January 23, 2011 Wine Maker Wednesdays and Chocolate & Wine
Our Wine Maker Wednesdays continue in February with Shawn Verity. Our topic will be: "Guess My Age". We will have tastings and discussions of older Finger Lakes Rieslings compared to our current 2010 vintage and 2011 vintage. Tank samples will be available. We will be scheduling half hour to hour long sessions throughout the day on February 8th. Please call the winery to make your reservations. There is no charge for this great event.
Don't forget to make your plans to attend the Seneca Lake Wine Trail's event; Chocolate and Wine Weekend, February 10th - 12th. Enjoy some great dishes prepared with chocolate.
Tickets may be purchased at:
http://cw2012seneca.eventbrite.co.uk/?ebtv=C.
Our popular Seneca Shore Wine Cellars tote bags are back in stock. Stop by and see how you qualify for a complimentary bag.
December 29, 2011 Wine Maker Wednesdays
January 10th is our first Wine Maker Wednesday event with our wine maker, Shawn Verity. Please call, 1-800-LUV-VINO, for reservations as there is limited seating. January's topic is "How Oak Can Change Wine". Oak can chang wine tasting which includs bottled wine, tanks, and barrels. This event will last approximately an hour and will run from 11 - 2 providing 3 sessions.
Don't forget that Bargain Bash starts on January 7th and will run through the 16th. Plan to shop early for the best bargains.
December 22, 2011 Happy Holidays
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Amulet and the staff of Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Wish you a very Happy Holiday Season.
December 6, 2011 Bargain Bash/Pasta and Wine
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail events, Bargain Bash and Pasta and Wine weekend are coming up fast. Mark your calendar for January 7th through the 16th to scoop up several Bargain Bash deals. Customers flocking in for our Worker Wine and other discounted items will find over 100 cases of exciting worker wine blends along with several discounted vintages of our popular wines. Our gift shop holds a few bargains as well, from t-shirts to wine accessories. Supplies are limited.
Pasta and Wine weekend is January 13th through the 15th. Tickets may be purchases through the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, http://senecalakewine.com/tickets/event-tickets?view=event&eid=2 Enjoy an action packed weekend of Pasta and Wine pairings, Bargain Bash deals, and Polar Passport promotions.
November 29, 2011 Polar Passports
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Once again this year, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail is offering an opportunity to explore many of the winerys on Seneca Lake. Seneca Shore Wine Cellars is proud to be a part of this exciting experience. Polar Passports may be purchased from the Seneca Lake Wine Trail;
http://senecalakewine.com/trailevents/wineryevents/icalrepeat.detail/2011/12/05/464/-/polar-passport
or here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars.
November 22, 2011..Harvest Hosts
We are thrilled to be a host in the unique alternative to campgrounds called Harvest Hosts. RV members are welcome to a free overnight stop here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. We encourage 2 - 3 days notice prior to arrival. For more information abour Harvest Hosts, visit their website at www.HarvestHosts.com. Happy RVing.
November 14, 2011 Holidays are here
Wine makes an excellent gift for the holidays, whether it's one or two bottles, a half of a case or a full case. Plan early for your holiday shipping. We will guarantee out of state delivery if the order is placed by December 12th and in state orders must be placed by December 16th to arrive before the holidays. We offer wine clubs for periodic shipping and Seneca Shore Wine Cellars gift certificates. Call the winery for more information; 1-800-LUV-VINO.
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail's popular, Deck the Halls, starts in just a few days. Both event weekends have sold out, but holiday spirits are still to be enjoyed by all. Visit the winery for holiday wine, music, friends and more. The Polar Passports start December 5th. Visit www.senecalakewine.com for more information.
Our 5.5 ounce, stemless, popular tasting glasses are back in stock, as well as our 11 ounce stemmed Citation wine glasses. For ordering online, visit our online store.
October 18, 2011 Introducing new wines....
Joining our list of sweet wines, Forbidden Apple, Cranberry, and Strawberry Kisses. By request, we have also brought in our Red Sangria and White Sangria...more to come
October 4, 2011 2010 Riesling travels to Hong Kong
We are very proud to have our 2010 Dry Riesling selected for tasting at the Hong Kong trade show. Our Dry Riesling was selected by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. What an honor to go international with our wine!!
October 3, 2011 Harvest at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Harvest is in full swing! Our vineyard crew has been hand harvesting many of our grapes, working in a variety of weather conditions from warm and humid, to cool and damp, to cold and rainy. Their spirits are high as they bring in a good season of grapes for the many wines that are produced here. The wine maker, Shawn Verity, is working on adrenaline during this time of year. The many hours that he puts in do seem endless, for sure, but knowing the award winning wines will soon be produced. He is grateful for the extra help from his apprentices, Brett and Beth, who are learning the art of wine making.
