Monday, February 16

Barrel Cellar Tour & Tasting at Standing Stone Vineyards at 12 PM (or other times by appointment.)  Enjoy a tour of the winemaking area, the vineyards if the weather cooperates, a barrel cellar tasting of wines from 3-4 barrels, and a tasting of the finished wines in the tasting room. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

Barrel Tasting at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards at 1 PM. A special preview of the fabulous 2008 vintage. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.) Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Vertical Wine Tasting at Swedish Hill Vineyards at 1 PM.  A special four vintage vertical tasting of Optimus, the winery's signature Meritage, beginning with 2003.  This tasting will be guided by either the owner, Dave Peterson, and a select member of the winemaking team.  In 2008, Swedish Hill won the most medals of any New York winery and won the coveted Governor's Cup, awarded to the top New York winery.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)  Please call for 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Champagne 101 at 3 PM at Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House.  Learn more about sparkling wines from one of the leading producers in the Finger Lakes. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Wine Education Seminar at 3 PM with Nancy Tisch owner of Bet the Farm. This seminar's topic is Sensory Perception, focusing on how sense of smell, taste, and tectile senses interplay to make up one's favorite wines. Location: Radisson Corning. ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass) 

Screening of Merlove at 5PM at the Palace Theatre on Market Street in Corning. We will screen the wine documentary, Merlove. ($10 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Three Birds Restaurant.in Corning's Gaffer District featuring Wiemer Vineyards and the restaurant's new winter a la carte menu. Call 607.963.8862 for reservations.

Tuesday, February 17

Barrel Cellar Tour & Tasting at Standing Stone Vineyards at 12 PM (or other times by appointment.)  Enjoy a tour of the winemaking area, the vineyards if the weather cooperates, a barrel cellar tasting of wines from 3-4 barrels, and a tasting of the finished wines in the tasting room. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

*Wine Pairing Lunch at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel at 12 PM.  Enjoy a four course lunch (soup, salad, entree, dessert) prepared by chef Chris Hascall.  Each food course will be paired with a specially chosen Finger Lakes wine. Seating limited. Please call 607.535.6116 to make reservations.  12 PM start. $48.95 per person plus tax & gratuity. (This is a special price for PALATE passholders only.)

Barrel Tasting at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards everyday at 1 PM. A special preview of the fabulous 2008 vintage. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass) Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Vertical Wine Tasting at Swedish Hill Vineyards at 1 PM.  A special four vintage vertical tasting of Optimus, the winery's signature Meritage, beginning with 2003.  This tasting will be guided by either the owner, Dave Peterson, and a select member of the winemaking team.  In 2008, Swedish Hill won the most medals of any New York winery and won the coveted Governor's Cup, awarded to the top New York winery.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Champagne 101 at 3 PM at Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House.  Learn more about sparkling wines from one of the leading producers in the Finger Lakes. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Wine and Food Pairing Seminar at 3 PM. with Shannon Brock, wine coordinator at the NY Wine and Culinary Center. This pairing seminar's topic is Finger Lakes Wine and Cheese. Shannon will lead you on a tasting of 3 Finger Lakes wines paired with 3 Finger Lakes cheeses. Location: Radisson Corning ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)

 The Gaffer Grille and Tap Room in Corning’s Gaffer District. This dinner will feature the award-winning wines of Glenora Wine Cellars.  Please call 607.962.4649 for reservations.

Wednesday, February 18

Comparative Tasting at Atwater Vineyards at 11 AM.  Enjoy an exclusive comparative tasting featuring the wines from Atwater Vineyards and Billsboro Winery.  Discover two wineries, one winemaker.  Taste and compare with award-winning winemaker, Vinny Aliperti, 2007 Dry Riesling, 2007 Cabernet Franc, 2007 Pinot Noir, 2006/2007 Rose, and 2008 Riesling from these two wineries.  Co-hosted by prominent wine blogger, Lenn Thompson of LENNDEVOURS.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass.)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Barrel Cellar Tour & Tasting at Standing Stone Vineyards at 12 PM (or other times by appointment.)  Enjoy a tour of the winemaking area, the vineyards if the weather cooperates, a barrel cellar tasting of wines from 3-4 barrels, and a tasting of the finished wines in the tasting room. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

Barrel Tasting at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards everyday at 1 PM. A special preview of the fabulous 2008 vintage. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Vertical Wine Tasting at Swedish Hill Vineyards at 1 PM.  A special four vintage vertical tasting of Optimus, the winery's signature Meritage, beginning with 2003.  This tasting will be guided by either the owner, Dave Peterson, and a select member of the winemaking team.  In 2008, Swedish Hill won the most medals of any New York winery and won the coveted Governor's Cup, awarded to the top New York winery.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Champagne 101 at 3 PM at Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House.  Learn more about sparkling wines from one of the leading producers in the Finger Lakes. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Sprits and Cocktails Education Seminar at 3 PM with Chris Carlsson, editor of Spirits Review. This seminar's topic is Spirited New York. Microdistilling and Cocktails - New York Wine and Spirits in Cocktails / Mixology.  As exploration of spirits and microdistillation in the Finger Lakes and New York State.  Will include a tasting, recipe list, and a short history of cocktails and mixology. ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Wine and Cheese Tasting at The Cellar Wine Bar from 5 - 7 PM.  Featuring Atwater Vineyards and a selection of local cheeses.  Join Katie Marks (co-owner)and Justin Boyette (assistant winemaker) for a relaxed and fun evening.  Come at 5 PM and still make it to the winemaker dinner at Tony R's.
 
