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Women For W**eSense is a community of w**e professionals and enthusiasts, welcoming everyone.

We are committed to professional growth and fostering the knowledge and appreciation of w**e and its cultural and historical significance.

10/08/2026

What’s on the menu? 🍷🍺

Our October event is bringing together the classic Yin & Yang of the beverage world - w**e and b**r - for an evening of tasting, comparison and conversation at The Ginny Lee Cafe at Wagner Vineyards.

And, of course, no tasting is complete without something delicious to enjoy alongside it. Here’s a peek at the evening’s menu:

Course One: Thai Shrimp Salad
Course Two: White W**e Chicken Crêpe
Course Three: Apple Cobbler with Ice W**e Whipped Cream

Each course will be paired with both w**e and b**r, giving us a chance to explore how these two very different beverages can complement the same dish, and how their production, styles and marketing compare along the way.

Join us on Monday, October 19 from 6:30–8:30 PM at The Ginny Lee Cafe at Wagner Vineyards! Space is limited, get your tickets at the link below.

https://womenforw**esense.org/calendar-page-view-of-events-no-filter/ #!event/2026/10/19/flx-w**e-b**r-make-a-great-pair

10/07/2026

There's still spots left for this fun fall craft beverage exploration! 🍻

Let's discuss the classic Yin & Yang of the beverage world!

Are you a b**r drinker or a w**e drinker? Why is that? And why not both! Join us Monday, October 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at The Ginny Lee at Wagner Vineyards for a fall evening exploring the most famous beverage categories in the world.

In a time celebrating harvest seasons, we'll examine these two very different harvests, the comparisons of w**e and b**r production techniques, as well as approaches to marketing styles. And of course we'll dive into a side by side tasting of comparable styles of each beverage to help your palate explore the cross-overs from one to the other!

As always, light bites will be featured with each w**e and b**r pairing.

Get your tickets here: https://womenforw**esense.org/finger-lakes-page-5/ #!event/2026/10/19/flx-w**e-b**r-make-a-great-pair

10/03/2026

Join Women For W**eSense Syracuse on Monday, October 5th at 6pm at The Mizpah in Downtown Syracuse for an evening of Silver Thread Vineyard w**es, led by Marketing & Hospitality Coordinator Sarah Blagg.

Sarah is also the Newsletter Director for our Finger Lakes Chapter of Women for W**eSense and serves on the Marketing Committee for the Finger Lakes W**e Alliance.

You'll be tasting and comparing six Silver Thread w**es, including their Petillant Naturel (Pet-Nat), Dry Riesling, Riesling “Estate Vineyard,” Riesling “Good Earth Vineyard,” Good Earth Red, and Cabernet Franc-Lemberger blend.

And, of course, there will be something to enjoy alongside the w**e! The Mizpah will be providing some of their fabulous charcuterie boards for the evening.

📍 The Mizpah | 350 Montgomery Street, Syracuse
🅿️ Street parking is free after 6pm

Get your tickets here: https://womenforw**esense.org/calendar-page-view-of-events-no-filter/ #!event/2026/10/5/a-guided-tasting-of-silver-thread-vineyard-w**es

10/02/2026

We’re thrilled to celebrate Women For W**eSense FLX scholarship recipient Dominique DiGirolamo, who recently completed WSET Level 2 Award in W**es! With support from a Women For W**eSense FLX scholarship, Dominique was able to continue building her knowledge and take another step in her w**e education journey. 🍷

"Relocating to the Finger Lakes sparked a new chapter in my life, rooted in a vibrant local w**e community and a growing passion I am shaping into my future career.

Living among the area's vineyards inspired me to move beyond simply knowing whether I enjoyed a bottle to understanding why. I wanted to learn about grape varieties, climate, w**emaking techniques, and vineyard practices, while gaining confidence to discuss w**e fluently. This led me to pursue the WSET Level 2 Award in W**es through CultivateFLX in Geneva, NY.

Receiving a scholarship from Women for W**eSense Finger Lakes made this program accessible and provided immense encouragement. Taking a new path often requires someone to believe in you, and this scholarship embodied that support while reflecting the organization's mission to uplift women through education and professional development.

Through WSET, I learned to approach w**e systematically rather than passively. I immediately put this foundation to work in my part-time role in the tasting room at Lakewood Vineyards. Visitors arrive with varying levels of experience; I enjoy meeting guests where they are, making w**e accessible, and building genuine connections.

It is never too late to embrace a new challenge. Moving to the region introduced me to an extraordinary culture, Women for W**eSense opened the door to education, WSET provided the knowledge, and Lakewood Vineyards offers the practical experience. I am fully enjoying the journey—one vineyard, one conversation, and one glass of Finger Lakes w**e at a time."

