This competition highlights the quality of our regions wines and the growing interest the public has for them.  The wines were judged by a panel of distinguished wine experts. 

 

The judges included, Robert Gutenstein, Past President International Wine & Food Society; Harriet Lembeck, Wine Educator & Writer, New School University NYC; William Lembeck, Society of Wine Educators; Scott Mayger, General Manager, Telepan Restaurant, NYC, formely Sommelier at wd-50, la Caravelle, The Plaza Hotel; Beth von Benz, Sommelier Porter House Restaurant, NYC;  and Jennifer Redmond, Manager, Enthusiastic Spirits & Wine, Gardiner NY, Gavin Sacks, Assistant Professor at Cornell University department of Food Science & Technology, and Ramon Mira de Orduna Heidenger, Assistant Professor at Cornell University department of Food Science & Technology.

 

Ten winners from the Commercial Wine Competition will be carefully paired with delectable dishes by Main Course in New Paltz.  Click here for menu details.

Stoutridge Vineyards will be hosting this exclusive banquet.  This impressive new
facility in Marlboro, NY is the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of Hudson Valley's magical combination of Haut Cuisine & Fine Wines.

Ticket price includes a 2007 HVWGA wine glass, admission, ten winning wines paired with hors d'oeuvres, dessert.

Three hour Award Ceremony to commence at 2pm.

RSVP and make your secure payment online by visiting the official registration site.

This event is limited to 125 people, so reserve your spot early! 
Tickets must be reserved and paid for in advance by March 14th, 2007.

Any questions or comments are welcome, please email HVwine.grape@gmail.com