Events
Each year, hundreds of people visit the wineries in Chautauqua County as they participate in Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail Events. These events are an excellent way to learn about the wineries and their wines, and also enjoy a day with friends and family . . . read more
February 6-7 "Wine and Chocolate"
This is a popular weekend event and is a mainstay for chocoholics and for those wishing to celebrate the weekend with a romantic getaway at local Country Inns and "bed and breakfasts". While chocolate is the star of this weekend event, all that chocolate might actually be too much of a good thing, so some of the wineries also offer savory food and wine choices . . . read more.
March 20-21 "Wine and Art"
Wine and art have long traditions and they create a natural pairing for a weekend which pairs learning about wines with learning about art. For this event, the Wine Trail is collaborating with the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Art Trail and the North East Arts Council to bring local artists of various media to the participating wineries . . . read more.
May 1-2 "Wine and Cheese"
The wineries will use Yancey’s Fancy’s products as inspiration for the food and wine pairings for this year’s Wine & Cheese event. Pairings from previous years range from soup to dessert. One of Johnson Estate’s favorites is Cheddar Cheese and Chive Soup paired with Seyval Blanc. Last year, Blueberry Sky Winery featured an Italian Herb Cheese Bread served with Amish butter, paired with Dandelion Wine . . . read more.
November 6-7, 13-14 "Harvest Wine"
This is generally the event to choose if you like an even selection of courses that often look like a good dinner menu at a restaurant or your friend’s dinner party. The wineries’ selection of food for these Harvest Wine Weekends reflect the abundance of fall vegetables and produce in the area and feature everything from soup to dessert . . . read more.