Our first Reisling Hour for 2010 was held September 22, here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. Many of the employees and staff along with the wine maker and owner, celebrated the 2010 Rieslings. We have hopes of putting the Finger Lakes on the map for producing some of the greatest Riesling wines in the world.
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September 13, 2011 Riesling Launch
Monday, September 19th, you will find Seneca Shore Wine Cellars at Festival of Food in Rochester, NY. We will be pouring our Rieslings as well as other favorites. For more information, visit http://festivaloffood.org/
Join us on September 22nd, 6 - 8, here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, as we celebrate Riesling. We will be pouring the 2010 vintages of Dry Riesling, Semi-Dry Riesling, and Semi-Sweet Riesling. Our wine maker, Shawn Verity, will be here as will some of our staff to answer any questions that you may have pertaining to Riesling.
If you are in the New York City area on September 22nd, Harvest in the Square is a must. 30 wineries from the Finger Lakes Region will be providing Riesling for your tasting pleasure. For more information on Harvest in the Square, go to http://www.harvest.unionsquarenyc.org/
And don't forget, you can enjoy Rieslings anytime!!
Harvest at DeMarco Vineyards has begun. We have already brought in the Muscats with Pinot Grigio and some Riesling being picked today. Watch for more updates on the harvest throughout the season...
August 30, 2011
A big thank you to all of our friends that helped make the start of our 15th year a grand celebration. Some of our visitors experienced the thrill of stomping grapes while others enjoyed barrel tasting with our wine maker, Shawn Verity. the Tasting our many award winning wines, our customers found that purchasing 6 bottles of wine included a 6 bottle tote bag.
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Riesling Hour
Join us for Riesling Hour on September 22, 2011, here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, as we celebrate the release of our 2010 Riesling. You may find more information in regards to events around New York pertaining to Riesling at the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance website: http://fingerlakeswinealliance.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=170:riesling-hour-&catid=63:2010launch&Itemid=180
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We are proud to announce our recent award winners. During the 2011 Indy International Wine Competition, 9 of our wines received awards. Our 2010 Pinot Grigio received a Double Gold and the 2010 Native Port received a Gold Medal. In the Silver Award Category, the 2010 Muscat, the No Oak Chardonnay, and the 2010 Traminette were recognized. Winning Bronze Medal attention was the 2010 Dry Riesling, 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling, and the 2010 Reserve Port. Congratulations to our wine maker, Shawn Verity and owner, David DeMarco.
August 5, 2011
Come celebrate our 15th anniversary here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, August 27th. Meet the winemaker, the vineyard manager, and the owner. Enjoy barrel tastings and winery tours as you help us recognize 15 years of pouring Finger Lakes wine. Fun for the family as we set up our yard games, stomp fruit for wine, and enjoy some tasty treats.
Join us for the 2010 Releases of Riesling in
September and our
Finger Lakes Riesling Hour on September 22 @ 7PM
7/21/2011 Warm Weather
It is mid-July and the heat is on. With temperatures soaring in the mid to upper 90's, our vineyard workers are keeping up with the work at hand and taking those much needed water breaks to stay safe. The vines are flourishing and the fruit is maturing. Gary, our vineyard manager, is steadily keeping up with the much needed spraying to keep away the mildew and unwanted bugs that come our way. Our new sprayer is definately getting a work out.
We are seeing a lot of visitors from all over, Europe, Canada, South Africa, and more and of course many from throughout the United States. Our repeat customers are tasting many of our new vintages and enjoying the Blueberry slushies here in the tasting room.
We are getting closer to releasing the information about our 15th Anniversary Celebration at the end of August. Watch this website for upcoming news!!
6/24/2011 New Releases
It has been a busy month here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. We have just released our 2010 Dry Riesling, 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling, 2010 Semi-Sweet Riesling, 2010 Muscat, 2010 Native Port, and 2010 No Oak Chardonnay.
6/13/2011 Smokin' Summer Kickoff News
Our new Seneca Lake Wine Trail event; Smokin' Summer Kickoff, was a great success. Our visitors dined on Grilled Pineapple and Pears over a bed of lettuce with a Blueberry Wine reduction sauce. The weather was just perfect for us to be able to utilize the tables and umbrellas on our deck overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake.
During our weekend event, we held a contest to guess how many corks were in the medieval helmet sitting on our food bar. Our lucky winner was Diana B. of West Falls, NY guessing the correct number of corks at 148. Diana has won a 6 bottle wine tote containing 2 bottles of wine of her choice, a 5 piece BBQ set, Wine Glass Jewelry, Waiter's Cork Screw, Wine Ice Bag, and more. Congratulations, Diana!!
