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2017 Grand Event
When:
Thursday, July 27, 2017 to Saturday, July 29, 2017
Where:
Various Locations in The Finger Lakes Region
NY
(831) 464-4893
Additional Info:
Category:
Conference
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Thursday, June 01, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Cancellation Policy:
Registration is 50% refundable through April 30, 2017. After May 1, 2017 registration is non-refundable.
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2017 GRAND EVENT INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ
Details:
Thank you for registering for the 2017 Grand Event.
Women for Winesense is very excited to be able to offer two types of registration at this years 2017 Grand Event.
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The All Inclusive Registration Packet includes the following:
• Opening reception
• FLX Wine history seminar
• Exclusive winery and vineyard tours
• Choice of three educational seminars
• Saturday luncheon with keynote speaker KAREN MACNEIL
• Saturday night on Linden St. with FLX local wines & fare
INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ:
• 1-Winery Experience on Friday & • 3-Educational sessions on Saturday. Below you will need to select which winery experience you would like (please only pick 1) and also please select which session you would like in each of the 3-timeslots (please only select 1 per time slot).
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The Individual Tickets vary from the following:
• Thursday Night Welcome Reception
• Friday Morning Session and 1 Tour (includes morning session and 1 tour, please only pick 1)
• Saturday Seminars and Lunch
• Saturday Evening Dinner - WWS Linden Street Block Party
When:
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Total Quantity:
0
Available Quantity:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
ALL ACCESS PASS
Details:
ALL INCLUSIVE EVENT TICKET PRICES
$399 - MEMBER
$499 - NON-MEMBER**
ALL INCLUSIVE TICKET INCLUDES:
Opening Reception
One (1) Winery/Vineyard Tour
Three (3) Educational Sessions
Saturday Luncheon
Closing Dinner
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When:
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 9:00 AM until 11:45 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
300
Available Slots:
228
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
$399.00
All Inclusive - Non-member
$499.00
**SINGLE EVENT** Thursday Welcome Reception ONLY
Details:
Welcome Reception | 5:00 PM - 8:00PM
On the grounds of Standing Stone Vineyards, in the heart of the “Banana Belt”, a unique microclimate on the east side of Seneca Lake where some sensitive vinifera varieties can grow. This is the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset view, which is always spectacular. Meet Karen MacNeil.
When:
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Where:
Standing Stone Vineyards
9934 NY-414,
Hector, NY 14841
(607) 582-6051
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
$90.00
All Inclusive - Non-member
$100.00
**SINGLE EVENT** Friday Morning Session And 1 Tour ONLY
Details:
Educational Sessions | 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Various locations
Winery/Vineyard Experiences
Choose from various winery and vineyard experiences where you will be able to enjoy first-hand what the Finger Lakes Region has to offer.
Various locations
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM
Where:
Various Locations in The Finger Lakes Region
NY
(831) 464-4893
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
44
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
$50.00
All Inclusive - Non-member
$60.00
**SINGLE EVENT** Saturday Lunch ONLY
Details:
Lunch on Saturday is outdoors under tents overlooking Seneca Lake which will proceed with our 27th Anniversary Celebration, Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction at Geneva on the Lake with keynote speaker Karen MacNeil.
Lunch |11:00PM
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 11:00 AM until 1:30 PM
Where:
Geneva On The Lake
1001 Lochland Rd. Route 14
Geneva, NY 14456
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
18
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
$125.00
**SINGLE EVENT** Saturday Seminar And Lunch ONLY
Details:
Educational Sessions | 9:00AM - 4:30PM
3 SEMINARS PER ATTENDEE
9:30AM | 2:00PM | 3:30PM
Lunch at Geneva On The Lake |12:30PM
Lunch on Saturday is outdoors under tents overlooking Seneca Lake which will proceed with our 27th Anniversary Celebration, Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction at Geneva on the Lake with keynote speaker Karen MacNeil.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Where:
Various Locations in The Finger Lakes Region
NY
(831) 464-4893
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
44
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
$225.00
All Inclusive - Non-member
$235.00
**SINGLE EVENT** Saturday Night Dinner LINDEN STREET WWS BLOCK PARTY
Details:
Linden Street Block Party | 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
A great time for networking, social interactions, and more sampling wine with local food.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM
Where:
Linden Street WWS Block Party
Linden Street
Geneva, NY 14456
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
43
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
$99.00
All Inclusive - Non-member
$99.00
****July 28 - WINERY/VINEYARD EXPERIENCES - SELECT ONE****
Details:
PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE EXPERIENCE FROM THE LIST BELOW. FOR MORE DETAILS ON EACH EXPERIENCE PLEASE VISIT see:
When:
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Total Quantity:
0
Available Quantity:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
3) Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery - 11:30 AM TECH TOUR
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
Wagner Vineyards is one of the oldest wineries in the Finger Lakes Region, and was one of the first to open on Seneca Lake. With more than 100 years of grape growing experience, five generations of the Wagner family have now grown grapes in the deep glacial soils on the eastern slopes of Seneca Lake. - TECH TOUR
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Where:
Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
9322 New York 414
Lodi, NY 14860
(607)582-6450
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
10
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
6) Point of the Bluff Vineyards
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
Scenic winemaking at its best.
