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Golden Nose Award: A Wine Judging Weekend - May 2007

Dear Fans of the Finger Lakes Wine Festival:

This is a one-time email from the Seneca Lake Wine Trail encouraging you to consider participating in the Golden Nose Award: A Wine Judging Weekend event, coming up May 18 and 19, 2007.

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What is the Golden Nose Award?
The Finger Lakes Region has long been a producer of award-winning wines. Both domestically and overseas, dozens of wineries win prestigious awards every single year. However it had been over twenty years since a competition had been held specifically between Finger Lakes wineries only. But rather than bringing in a batch of professional tasters to determine which wines are best, we are opting to invite you, the consumers, to judge. After all, what percentage of bottles of wine are sold to wine professionals? Very few. At the end of the day, it is your senses, your palates, and your noses that our wine must please. Thus the Golden Nose Award has been created.

While the core event takes place throughout Saturday, May 19, 2007, this Wine Judging Weekend actually spans two days. Starting at the private reception at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art Friday evening, and ending Saturday night at the Corning Museum of Glass. Aside from the unique experiences taking place throughout the weekend, Judges will also receive a premium commemorative wine glass emblazoned with our bold event logo to help commemorate this exceptional event. The elegant Staybridge Suites, and the renowned Hilton Garden Inn, will be the designated hotels of choice, with discounted room rates reserved for Judges and their companions. The Staybridge Suites can be reached at 607-936-7800, while the Hilton Garden Inn can be reached at 607-795-1111.

May 19, Saturday’s Training & Judging Sessions, is the main event and will be hosted by the world-renowned Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG). Located only a block from the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, New York, CMoG is an incredible experience unto itself. With state-of-the-art exhibits, live glass blowing demonstrations and an amazing gift shop this collection of glass-themed art, the largest in the world, spans all styles and eras. You can see more about CMoG at their website, www.cmog.org.

Judges tickets are $200 each- which considering all the wine Judges will be enjoying and the meals provided is a heck of a bargain- and Awards Dinner tickets are only $50 each. For more information on the Golden Nose Award: A Wine Judging Weekend, you are welcome to call the Seneca Lake Wine Trail office toll-free during normal business hours at: 877-536-2717 or visit www.goldennose.com.

Thank you very much for taking the time to review this email.

We hope to see you at the event!

Sincerely,

Paul Thomas

Executive Director

Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Phone: 607-535-8080

Toll-Free: 877-536-2717

http://www.SenecaLakeWine.com