Pride of New York an excellent adventure

PHOTOS BY APRIL L. DOWD

COLONIE, NY -- The annual Pride of New York Harvest Fest at The Desmond, the Williamsburg-style resort/convention complex just outside the state capital of Albany, is a great opportunity to try a wide array of wines and foodstuffs produced all across New York State.

Each year, my friend and wine judging colleague Fred LeBrun and I offer "Bill & Fred's Excellent Adventure," our one-hour workshop on hosting and enjoying your own wine events. Our adventure is our wine-centric traveling here and abroad.

Here are some images from today's workshop:

FRED LeBRUN (LEFT) AND BILL DOWD CHECK THE WINES TO BE TRIED DURING THEIR ANNUAL WINE APPRECIATION WORKSHOP CALLED "BILL & FRED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE."



MEANWHILE, DESMOND STAFFERS DOLE OUT THE WINES TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE CROWD.













ART HUNT (CENTER), OWNER AND WINEMAKER OF HUNT COUNTRY VINEYARDS IN THE FINGER LAKES, JOINED BILL AND FRED TO ADD COMMENTARY FROM A FIRSTHAND POINT OF VIEW.

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