6/2/2011 Smokin' Summer Kickoff
June 10th through 12th is the Seneca Lake Wine Trail's newest event to not miss. Wine and food pairings will be available at all participating wineries along Seneca Lake. To see some of the menus available, please visit http://issuu.com/fingerlakeswinecountry/docs/slwtrecipes. Java Gourmet is our sponsor for this fun filled event, setting up a summer full of barbeques and wine. If you haven't ordered your tickets for Smokin' Summer Kickoff, visit www.SenecaLakeWine.com for updated information on where to purchases tickets.
Also, don't forget to stop by Finger Lakes Wine Country for visitor information and promotions: http://fingerlakeswinecountry.com/Plan-Your-Visit-Sweepstakes.aspx
5/27/2011 2010 Rieslings released today
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars is proud to announce the release of the 2010 Dry Riesling, 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling, and the 2010 Semi-Sweet Riesling. Also, released today is the 2010 Muscat. Our celebration today included our wine maker, Shaun Verity, meeting with our customers. We paired a very nice pork roast with current paste and a cheese torte. Many of our customers asked for the recipe for the torte, so here it is....
4 oz of Basil Pesto, 3 cloves of garlic (minced), 1/3 cup cream cheese, blended together
4 oz of SunDried Tomato Pesto (in olive oil), 1/3 cup cream cheese, blended together
2 1/2 cups cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, salt and pepper to taste, blended together
Line a dish such as a bread pan, pie plate, etc with Saran Wrap.
Alternate layers of Basil Pesto, SunDried Tomato Pesto and and cream cheese mixture
Chill and invert on serving dish, Serve with Bread or Crackers
5/19/2011 May is Riesling Month at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars invites you to the release of our latest vintages of Dry Riesling, Semi-Dry Riesling, and Semi-Sweet Riesling on May 27th, 2011 from 10 - 5. Meet with our wine maker, Shaun Verity as he discusses the latest vintages of our beautiful Finger Lakes Region.
"Like" us on Facebook and Case Club members will receive a free bottle of wine when they visit us on Friday, May 27th, 2011.
www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Seneca-Shore-Wine-Cellars/140499739345511
Riesling Month and Riesling Hour
Join Finger Lakes Wine Country and Seneca Shore Wine Cellars at the end of Riesling Month for Riesling Hour, the world's largest Finger Lakes Riesling party and tasting to celebrate all things Riesling.
To participate just RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/fingerlakeswinecountry#!/event.php?eid=130117750392815
and on the evening of Thursday, May 26th at 7:00PM EST, open up a bottle or two of Finger Lakes Riesling or Seneca Shore Wine Cellars Semi-Dry Riesling or Semi-Sweet Riesling.
Share your photos and comments of the wines on Facebook by tagging @Finger Lakes Wine Country and Twitter under #FLXwine.
5/8/2011 Riesling Month
May is here and yes, it's Riesling month. Our Finger Lakes Region found in New York State is highly respected for the ever poplular riesling. Rieslings in this area are noted for being higher in acid and very mineral like. Many people have performed their own comparisons and have found the Finger Lakes Riesling ranks very high as Riesling producers. Whether you prefer dry, semi-dry or semi-sweet Rieslings, this is the time of year to visit and enjoy fine wine. Seneca Shore Wine Cellars currently has semi-dry and semi-sweet Rieslings available with a dry Riesling coming by the end of May.
The vineyards are bursting with budding grapes vines with hopes for a bountiful harvest later in the year. Our vineyard crew is very excited to welcome the latest addition to their equipment line, a new sprayer. To most people, that doesn't sound like a big deal, but when you have as many acres as we do, a more modern approach will make everyone's life a little easier.
The warm weather and light wind are starting to dry our extremely wet grounds and giving way to a colorful landscape. Stop for a visit and sit on our deck overlooking Seneca Lake. You will find some new additions arriving soon to make your visit more enjoyable.
Watch for some late breaking news as we approach the release of many new wines later this month. With those releases will come some special events to introduce these fine wines. Also, watch for news about our 15 th anniversary celebration this summer.
4/25/2011 Free iPhone apps
Yes, it is now free! Visit www.WineWherever.com to download free apps for your iPhones and more. You will find great information on regional wineries, great food pairings, recipes, and much more.
4/18/2011 Spring News
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars would like to wish you an enjoyable Easter holiday with your family and friends. All of us will all be enjoying our Easter Holiday with our family this Sunday as we will be closed. We are recommending Easter dinner served with one of our recent Finger Lakes International Wine Competition award winning wines; '09 Traminette and '09 Pinot Grigio. We also recommend the '09 Gewuztraiminer, VL Chardonnay, or the '09 No Oak Chardonnay.
