Wine Knot Experiences

Wine Knot Experiences Love wine and want to learn and/or experience more? At Wine Knot, we provide the ultimate engaging experiences for you to connect.

08/28/2026

Slow down summer! 🌅
We can’t believe it’s almost September/ fall and the end of our 15th year of The Clipper Inn wine and food pairings. 🍷 🍁

Our last pairing is scheduled for Oct 14.

Any suggestions for our final theme? Drop a comment!

We are deeply grateful for our loyal guests and amazing team! 🫶🌎
Michael Simpson Clayton Moody Ian Miles Deb Foisy Lisa Heady Simpson 🥂

08/24/2026

August 12 The Clipper Inn and WKE collaborated to bring Old Favorites and they did not disappoint! 😋🥂👏🏻

A night filled with so much fun, community, connections, and delicious wines perfectly with delicious dishes! 😋💯🍾

Thanks to our loyal attendees and my amazing team!
Michael Simpson Clayton Moody Ian Miles Lisa Heady Simpson Deb Foisy
See you Sept 23🍾🤗🥂

PS. Dessert was delicious fresh peach crepes 😋🍑

08/19/2026

Sixteen years after graduating from RIT, I’m incredibly proud and grateful to share that I’m returning as Visiting Lecturer, Hospitality & Tourism Management Saunders College of Business 🧡🖤

I’ve worked hard for this moment, and truthfully, I’ve wanted this opportunity ever since I graduated. To finally see that goal become a reality is incredibly meaningful.

I’m grateful for the journey, everyone who supported me along the way, and the chance to give back to the university that helped shape me. 🥂🫶
Special shout out to Lorraine Hems 🙏🫶🍾

08/09/2026

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.

08/06/2026

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! 👃🏼🍾💯

08/04/2026

🤔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! 🫶🥂

07/26/2026

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.

07/24/2026

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.🍾

07/20/2026

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. 🍾🎨

07/16/2026

😋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.

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