Join us for an elegant wine tasting experience at Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff, inside the historic main house. Led by Johnson Estate Winery, each event in our series features carefully curated selections paired with delicious seasonal accompaniments by Dailys of East Aurora.
Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or just beginning your wine journey, this tasting series offers something for every wine lover. Johnson Estate Winery will guide you through each tasting with friendly, approachable expertise – no pretension, just a passion for great wine and good company in a stunning and historic lakeside setting!
There are four opportunities in our inaugural 2025 tasting series, each offering a unique wine experience. Participate in just one, or plan to attend the entire series! Each tasting is $85/person, with the sparkling wine tasting $100/person. Graycliff members save $10 when logging into their account.
All tastings will include at least six different wines and hors d'oeuvres.
Wines by the Lake: A Tasting Series at Graycliff
FOUR TASTINGS
July 19: What's Terroir? WNY's Germanic Micro-Climate & White Wines
-This tasting will feature WNY’s Germanic microclimate wines⸺participants will discover the unique WNY terroir and its similarities to German wine regions
-$85/person
August 16: A Celebration of Sparkling Wine
-Focus on Johnson Estate's premium sparkling selections, tastes of Europe, & more!
-$100/person
September 20: The Best of Both Worlds
-A celebration of traditional wine-making and mixed varietals
-Featuring both red and white wines
-$85/person
October 11: Lake Erie Reds
-Explore the unique characteristics of red French hybrids with European flavors, grown in Western New York's Germanic microclimate
-$85/person
Important Details:
-Advance reservations required
-Space limited to ensure an intimate experience
-21+ event, valid ID required
-Perfect for both wine connoisseurs and curious beginners⸺designed to be an event to make wine accessible and enjoyable for all experience levels
-Each event includes a complimentary tasting guide with simple notes to enhance your experience plus tasting passes for a future visit at Johnson Estate Winery!
-Please note that stiletto heels are not permitted inside the historic house in order to protect the restored floors
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