The Grand
Tasting Reception with The Ray
Alexander Trio 7:30-10pm
Join us for a
spectacular evening of fine wines, vintage boats, great food and jazz mixed
with good times along the pristine shores of Lake George.
We encourage you to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of our first
annual Vintage and Vine Festival in our open air venue. Indulge your passion for
artistry and craftsmanship as winery representatives welcome you to explore hundreds
of wines from the world’s famous wine regions and the area’s best chefs offer
you tastes from a lavish assortment of hors d'oeuvres. Exquisite examples of historic
wooden boats will be on display as you stroll through food and wine stations in
this most beautiful of settings on the ‘Queen of American Lakes’. This is the
perfect opportunity to bring
friends, family or clients and make the Grand Tasting your own special group tour
of the world's finest wines. But remember, this event will sell quickly. Avoid
disappointment, book online today. Restaurants to include: Lakeside Lodge,
Michael Arthur’s, Cate’s, La Bella Vita, Club Grill, Yono’s, 677 Prime, Son of
a Sailor, Frederick’s.
“Uncork New York” A Late Night Taste of New York 10pm-Close
Each evening
during the festival end your night in the charming, Adirondack
cabin ambiance of Mr. Brown’s for some glass clinking, swishing, swirling,
mouth-watering kind of fun! Explore award-winning wines and cheeses from the
EmpireState, accompanied by live
entertainment. With a 175 year history of producing wines, New York is the most varied and diverse wine
region in the world. Come see why the judges and experts award many medals to New York wineries. Discover
world-class wines and cheeses, some available only here in New York.
Wine and
Culinary Demo with Moet and
Chandon Champagne 3pm
Learn from the
pros at this culinary session.See why Champagne is the perfect
match to so many rich foods. Pick up a few tips and best of all - taste the
demonstrated dish and pairing. Sit in and watch first-hand as our chef shows you
how to master the art of preparing a menu while Guest Wine Expert, Richy
Petrina, Brand Manager
for Moet and Dom Perignon, advises the perfect pairing of wines. As thousands
of wines from all over the globe become available in our neighborhood stores, let
us simplify the confusion of what to drink with today’s varied cuisines.
Experience the partnering of food and wine that you can use in your own
entertaining and everyday dining. Take the intimidation out of wine pairing–
become your own expert! Our chefs strut their stuff in these interactive and
engaging classes. Our talented culinary team will prepare\ mouth-watering
dishes with instruction and recipes provided so that attendees can make the
dishes at home.
$20
per person, plus tax and service charge
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SATURDAY,
JULY 10TH
Zin and
Chops Dinner with Chef Jamie Ortiz,
Executive Chef of 677 Prime and Michael-David
Winery. Reception at 6:30pm
with passed hors d’oeuvres, Dinner at
7:30pm
The Sagamore
Resort’s cozy Club Grill, with its classic lodge ambiance overlooking the
Donald Ross Golf Course and spectacular Adirondack Mountains is transformed
into a zinfully intimate steak house for a night by Chef Jamie Ortiz of Albany’s
critically-acclaimed 677 Prime.Michael-David
Winery produces some of the finest
hand-crafted wines in California.
Their six generations of winegrowers specialize in Lodi's famous Old Vine Zinfandels. These
ultrapremium Zinfandels will be paired to Chef Jamie’s three-course menu. Join
us as we showcase America’s
heritage grape, which offers rich, succulent, fruit-generous wines that pair
incredibly well with food.
Antique
Car and Vintage Boat Symposium with Wine
& Cheese 11am-1pm
If one were to
describe the Lake George region of New YorkState, the majestic Adirondack
mountain range overlooking the island-dotted lakes would surely be mentioned. But
the area's natural beauty is not all it can
be proud of. It
also possesses a rich heritage of boats that navigated its waters and automobiles
and carriages that traveled its roads. Join the Lake GeorgeAntiqueBoatMuseum
in a casual, fun and informative presentation about the Golden Years of boat and
automobile production, when artistry was combined
with great craftsmanship all for the purpose of transportation.
