Well, it appears I dropped the ball on this one. The Wreath Fineries event started on Saturday, November 20 and is hosting its last weekend this coming weekend. I have participated in this event several times and loved it!
If you are not sure what it is I can explain. The Wreath Fineries event is all about winery hopping basically. You pay a fee in advance and let them know what winery you are starting at. When you arrive at the winery you will receive a wine glass for tastings, a grape wreath and your first holiday ornament for the wreath. As you travel along to a new winery you collect an ornament from them and add them to your wreath. It is a great way to experience a whole bunch of wineries in the area, support local businesses, buy holiday gifts (not just wine), and have fun with your friends and family.
I would recommend it to all wine drinkers and non wine drinkers (because you will need a sober driver). Please check out the links below for pricing and "rules" they enforce on the trail. Very large groups are frowned upon at certain wineries because they have a small tasting area.
We had a negative experience at Applewood Winery once, very rude ladies there, but otherwise the rest of the wineries are really cool.
Happy Holidays, Cheers!
http://www.shawangunkwinetrail.com/Wreath.htm
http://wreathfineries6.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn
I'm sorry you had a bad experience at Applewood. We are always striving to create the best experience possible. We would like to know more and have set up a survey for you to tell us your thoughts at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8S3MJRS
ReplyDeleteof course feel free to email us directly too info@applewoodwinery.com
Thanks Jonathan Hull