Our Spring Breakers are out enjoying some time away from their usual routines. Make sure that you pick up a Riesling Passport, available at participating wineries. For more information, go to www.SenecaLakeWine.com. Have a safe and enjoyable break.
Wine and Cheese weekend is just days away. This very popular event is April 29 through May 1. Tickets are available at www.SenecaLakeWine.com . The dishes being served using McCadam's cheeses are listed on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail's website.
May is Riesling month and Seneca Shore Wine Cellars will be introducing new Rieslings and other new vintages. Watch for more information coming soon.
4/4/2011 Award Winning Wines
Our winemaker, Shawn Verity, is busy working with our wines and preparing our next great vintages. His wine maker Wednesdays come to a conclusion this month. The knowledge that he has shared will be enjoyed by many.
"April showers bring May flowers" Our vineyard crew are finishing up the trimming of the grapes, the winter routine equipment maintenance, and gearing up for another busy year. Grape tying begins shortly, just before the buds pop out on the vines. According to our vineyard foreman, Gary, our grapes held up well during our frigid winter. Let's hope for another bountiful harvest in the Fall.
April also brings us the Seneca Lake Wine Trail's Spring Wine and Cheese event, April 29th - May 1. Tickets are available online at www.SenecaLakeWine.com. Don't miss your chance to attend this popular event pairing some of Seneca Shore Wine Cellars great wines with dishes prepared using Cabot Cheese and McCadam Cheese.
3/28/2011 Guess the Corkscrew totals
The contest to guess how many corkscrews were in the plastic container was a huge hit this weekend. We drew a name every hour on the half hour and gave away a bottle of wine to each winner. We were looking for an exact number when we pulled the names and we had no winners. At 5:00 on Sunday, at the end of the Cruisin' the Tropics weekend, we went through all of the entries and did find 2 people who had entered the number of 160 on their entry. Congratulations to our winners. They have been notified and will receive 2 bottles of Seneca Shore Wine Cellars wine. Again, the exact number was 160. Watch for more excitement coming up soon.
3/21/2011 Cruisin' The Tropics
Once a year, Seneca Shore Wine Cellars is transformed into a tropical themed courtyard, complete with tiki huts, palm trees, and tropical birds. Our tasting room servers put their medieval costumes aside for the weekend and dress as the islanders in the Carribbean would. Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffet will be serenading you as you sample some of our finest tropical themed dishes, paired with some great Seneca Shore Wine. If you haven't ordered your tickets for this 2 1/2 day event, contact the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for more information. www.SenecaLakeWine.com
3/1/2011 Join us on Facebook
We are now on Facebook. Join us at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Seneca-Shore-Wine-Cellars/140499739345511#!/pages/Seneca-Shore-Wine-Cellars/140499739345511?sk=wall. 
The winery is decorated and ready for St. Patrick's Day. Come and join us for some Medieval wine, Celtic music and our tasting room servers adourned in their famous Medieval costumes. While here, check out our Bargain Wine corner. There is something there for all of our wine enthusiasts.
The ever popular Seneca Lake Wine Trail Event; Cruisin' the Tropics is set for March 25 - 27th. This year's event promises to be more tropical than before as we find ourselves ready to leave the dreary, snowy, and cold winter behind. Cruisin' the Tropics tickets are available at http://senecalakewine.com/jc/trailevents/wineryevents/icalrepeat.detail/2011/03/25/106/-/cruisin-the-tropics-weekend. Don your favorite tropical attire and set sail aboard the SS Wine Cellars and temporarily leave winter behind. Find a favorite palm tree to stand under, a chatty bird to converse with, or just simply enjoy our Medieval castle turned tropical paradise while you sample our tropical themed dish paired with one of our many popular wines.
2/20/2011 Introducing the '09 Gewurztraminer
Our newest addition to Gewurztraminer family is the '09 Dry Gewurztraminer. This has the lingering characteristics of a spicy Gewurztraminer, crisp and racy, hints of rose. This is a Gewurztraminer not to miss.
2/15/2011 Case Club Members Winter Special
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars Case Club members will be rewarded with our winter special event on February 18th. Case Club members will enjoy free gifts with their case purchases. During the day, appetizers will be available, new vintages will be available for tasting, and an opportunity to meet our assistant wine maker, Shawn Verity. Take this opportunity for some great deals on February 18th!
2/1/2011 February brings Chocolate and Wine
February brings us Ground Hog's Day. We aren't real sure how tradition really goes around here, but we think we want him to NOT see his shadow. We are anxious to see some warmer weather, spring flowers and definately NO more snow!
February 14th is Valentine's Day and that brings us to Chocolate and Wine weekend, February 11th - 13th. There are still plenty of tickets available for online purchase at www.SenecaLakeWine.com As it gets closer to the event weekend, tickets will be available at selected wineries throughout the wine trail. Make your plans now to enjoy a great weekend of chocolate dishes paired with your favorite Seneca Shore Wine Cellars wine.