Interested in advancing your own w**e education? Women For W**eSense FLX scholarships help support educational opportunities for eligible chapter members. Visit our website or send us a message for more information: https://womenforw**esense.org/finger-lakes-page-5/

10/01/2026

Curious about Women For W**eSense? Becoming a member is a great way to connect with fellow w**e enthusiasts and professionals, enjoy member benefits, and become more involved with our incredible community.

Swipe to see how easy it is to join!

Not ready to become a member just yet? You can still join us at events! You don’t have to be a member to attend, so come and see what we are all about.

We hope to see you soon. 💜💚

09/23/2026

Let's discuss the classic Yin & Yang of the beverage world!

Join us Monday, October 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at The Ginny Lee at Wagner Vineyards for a fall evening exploring the most famous beverage categories in the world.

In a time celebrating harvest seasons, we'll examine these two very different harvests, the comparisons of w**e and b**r production techniques, as well as approaches to marketing styles. And of course we'll dive into a side by side tasting of comparable styles of each beverage to help your palate explore the cross-overs from one to the other!

As always, light bites will be featured with each w**e and b**r pairing. 🍻

Space is limited, get tickets here: https://womenforw**esense.org/calendar-page-view-of-events-no-filter/ #!event/2026/10/19/flx-w**e-b**r-make-a-great-pair

09/21/2026

Community Outreach Partner Spotlight: Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes 💜

We’re proud to help shine a light on Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc. (FCSFL), an organization that has been serving individuals, children and families in our community since 1962.

What began as a nonprofit counseling service has grown into a multifaceted organization providing support across a wide range of needs from trauma therapy and general counseling to domestic violence advocacy, child sexual abuse assessment and treatment, bilingual family services, specialized community support, and more.

Through counseling, advocacy, education and community-based programs, FCSFL works to help individuals and families navigate difficult circumstances and build healthier, more supported lives.

We’re grateful to have organizations like FCSFL in our community and appreciate the important work they do every day.

Click here to learn more: https://fcsfl.org/

Click here to donate: https://fcsfl.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=68c19c5a469229166d588c37

09/03/2026

🍷 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Play with Your Food! 🍽️

A familiar face to many in the Finger Lakes, Nishant Ceyyur brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to every conversation about w**e. He’s taught everyone from beginners to experts and led blind tastings with some of the industry’s top minds, including Masters of W**e and Master Sommeliers. A WSET Level 3 certified expert currently completing his Level 4 Diploma, Nishant pairs deep knowledge with an engaging, approachable style that keeps audiences captivated.

Intimidated by food and w**e pairings? Let’s break down the basics! Join us Monday, September 21 from 6:30–8:30 PM at Silver Thread Vineyard & W**egarden for an evening of experimentation, discovery, and play.

Nishant will lead an interactive tasting exploring how different flavor components in food interact with the w**es in your glass. Guests will be encouraged to experiment with new pairings in real time, gaining a hands-on understanding of how flavors interact, complement, and even transform one another.

Alongside Chef Pam Cecere, Nishant will help you build a deeper understanding of the principles of taste and food & w**e pairing - knowledge you can take home and put to work at your next dinner party or even a weeknight meal.

Small food pairings will be crafted by Chef Pam, a Le Cordon Bleu Paris graduate, private chef, author, and culinary business owner from Victor, NY. With a talent for creating signature tasting plates for w**e and educational events throughout the Finger Lakes, we’re thrilled to have her joining us for this deliciously educational evening!

Come ready to taste, experiment, and play with your food! 🍷🍽️

Get tickets here: https://womenforw**esense.org/calendar-page-view-of-events-no-filter/ #!event/2026/9/21/flx-play-with-your-food

09/01/2026

Our friends from Women For W**eSense Rochester are bringing a special evening to New York Kitchen, and we’re excited to share it with you!

A Soulful Journey Through Black W**es will celebrate the stories, talent, and artistry of Black w**emakers and w**ery owners who are making their mark on the world of w**e. Throughout the evening, we’ll sip through a thoughtfully selected lineup of w**es from Black-owned w**eries while exploring the people, places, and passion behind each bottle. Expect an evening of discovery, connection, and plenty of soul as we raise a glass to the voices and vision shaping today’s w**e industry. 🎶🍷

We’d love to see our Finger Lakes members come out and support the Rochester Chapter! We hope to see you there. 🥰

📅 Tuesday, September 8
🕡 6:30–8:30pm
📍 New York Kitchen
💵 $65 for WWS members | $80 for non-members

Click here for tickets: https://womenforw**esense.org/calendar-page-view-of-events-no-filter/ #!event/2026/9/8/roc-tbd

08/29/2026

Meet our President, Mary-Kate! 💜💚

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Canandaigua, NY
14424

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https://womenforwinesense.org/

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