“Treat Your Mom” to Adirondack Winery this Year!

Mother’s Day is approaching fast…. Sunday, May 11th! It is probably a good idea to start planning a special “Thank You” for your loving mother. Something to make up for all those years of telling her she was “so unfair” or “the worst mother ever,” you know, all those things your kids are in their rooms for right now because they said them to YOU!   While it is your mother’s job to love you unconditionally, we have some ideas for you to help erase those not-so-loving moments from her memory.

Our Specially Labeled Mother’s Day Wines are Back! Orchard Blossom, Pinot Grigio, and Fireworks Red Merlot feature beautiful labels all about Mom!

Our specially-labeled Mother’s Day wine is back and is the perfect way to say “thank you” for putting up with your WINEing for all of those years. Our Orchard Blossom (Green Apple Gewurztraminer), Pinot Grigio, and Fireworks Red Merlot are adorned with Mom-themed labels so she has a special keepsake to display after she finishes her favorite bottle of Adirondack Winery wine!

Our Pinot Grigio, Strawsling, and Pinot Noir are available with blank labels that can be personalized with a handwritten message!

For an extra personal touch on this special day, Adirondack Winery is now featuring our Strawsling, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir with labels that can be personalized with a handwritten message! These blank rose petal heart-adorned labels come blank and you can choose to write a message yourself, or have us write it for you!

If you are looking for a fun way to spend some quality time with your mom, join us for this special event:

“Treat Your Mom” FREE Mother’s Day Weekend Wine Tasting Event >>

 When & Where:

Sat. 5/11 (11a -6p) & Sun. 5/12 (11a – 5p) at

Adirondack Winery’s Tasting Room, 285 Canada St, LG

Adirondack Winery is treating mothers to a FREE wine tasting session on Mother’s Day Weekend!

Plus, we’ll have free samples of cheese, chocolate and fine foods out, too.

To treat your Mom, bring her with you to the winery; or Moms – bring a picture of your kid(s) to the winery.

SEE THIS EVENT ON FACEBOOK>>

If you want to treat mom EXTRA SPECIAL this Mother’s Day, our Custom Mother’s Day Winery Package is the way to go! >>

STARTING at ONLY $38! 

Buy this package for Mom to upgrade her experience during our Mother’s Day Wine Tasting Event  OR  Have this awesome custom gift shipped!

This Package includes:  Bottle of Specially Labeled Mother’s Day Wine; Fun Wine Glass “Woozie”; Gift Certificate for an Upgraded Tasting at the Winery including:  Wine Tasting Session for 2 (Incl. souvenir wine glasses), A small plate of Adk Cheese to enjoy with your tasting, 2 Tastings of Dessert Wine , and 2 delicious Champlain Chocolate Squares.  Gift Cert can be used the day of event, or any time!

While you are there, treat her to some of her favorite wine-themed accessories. A handbag-shaped cork cage, a wine-themed rhinestone shirt or a hand-painted wine glass make great Mother’s Day gifts and will be a cherished keepsake to remember your special day out together.  Need more ideas? Check out our Gift Guide for Her>>

Not able to see mom this year because she lives out of town or state? That is no excuse! Shop our online store and have her favorite wines & gifts shipped right to her door! Be sure to check our shipping policies for states we can ship to and take advantage of our great deals, just in time for Mother’s Day!

Mom gets one special day a year so make sure you show her what a wonderful mother she is and let Adirondack Winery treat her for a job well done!

Cheers!

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Adirondack Winery’s 5th Anniversary… A Look Back

Adirondack Winery’s 5th Anniversary… A Look Back. Click to Play.

Mike & I want to thank all our Customer for 5 great years!

It’s been quite a ride and we couldn’t have done it without you!

Thanks for:

• Visiting the Tasting Room
• Enjoying your Wine Tasting Experience
• Sharing your Experience with Friends, Family
• Posting Reviews of us Online
• BUYING OUR WINE
• Telling liquor stores near you that you want them to carry our wines
• Coming to our Special Events – both on and off-site
• Including us as part of your special days – weddings, birthdays, anniversary, family reunions, and so on.
• Sharing your lives with us

We are really looking forward to many years more of the same!

CHEERS!

Sasha & Mike Pardy and the Adirondack Winery Staff

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Let the Spring Season Flourish!

