Appreciation Day. In your packets you'll recive a Special Teacher Appreciation Card that entitles you to a 25% discount off a minimum 3 wine bottles purchased at each of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail member wineries. 2.) $5.00 off our Heart of the Finger Lakes Mardi Gras ticketed event held February 13 & 14. 3.) Visit the wineries throughout the week and purchase our Vino Visa worth over $250.00 at $3.00 off the retail price of ($15.00) $12.00.Savings at all the wineries and other local area businesses. For more information visit IthacaLovesTeachers.com, or contact the Ithaca Convention Bureau, (800)284-8422 Finger Lakes Wine Country Getaway Packages Plan your next escape to Finger Lakes Wine Country which just got easier. Explore all the different themed packages to find the one that is perfect for your next getaway. New packages are added all the time. Click on the link below Winter Wine Weekend Packages The Golden Nose Award New York Wine and Culinary Center Friday Evening April 16 Saturday April, 17 Itinerary for Saturday: 8:30-9:00am: Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00-11:20am: Judge Training, learn the craft of judging wines from 5 winemakers and professional judges. 11:20am-12:00pm: Buffet Lunch in the Taste of New York Lounge 12:00pm-4:00pm: Golden Nose Competition Judging. Each judge will be assigned to a panel of six members with one winemaker or professional judge to lead the group. The panel leader will lend advice and help guide the novice judges through the judging process. Hundreds of wines from the Finger Lakes region will be judged and medals will be awarded to the best examples in each category. Award categories will encompass the wide variety of wine styles produced in the Finger Lakes, ranging from Ice Wine to Pinot Noir to Catawba. Each panel of judges will evaluate six flights of wine, with approximately six wines per flight. 4:00pm-5:00pm: Riesling Champion Judging. Those who have attended Golden Nose in prior years are invited to judge an additional flight of wines to determine the Finger Lakes Riesling Champion. A new addition to the competition, the Riesling Champion recognizes the incredible quality of the Finger Lakes’ signature grape. Following the judging, judges will be given a 2-3hr. break to rest and get ready for the evening. During this time, results of the competition will be calculated. 7:00pm-9:00pm: Golden Nose Award Reception. Enjoy a lavish dinner buffet prepared by the New York Wine & Culinary Center and taste award winning wines from the Golden Nose competition. Top awards, including Riesling Champion, Best of Class, and Double Gold medals, will be announced and awards presented to winery owners. Judges, winery owners, and other guests will be able to mingle and celebrate at the Golden Nose Reception while listening to live music. For more Information on how to become a judge contact Shannon Brock at the New York Wine Culinary Center at 585-394-7070 or info@nywcc.com www.nywcc.com