Drawing: Tickets for the AIDS Council's Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration
The scene from last year's event.
Drawing's closed!
The AIDS Council's annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration is November 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. We have a pair of tickets to the event -- and we're giving them away.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
If you were to describe the Capital Region -- or just one part of the area -- as you would a wine, how would you describe it?
Obviously there's no right answer here. It could be: "Albany, an old vintage with hints of nanotechnology"; or "Troy, similar to a Brooklyn varietal with a nose that smells like barbecue and strong notes of Victorian architecture." Totally no-redeemable bonus points for fun answers, but don't think too hard about it. We'll draw one winner at random.
The AIDS Council's Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration, now in its 19th year, starts at 6:30 pm on November 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy. It includes wine samples (of course), but also food from a wide range of local restaurants. This year's event has a 1920s theme, and there will be a jazz quartet and dancing after a silent auction.
Tickets are $75 each. There's also a VIP ticket -- which includes a pre-event VIP reception (5:30pm-6:30pm) and post-event VIP cognac and cigar reception -- for $125. And, of course, proceeds go to benefit the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday and must respond by noon on Thursday, November 14.
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Albany is like a red champagne. Bubbly, different and not for everyone.
... said Jenn on Nov 11, 2013 at 12:30 PM | link
Troy, north of hoosick, is like box wine that was left open overnight.
... said Jeremy on Nov 11, 2013 at 12:52 PM | link
Albany’s DELSO neighborhood wine offers a balanced fusion of Laguiole and Kimchee with notes of freshly imported bread, salchichon Iberico and gochujang.
... said Jamie on Nov 11, 2013 at 12:54 PM | link
Albany, a musky port with collegiate hints and full bodied architecture.
... said Colleen on Nov 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM | link
Washington Park is like a malbec that was left out all night but you still drink in your drunken stuper
... said robinsquared on Nov 11, 2013 at 1:29 PM | link
The Egg. Round, but lacks legs.
... said -S on Nov 11, 2013 at 1:47 PM | link
Albany, as fine as the wines , as fine as the friends.......come and join us for a glass....
... said laura saffares on Nov 11, 2013 at 1:57 PM | link
The Capital District is like Prosecco. May not be as well known as champagne (or bigger cities), but offers a simple yet sparkling experience.
... said Jenn on Nov 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM | link
This year's Troy vintage is bitter, with strong notes of tobacco. However, future bottlings show promise pending a vineyard revitalization. :)
... said Sarah on Nov 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM | link
Downtown Troy is a rich, fruity blend that only gets better with age.
... said Danielle Sanzone on Nov 11, 2013 at 2:17 PM | link
A wine that changes with the seasons. Sort of like a BN, but with even greater variations. Sometimes tannic/bitter, sometimes sweet, sometimes kicky, but always enjoyable.
... said Albany Jane on Nov 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM | link
Albany is like a fine wine in that it goes well with other tastes of life...depending where you are in the city it can be a robust bouquet of ruby red or a dry fruity experience.
... said John on Nov 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM | link
Albany is like a moscato, it's very sweet, might take some getting used to, and is not always for everyone.
... said Molly on Nov 11, 2013 at 3:06 PM | link
I'd prefer to call it a beer, the venerable Albany Ale.
Having plenty of strengths some would call it 'XX'—double strength. A pleasant sweetness balances the bitter notes which otherwise might be an acquired taste. Many find it quite refreshing, and come back for more. Well-steeped in history, once known and enjoyed far and wide, and staging a comeback.
... said D on Nov 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM | link
I think it is a light, refreshing, simple and underrated vinho verde
... said Jenna on Nov 11, 2013 at 7:05 PM | link
Clifton Park: Intellectually satisfying in its lack of intellectual satisfaction. Like watching a Michael Bay movie at a drive-in in a Lexus while drinking Sam's Club bulk vanilla extract from the bottle. A faint aroma of a forgotten packet of Viagra,the pills scattered amongst the car's leather seats and baked swollen as the car sat neglected for two days in the parking lot of the TGIF Fridays near Home Depot without any reason at all. A tight viscous taste with the feel of having accidentally bitten into someone else's wife's chin implant, but could be decanted in a Starbucks cup or even successfully huffed from a Polo sock. Well paired with Botox and a collector's edition boxed set of Peter Gabriel's greatest hits on compact disc.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Nov 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM | link
An oft-overlooked alternative to the better known areas of the northeast, the Capital Region surprises you by standing on its own merits--affordable, charming, and full of subtleties that only a devoted traveler will find.