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM
Where:
Point of the Bluff Vineyards
10489 Co Road 76
Hammondsport, NY 14840
(607) 332-3060
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
30
Available Slots:
23
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
7) Standing Stone Vineyards 11:30 AM TOUR
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
Saperavi - an ancient variety for the future.
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM
Where:
Standing Stone Vineyards
9934 New York 414
Hector, NY 14841
(607) 582-6051
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
19
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
9) Ravine's Wine Cellars
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
Riesling focus on vineyard selections.
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM
Where:
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
30
Available Slots:
15
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
10) Dr. Frank Cellars - 11:30 AM TOUR
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
A special sparkling reserve room experience.
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM
Where:
Dr. Frank Cellars
9749 Middle Road
Hammondsport, NY 14840
(800) 320-0735
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
22
Available Slots:
3
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
14) Lakewood Winery
Details:
The Stamp family moved to Lakewood Farm in 1951, a run-down peach and apple orchard on the west side of Seneca Lake. The original grapes planted were Labrusca and French American Hybrid varieties, in the mid-80’s they moved to vinifera plantings. 80 acres of grapes planted with a diverse selection of wines. The use of cutting edge technology and traditional winemaking practices make Lakewood Vineyards a stop not to be missed.
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 1:00 PM until 3:15 PM
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
12
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
15) Glenora Wine Cellars
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
Dosage your own!
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM
Where:
NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
25
Available Slots:
12
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
17) Buttonwood Grove Winery
Details:
Please select only ONE experience.
Grove, one of Cayuga Lake’s most scenic wineries. Nestled among the vineyard-dotted hills of the Finger Lakes. The Winery offers a unique experience for wine connoisseurs and novices alike!
While you are visiting, a visit isn’t complete without a visit to the pasture and saying hello to the goats and Scottish Highland Cow and seeing the relaxing waterfall and pond. The staff and owners are very knowledgeable, friendly and their main goal is to make their guests comfortable and happy.
When:
Friday, July 28, 2017, 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM
Where:
NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
25
Available Slots:
23
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
****July 29 - EDUCATIONAL SESSION 1 - 9:30AM-10:45AM - PLEASE PICK ONE****
Details:
PLEASE SELECT ONE EDUCATIONAL SESSION FROM THE LIST BELOW FOR SATURDAY AT 9:30AM - 10:45AM.
When:
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Total Quantity:
0
Available Quantity:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Women for Winesense Past and Present
Details:
Listen in as three leading women in the wine industry chat about why Women for WineSense was founded in 1990 and how it, like women’s place in the business world, has evolved since then. All three are students of women in leadership, and will share stories about their own experience as they took wineries from startup to success. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.
With Karla Barber, Michaela Rodeno, and Julie Johnson
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM
Where:
Finger Lakes Community College Viiticulture & Wine Center
100 Empire Drive
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
35
Available Slots:
19
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Build Your Own Cheese Board and Learn What Wines to Serve With It
Details:
Have you wanted to include a cheese board in your next social function but are tired of the same old thing? This is easier than you think, with advice from leading cheese purveyor and wine expert, we will make you an expert in the cheese and wine world.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM
Where:
Wicked Water
78 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
32
Available Slots:
Filled
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Digital Sips: Wine and Social Media
Details:
Explore how we reside in the digital space to connect, discuss and share in our wine experiences. How can we, as both consumers and wineries, leverage the power of social media to pave the road with valuable content and meaningful discussions?
