Peripheral Natural Wine Fair at Kitty’s Hudson Saturday October 30th

Peripheral Natural Wine Fair Returns on October 30th

 at Kitty’s in Hudson, NY 

Tickets on sale now at Peripheral Wine

Over Forty Natural Winemakers will congregate at Kitty’s in Hudson, New York for a day of  natural wine tasting

October 2021 (Hudson, New York) — Chef Zak Pelaccio, Sommelier Lila Holland and Kitty’s today announced the return of the annual Peripheral Natural Wine Fair, which brings together some of the world’s foremost natural wine producers and their distributors on October 30th for a day of wine-tasting in the garden at Kitty’s in Hudson, New York.

Peripheral, which was paused in 2020 due to the pandemic, is an unlimited tasting of naturally fermented wines, ciders, beers and other beverages produced with a dedication to sustainability from field to bottle. The tastings will be accompanied by a panel with leading producers, importers and sommeliers that will further delve into the practices and benefits of natural fermentation. 

Tickets are available now at Peripheral.

In addition to the all day tasting, there will be  a panel discussion talking about various aspects and issues in the natural wine community such as:

Moderated by Christy Frank, wine shop owner, wine writer and advanced sommelier, the panel will feature: Lee Cambell (Wine Consultant / Estate Representative for Early Mountain Vineyards in Virginia), Tara Hammond (Co-Founder, Black Lamb Wine), Lucy Saintcyr (Founder & Director, Supper Collective; Sommelier), Hank Beckmeyer (Farmer and Winemaker, La Clarine Farm) and Wheeler (a Taurus who likes drinking dark rosés and talking about wine).

Participating winemakers and importers include: Swick Wines, Barry Family Cellars, Jenny & Francois Selections, Jose Pastor Selections, Meinklang, Zev Rovine Selections, Alta Marfa, Lindner’s Cider, Botanist & Barrel, Margins Wine, Black Lamb Wine, The Austin Winery, The Referend Bier Blendery, Hana Makgeolli, Williams Corner Wine, Hiyu Wine Farm, Floréal Cider, Wild Arc Farm, Accordionist Winery, Early Mountain Vineyards, KNiT Wine, La Garagista, La Montañuela, Super Glou, Lula, Left Bank Ciders, Margins Wine,  Arrowood Farm Brewery, Meinklang, La Clarine Farm, Liten Buffel, Roni Selects, Uncouth Vermouth, Selection Massale, Enlightenment Wines Meadery, Critical Mass Selections, Sundström Cider, Stephen Graf Imports, Schatzi Wines, plēb urban winery, Williams Corner Wine, Greenpoint Cidery, Linder’s Cider,  Metal House Cider, Lo-Fi Wines, C. Cassis, Can Sumoi, Disciple, David Bowler Wines, Vom Boden, and Avant Garde Wine & Spirits.

Guest chefs from local restaurants such as Gaskins, Cafe Mutton, Bodega Aguilar Real, Ollie’s PIzza, will be serving food at Peripheral along with Kitty’s who will be serving their famous rotisserie chicken and sides.

Peripheral is hosted by Kitty’s located at 60 South Front Street Hudson, New York. Tickets are available for purchase at Peripheral. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 at the door and include a keepsake tasting booklet with a wine map of where to buy and drink natural wines throughout the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires. The event will run from 12 PM to 5 PM.  

Peripheral is made possible with the support of our sponsors which include: Kitty’s, 

Grapefruit Wine, S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, Woodhouse Lodge, Rivertown Lodge, Little Cat Lodge, Deer Mountain Inn, Lawrence Park, Dirty Bacchus, and Départ Wine.

Peripheral requires proof of vaccination to enter the event. No refunds will be issued to those who cannot do so.