*Winemaker Dinner featuring some of the leading Finger Lakes wineries (Dr. Konstantin Frank, Heron Hill, Sheldrake Point, Wiemer, Atwater.( Tony R’s Steak and Seafood in Corning’s Gaffer District paired with a fabulous five course dinner. Seating limited. Please call 607.937.9277 for reservations. 6 PM start. $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. (This is a special price for PALATE pass holders only.)

Thursday, February 19

Barrel Cellar Tour & Tasting at Standing Stone Vineyards at 12 PM (or other times by appointment.)  Enjoy a tour of the winemaking area, the vineyards if the weather cooperates, a barrel cellar tasting of wines from 3-4 barrels, and a tasting of the finished wines in the tasting room. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

Barrel Tasting at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards everyday at 1 PM. A special preview of the fabulous 2008 vintage. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass) Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Vertical Wine Tasting at Swedish Hill Vineyards at 1 PM.  A special four vintage vertical tasting of Optimus, the winery's signature Meritage, beginning with 2003.  This tasting will be guided by either the owner, Dave Peterson, and a select member of the winemaking team.  In 2008, Swedish Hill won the most medals of any New York winery and won the coveted Governor's Cup, awarded to the top New York winery.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Champagne 101 at 3 PM at Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House.  Learn more about sparkling wines from one of the leading producers in the Finger Lakes. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Wine Education Seminar at 3 PM. featuring Finger Lakes wine writer, Holly Howell. Riesling Rocks! In this session, we will discover the magic of the Riesling grape! We will taste Rieslings from all over the world, comparing the differences from one terroir to the next. You will learn how to describe the flavors in Riesling, and why this versatile wine is so wonderful at the dinner table. This is the perfect time to celebrate Riesling, and look at why the Finger Lakes has become such a class-act world player! Location:  Radisson Corning ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

Vertical Wine Tasting at Swedish Hill Vineyards at 1 PM.  A special four vintage vertical tasting of Optimus, the winery's signature Meritage, beginning with 2003.  This tasting will be guided by either the owner, Dave Peterson, and a select member of the winemaking team.  In 2008, Swedish Hill won the most medals of any New York winery and won the coveted Governor's Cup, awarded to the top New York winery.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Wine Education Seminar  at 3 PM. with Rob Lane, the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino blogger.  This seminar, "New Wines of the Finger Lakes" will feature an in-depth tasting on hybrid varietals produced in the Finger Lakes.  Think Vidal Blanc and Seyval Blanc.  Rob is one of the most knowledgable writers in the region about Finger Lakes wines.  Come taste and share his passion. Location:  Radisson Corning  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

Winemaker Tour & Tasting at 3 PM at Lakewood Vineyards.  Join award-winning winemaker, Chris Stamp, as he leads you on a tour of his newly expanded winery and a sampling of current releases and a special chance to taste some yet to be released wines. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)  Please call 607-936-0706 for reservations.

Champagne 101 at 3 PM at Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House.  Learn more about sparkling wines from one of the leading producers in the Finger Lakes. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Cabin Fever, a wine and beer tasting featuring over 30 Finger Lakes wineries and at least 3 New York state breweries, in Corning's Gaffer District from 5 - 9 PM. Free for PALATE pass holders and includes VIP check-in and reception at the Radisson Corning from 5 - 6 PM. ($35 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Three Birds Restaurant.in Corning's Gaffer District featuring Wiemer Vineyards and the restaurant's new winter a la carte menu. Call 607.963.8862 for reservations.

Saturday, February 21

Tasting at Shaw Vineyards at 11 AM on Seneca Lake. Join Steve Shaw and the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino, Rob Lane, as they guide you through a tasting at this award-winning winery. ($25 value and included with the PALATE pass)

Barrel Cellar Tour & Tasting at Standing Stone Vineyards at 12 PM (or other times by appointment.)  Enjoy a tour of the winemaking area, the vineyards if the weather cooperates, a barrel cellar tasting of wines from 3-4 barrels, and a tasting of the finished wines in the tasting room. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass.)

Vertical Wine Tasting at Swedish Hill Vineyards at 1 PM.  A special four vintage vertical tasting of Optimus, the winery's signature Meritage, beginning with 2003.  This tasting will be guided by either the owner, Dave Peterson, and a select member of the winemaking team.  In 2008, Swedish Hill won the most medals of any New York winery and won the coveted Governor's Cup, awarded to the top New York winery.  ($50 value and included in the PALATE pass)  Please call 607.936.0706 for reservations.

Champagne 101 at 3 PM at Penguin Bay Winery and Champagne House.  Learn more about sparkling wines from one of the leading producers in the Finger Lakes. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

Jazz, Blues, & Gallery Crawl at various bars, restaurants, and galleries in Corning's Gaffer District from 3 - 11PM. Free for PALATE pass holders and includes special promotions at each of the participating venues. ($25 value and included in the PALATE pass)

*Winemaker Dinner with Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars at Grill 1-2-5 at the Radisson Hotel in Corning's Gaffer District, featuring a five course dinner and Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, one of the top wineries in Finger Lakes Wine Country. Seating limited. Please call 888.201.1718 for reservations. 6 PM start. $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. (This is a special price for PALATE pass holders only.)

Sunday, February 22