February 21st is Presidents Day and a nice 3 day weekend could be another great time to get out and explore the many fine wines that we have to offer.
Winemaker's Wednesday is February 9th. Make your reservations now to meet with our winemaker, Shawn Verity, to explore Alsatian style wines crafted with new world grapes like Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, and Traminette and compare them to their old world equivalents. The purpose of this experience will be to help develop your palate, as you develop a fresh appreciation for the differences, and similarities, in both the varying fruits as well as stylistic differences.
Watch for some exciting news involving our Case Club members. Check your email for exclusive offers meant just for those members who purchase by the case and enrolled in our case club program.
And finally, we know that many of you have been emailing and trying to win a free bottle of wine for correctly identifying our "frosty photo" below. The photo was taken as the winemakers were bringing in stainless steel vats that were being cold stabilized. The frost quickly built up on the stainless steel creating beautiful frosty scenes. Michelle Charles and Susan Wagner are our winners for playing along with us. Watch for more opportunities coming soon!
1/17/2011 New iPhone app and chance to win a Free bottle of wine
This was discovered this morning, January 17th, here at our winery. It was so beautiful that we had to share our discovery.
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If you are one of the first five responses that correctly identify this photo, we will send you a gift certificate for a free bottle of wine.
Send your answer to Linda@SenecaShoreWineCellars.com
The answer will be posted before the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Event; Chocolate and Wine Weekend, February 11 - 13.
1/14/2011 Pasta and Wine Weekend Recipe
Magical Baked Pasta Casserole
1/4/2011 January Events
Happy New Year!! 2011 is starting off with a January full of events. Bargain Bash starts Saturday, January 8th and runs through January 17th. Our wine maker has pulled out all of the bargains that he can find and promises a great selection of discounted wine for your shopping pleasure. You will find everything from Dry Whites to Dry Reds, Semi Dry Whites, and of course our Sweet wines. Don't miss your chance to cash in some great deals for your wine drinking enjoyment.
Wine Makers' Wednesday's continue on January 12th with winemaker Sean Verity. Sean will offerning blind tastings comparing Alsatian style wines crafted with new world grapes like Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer, and Traminette versus their old world equivalents.The purpose will be to help develop your palate, as you develop a fresh appreciation for the differences, and similarities, in both the varying fruits as well as stylistic differences. Seats are limited so please call Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, 315-536-0882, to make your reservations between 11am - 3pm.
To continue with our busy January, don't forget Pasta and Wine Weekend, January 14- 16. This very popular event is part of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Event calendar. Tickets are available at www.SenecaLakeWine.com. Enjoy samplings of Seneca Shore Wine Cellar's pasta recipe paired with one of our many wines for your enjoyment.
Polar Passports are still available for $12.00. This event continues through March 31st. This is a great way to sample some of the many wines at 28 different wineries along Seneca Lake. Please note that tasting fees do apply for groups of 10 or more even with the Polar Passport.
Of course, making the trip to the beautiful Finger Lakes region is always a great adventure. Watching the Snow Geese on Seneca Lake is incredible as is the winter scenery. Stop by and visit us at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars where we are open year round, 10 - 5 Mon - Sat and 11 - 5 on Sundays. We look forward to greeting you in our tradition medieval setting.
12/16/2010 Just in Time for the Holidays
Just in time for the holidays, our Red Sail and Castle Blush are back in stock! These make great gifts for the holidays. Make them part of your Wine Club orders or just ordering for gifts and your holiday pleasures. Our Semi-Dry Gerwurztraminer is a new vintage, light and fruity with just the right flavors for your holiday turkey.
All of us at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
12/7/2010 Polar Passports
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12/1/2010 Deck the Halls
The November Deck the Halls was a huge success. We saw many of our old friends and definately made some new ones. The food prep created an aroma that lingered and lingered as our Deck the Hallers sampled some terrific "Magical Turkey Rice Soup" paired with 4 of our outstanding wines. The Seneca Shore staff were ornately dressed in their finest medieval dress and entertained their visitors throughout the occasion.
The December Deck the Halls is this weekend and we are looking for many more festive visitors. With food, wine and gifts galore, all are sure to continue their holiday season with merriment and joy.
Don't forget to order your wine gifts and gift certificates for shipping by December 13th to insure holiday delivery.
11/15/2010 Holiday Orders
Thanksgiving is just a week away. Take a moment to give thanks this holiday season while enjoying a glass of your favorite Seneca Shore wine.
