11th Annual Capital Region Wine Festival, at Proctors, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9

11th Annual Capital Region Wine Festival, at Proctors, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9 

Nearly two dozen vineyards, wineries and distributors represented!

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.—MARCH 4, 2019—Join friends and connoisseurs at Proctors for the 11th Annual Capital Region Wine Festival, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9!

Sample a wide variety of exceptional red, white and sparkling wines, along with complimentary bites from regional restaurants. Enjoy visiting with vendors, participate in a live wine auction and more. 

Over 20 vineyards will be in attendance, including:

Bully Hill Vineyards; C. Mondavi & Family; Constellation Wines U.S.; DAOU Vineyards and Winery; Delicato Family Vineyards; Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits; Enovation Brands; Francis Ford Coppola Winery; Frederick Wildman and Sons, Ltd.; Jackson Family Fine Wines; Lamoreaux Landing; Laureate Imports; Michael David Winery; Mionetto USA; Pernod Ricard USA; Pleasant Valley Wine; Prestige Wine Imports; Quintessential LLC; Riboli Family Wines; Shaw-Ross International Importers; Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; The Wine Group; and Trinchero Family Estates.

Vendors include:

22 Shades of Gray; AC Woodcraft; Apostrophe Café; Cake Jewelry; Divinitea; gusto della vita olive oils; Katie O’Byrne’s; Leaning Tree Designs; Muddy Trail Jerky Co.; NiNi’s Italian Salsa; Opulenza Designs Sterling Silver Jewelry; Proctors Table; Slidin’ Dirty; and State Farm

There are three levels of admission to the Capital Region Wine Festival:

Designated Drivers, $25—choose from a variety of soft drinks, coffee, restaurant samples, and enjoy an assortment of vendors; participate in the excitement of our live auction. 

Grand Tasting Affair, $55—sample a wide variety of wines while enjoying restaurant samples and an assortment of vendors; participate in a wine lovers’ dream live auction. 

VIP Club Vin, $100 (limited to 100 patrons)—enjoy the benefits of the Grand Tasting Affair from 1–3 p.m., enjoy a private one-hour Club Grand Vin tasting, from 3–4 p.m., of distinctive reserve wines (all valued at more than $100 per bottle) and passed hors-d’oeuvres.

Live Auction begins promptly at 4 p.m. on the Harry Apkarian Stage.

Tickets are available at the Box Office at Proctors, 432 State Street Schenectady; by phone at 518.346.6204; and online at proctors.org. Must be 21 years or older to attend.  

For more information, contact: Molly Tocin (518) 382-3884 ext. 187 

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