Wine & Chocolate for Dummies
45 minute session
Enlighten your senses as Deb Morris, owner of Barkeater Chocolates, walks you through the basics of chocolate & wine pairing. This special ticketed session will feature samples of 4 different chocolates specially paired with 4 Adirondack Winery wines. Learn about the taste profiles of each of the chocolates and how to best choose the wines to enjoy them with, and more.
$15 + tax and fees in advance; $15 cash at the door
Wine & Chocolate for Enthusiasts
1 hour session
Join Deb Morris, owner of Barkeater Chocolates, for this in depth Chocolate and Wine Pairing session. This special ticketed session will include 5 samples of gourmet chocolates, expertly paired with 5 award winning Adirondack Winery wines. During this advanced class, you will learn about the history of chocolate making and some of the secrets behind Barkeater’s award winning chocolates. Learn how to closely tune into all five senses to make the most of each chocolate and wine pairing.
$30 + tax and fees in advance; $30 cash at the door
Visit our Factory Store in North Creek for your special day!
Free Hot Dog Lunch from 11-1; Haunted Tours at 12 & 1; 10% off Factory Store purchases 11-5 and of course, lots of chocolate tasters!!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Visit the Gore Mountain Region during the peak of Fall Foliage this Columbus Day Weekend and spend your days at the Gore Mountain Harvest Fest. Our booth will be chock full of Barkeater Bark. A delicious, FlavorWow™ stop indeed.
Learn how chocolate is made and the history behind this delectable treat. Gain knowledge in the art of tempering and how to work with chocolate. You’ll work with a few different kinds of chocolate and use this knowledge to make a few treats to take home.
Please advise of any food allergies and note that there is dairy in the chocolate we will be using. Students should plan to bring an apron, wear closed-toe shoes and a hat, hair band or other item to put up long hair.
meet the makers tasting event
Taste your way through a flight of Common Roots beers and coordinated small bites from Nettle Meadow Farm, Argyle Cheese Farmer, Small Town Cultures, and Barkeater Chocolates. During the 90-minute session, you will learn about the beer styles, how to sample them with their pairings, and why it all works together. After, chat with the local purveyors over a free draft!
The $40 Ticket Includes:
- Flight of 4 Common Roots beers
- 4 small bites from local purveyors
- Tasting notes sheet
- 90-minute guided tasting session
- Voucher for one free draft pour
If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to [email protected].
Join us from 4:30-5:30 for a guided pairing of chocolates with Adirondack Winery‘s wines. The pairing will include their Chocolate infused port, Celebratory Red, a limited run created in collaboration with Barkeater Chocolates to celebrate both of our 15th anniversaries. In addition, we’ll unveil our Celebratory Red Truffle that we created with their port. We will pour a flight of their local wines and guide you through how to pair them with our chocolates. It will be a tasty and educational treat.
MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE.
Barkeater Chocolates and Common Roots Brewing present Music Bingo at the new Common Roots Cafe. This family friendly event will test your musical knowledge (no actual talent necessary) on songs from different eras and genres. Lucky participants will win fabulous prizes from Common Roots and Barkeater Chocolates. Beverages and treats available for purchase – bring your friends and family!
Barkeater Chocolates and Common Roots Brewing present Music Bingo at the new Common Roots Cafe. This family friendly event will test your musical knowledge (no actual talent necessary) on songs from different eras and genres. Lucky participants will win fabulous prizes from Common Roots and Barkeater Chocolates. Beverages and treats available for purchase – bring your friends and family!