If you’re like me, you got your hopes up when Puxatony Phil predicted that an early Spring was on its way! And if you’re like me, each additional snowfall makes you more and more stir crazy! Cabin Fever has officially set in and I can’t help but look forward to spring!

While summer is the season that most of you associate us with, springtime at Adirondack Winery is one of the most exciting times of the year! It means a new, seasonal wine, free tasting events and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Lake George. It is a teaser of what’s to come in the summer months ahead.

Season’s Flourish (Pomegranate Zinfandel) is Back!

Many of you wait all year for our Spring wine, Season’s Flourish, to hit the shelves, and don’t worry, it is right on schedule! If you are one of our wine club members, you will  be the first to enjoy this seasonal, Pomegranate Zinfandel! A fan favorite, this easy-drinking, tart and slightly spicy-sweet red wine will leave you wanting more, so it is best to stock up while you can, since it only comes around once a year! Season’s Flourish is out!

Free Wine Tasting Event March 16th & 17th!

Itching to get out? Relieve Your Cabin Fever, FREE Wine Tasting Event on St. Patrick’s Day weekend (Sat. 3/16 11:30a – 5:30p & Sun. 3/17 11:30a – 4p)! Always a fun event, it will take place during Lake George’s Shamrock the Block celebrations! Stop into the Tasting Room to see us for free tastes of your favorite wines and gourmet foods while enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities on Lower Amherst Street.

Red Carriage (Cranberry Chianti) Won Gold!

While you are here, it is a great time to check out some of the new things we have at the winery and maybe even try some wines you haven’t tried yet… if there are any left! Have you tried our Red Carriage yet? This cranberry Chianti is our newest gold-medal winner! Entered among more than 800 other wines from wineries across the country, we are proud to announce that Red Carriage brought home a gold medal from the 2013 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition!

Adirondack Winery’s NEW Big Red Wine Glass!

With an upgraded tasting, you can now try our wines in our new, bigger, red wine glass!  What’s that you say? You haven’t seen our NEW Big Red Wine Glass! Most of you that collect our wine glasses know that we change our wine glass logo color each year. Well, this year, it’s silver; but we have added a big red wine glass as an option too! For an additional $2 on your tasting session, you can take home our Big Red Wine Glass – that’s right, only $2.00 extra – It holds almost a full bottle of wine and is a great quality, too!

AND NOW FOR THE BIGGEST NEWS OF SPRING FOR ADIRONDACK WINERY!

Olivia Kay Brown born 2/28/13

Our Marketing Coordinator, Danielle Brown, is out on Maternity Leave! On February 28, 2013 she became the proud Mama of her first child, Olivia Kay Brown! Darling Olivia was born healthy and happy at 8lbs, 8oz and 21 inches long!

Danielle is doing well at home with Olivia, relishing this time. She will return in May, and until then, you will see us slacking a little bit on our email newsletters, blog posts, social media posts, and more. Danielle does so much she is missed!

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Adirondack Winery!

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Adirondack Winery Cleans up with 3 Gold and 3 Silver Medals at the 2011 World Value Wine Challenge

Yay! I am so happy and PROUD of my hubbie, Mike (and his wine making assistant Brad) for making such tasty, quality wines, that we walked away with 6 medals (3 Gold … yes that’s right 3 GOLD and 3 Silver) at the 2011 World Value Wine Challenge. Also, I am pleased that we’ve been able to keep our wines affordable for our customers, with most wines priced $20 and under! Read on for details… – Sasha

Adirondack Winery Cleans up with 3 Gold and 3 Silver Medals at the 2011 World Value Wine Challenge

Lake George, NY (October 11, 2011): Adirondack Winery is proud to announce that its locally hand-crafted wines earned three Gold medals and three Silver medals at the 2011 World Value Wine Challenge.

The World Value Wine Challenge (“WVWC”); put on by the Beverage Testing Institute, is recognized as the nation’s most comprehensive annual competition for wines priced $20 and under. According to BTI, wines priced at $20 and below per bottle represent over 90% of all wines sold in the United States and value-conscious consumers are searching for the best wines for their budget.

Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy said, “Adirondack Winery is pleased to provide its customers not only with great wines, but good value, as the majority of its 35+ wine types are priced under $20.⁰⁰.” With taste and value a top priority for consumers in today’s economy, competition was steep for wineries at the World Value Wine Challenge. Adirondack Winery’s wines were judged alongside thousands of wines from across the Globe.

