Press Release

Rooster Hill Vineyards 2006 Twilight Tasting Schedule

Penn Yan, NY, April 2006 – Rooster Hill Vineyards is excited to announce this season’s line up of Twilight Tasting and Wine Workshops.  Join Rooster Hill Vineyards winemaker Barry Tortolon on Friday April 21st for Captivating Cabernets, May 12th -- Gewurztraminer and Traminette, May 24th-- Riveting Riesling, June 28 – Perfect Pinot Noir,  July 19 or 20th --- Riveting Riesling, August 9—Chasing Chardonnay and August 30 -- Magical Merlot and Meritage.

Twilight Tastings are held from 7 – 9 pm in the Rooster Hill tasting room or on the creek stone terrace (weather permitting) where guests sip wines and watch the sun dip into the western sky over beautiful Keuka Lake.   During the evening you will sample 10 wines from the Finger Lakes and around the world including France, Australia, California, and more.  The purpose of the event is to demonstrate how wines from the Finger Lakes compare to those from other wine regions. Learn how soil types and climate can impact wine styles and flavors.   A light buffet specially selected to be paired with Rooster Hill’s cabernets rounds out the evening.  This intimate gathering is a great way to meet new friends, increase your wine knowledge and enjoy breathtaking views of Keuka Lake. 

Tortolon Finger Lakes born and California trained, has over 27 years experience in winemaking and has already won a number of prestigious medals in international competitions. Educated at Fresno State in California, he is able to share is knowledge on the importance of science in winemaking and the unique role that site, soil and climate play in influencing the wine. 

Reservations are required and the cost for this event is $20 per person plus tax.  Anyone interested in attending should call 315-536-4773.

About Rooster Hill

Located in Penn Yan on Keuka Lake, one of the several well-known wine towns in the Finger Lakes Region, Rooster Hill vineyards fuses sun, soil and local winemaking traditions into ultra-premium vinifera wines. Founded in 2000, Rooster Hill is an emerging producer of some of the region’s finest wines. Rooster Hill focuses on growing premium Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Lemberger and Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir grapes with an emphasis on quality to produce award-winning wines. For more information about Rooster Hill, please visit www.roosterhill.com or contact Amy Hoffman at (315) 536-4773.

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Contact:
Amy Hoffman
315-536-4773