Wine Knot Experiences

An afternoon that transported us to Friuli-Venezia Giulia, one glass and one bite at a time. 🇮🇹🍷

We began with the sparkle of Prosecco alongside Prosciutto di San Daniele, melon, olives, and peppercorn cheese — a beautiful introduction to the flavors of FVG.

From there, each pairing unfolded like another chapter: delicate scallops with Ribolla Gialla, the warmth and character of Frico Caldo with Collio Bianco, and deeply savory short ribs alongside CiallAROSSO and Refosco.
The evening ended with something sweet — Moscato “Exenthia” accompanying burrata with fruit and, of course, tiramisu.

FVG, on the Slovenian border of Italy, was challenging to source wines from… really interesting styles of wine, indigenous grapes, and memorable experience. 🥂

More than a wine lunch, it was a little journey through a region rich in tradition, terroir, and incredible hospitality. The best part? Experiencing it together, around the table, where food and wine have a way of turning an evening into a memory. ❤️🥂

Grazie, FVG, for the inspiration.

Cheers to creativity, collaborations, and cheese! 😉🥂🧀

Cheesemonger Sierra showcased 3 cheeses Cheese and Charcuterie | Rochester NY
Fontina, Spiced Gouda, and aged Cheddar as we dove into a sensory focused wine tasting and pairing with each highlighting similarities of each craft.👏🏻🔥😋
Fox Run Vineyards Traminette with Spiced Gouda,
Cremant de Limoux with Creamy Fontina
Dao Tinto red blend with aged Cheddar

Thanks Rochester Brainery: Learn. Create. Connect. for collaborating with us and to all our guests, we had so much fun! 👃🏼🍾💯

🤔Have you tried a wine from:🥂
Hungary?
Greece?
Slovenia?
Germany?
New Zealand?
Turkey?
N. Macedonia?
Italy?
Australia?
Finger Lakes, NY?

In the last month, through facilitating a mix of public and private events, I’ve had the pleasure to! 🍾😋

I’m grateful and proud to work in an industry with amazing people from around the world, showcasing: passion, art, science, culture, food, friendships, creativity, collaborations, connections, and utilizing senses. 👃👀🤗

Interested in trying some too? Follow along, or better yet, schedule or register for an event with WKE today… the holidays are not too far away and experiences are the best gifts! 🫶🥂

There’s something special about watching a dream become reality. ❤️💯🥂

Today, Sierra and I celebrated not only a new restaurant but also the courage, passion, and determination it takes to build a business from the ground up.

Congratulations to this incredible local, woman-owned business: Salty Girl Clean Food Co. 🥳🍾

Every visit, every meal, every share, and every recommendation helps strengthen our community and empowers entrepreneurs to keep pursuing their dreams.

Congratulations on your grand opening! Wishing you many successful years ahead. 🎉

If you’re looking for a great place to eat, stop by, show your support, support local artisans, and/or chill with friends, check them out.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean wine and food pairing The Clipper Inn Wednesday! 👏🏻🥂🙏😋

15 years of delicious wine and food, great conversations, the best team, lots of laughter, and a loyal community!

Going to be hard to top this one, but August 12 we will be back for back by popular demand: old favorites. 😋

Drop a suggestion below.🍾

Yesterday was a beautiful afternoon: filled with wine, creativity, and meaningful connections serving as a wonderful reminder of the value of community and collaborations! 🥂🎨🌞

Experiences like these—bringing people together through creativity, painting, and conversation—highlight how creativity has the power to inspire relationships, strengthen partnerships, and foster a genuine sense of belonging.

Grateful for the opportunity to partner with 👏🏻🍷🤗

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Here’s to continuing to build community through creativity and collaboration. 🍾🎨

😋4 weeks ago, we had a lot of pop, sizzle, and fun as we tasted through our fire and spice wine and food pairing! 🥂🍾

One week from today we’re excited to taste some more new regions as we tour the Adriatic Sea and beyond (Slovenia, Turkey) and classic favs like Italy and Greece. 😋🍷

Our August pairing will be August 12 with the theme of
🍷✨ Back by Popular Demand!

Some wines deserved an encore. Some dishes had us asking for seconds. Together? They became unforgettable.

We’re bringing back five fan-favorite dishes from the Clipper Inn past for one delicious evening of nostalgia, laughter, and discovery. Think of it as a reunion tour—only this time, your favorite dishes are the headliners!

Suggestions for old favorites…drop them in the comments!!

👀tickets will go live Thursday, July 23 at 9 AM. Go to the Clipper and website. Click the events tab and scroll to the Event Brite page.

Looking for a fun and unique way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Join us for The Sensory Pour: Paint, Sip & Savor on Sunday, July 19, from 1:00–3:00 PM! 🥂🎨

This one-of-a-kind experience combines a guided tasting of three curated wines with the chance to paint your own ceramic wine tumbler. Led by Certified Sommelier Julie Purpura and local artist Emma Kearns you’ll discover how color, aroma, texture, and flavor come together in a creative and memorable way.

✨ No painting or wine experience needed—just bring your curiosity and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and great wine!

🎨 Explore wine through art
💜 Create lasting memories with friends
🎟️ Seats are limited and selling quickly, so reserve yours before they’re gone!

We can’t wait to share this unique sensory experience with you and in collaboration with and 🍾

We’re back!! The trifecta of featuring Cheesemonger some delicious wine and cheese pairings! 🥂😋

Join us for a fun, sensory-driven, collaborative and creative experience on August 5th at 6pm.

Seats limited and registration via website.