... said Sarah on Nov 12, 2013 at 12:54 AM | link
Albany is like an aged cabernet, earthy, and a little chewy with a faint hint of mustiness. Drinks well with a hunk of gouda from the Cheese Traveler's. Shares well with friends.
... said Silvia Meder Lilly on Nov 12, 2013 at 8:09 AM | link
If you allow it time to breathe, and give it more than a sip or two, Albany will surprise you with its rich, intense flavor, which will surely become your go-to staple for years to come.
... said Nicole on Nov 12, 2013 at 8:51 AM | link
The Capital Region has a rich expressive flavor with hints of pine bush and river water.
... said Larry on Nov 12, 2013 at 9:25 AM | link
Albany has a woodsy scent with car exhaust overtones.
... said Rachel G on Nov 12, 2013 at 10:02 AM | link
Downtown Troy, full of body and structure and a little bit nutty
... said Cara on Nov 12, 2013 at 10:59 AM | link
Delso fell on some hard times but has come roaring back with bold new tastes. Think: cigar box and crisp. Try it.
... said David on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:08 AM | link
Center Square is in the style of a Sancerre. Beloved by hipsters, and inexplicably described as "post-post modern" by some, has been historically and geographically desirable since the late 19th century. A frequent tasters favorite among non locals, the neighborhood has been much diluted in recent years, as developers capitalize on demand and charge as much as $1,200 a month for an NV (non-vintage) dwelling.
... said Trish on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:19 AM | link
For the value oriented. The CD can compete with higher priced varieties.
... said Shawn on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM | link
Troy's Washington Park Reserve is filled with history, and only available to a select few. I have heard it contains notes of dirt, grass and oak.
... said Jessica R on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:39 AM | link
High in alcohol content.
... said Jackers on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:42 AM | link
The Capital Region is sort of a pinot grigio, a sweet mix of light and crisp with much to enjoy, but certain bits can be dry and dull the senses at times.
... said Kris on Nov 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM | link
Like a fine wine, Saratoga gets better with age. The more time spent there, the more you find fantastic reasons to stay.
... said Bonnie Netkin on Nov 12, 2013 at 12:36 PM | link
Albany is like a Beaujolais: it may seem simple at first, but the more you drink it, the more you enjoy the fresh and fruity notes, and the more it feels like home.
... said John on Nov 12, 2013 at 1:19 PM | link
LARK STREET FLOWER MARKET: a rich blend of full-bodied aromatic essences and vivid hues coupled with a hint of nuanced silky smooth refinements.
... said Ray Werking on Nov 12, 2013 at 1:41 PM | link
Lark Street is like a fruity wine.
... said Ron on Nov 12, 2013 at 2:46 PM | link
Albany -like a brandy on the rocks - a little preserved city of Dutch influence; distilled and teetering.
... said Jared on Nov 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM | link
Albany - a city rich in history, yet sadly steeped in poverty and well past its prime, but with a hope of revitalization.
... said Brendan on Nov 12, 2013 at 4:13 PM | link
Like a fine wine, it gets better with age.
... said JLD on Nov 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM | link
Washington Park in the fall is a dry Riesling. It's is crisp, bright, yellow, and full of character.
... said Colleen on Nov 12, 2013 at 8:24 PM | link
Though it has the provenance of a Champagne, it has all the corruption and lame duck notes of a common cold duck Brut.
... said Mike on Nov 12, 2013 at 8:35 PM | link
Food friendly, bright and buttery.
... said Bonnie on Nov 12, 2013 at 10:36 PM | link