very popular place formeetings,as par- ticipants can enjoy the tasting room; take a hands-on cooking class for up to 24 people; or watch a cooking demon- stration in the demonstration kitchen that holds up to 50 attendees.
“These are great team building oppor- tunities," she notes. "We can put meet- ing planners in touch with the people at the wineries who facilitate private events and tours of their wineries.We also can refer meeting planners to transportation companies that offer winery tours."
The wineries are flexible and can work with meeting planners to create an experience that will meet the needs of the participants while at the same time being both enjoyable and educational.
“If the group can’t travel, the winery may be able to offer a tasting event on site,” notes Miltner. “Or they may be able to arrange a special tour for the group."
"Several wineries have restaurants on site or work with local caterers, so a tasting event could involve a wine din- ner, a wine and food pairing, or some other culinary focus,”she continues.
Some wineries also make beer or hard cider or serve beer and hard cider from local producers. This is a great alternative for groups that have varied beverage interests. Depending on the time of year, some tasting events could include a walking tour of the vineyard, where the views are spectacular, Miltner adds.
The wineries in the Finger Lakes Region boast very diverse locations and settings, Miltner explains, "Our wineries are located in historic barns, historic hotels on the lake, an old gas station, in downtown storefronts, as well as rural settings overlooking a lake."
These varied settings provide planners with a host of optionswhen it comes to entertaining.
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Throughout the region, a number of outstanding options exist that will delight the senses of attendees – from a rich bouquet to textured flavors with many layers, the wines of the region offer some outstanding opportunities for entertaining.
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