Learn About Wine (LAW) School
Come and Learn About Wine (LAW) and the rich history of the Finger Lakes region as we explore the wines and stories of our backyard. LAW School will feature the stories of Dr. Frank, Walter S. Taylor, Great Western Winery and more...each class will be unique and will include a flight of 5 wines. Tastings will be indoors at the Museum.
Presented by wine educator Rebecca Mahmoud who has 25 years of working in the wine industry with most of those years training industry professionals. Among other credentials, she has judged international wine competitions.
Seating limited to 20 persons per tasting. Cost is $35 per person.
LAW School begins at 5:30pm. Reservations required and are accepted online (see below) or by phone at 585-243-9147.
Class 1
September 12 | 5:30pm
This first LAW School will feature the stories and wine of Dr. Konstantin Frank with a taste of a flight of 5 wines. Dr. Frank was a visionary who understood the terroir of the region and helped shape the industry we all know today. Come and listen to the story of the Frank family with wine from their cellars.
Class 2
September 26 | 5:30pm
Who was Walter S. Taylor and why did he get thrown out of his own winery? Come learn more about this wonderful character and taste Bully Hill Wines.
Class 3
October 10 | 5:30pm
Before the Finger Lakes Region became known for Riesling, it was first recognized for its sherry and sparkling wines.
Today the region is returning to its roots with more and more wineries releasing sparkling wine and sherry again.