New York Wine Guide – Thanksgiving Delights

• Territory for the curious, the open-minded, and the adventurous, where courage, ingenuity, and diversity define our wine regions.
• From the vineyard to the glass, our passionate and pioneering people create experiences that surprise, intrigue, and satisfy.
• The mission of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation is to promote the world-class image of New York grapes and wines from our diverse regions to responsibly benefit farmers, producers and consumers through innovative marketing, research, communication, and advocacy. To realize this, the Foundation provides a wide range of benefits, marketing programs, educational events, cost saving subsidies, and more, to the wine and grape industry as well as our business and consumer supporters.

Thirsty Owl Wine Company – 2022 Pinot Gris. $15.95

• A summery white with subtle floral aromas. Flavors of pineapple, pear, green melon and a light, dry finish. (R.S. 0.1%)
• Perfect to start the Thanksgiving meal. Pairs well with garlic and onions, herbs and rich, flavorful, high-fat dishes.
• Thirsty Owl Wine Company’s story began when Ted Cupp purchased 150 acres from Robert and Mary Plane, trailblazers on the Cayuga Wine Trail, on July 2, 2001.
• Since then, Thirsty Owl’s name has become synonymous with award-winning wines. They have won numerous awards, including the Governor’s Cup and the John Rose Award, for their Rieslings.
• Buy now at Thirsty Owl’s website. Use promo code NYWGTD23 to get 10% off 3 bottles, 15% off 6 bottles, 25% off a case

Billsboro Winery – 2022 Cabernet Franc

$34.00

• Aroma: Cherry, red cherry, plum, dark fruit, tutti frutti, sweet spice, light chocolate, light leather, earth, oak.
• Palate: Cherry, plummy, dried plum, plush red fruit, subtle lemon, tart, mineral, light oak, wood, tannic, high acid.
• Finish: Plum, tart, light spice.
• The journey to Billsboro Winery began in 1992 when its owners —  Kim and Vinny — met as Peace Corps volunteers in Tunisia.
• Buy Now online at Billsboro Winery website. Use code NYWGTD23 to get 15% off 3 or more bottles. Offer valid from Nov. 1st – Nov. 15th.

• Sam is a WSET-trained sommelier and co-founder of Crush Wine Experiences (formerly New York Wine Events) (est. 2006), the NY area’s #1 food & wine experience company.
• He has traveled throughout New York frequently on excursions to some of the state’s leading wineries
• He knows the wines, the terroir, and history of New York winemaking.
• As the owner of a wine retail store, he also brings added insights to the virtual tasting experience