Brunch
Cruise on “The Morgan” with Pol
Roger Champagne 10am-1pm
If you need a
reason to drink Champagne
inthe
daylight hours, this spectacular ChampagneBrunch aboard “The
Morgan”, our 85-footwooden, sightseeing boat, is it. Add theelegant Pol
Roger Champagne and it's an
extravagance –
an opportunity to sample, nibble and indulge. Featuring platters of oysters on
the half shell, sides of smoked salmon, rich roasts, savory seafood, fresh
berries, tropical fruits, chilled seafood, a pastry display and more…all
presented against the backdrop of the Adirondack Mountains while floating on
the crystalline waters of Lake George. Very
limited tickets available.
Ice Wine has
become a regional specialty of the Finger Lakes.
Made from frozen grapes, this luscious dessert wine is truly a nectar of the
Gods. Join us for a sampling of New
York’s best, and taste wines produced from an array of
different grapes like Riesling, Vidal Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. Better yet,
each wine will be paired with the perfect dessert to bring out its beautiful
fruit flavors. If you have a sweet tooth, this one is not to be missed!
Flight
Nights – Join us in cozy Caldwell’s
Lobby Bar 4pm-Close
Surround yourself
with the warmth of family and friends and the comfort of good food, wine and
spirits as we host Flight Nights all week long during the festival. Featuring
live entertainment, guest wine professionals and a savory tapas style menu
paired with featured flights of wine.
Welcome aboard
our 85-foot wooden, sightseeing boat, “The Morgan”, as we gently cruise the
sparkling waters of Lake George on a warm
summer evening while enjoying a tasting of tapas and other small plates. Is
there any more elegant way to end a perfect day at The Sagamore Resort than to
conspire with other wine and food
enthusiasts in the setting of one of America’s most beautiful
landscapes? This 1 1/2 hour cruise will offer a selection of wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Grand
Vintner’s Dinner with Giuseppe Nicolis,
winemaker at Palazzo Montanari and Chef
Yono Purnomo of Yono’s Restaurant.
Reception at 6:30pm with passed
hors d’oeuvres, Dinner at 7:30pm
Palazzo Montanari
is a 14th century private estate located in the heart of “Valpolicella Classica”.
The whole building has remained more or less the same since the 19th century, preserving
its old charm of both a fortified tower house and a typical Italian country
villa.Now “Palazzo Montanari” continues
its original function and produces olive oil and prestigious wines. With a
southeast exposure, the benefit of the breezes that blow gently down the valley
and the soil rich in fossils, the very high quality of the grapes needed for making the highest
quality wines is guaranteed. Winemaker, Giuseppe Nicolis, the owner together
with his brothers, takes great care of the land and all steps of winemaking are
carried out with a great sense of passion. And there is no better way to enjoy
these seductive wines than with Chef Yono Purnomo’s critically-acclaimed
cuisine. Yono’s Restaurant consistently receives the highest awards and praise
for its creative continental cuisine with Indonesian influences.
Wine and
Culinary Demo with MacMurray
Ranch Winery, a RussianRiver Gem 3pm
MacMurray Ranch
was purchased by famed actor Fred MacMurray in 1941. Fred raised his family on
the ranch, and they enjoyed the natural wonders of SonomaCounty.
Today the winery is still overseen by his daughter
Kate MacMurray. Sit in and watch first-hand as our chef shows you how to master
preparing seasonal delights while Guest Wine Expert, Ken Free, National Accounts
Director for Gallo, advises the perfect pairing
of MacMurray Ranch varietals from the much sought-after RussianRiverValley. Experience the
partnering of food and wine that you can use in your own entertaining and
everyday dining. Pick up a few tips and best of all - taste the demonstrated
dish and pairing. Take the intimidation out of wine pairing - become your own
expert! Our chefs and local culinary stars strut their stuff in these interactive
and engaging classes. Each chef prepares a series of mouth-watering dishes with
instruction and recipes provided so that
Claus Riedel
(9th generation) changed the world of wine with his revolutionary concept of
functional stemware. He was the first in history to recognize the effect of a
glass shape on the perception and pleasure of drinking wine. Georg Riedel (10th
generation) further developed the concept that the delivery of the wine's
message depends on the form of the glass. Don't miss this rare opportunity to have Georg Riedel lead you through
a flight of four wines in Riedel stemware from the Vinum XL Series in this
seminar. See for yourself how the correct choice of glass enhances the
flavors of the wine. Artisanal cheeses of the region will be offered to compliment the wine served. The four piece Riedel glassware set, with a retail value
of $124, is yours to keep. The Riedel Glass demos are very popular so don’t
wait on this one.