Adirondack Winery's Wines that Won Gold and Silver Medals at the 2011 World Value Wine Challenge

The WVWC judges awarded Adirondack Winery’s Muscat with 91 points, earning it a Gold Medal and “Exceptional” status. The Muscat was also named a “Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under” and the “Best Value US Muscat“! The judges described their Muscat as having “bright aromas of honeyed spiced apples and pear compote with a rich, supple fruity medium-to-full body and bright watermelon and mango sorbet flavor and a long, tangy finish.”

Adirondack Winery’s Orchard Blossom (Green Apple Gewurztraminer) and Sauvignon Blanc were both awarded 90 points, Gold Medals, and were named a “Best Buy” in their categories. The Orchard Blossom was also ranked in the Top 10 in its category. Adirondack Winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Rocky Shiraz, and Red Carriage (Cranberry Chianti) were awarded 88, 87, and 85 points, respectively, earning them each Silver Medals and “Highly Recommended” status.

Adirondack Winery started entering International wine competitions in early 2009 and with these latest awards, 29 of its wines have earned 52 medals in total, including 7 Gold, 22 Silver and 23 Bronze Medals.

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ABOUT ADIRONDACK WINERY:

Adirondack Winery opened April 17, 2008 as the region’s first micro-winery. Winemaker and CEO, Michael Pardy, sources grape must from various vineyards to create the more
than 35 wine varietals on Adirondack Winery’s wine list. All of Adirondack Winery’s wine labels feature photographs of landscapes, landmarks, and special events in the local region, created by Sasha Pardy. Since Adirondack Winery began entering select wine competitions in 2009, 29 of its wines have earned 52 medals. Adirondack Winery’s wine making facility is located in Queensbury, NY and its Tasting Room is located in Lake George, NY.

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ADIRONDACK WINERY LANDS FOUR MEDALS AT THE 2011 INDY INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

LAKE GEORGE, NY (August 29, 2011): Adirondack Winery is proud to announce that four of its locally hand‐crafted wines earned medals at the 2011 INDY International Wine Competition.

The 2011 INDY International Wine Competition, now in its 38th year, took place August 3rd – 5th at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The few wines that Adirondack Winery entered were evaluated by 52 judges alongside nearly 1,850 other wines submitted by wineries across the world.

Adirondack Winery’s Tempranillo garnered a Silver Medal, while its Sauvignon Blanc, Orchard Blossom (Green Apple Gewurztraminer) and Red Carriage (Cranberry Chianti) and earned Bronze Medals. Adirondack Winery’s Tempranillo is a new wine that the Winery introduced in Mid‐June 2011 and winery customers apparently agree with the judges, because the wine sold out unexpectedly fast ‐‐ in less than two months!

“Each year, we enter a few of our wines in a small handful of wine competitions, so we are very pleased to earn one Silver and three Bronze medals for our wines when such steep competition is involved,” said Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy. Since Adirondack Winery began entering select wine competitions in 2009, 28 of its wines have earned 46 medals.

To create the Tempranillo, Adirondack Winery CEO and wine maker, Michael Pardy, sources high quality grape must from Merced, California. Utilizing stainless steel drums, Pardy’s wine making techniques produced a medium‐to‐full‐bodied dry red wine that exhibits tones of plum, berries and herbs on the palate, with slight earthy notes of leather and Spanish olives. It is nicely balanced with tannins, oak and just the right amount of acidity. “Tempranillo is traditionally a grape used for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to improve color and acidity; but we thought we’d give it a try as a stand‐alone wine and it worked out beautifully. The result is a very food‐friendly red wine. I only wish we made more of it in our first batch,” said Pardy.

The wine labels on these award winning wines were created by Sasha Pardy and feature photographs of landscapes and landmarks of the local region. The Tempranillo features a photograph of The Falls of Carillon of the La Chute River in Ticonderoga, NY; the Red Carriage features a photograph of a traditional horse drawn carriage ride enjoyed by many during summers in Lake George; and the Sauvignon Blanc features a photograph of the golden colors of autumn at Shepard Park in Lake George.