Our winery is decorated and ready for the holidays. Are you ready? Don't forget to stock up on your favorite Seneca Shore Wine Cellars wines for those special occasions. We have gift certificates available for your holiday gift giving. Don't forget our Wine Clubs as they are excellent gifts to remind your friends and family that you are thinking of them through out the year.
Wine shipments are always a great gift. We remind you that your orders for the holidays should be placed by December 13th to insure that your wine is delivered before the 23rd of December.
Just a reminder, Deck the Halls is this weekend, November 19 - 21 and the December event is December 3 - 5.
11/2/2010 New Building and Mulled Wine
Twelve years of sharing the winery and tasting room facilities has come to a close as the expansion of the vineyard crew's equipment building is completed. It's been a long time coming. The sharing of the crush pad, has at times, made it difficult to work as equipment is moved in and out during harvest. The aromas of grapes and exhaust have created an interesting mix over time. Jack Hungerford has been steadily working on this project over the past several weeks and as shown below, is adding the finishing touches for the ground surface.
more pictures may viewed in the Picture Gallery of our website
Something to warm you during the upcoming cool nights; mulled wine...Here is a simple recipe for your enjoyment.
Majesty's Mulled Wine
1 orange (jested and juiced)
1 bottle red wine (Seneca Shore Wine Cellar's Dry Red Worker Wine)
1/2 bottle white semi-dry wine (Seneca Shore Wine Cellar's Semi-Dry Niagara Worker Wine)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Fill a tea ball with cloves, remove after 10 minutes steeping time
3/4 cup brown sugar
Simmer, for 15 minutes, skim zest and spices, serve.
Crock pot could be used for steeping and keeping warm, add or subtract brown sugar to taste
11/1/2010 Halloween
A bountiful harvest has been seen by all here in the Finger Lakes region. The weather has been very cooperateive and temperatures have been above average for the most part. Our first signs of winter were seen over the Halloween weekend as snowflakes fell throughout the region. Harvesting of grapes is coming to a close as the final Cabernet Sauvignons and Cabernet Francs are hand picked. The fermentation period continues for a little bit longer and then the aging process continues until it is "time." Our winemaker watches over his barrels with extreme loving care.
The Halloween weekend was filled with many spooks and goblins passing through our tasting room. The scent of spicy mulled wine and the samplings of minced
garlic cheese kept the vampires away and the happy spirits parading around the barrels of wine to make their many fine selections. Below you will see just a couple of the "dressed for the occasion" visitors during the Halloween weekend.
Veteran's Day is November 11th. Perhaps this is the perfect time to make those early November getaway weekend plans here along Seneca Lake while remembering our many veterans.
Deck the Halls is only a couple of weeks away. If you missed your chance to purchase tickets for this first of two weekends, hurry to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail website at www.SenecaLakeWine.com. Tickets are limited and you certainly don't want to miss this popular holiday event. The dates are November 19 - 21(sold out) and December 3 -5. We look forward to seeing you at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars as you collect your ornament for your wreath and sample some great food paired with an amazing selection from our wine maker.
Our many bargains here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars are available for your early holiday parties. Check out our Bargain Corners as well as our many reasonably priced wines.
10/28/2010 Gerwurtraminer special
It's Halloween weekend here in the Finger Lakes. The grape harvest is almost complete and the wine makers are busy blending up a new wines just perfect for your next occasion. Stop by Seneca Shore Wine Cellars for some amazingingly spooktacular deals.
Our Gerwurtraminer is on special for the bewitchingly low price of just $5.99. Why not add a little spice to your wine collection as you savor the Fall season.
10/02/2010 Autumn
The countryside is beautifully decorated in Fall flowers, vibrant Fall foliage, and the aromas of harvest is filling the air. The harvest has been very good this year as evidence of grape picking machines and the hand harvesting continues to be seen. Our wine makers are steadily crushing grapes and preparing the juice for our new vintages to come.
Columbus Day weekend is always a busy time here in the Finger Lakes as our many visitors come to witness our scenic area. Please make your reservations early as we are booking up quickly for tasting tours.
Our tasting room is nicely decorated for the Fall and Halloween spirits in all of us. Stop by and visit for some of our finest!!
Don't forget the ever popular Deck the Halls approaching quickly. The dates for Deck the Halls are November 19 - 21 and December 3 - 5. Tickets for the event are available through www.senecalakewinetrail.com. You may also follow the link below for a chance to win free tickets to Deck the Halls.
9/23/2010 Deck the Halls contest
Deck the Halls is fast approaching.
We are excited today to launch a new Deck the Halls ticket giveaway sweepstakes.
Contest runs September 22 - October 22, 2010. There will be 100 grand prize winners to be announced on October 23. 50 winners will receive one single ticket to the November Deck the Halls and a $5 gift certificate from The Christmas House and 50 winners will receive one single ticket to the December Deck the Halls and a $5 gift certificate from The Christmas House.
