Join me, Edible Finger Lakes, and other Finger Lakes wine lovers and show some love and support for Red Newt Cellars in the days following the death of co-owner Deb Whiting and the ongoing recovery of her husband and winery co-owner David. The idea is simple--let's buy their wine. Stock your cellar, share some with friends, enjoy some with dinner. My friend Michael Warren Thomas, who covers the food scene in Rochester wrote me this afternoon and asked me to spread the word about this effort--I hope you'll help me pass the word as well:
In situations like this people search for ways to help. Red Newt will get lots of cards and prayers, but what if the stores couldn't keep the wine on their shelves this week? I see it as a big Thank You to Deb for her countless hundreds of hours working to promote local foods and the Finger Lakes in general, and an especially crucial message of support for Dave. If the email reaches 1,200 people and they each buy 2 bottles at their nearest store - that would be 200 cases of wine. I'll bet they would notice that jump in sales, and perhaps some of those people will buy a 6-12 bottles. You might want to call your favorite wine store to make sure they still have some!
I bought a case of different Red Newt wines, and will enjoy them this summer. How many bottles could the wine stores sell in the next week as word gets out? Buy a couple of bottles and perhaps give someone a bottle - you don't have to tell them why, perhaps just as a thank you to them for being a good neighbor. Deb and Dave have touched so many lives in the region and the entire state. Thank you for considering this as a way to send the winery and restaurant the message that we value what they have done and will support them in the future.
Michael Warren Thomas
A truly wonderful idea. I think I speak for many when I say I will be happy to.
Posted by: Rochelle Bilow | July 03, 2011 at 10:47 PM
This is a perfect suggestion and a fitting tribute. I'm traveling to Minnesota in a few days, and love to bring local treats from CNY as house presents anyway, and Red Newt wines are some of my favorites. I hope there are still some left on the shelves when I'm shopping on Wed. . . And may Debra rest in peace.
Posted by: Katherine Day | July 03, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Consider it done, Jennifer. It's a wonderful way to show Red Newt and the Whiting family some tangible support.
Posted by: Pat Steer | July 03, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Saw your blog on the Century Liquors page on FB. My daughter is a foodie too. I thought I'd send you the link to her blog. We live in the Syracuse area and visit the Finger Lakes often. We will buy Red Newt to show our support for the family. Here is Nora's link. She is a student at the CIA.
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=243553842323183&id=100000057076678#!/pages/Live-Life-Eat-Right/146358455384205
Best wishes. -Mary
Posted by: Mary Karpinski | July 11, 2011 at 03:21 PM
NICELY DONE. Also, folks can come to the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty Dinner on August 1, which is a fund raiser for the Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty, which Deb lead and which was dear to her heart. Details available at www.flcb.org or by calling Geneva on the Lake in Geneva, NY . . . . . d
Posted by: bibliochef | July 12, 2011 at 09:03 AM
This is a very nice thing that you are doing here. I hope it spreads virally.
Posted by: Neil Butterfield | July 16, 2011 at 05:06 AM
Very nice of you, J. I hope it catches on!
Posted by: Tia G | November 24, 2011 at 12:10 AM