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Sit down for a three-course, farm-to-table pairing hosted by owner-winemakers Paul and Shannon Brock with cider-maker Garrett Miller and Chef Tim Hardiman. This intimate evening at Silver Thread Winegarden highlights Finger Lakes produce, estate wines, and artisan ciders—reservations required.
Sit down for a three-course, farm-to-table pairing hosted by owner-winemakers Paul and Shannon Brock with cider-maker Garrett Miller and Chef Tim Hardiman. This intimate evening at Silver Thread Winegarden highlights Finger Lakes produce, estate wines, and artisan ciders—reservations required.
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Silver Thread Winegarden sits at 9564 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860, USA, on the slopes above the eastern shore of Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Harvest's End: A Pairing Dinner brings together owner-winemakers Paul and Shannon Brock, Finger Lakes Cider House owner-cidermaker Garrett Miller, and Chef Tim Hardiman for a focused, two-hour, farm-to-table tasting that reads like an argument for seasonality. Guests gather in the Winegarden’s heated dining room for three courses, each matched to a wine and a cider: a sparkling Blanc de Blancs with an American Heirloom cider to toast, a chicory salad paired with the Estate Vineyard Riesling 2024 and King of the North cider, a choice of milk-braised pork shoulder or slow-roasted tahini cauliflower alongside Blackbird Red 2023 and Crab Juice cider, and a pear-and-apple tart finished with Late Harvest Riesling Select 2022 and Ice Cider. The menu is precise and local—kohlrabi, winter squash, local beans, and black walnut show how vineyards and small farms feed one another here.
What makes this event special is the people: Paul and Shannon Brock run the winery and shape the estate’s style, Garrett Miller brings heirloom apples and cider-making perspective, and Chef Hardiman converts that produce into dishes that read like place notes. With room for about 40 guests, the evening feels intimate; club members can use code CLUB15 for a discount. Reservations are required; note the host’s request to include allergies and entree preference at check-out and that the event is for guests 21 and older.
The setting matters: the Finger Lakes are glacial troughs cut into shale and limestone, and the steep vineyard rows funnel cool air off Seneca Lake—conditions that produce the Rieslings and late-harvest sweetness on the menu. For travelers staying in nearby Lodi or driving up from Ithaca or Geneva, this is an accessible, sensory way to connect to the region’s agricultural calendar.
Practical notes: arrive a few minutes early to settle in, bring warm layers if you plan to explore vines afterward, and consider pairing this dinner with a tasting at the winery or a cider house visit the next day. Whether you’re a wine lover chasing Riesling or a food traveler seeking local technique, Harvest’s End reads like an autumn field note translated into food and drink—precise, regional, and quietly ambitious.
If you want to make an evening of it, plan a short drive to Seneca Lake State Park for a lakeside sunrise the next morning or visit the Finger Lakes Cider House to learn apple varieties and pressing techniques from Garrett Miller. Tickets can sell out fast for small-seat dinners; check the referral link and include dietary notes when you book to ensure the kitchen can accommodate your preferences.
The event runs about 2 hours as listed in the description.
Yes—guests must be 21 or older to attend.
Dinner is hosted inside the Silver Thread Winegarden at 9564 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860, USA.
Yes—indicate your preferred entree (milk-braised pork shoulder or slow-roasted tahini cauliflower) at check-out or in your booking notes.
Cancellation policy details aren’t listed in the description; check the booking page for current terms before purchasing.
Seating is limited to roughly 40 guests, so large groups should contact the host or book multiple spots in advance.
Silver Thread Vineyard is a Finger Lakes winery offering estate-grown wines, guided tastings, educational vineyard tours, and seasonal culinary events. Located with views over Seneca Lake, the property includes an estate tasting room and the Winegarden, a covered patio space used for dinners, workshops, and special programming. The vineyard showcases a biointensive approach to grape growing that is highlighted during the Estate Tasting & Vineyard Tour. Visitors walk the blocks, learn about sustainable vineyard practices, and then taste five estate wines selected to illustrate terroir and winemaking choices. The Estate Reserve & Library Tasting is a reservation-only experience that presents a guided flight of six wines while staff share the stories and aging potential of each vintage. Seasonal events and pairings are a key part of the calendar. Harvest Wine & Food Pairing events change monthly with three wines and curated small bites; past pairings have included natural wines and local ingredients such as smoked trout. Special culinary evenings have included a 34th Anniversary Dinner featuring a five-course menu by Chef Michael Lanahan paired with ten-year-old wines. The Winegarden also hosts collaborative events like Turkish Night and floral workshops led by guest artisans, such as Sydney Fee of Fee Fi Fo Flower Farm. Silver Thread Vineyard serves guests who seek intimate, educational wine experiences, thoughtful food pairings, and scenic Finger Lakes vistas. Reservations are encouraged or required for select experiences to ensure personalized attention and limited seating.
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