Press Room
May 1, 2008 - Live Like Liz, Inc. won the 2nd Annual Veraisons Restaurant Celebrity Guest Chef Challenge, raising almost $400 for their organization. The celebrity chef challenge began in January 2008 and concluded in April with over $1400 raised for local organizations and charities.
Every other Thursday local celebrities were front and center at the pasta buffet in Veraisons' dining room to serve guests their freshly created dish of pasta. In return, Glenora Wine Cellars donated a portion of sales for the evening to the charity of their choice. Glenora Wine Cellars matched the winner’s raised donation. Participating organizations included: Lakewood Winery (Monty Stamp Fund at the New York Wine Grape Growers organization), Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce (NASCAR celebration in Montour Falls), Dundee Central School (Dundee Youth Center), Keuka Comfort Care, Schuyler Hospital (Schuyler Health Foundation's 2008 Family of Friends Campaign), Finger Lakes Wine Country (Big Brother Big Sisters), Live Like Liz Inc., Friends of the Outlet (Keuka Outlet Trail Spot Improvement Project), Keuka College (Keuka College Scholarship Fund).
“This is a great way to help local organizations raise money for worthy causes,” said Gene Pierce, President of Glenora Wine Cellars. “Glenora Wine Cellars enjoys giving back to the local community, as they give so much to us. Thank you to all of you who participated and attended.”
Glenora Wine Cellars has been in the wine industry for 30 years producing award winning high quality wines. Glenora Wine Cellars was the first winery on Seneca Lake in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country. Today the property offers a 30-room inn (Inn at Glenora) and a gourmet restaurant (Veraisons) joining the winery on the beautifully groomed 40-acre estate.
Glenora 2006 Dry Riesling Receives International Recognition with Latest Gold Medal
In January (2007), Glenora Wine Cellars received a Gold for their 2006 Dry Riesling at the Riesling du Monde (“Rieslings of the World”) competition in Alsace, France. There were 300 wineries from 13 countries that entered this prestigious competition.
“This continues Glenora’s remarkable success with the wonderful Riesling grape variety,” said Steve DiFrancesco, Glenora Wine Cellars Winemaker. “Riesling is the highest volume product produced by Glenora,” Steve adds.
Glenora Rieslings have earned a total of 24 awards in 2007 competitions. Glenora Wine Cellars has been in the wine industry for 30 years producing award winning high quality wines. Glenora Wine Cellars was the first winery on Seneca Lake in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Country. Today the property offers a 30-room inn (Inn at Glenora) and a gourmet restaurant (Veraisons) joining the winery on the beautifully groomed 40-acre estate.
October 18, 2007 - In September Glenora Wine Cellars received the highest rating for our Vintner Select Dry Riesling from the Beverage Testing Institute. The BTI, from Chicago, awarded Glenora’s Vintner’s Select Dry Riesling 91 points for an “Exceptional” rating. The BTI has very rigorous testing methods that comply with the American Standards and Testing Materials (read more...)
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Glenora's Summer Jazz Concerts Roll On
Warren Hill is next up on the Vineyard Stage at Glenora Wine Cellars. Warren returns for his fourth appearance at Glenora on Sunday, August 19. Mr. Hill is not only one of the most gifted performers and "off the hook" showman in the jazz world, he is constantly applying his creative talent to find new ways to connect with his fans in this ever-changing world of music. (read more...)
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Glenora Wine Cellars Receives Gold Medal
Glenora’s 2006 Dry Riesling received a gold medal in the 2007 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition held in San Diego and Monterey, CA. Glenora’s 2001 Brut and 2005 Meritage were awarded silver medals at the same competition. (read more...)