2 Finger Lakes wineries aim to attract women

Women can enjoy wine and song soon at two Finger Lakes wineries.

Buttonwood Grove Winery will hold "Ladies Day at the Winery" from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Dave Raducha will perform music, and food and wine pairings will be offered. Jewelry and pottery vendors will be joined by Muranda Farm, which will offer cheese samples and sales. Chair massages also will be available. The winery is at 5986 State Route 89, Romulus, Seneca County.

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates will celebrate "Women and Wine — Ladies Day Out" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 2. More than 25 local artisans and vendors will sell their wares, and demonstrations throughout the day will include cake decorating, belly dancing and henna art. A professional makeup artist will answer questions, and Five Lakes Acupuncture will discuss the benefits of acupuncture and hot cupping. A tarot card reader also will be on hand. A schedule of events will be released soon.

The first 150 participants will receive a commemorative wine glass.

Wine tastings will be $10. For $1 more, Rue Claire will offer tastings of chocolate truffles that are paired with red or white wines. F. Oliver's will offer olive oil tastings for free.

Three Brothers is at 623 Lerch Road, Geneva. For more information, e-mail info@3brotherswinery.com or (315) 585-4432.