New York wines and other farm-based craft beverages, farm-fresh food products, sensational seafood, and fine restaurants will soon travel to the nation's Capitol to tastefully remind Congress, the Administration and others that New York is a major agricultural state, and agriculture is a major part of the state's economy.
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will host "New York Farm Day" in the Senate Kennedy Caucus Room at the crest of Capitol Hill.
Attendees
will include other senators, the New York Congressional delegation from
the House of Representatives, members of the Committees on Agriculture
and the Congressional Wine Caucus, legislative chiefs of staff,
agricultural specialists in Congress and the administration, members of
the Washington media, top area restaurants and fine wine shops.
"Senator Gillibrand has been a great advocate for New York agriculture,
including the grape and wine industry as well as other farm-based craft
beverages," said Jim Trezise, president of the statewide New York Wine
& Grape Foundation, which organizes the event.
"New York produces
some of the world's best wines, beers, spirits and ciders, as well as
other farm products and seafood, and is home to some of the
best restaurants in the world. We are honored to partner with Senator
Gillibrand in tastefully proving that to official Washington."
Since its inaugural launch in 2002 (then hosted by former Senator
Hillary Clinton), New York Farm Day has become the most popular event on
Capitol Hill, with attendance normally exceeding 500 guests.
A major
part of the attraction is that the people presenting the beverages and
foods are the same people who produce them--it's not just another
catered event.
Foods to be enjoyed at New York Farm Day:
Foods to be enjoyed at New York Farm Day:
Wines of Long Island--A
selection of award-winning wines from Bedell Cellars, Coffee Pot
Cellars, Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard, Kontokosta Winery, Lieb
Cellars, Macari Vineyards, Martha Clara Vineyards, McCall Wines,
Osprey's Dominion Vineyards, One Woman Wines & Vineyards, Palmer
Vineyards, Paumanok Vineyards, Raphael Vineyards, Sannino Bella Vita
Vineyard, Suhru Wines, and Wolffer Estate Vineyard
K & B Seafood--Fresh Oysters and Clams
Jewel--Seared
Crescent Farm Duck Breast; Toasted Barley Salad with Raspberry-Coffee
Vinaigrette and Petit Licorice Greens--by Chef Thomas Schaudel
Distilled Spirits of New York--Black Squirrel Distillery, Dark Island Spirits, Lockhouse Distillery, Tuthilltown Spirits, and Van Brunt Stillhouse
Orwashers Bakery--Morning
Spelt, Levain Locale, Ultimate Whole Wheat, and Chardonnay Rustica
& Sesamo Breads made with flour from Farmer Ground and North Country
Farms, and starters made with grapes from Channing Daughters Winery
New York State Maple Producers--Maple Cheesecake Delight made with maple granulated sugar and cream cheese sourced from New York dairies
Seaway Trail Honey--Seaway Trail Honey Raw Honeycomb Tidbits, Honey Cookies, Roasted Nuts and Honey, Bee Berry Melomel, Honey & Hops Mead
Cornell University--Cornell Big Red Cheddar
Wines of the Hudson Valley--A
selection of award-winning wines from Benmarl Winery, Brotherhood
Winery, Clinton Vineyards, Millbrook Winery, Robibero Family Vineyards,
Stoutridge Vineyard, and Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery
Red Jacket Orchards--Black & Blue Stomp (black currant and blueberry juice); Apricot Stomp; Tart Cherry Stomp.
State University of New York at Cobleskill--Smoked
Campus-raised Brown Trout on Micro Greens with Yogurt Cheese and Spicy
Pumpkin Vinaigrette; Centennial Celebration Pumpkin Cupcakes with Honey
Buttercream
Wines of the Finger Lakes--A
selection of award-winning wines from Fulkerson Winery, Goose Watch
Winery, Hosmer Winery, Knapp Winery, Lakewood Vineyards, Red Newt
Cellars, and Wagner Vineyards
New York Wine & Culinary Center--Chilled
Buckwheat Noodle Salad tossed with Small World Organics Kimchee, Naked
Dove Beer Braised Bostrom Farms Pork, and Marinated Chef Select
Vegetables
Craft Ciders of New York--A
selection of ciders from Brooklyn Cider House, Descendant Cider
Company, Embark Craft Ciderworks, Good Life Cider, Hudson Valley
Farmhouse Cider, and Nine Pin Ciderworks
Upstate Niagara Cooperative--Intense Chocolate and Salted Caramel Milk, and Greek Yogurt
Li-Lac Chocolates--Hazelnut Truffles, Marzipan Squares, Non-pareils, French Mint and Butter Crunch Chocolate
National Grape Cooperative/Welch's--Red and White Sparkling Grape Juice
Cabot Creamery Cooperative--McCadam
Wines of Lake Erie and Other New York Regions--A
selection of award-winning wines from 21 Brix Winery, Johnson Estate
Winery, and Liberty Vineyards & Winery (Lake Erie region); Coyote
Moon Vneyards and Tug Hill Vineyards (North Country); Leonard Oakes
Estate Winery (Niagara region); and Brooklyn Oenology (New York City)
North Country Specialties--Moser's
Maple Mini's, Adirondack Beef Company Beef Sticks, Lowville Producer's
Squeaky Fresh Cheese Curd, Kraft-Heinz Philadelphia Cream Cheese (from
Philadelphia, New York!), and Domaine Champlain Applesauce
Mercer's Dairy--Lemon Sparkling, and Cherry Merlot, Wine Ice Creams
Dessert & Ice Wines of New York--A
selection of award-winning wines from Casa Larga Vineyards, Fox Run
Vineyards, Johnson Estate Winey, Lakewood Vineyards, Lamoreaux Landing
Wine Cellars, Osprey's Dominion Vineyards, Penguin Bay Winery,
Sheldrake Point Winery, and Thirsty Owl Wine Company.
New York Apple Association--Fresh New York Apples and Red Jacket Orchards Cider
Empire Brewing Company--Slo' Mo IPA, Skinny Atlas Light, Two Dragons, White Aphro
Wines of the Finger Lakes--A
selection of award-winning wines from Anthony Road Winery, Billsboro
Winery, Chateau Lafayette Reneau, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Fox Run
Vineyards, Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, Treleaven by King Ferry, and
Ventosa Vineyards
Chobani--Chili
Lime, Roasted Red Pepper, Three Pepper Salsa, and Smoked Onion Parmesan
flavored dips; and Apple Veg, Strawberry Banana, Mixed Berry, and Mango
flavored drinkable yogurts
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