Fireworks
and Wine Cruise aboard “The
Morgan” 7:30-11pm
Cruise on Lake George as you sail your way through some of the
greatest wine regions of the world. Start your journey boarding “The Morgan”, a
replica 19th century, wooden, sightseeing boat, for a magical voyage where you'll
have prime viewing of the evening fireworks above the Lake.
As you sail along on the first half of your voyage, enjoy wines from producers
around the world: Martin Codax from Spain, Whitehaven from New Zealand,
Alamos from Chile, Gascon from Argentina and Red Rock of California, all
beautifully accompanied by the freshest raw bar and chilled small bites. Your
ship will set anchor at the perfect spot overlooking the majesty of Lake George to view the fireworks. From there you return
to the pier while our staff regales
you with a sumptuous choice of rich and colorful petit fours and coffee. Cash
Bar after 10pm. Very limited tickets.
Grillin’
and Chillin’ with ‘Master of the Grill’
Chef Steven Raichlen of TV’s Primal
Grill with Redwood Creek Winery 12:30-3:30pm
TV celebrity
chef, cookbook author, and five-time James Beard award-winner, Steve Raichlen,
will prepare a grilling feast served al fresco on the shores of Lake George. No one has mastered or written more on live
fire cooking than Steve has – he is the grilling guru as described by everyone
from the NY Times to Oprah. And what better wine to accompany a true American
original like barbecue than with Redwood Creek Wines, like the redwoods
themselves, big, rich and 100% Californian. Redwood Creek makes wine for those
who believe life is all about the journey.
Dueling
Chefs Dinner with Mark Theis, winemaker at Kendall-Jackson Winery
Reception at 6:30pm with passed hors d’oeuvres, Dinner at 7pm
The Sagamore’s
Chef Adam Savage takes on Ocean Properties Corporate Chef Dan Dumont from Wentworth by the Sea in a
four-course Dueling Chefs Dinner. Each chef will prepare a course expressing
their interpretation of the flavors found in the wine. Guests will cast ballots
for the chef’s preparation they most prefer. This is an evening that promises
to provide not only expertly prepared food and wine but fun and suspense too.
Kendall-Jackson needs no introduction as producer of America’s most loved Chardonnay.
But don’t miss this
opportunity to explore their newest line of exceptional, estate-grown
varietals, JacksonHills.
‘Bounty of
the Lake’ Food & Wine Reception at the LakeHouse 7-9pm
Join us at the LakeHouse for a reception featuring the bounty of America’s fresh waters. Delicacies such
as smoked land-locked salmon, lake trout and other lite bites from the fields of local farmers
are to be savored with crisp, clean wines in the setting of our docks on Lake
George. Let time stand still as you indulge, unwind and watch the sun
set while surrounded by the beauty of the lake and mountains.
The Big
Night, a Celebration of Italy’s Food &
Wine 6-10pm
High on everyone’s
list of food favorites is Italian cuisine and wine. From the produce markets of
Tuscany to the irresistible zest of the Veneto region, this
special evening embodies the spirit, excitement and hospitality of an Italian
marketplace bursting with the season’s best offerings. Come stroll our
antipasto bar, fresh pasta stations and Italian wine stations fashioned after
an Italian piazza and savor the tempting aromas, sights and sounds of the
Italian countryside. The offerings of the market-inspired stations reflect the
passions of our culinary team and abbondanza – the generosity of the Italian
culture. See why Italian producers have moved rapidly to the forefront of world
enology due to the fact that Italy
offers the greatest variety of types of wines, ranging through nearly every
flavor and style imaginable. Join us as we drink wines of undeniable class from
many regions, north and south, matched to the food inspired by the great
cuisine of Italy.
Open Seating from 6 to 10pm.
Brunch
Cruise on “The Morgan” with Veuve
Clicquot Champagne 10am-1pm
If you need a
reason to drink Champagne
in the daylight hours, this spectacular Champagne Brunch aboard “The Morgan”, our
85-foot wooden, sightseeing boat, is it.Add the elegant and revered Veuve Clicquot Champagne and it's an extravagance – an
opportunity to sample, nibble and indulge.Featuring platters of oysters on the half shell, sides of smoked salmon,
rich roasts, savory seafood, fresh berries, tropical fruits, chilled seafood,
a pastry display and more…all presented against the backdrop of the Adirondack
Mountains while floating on the crystalline waters of Lake
George.Very limited
tickets available.