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM
Where:
Finger Lakes Community College
63 Pulteney St
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
41
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Mastering the Art of Red Blends
Details:
Have you ever wanted to test your skills as a winemaker? Join winemaker Nova Cadamatre for a look at blending and creating your own bordeaux style blend. We will be tasting the varietal components that are used in a bordeaux,, then blending them to create your own signature style.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 9:30 AM until 10:15 AM
Where:
Branch Bellangelo
226 Turk Rd
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
33
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
****JULY 29- EDUCATIONAL SESSION 2 - 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM - PLEASE PICK ONE****
Details:
PLEASE SELECT ONE EDUCATIONAL SESSION FROM THE LIST BELOW FOR SATURDAY AT 2:00PM - 3:15PM
When:
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Total Quantity:
0
Available Quantity:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Where Wines Meet Craft Cocktails
Details:
Avoid dessert wines because they’re A) Too expensive B) Too sweet and C) you always end up tossing a partial bottle? Not anymore! Wendy Narby and Marti Macinski explore the world of craft cocktails using dessert wines from Bordeaux and the Finger Lakes as a key ingredient and stomp out dessert wine myths about pairings and storage.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM
Where:
Kindred Fare
512 Hamilton St
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
30
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Exploring the Winemaking Regions of Oregon
Details:
Explore the winemaking regions of Oregon, while Willamette is king, and Pinots are plentiful, Oregon has a lot more to offer. Join Janie Brooks Heuck from Brooks Wine as she discusses the wine industry of Oregon
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM
Where:
Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture & Wine Center
100 Empire Drive
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
35
Available Slots:
13
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Yes Way! Dry Rose!
Details:
These days it’s all about the Rosé. Rosés are everywhere, year round, and we’re not mad about it. From historic Provence, to the New World wine regions, Rosé is quickly cementing pink wine's place as the true third color of wine - not just an afterthought. Discover Dry Rosés from across our country with Julie Johnson, owner of Tres Sabores and Julia Hoyle, winemaker at Hosmer Winery.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM
Where:
Beef and Brew
293 Main St
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
55
Available Slots:
30
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
There is an App for That!
Details:
With so many wine apps and opinions out there, it can be hard to choose the right one for you. Amy Gross, Founder and CEO of the personal preference data company VineSleuth, will lead a conversation about the wine app, Wine4.Me, how she came to develop it, how she achieved a partnership with IBMWatson and how it is changing grocery wine sales. Come find out how her solution is changing the way consumers are buying wine, shifting them away from confusion, scores and opinions, and empowering them to drink what they truly enjoy.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM
Where:
Finger Lakes Community College FLCC Conference Room
100 Empire Drive
NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
43
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
****July 29 - EDUCATIONAL SESSION 3 - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - PLEASE PICK ONE****
Details:
PLEASE SELECT ONE EDUCATIONAL SESSION FROM THE LIST BELOW FOR SATURDAY AT 3:30PM - 4:15PM.
When:
Where:
Same as event
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Required
Total Quantity:
0
Available Quantity:
0
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Riesling Across North America
Details:
Join Janie Brooks Heuck from Brooks Wine and the International Riesling Foundation and Kelby James Russell from Red Newt Cellars for an exploration of Rieslings made from the top producing states in North America. East Coast meets the West Coast in this spirited exploration of this versatile varietal.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 3:30 PM until 4:45 PM
Where:
Finger Lakes Community College Viticulture & WIne Center
100 Empire Drive
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
50
Available Slots:
31
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
The Science of Food and Wine
Details:
Taste is the sensation produced when a substance in the mouth reacts chemically with the receptors of your taste buds. Taste, along with smell, determines flavors. Join us for a scientific look at why certain elements in food pair well with wines. Explore the basics of sweet, salty, bitter, sour and savory, and what that means to certain wine profiles. In todays world of the consumer recognizing the importance of the relationship between food and wine, join Chef Paul Mach as he walks us through the basic tastes and matches them with wines that enhance both the food and the wine.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 3:30 PM until 4:45 PM
Where:
Halsey’s
106 Seneca St
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
40
Available Slots:
13
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
Discover the wines of the Medoc with Bordeaux coach Wendy Narby
Details:
Discover the Wines of the Medoc with Bordeaux Wine coach Wendy Narby.
Do you think Bordeaux is expensive, complicated and dominated by Cabernet blends that need ageing for years? Think again.
Wendy will take you on a journey to Bordeaux and delve into the Medoc, opening the doors of the châteaux.
We will understand what the Medoc is, how it works, where the clichés surrounding Bordeaux wines come from and why this region has defined the way people still see Bordeaux to this day.
The presentation will be illustrated with a tutored tasting of a range of wines from across the region.
When:
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 3:30 PM until 4:45 PM
Where:
Torrey Park Grill
89 Avenue E
Geneva, NY
This activity is eligible for education credit(s)
Registration is Not Required
Capacity:
60
Available Slots:
32
Registration Types & Fees:
All Inclusive - Member
No Fee
All Inclusive - Non-member
No Fee
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