'Dry Red Event' returning to Ventosa Vineyards

If dry red wines are your thing, head to Ventosa Vineyards for the 3rd annual Dry Red Event scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 18. This year, visitors will see an expansion of the food offerings, wines from seven different Finger Lakes producers, plus live music.

Guests will be able to sample three dry red wines from each participating winery along with one tapas food pairing at each station. Rather than a dinner-style event, this will be a casual strolling one, with a different tapas-sized item served with each winery. All featured wines will be available for sale by the glass and bottle.

Tickets, priced at $5 or $35 for wine club members, are available online, or by calling Danielle at Ventosa at  (315) 719-0000.

Participating wineries:

• Damiani Wine Cellars
• Hector Wine Company
• McGregor Vineyards
• Shaw Vineyards
• Standing Stone Vineyards
• Ventosa Vineyards
• Zugibe Vineyards

The tapas menu will include lamb chops, duck confit, smoked salmon, mushroom risotto, caramelized onion tart, prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella, bacon-wrapped dates, bruschetta, and a charcuterie bar. Vegetarian and gluten-free menu items also will be available.

Ventosa Vineyards is located at 3440 Route 96A in Geneva, Ontario County.

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