Follow the link below to enter this exciting opportunity to win tickets for the very popular, Deck the Halls.
http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/62217
09/01/2010 Harvest time begins
It has been a very busy summer here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. We have seen many visitors, old and new, enjoying the wines and view from the rocking chair deck overlooking scenic Seneca Lake. With the release of many new vintages, the staff has been working non stop to keep our customers up to date and informed of the many varieties available.
Stop by and sample some of the new vintages that have been released. Our '09 Chardonnay-No Oak is a stainless fermented dry chardonnay. For our semi-dry white wine lovers, try the '09 White Castle, our '09 Riesling, '07 Gewurztraminer and the '09 Traminette. Don't miss the '09 Semi-Sweet Blue Bottle Riesling with its aluring sensation of fruit and spice. The ever popular '09 Black Red, '09 Red Knight, and the '09 Red Castle remain to be fantastic sellers here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. And of course, the '09 Native Port with it distinctive Concord grape flavor and the '09 Reserve Port consisting of the new Frontenac grape remains very poplular for our fortified wine lovers.
Harvesting has begun, and yes, we are two weeks ahead. The vineyard crew has been hand picking the first of the harvest while the wine maker is trying to keep up with the pressing and processing of the fruit of the vine.
Shawn Verity, our wine maker, is working with our 1st crop of "La Crescent" grapes. This is a cold climate variety developed in Minnesota, that will withstand -25 degree temperatures. The characteristics of this variety are its tropical fruit characteristics reminding one of pineapple and oranges. We have planted an experimental plot to determine if we should plant more
As the fall travel season begins, our many visitors will be visiting in groups. Please make your reservations early by calling or emailing Seneca Shore Wine Cellars.
Don't forget to make your travel plans early for the Seneca Lake Wine Trail event, Deck the Halls. This two weekend event is set to be the best yet. Go to www.senecalakewine.com to order your tickets and receive more event news.
08/06/2010 Reserve Port Returns
The Reserve Port is back!! Our Reserve Port is a hit with the employees here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. The fruity and chocolate finish linger for a very long time. Stop by or order online, our highly requested Reserve Port.
08/05/2010 Native Port Returns
Native Port is back in stock and available for purchase. The Native Port is a dessert wine, consisting of our native Concord grape. It's lingering sweet grapy flavor reminds you of the fresh picked harvest of our Finger Lakes area.
08/01/2010 Summer Time
August is here and vacations are in full swing. The weather has been absolutely gorgeous here in the Finger Lakes; perfect for boating, camping and of course wine tasting. The grape vines are full and we are looking forward to a bountiful harvest.
Wine tasting on Seneca Lake is a must for our visiting friends and neighbors. Stopping by Seneca Shore Wine Cellars will enhance your tasting experience by exploring the latest vintages that our wine makers have to offer.
Our tasting room personnel are here to help you make your selections through suggestions of food pairing and tasting preferences. Kids and critters are always welcome. Our gift area offers gifts for the all ages.
07/22/2010 Black Red Returns
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, the Finger Lakes medieval winery, welcomes back the mystical and ever popular Black "magic" Red. Black Red is a popular semi-dry red wine created by our wine maker to mystify your palette with Baco Noir, Foch, and Rougeon blend. This mouth filling, berry characteristic wine would compliment any pizza night with family and friends.
07/2010 Slushies and Summer Vacations
The calendar says that it is July and that means that we are now in the second half of 2010. The vineyards are showing a much better yield than last year due to our great weather here in the Finger Lakes Region.
Summer brings vacations, reunions and more summer gatherings. Our newly painted deck and beautiful landscaping offers a perfect setting for enjoying one of your finest selections of Seneca Shore Wine Cellars wines. One of our newest additions, an icy machine, offers grape slushies and blueberry wine slushies for our patrons. Why not try one during your next visit.
Stop by and meet some of the latest additions to our staff while enjoying some of our great wine selections here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, a member of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.
06/2010 Riesling to Visit Passports
June brings many occasions for celebrations. Flag Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings and family gatherings are just a few of the great opportunities to share your favorite bottle of wine. The summer solstice is June 21st, bringing us the day of the year that the sun shines the longest. Our vineyards will be grateful for the continued sunshine and great weather of the Finger Lakes Region as they continue to grow strong and healthy to produce fruit for our fall harvest.
The "Riesling to Visit" passports are still valid through August to assist you in your selections of fine Seneca Lake wines. Make Seneca Shore Wine Cellars one of your stops for selecting your favorite wine for your June celebrations.
