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Shawangunk Wine Trail's Weekend Wine Event: "Around the World" event is June 8th & June 9th

Got a little wine wanderlust, but can't travel beyond the Hudson Valley right now? Well, you're in luck this weekend. Here is information I just received from the Shawangunk Wine Trail's about their "Around the World" event on June 8th & June 9th:

"Shawangunk Wine Trail is pleased to announce Clearview Vineyard, a new Warwick-based vineyard and winery, has become the 14^th member of the growing Trail. Clearview Vineyard will participate in the Trail’s upcoming Around the World event, Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, representing Greece.

Clearview Vineyard celebrated the grand opening of its 3,800-square foot winery and tasting room at the end of May. Clearview Vineyard is owned and maintained by Frank and Karen Graessle, who purchased the property in 2004 and began growing grapes on the land and bottling fine red and white wines.

“We could not be more excited to become members of the Shawangunk Wine Trail and work with wonderful Hudson Valley winemakers,” said Frank Graessle. “Opening a vineyard and winery has always been our dream, and we hope to share the happiness and joy it brings us with others. Taking part in Around the World is fun way to engage with wine lovers in the community.”

Around the World is a two-day event that takes place at each of the 14 wineries along the Shawangunk Wine Trail, allowing guests to go global without leaving the Hudson Valley. Each winery will serve tapas inspired by cuisine from a different country, from the decadence of France to the bold spices of India. The wineries will accompany the tapas with a complementary wine tasting of up to four unique samples. Ticketholders may visit as many wineries as they would like throughout the weekend, exploring the food delights of 14 countries.

Around the World will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 8 and June 9. Tickets are good for both days and are $35 per person when purchased in advance, or $10 for designated drivers who will not sample wine. Sunday-only tickets will also be available for $25 per person. Transportation is not included. To register or for more information, visit www.gunkswine.com or call 845-256-8456.

Shawangunk Wine Trail wineries and their assigned countries include:

• Jamaica: Adair Vineyards, 52 Allhusen Road, New Paltz
• Spain: Applewood Winery, 82 Four Corners Road, Warwick
• Mexico: Baldwin Vineyard, 176 Hardenburgh Road, Pine Bush
• Poland: Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Avenue, Marlboro
• France: Brimstone Hill Vineyard, 61 Brimstone Hill Road, Pine Bush
• Argentina: Brotherhood, America’s Oldest Winery, 100 Brotherhood Plaza Drive, Washingtonville
• Greece: Clearview Vineyard, 35 Clearview Lane, Warwick
• Dominican Republic: Demarest Hill Winery, 81 Pine Island Turnpike, Warwick
• Germany: Glorie Farm Winery, 40 Mountain Road, Marlboro
• Italy: Palaia Winery, 10 Sweet Clover Road, Highland Mills
• Colombia: Robibero Winery, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz
• Austria: Stoutridge Vineyards, 10 Ann Kaley Lane, Marlboro
• U.S.A: Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery, 114 Little York Road, Warwick
• India: Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery, 331 McKinstry Road, Gardiner

Scenes from First Friday in Saugerties--Live music, good food, chocolate fountain, new stores & art gallery receptions!

 

Saugerties, NY

 

Chocolate fountain fun at Lucky Chocolates

 

Marleau Gallery

 

Mingling on Partition Street in Saugerties

 

Artist reception at Imogen Holloway Gallery

 

Fez Cafe in Saugerties

 

Cleome's Ghost @Partition Street Wine Shop

Dry Goods Grand Opening

The village of Saugerties was buzzing with creative activity last Friday Night, the First Friday in July.  Partition Street Wines started offering wine and spirit tastings on First Fridays and months later, many more local Saugerties businesses have joined in with special events and/or samplings. Diane Dwyer, owner of Imogen Holloway Gallery, and Rae Stang, owner of Lucky Choclates organized this night.  I missed the fashion show at DIG, but hopefully next First Friday I will catch it. 

I skipped dessert at dinner to save myself for Lucky Chocolates.  A bunch of tweens were standing guard by Lucky Chocolate's chocolate fountain, but I did manage to muscle my way in to dip a piece of pound cake in the hot chocolate sauce. They even had potato chips and pickles to dip, but I prefer good old pound cake. Oh, it was good!

Imogen Holloway displayed paintings by Joy Taylor and Garry Nichols, and Marleau Gallery showcased a collection called "Sensual Modesty" with works by Isaac Abrams, Alex Kveton, and Helen Kaufman. Fez Cafe Restaurant, Lucy's Kitchen, and Cue were all full to capacity. Dry Goods, a store by Karyn Pavich of the Dutch Ale House, was crowded with customers and friends as well.  If you visit Saugerties, you will also see a gorgeous collection of hand-painted wooden garden chairs from the "Sittin' around Saugerties" public art event project.   I'm looking forward to the next First Friday (August 3rd).  If you are in the Hudson Valley the weekend of August 5th, be sure to check out the 2nd Annual Great Saugerties Bed Race, part of Saugerties Old Timers Day.

Sittin' Around Saugerties

 

 

Sittin' Around Saugerties

 

 

Standing room only at Stella's Station

 

 

Marleau Gallery "Sensual Modesty"

 

Partition Street Wine Shop

 

Scenes from Chocolate & Wine Tasting at Partition Street Wine Shop in Saugerties

I really enjoyed the chocolate and wine tasting event at Partition Street Wine Shop in Saugerties last Saturday night. I loved the three three-lady band (Liv Carrow, Sasha Pearl and Emily Willis) Pocatello who serenaded the crowd. (When I got there though there were only 2 of them though).  

Lucky Chocolates provided the yummy chocolate you see here. My favorite wine was the Blackberry Wine. There was a warm pre-Valentine's Day buzz in all of Saugerties that night, and it was great to see the restaurants almost full.  

Happy Valentines Day to all those who celebrate it, and don't forget to shop local! If you are still looking for a place to have Valentine's Dinner, please check out my post here, or you can just browse through the Restaurants I Love category or the Hudson Valley town you would like to take your Valentine to.