Two upcoming events offer a chance for the masses to get a look at what our local communities are doing. First, we preview the upcoming Rosé Soirée in Geneva. Pink wine is not for college students and Sutter Home anymore. The Finger Lakes is making some of the finest rose on the marketplace, and the Soirée brought hundreds of people out to the streets last year. We talk rosé with:
- Morten Hallgren, owner and winemaker of Ravines Wine Cellars
- Kelby Russell, winemaker at Red Newt Cellars
Then, Rochester Real Beer Week is coming. What is "real beer," anyway? We'll find out with:
- Chris Schultheis, organizer of Rochester Real Beer Week; brand manager for Ithaca Beer Company
- Joe McBane, owner of the Tap & Mallet; organizer of the Rochester Real Beer Expo
- Jason Ellsworth, sales rep for TJ Sheehan
- Geoff Dale, owner of 3 Heads Brewing, owner; organizer of the Hometown Throwdown