05/2010 Spring Time and Pictures
Wow, can you believe it's May! ..... As they say, "April showers bring May flowers". The grapes have been tied and there are buds on the vine..... May offers Mother's Day, Memorial Day and "Riesling to Visit" passorts. Passports are on sale for $12.00 each at participating wineries. Passports are valid from May 1st through August 31st. Information and a list of particiating winerys is available at www.senecalakewine.com. Come in and try a few of the wide varieties of wine available at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars.
April Showers bring May flowers........
Grapes are tied ........
Buds on vine......
04/2010 Welcome Back Red Castle
It's Spring time! What great weather we are having here at Seneca Shore. The daffodils have bloomed, birds are singing and the grass is turning green.
The vineyard crew will begin to tie the grapes soon.
We are pleased to welcome back Red Castle.
We have the upcoming wine trail event, "Cheese and Wine", April 23rd-25th which is co-sponsored by McCadam Cheese & Cabot Cheese. Ticket information is available at www.senecalakewine.com
03/2010 Cruisin' The Tropics
Getting Spring fever???? Here at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars, we are gearing up for Cruisin" the Tropics. Ticket information is available at www.senecalakewine.com. So, get out and enjoy some wine in the warm settings of the tropics.
Cruisin" The Tropics........recipe:
Magical Caribbean Meat Balls
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2/3 C bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 c. milk
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tblp. cornstarch
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 can pineapple chucks, draind, reserve the juice
1/3 c. Seneca Shore Red Castle Wine
Tbsp. soy sause
1/3 c. chopped green peppers
Mix beef, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, ginger and milk. Shape into balls.
Heat oil in skillet. Brown & cook meatballs. Remove meatballs (keep warm)
Remove fat residue from skillet.
Mix cornstarch and brown sugar. Stir in pineapple juice, wine, and soy sauce.
Pour into skillet and cook over low heat until mixture thickens; boil 1 minute.
Add meatballs, pineapple,and peppers. Stir and cook for 3 to 5 minutes and Enjoy!!!
02/01/2010 Valentine's Day
Wow it's Feburary !!! Time for Valentine's Day and a great time for romance and WINE...!!!!!!
01/15/2010 Pasta and Wine
Pasta and Wine Recipe
Bow Ties with Medieval Sausage and Sweet Peppers
8 oz. dried farfalle
12 oz. spicy Italian sausage links
2 med. Red sweet peppers, cut into 3/4 “ pieces
10-12 button mushrooms, sliced (optional)
½ cup vegetables or beef broth
¼ tsp. Coarsely ground black pepper
¼ cup snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
Meanwhile, cut the sausage into 1” pieces. In a large skillet: cook sausage, sweet
peppers and mushrooms over medium-high heat until sausage is brown. Drain.
Add broth and black pepper to sausage in skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour over pasta; add
parsley. Stir gently to coat.
Serve with a glass of Seneca Shore Semi-dry Riesling or Seneca Shore Red Knight.
01/01/2010 Introducing 750ml Blueberry Wine
We now offer our Seneca Shore Blueberry Wine in 750ml as well as our 375ml .
12/01/09 Mulled Blueberry Wine
Our Mulled Blueberry Wine will make a great holiday drink.
What you need:
3 (350) bottles of Seneca Shore Blueberry Wine
a spice bag that includes:
6 whole cloves, 1 whole allspice, and 1 one inch cinnamon stick
Add a peel from 1 small lemon
Try our Blueberry Wine Muffins
Using prepackaged muffin mix, prepared as directed. Substitute 1/2 the liqiud with Seneca Shore Blueberry Wine.
Bake as directed.
Happy Holidays !!!! From Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
11/01/09 Thanksgiving and Harvest Time
Happy Thanksgiving ..... from Seneca Shore. Don't forget the Seneca Shore wine for your family get togethers.
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What's New?
10/01/09- It' s Harvest Time
There's alot going on at Seneca Shore Wine Cellars.
The grapes have ripend and the harvest has begun. We are hand picking and machine harvesting, pressing grapes, battling the rain and cold. Due to the slow economy, the industry's wine sales have slowed, and with that produced a surplus of grapes. Seneca Shore responding to this surplus by increasing the #of wines we have in our "Bargain Corner" at reduced prices. The industry's pain is your gain @ Seneca Shore Wine Cellars. Come visit & check out our "Bargain Corner".
9/01/09- Blueberry Season is here !
Magical Blueberry Gelatin Scoops recipe.
1 Small pkg. Rasberry Gelatin
1 Small pkg. Berry Blue Gelatin
2 Cups boiling water
1/2 Cup Seneca Shore Blueberry Wine
In a large bowl; place the gelatin, add boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add Blueberry Wine. Stir and pour into small pan. Refrigerate until set. Scoop out with spoon & top with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!!!
1/25/09- A New Year, A New View!
"What Big Windows you now have" , said the valued customer!