ABOUT ADIRONDACK WINERY:

Adirondack Winery opened April 17, 2008 as the region’s first micro‐winery. Winemaker and CEO, Michael Pardy, sources grape must from various vineyards to create the more than 35 wine varietals on Adirondack Winery’s wine list. All of Adirondack Winery’s wine labels feature photographs of landscapes, landmarks, and special events in the local region, created by Sasha Pardy. Since Adirondack Winery began entering select wine competitions in 2009, 28 of its wines have earned 46 medals. Adirondack Winery’s wine making facility is located in Queensbury, NY and its Tasting Room is located in Lake George, NY.

 

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Our WineMaker’s Take on Summers at the Winery…

Hello everyone, this is Mike again and I thought I would give everyone a feel for what happens in the winery during the summer.     As most of you know the tasting room is very busy this time of the year and our focus is mostly on Lake George, but by no means does this mean the winery is quiet…  It’s quite the opposite… so here is a little inside look at what’s going on.

Our main goal this time of year is to insure that any wine that is ready to be bottled is bottled.   This may seem pretty simple and kind of obvious but for us it’s very important for a few reason’s…   one is that this time of year our supply of bottled wine draws down and we simply need more.   Secondly all our wine is allowed to rest and age for  1 – 2 months in the bottle.    (Keep in mind that the wine has spent many months stored in tanks at this point).   So simple math would say that anything bottled today won’t be ready to sell until September or October which is just in time for the Holiday season.    In another post I will explain more on why we let the wine rest and age in the bottle.

Our other main time consumption is transporting wine from the wine making facility to our tasting room in Lake George, and our retail wine store customers around the area; as well as  planning and starting our wines for next year, and trying to keep up with inventories of finished wine and supplies.   (It’s amazing how much time we spend on this but it still never seems right!)

One other task that comes up every year at this time is our forecasting  of the next year.   It’s hard to believe that in August 2011 we are already thinking about August 2012!   We have many decisions to make such as if we are going to make any new types of wines,  how much wine to make, and what equipment needs to be bought.    So here we are heading into mid August and the weather is going to start turning to more fall like, and eventually the leaves are going to start changing colors, but at the winery that just means getting ready for next year.

I hope this blog helps everyone understand a little more what happens around here in the summer time when winery life gets a little hectic!

Sincerely,

Mike

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Adirondack Winery Comes out on Top of Best of Lake George Survey… Again!

Thanks to everyone who voted for us on LakeGeorge.com’s “Best of Lake George” 2011 Survey, because of all of your support Adirondack Winery was recognized as:
#1 Best Place for Wine
#1 Best Shopping for Gifts
For the third year in a row!

We were also named:
#1 for Best Shopping for Souvenirs (1st time!… that’s for all of you who recognize what great souvenirs our wine bottles make!)
#2 for Best Overall Shopping (3rd year in a row…. we’re only behind the Outlets!)

We always appreciate any recognition we recieve, it make us so proud that so many locals as well as visitors enjoy our wines and cosider us to be an excellent place to shop as well.

Thanks Again,

Sasha & Mike

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Adirondack WINERY ADDS TWO GOLD MEDAL WINS AT TASTERS GUILD INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION

LAKE GEORGE, NY (June 2, 2011):  Adirondack Winery is proud to announce that four more of its wines can be counted amongst its growing list of award winning wines. At the recently held 24th Annual Tasters Guild International Competition, Adirondack Winery’s Amethyst Sunset (Blackberry Merlot) and Prospect Mountain White (Peach Chardonnay) were awarded Gold Medals; while its Winter Concerto (White Chocolate Port) won Silver and Muscat took home Bronze.

Tasters Guild International is a Wine and Food Appreciation Society based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year’s wine competition brought 30 experienced wine industry experts together to judge the wines submitted from all over the world. “We are particularly pleased to have earned gold medals at this competition, as we only entered four wines and this was an International competition, where our wines were judged alongside 1,847 wines entered by 335 wineries from 11 countries,” said Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy.

With this latest competition, Adirondack Winery is proud to say that 22 of its wines have earned 39 medals at International wine competitions; which now includes four gold medal-winning wines. Adirondack Winery’s Pinot Grigio and Semillon wines recently earned Gold medals at the 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, which was held March 26, 2011.

To create these wines, Michael Pardy, Adirondack Winery’s CEO and wine maker, sources high quality grape must from California. The wines are crafted in stainless steel tanks at the Pardy’s newly relocated and expanded wine making facility in Queensbury. The Gold medal-winning Amethyst Sunset  is a semi-sweet, light-bodied Merlot infused with blackberry. The Prospect Mountain White is a light, semi-sweet Chardonnay infused with Peach.

