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Wine Pairing Presentation

For a bit of a more formal experience than the reception, we have a wine-pairing presentation, where Laura presents 3-6 Finger Lakes wines paired with cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, or artisan bites.  This is a sit-down presentation, where guests would be provided with a flight of wines and paired foods presented with wine education. Presentations can be done at the Coltivare amphitheater in downtown Ithaca, where Laura is a wine instructor, or at your specified location.

Here is an example of the menu of a previous presentation:

Rediscovering World Wines

Spanish Cava paired with Brie and Fruit

French Chablis paired with granny smith apple, Finger Lakes chevre, and honey ginger citrus drizzle

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling paired with curried cashews

Oregon Pinot Noir paired with herb stuffed mushrooms

California Meritage paired with glazed roasted duck with sugar plum jam

Pedro Ximenez Sherry paired with chocolate fig torte

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Young Alumni Event was Wonderful!

Your presentation was terrific – so engaging, interesting, timely, and fun! I loved how you spoke directly to the students not only as a wine expert but also as an alum of the college. You related so well to the audience! I enjoyed watching the students' response to smelling, tasting, and thinking about the wine and food pairings. You gave them an excellent education that they’ll be able to use for a lifetime.

– College of Human Ecology, Cornell University

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