You and nineteen of your friends will be treated to a memorable evening of wine and cheese in your own home! Holly Howell, locally known wine aficionado and certificated wine specialist, will be your host for the night. Invite good friends to share some of the world's tastiest artisanal cheeses, each paired with this year's Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition's medal-winning wines!

We will include two cases of medal-winning wine and plenty of cheese to tantalize your palate. You'll pick up some great tips on food and wine pairing while enjoying an educational evening that is guaranteed to be fun for everyone!

Enjoy a fun and flavorful experience at NY Kitchen in Canandaigua! Learn from Certified Sommelier Lorraine Hems, and longtime judge at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, as you taste and explore a selection of sparkling wines - the perfect blend of education and celebration.

The winner of this fun event will also learn how to sabre and have the opportunity to open bottles during the seminar! The room can accommodate up to 18 guests and all of the wines are included in this package.

*This event will take place on a mutually agreed upon date for your group, Lorraine, and the New York Kitchen in Canandaigua, NY.

Cheer on the Buffalo Bills!
Get ready for an unforgettable game day with four lower-level tickets to see the Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, December 7th at 4:25 PM! These prime seats are in Section 110, Row 13, seats 22-23, and Row 14, seats 22-23, putting you right in the action. Parking pass included - grab this opportunity for an epic outing with friends or family and experience the excitement live!

The Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirit Competition Committee asked all our judges -- including sommeliers, enologists, winemakers, distillers, and Masters of Wine - if they would donate bottles from their personal collection to help you build yours!

Not only will you receive over 40 exquisite bottles valued over $1,000, but you will also get the opportunity to be a guest judge at the 2026 competition! Get treated just like a FLIWC wine judge, including dining and tasting with all of the professionals. The dates for this upcoming year's competition are June 8th - June 10th, 2026.

The Wine included in this collection:

• Scoria Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
  Books included: Culinary History of the Finger Lakes, Slow Wine, American Spirits
• Vinarstvi Josef Valirach Chardonnay Du Monde 2018
• Maichael David Winery Freakshow Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
• Lamoreaux Landing Rose 2023
• Catena Zapata Nicolas Catena Zapata 2020
• Yalumba The Signature 2019
• Forge Cellars Cabernet Franc 2020
• Hillick and Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling 2019
• Fox Run Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2016
• Fox Run Vineyards Fine Old Tawny
• Le Chat Botte Vendange Tardive 2019
• Mionetto Doc Treviso Brut
• Montezuma Diamond Pet Nat 2023
• Montezuma Dry Riesling 2024
• Scout Vineyards Riesling 2019
• Scout Vineyards Gestalt Chardonnay 2021
• Chateau de Corneau Margaux 2020
• Auvigue Pouilly Fuisse La Frerie - Premier Cru 2022
• Raffaldini Grande Reserva Proprietary Red 2022
• Flora Springs Trilogy 2021
• Guarda Rios Red Blend 2020
• Argiolas Duemilaventitre Vermentino di Sardegna 2023
• Heron Hill Reserve Riesling - Cayuga Lake 2024
• Heron Hill Reserve Riesling - Seneca Lake 2024
• Heron Hill Chardonnay Du Monde
  2024
• Heron Hill Blau Frankisch 2024
• Heron Hill Cab Franc 2023
• Heron Hill Dancing Bear - Sweet Riesling 2024
• Vieni Estates Momenti
• Vieni Estates Rosso
• Auburn Road Eidolon Coeur D'Est
  2021
• Sharrott Winery Coeur D'Est 2022
• Pollak Vineyards Smuggler 2022
• Pollak Vineyards Merlot Reserve
  2022
• Pollak Vineyards Cab Franc Reserve 2022
• Pollak Vineyards Meritage
  2022
• Kinushiro Junmai Nigori Sake
• Tatsuriki Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai Sake
• Tengumai Yamahai Jikomi Junmai Sake
• Tatenokawa Seiryu Junmai Daiginjo Sake
• Hakkaisan Sparkling Sake
• Ancient Vines - Cline Mourvedre
  2020
• Tierce Dry Riesling 2013
• Kemmeyer Sonero Rose of Pinot Noir 2023