The wine labels on these award winning wines were created by Sasha Pardy and feature photographs of landscapes and landmarks of the local region. The Amethyst Sunset (Blackberry Merlot) label features the sun setting at the close of the Adirondack Balloon Festival. The Prospect Mountain White (Peach Chardonnay) boasts an exceptional view of Lake George taken from Prospect Mountain.

ABOUT ADIRONDACK WINERY:
Adirondack Winery opened April 17, 2008 as the region’s first winery and today is recognized as one of the region’s top tourist attractions. Winemaker and CEO, Michael Pardy, sources grape must from various vineyards to create the more than 35 wine varietals on Adirondack Winery’s wine list. The winery’s Tasting Room is located at 285 Canada Street in Lake George, while its wine making facility is located on Big Bay Road in Queensbury, NY. All of Adirondack Winery’s wine labels feature photographs of landscapes, landmarks, and special events in the local region, taken by Sasha Pardy. To date, 22 of Adirondack Winery’s wines have earned 39 medals at International Wine Competitions. For more information, visit www.AdirondackWinery.com

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Adirondack Winery Earns First Gold Medals at 2011 Finger Lakes Int’l Wine Competition

Adirondack Winery's Pinot Grigio and Semillon took Gold at this year's competition!

LAKE GEORGE, NY (April 23, 2011):  Adirondack Winery is proud to announce that two of its wines earned Gold medals at the recent Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, while three wines earned Silver. This is the first time Adirondack Winery has earned gold medals for any of its wines since it began entering competitions in mid-2009.

Adirondack Winery’s Pinot Grigio and Semillon wines took Gold honors at the 2011 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, which was held March 26^th in Rochester, NY to benefit Camp Good Days. “This is the third year in a row we’ve entered some of our wines in this competition, and while we’ve taken home several silver medals in the past, we’re particularly pleased to earn Gold this year, as competition was steeper than last year,” said Adirondack Winery President, Sasha Pardy. The Pardy’s wines were evaluated alongside 3,259 wines from 788 wineries across 19 nations.

Adirondack Winery’s Pinot Noir, Barbera, and Strawsling (Strawberry Riesling) also earned Silver medals at this competition. This is fourth Silver medal for its Pinot Noir, second
Silver for its Strawsling, and first Silver for its Barbera. To date, 19 of Adirondack Winery’s wines have earned 35 medals at International wine competitions.

To create these wines, Michael Pardy, Adirondack Winery’s CEO and wine maker, sources high quality grape must from California. The wines are brewed at the Pardy’s newly relocated and expanded wine making facility in Queensbury. The Gold medal-winning Pinot Grigio, a semi-dry crisp white wine, is more flavorful than many on the market, marked by its floral, smoky, honey-tinged tones. Typically used as a blending grape, Pardy elected to add Semillon to its dry white wine list as a stand-alone wine — earning Gold, it is now a stand-out for 

The wine labels on these award winning wines were created by Sasha Pardy and feature photographs of landscapes and landmarks of the local region. The Pinot Grigio features boats parked along the Lake George Shepard Park Boardwalk in Lake George, the Semillon features a bright sunny day at Roger’s Park Beach in Bolton Landing, the Pinot Noir features
Rockwell Falls in Lake Luzerne; the Barbera features the night lights reflecting on Lake George on the 4^th of July, and the Strawsling features the strawberry hot air balloon and a few others up in the air at the Adirondack Balloon Festival.

To download the full size images of these labels, follow this link: 

(http://www.adirondackwinery.com/images/Current%20wine%20Label%20Pics/FLIWC-2011-High-Quality/ )

ABOUT ADIRONDACK WINERY:

Adirondack Winery opened April 17, 2008 as the region’s first winery and today is recognized as one of the region’s top tourist attractions. Winemaker and CEO, Michael Pardy,
sources grape must from various vineyards to create the more than 35 wine varietals on Adirondack Winery’s wine list. The winery’s Tasting Room is located at 285 Canada Street in Lake George, while its wine making facility is located on Big Bay Road in Queensbury, NY. All of Adirondack Winery’s wine labels feature photographs of landscapes, landmarks, and special events in the local region, taken by Sasha Pardy. To date, 19 of Adirondack Winery’s wines have earned 35 medals at International Wine Competitions. For more
information, visit www.AdirondackWinery.com

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