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Winery features wine, wings, and water

| 02 Aug 2016 | 12:42
    Umbrellas helped many as they sought cover from the passing rainstorms as they took turns seeking shelter under the large tents that helped to shield them from Mother Nature.
    Umbrellas helped many as they sought cover from the passing rainstorms as they took turns seeking shelter under the large tents that helped to shield them from Mother Nature.
    The children didnþÄôt mind the weather as they made new friends and played in the wet grass in front of the stage.
    The children didnþÄôt mind the weather as they made new friends and played in the wet grass in front of the stage.
    After the first wave of heavy rain, many of the front row seats were abandoned as many of them collected about a half inch of rainwater.
    After the first wave of heavy rain, many of the front row seats were abandoned as many of them collected about a half inch of rainwater.
    The sangria and beer tent had a constant stream of visitors with some standing in the rain while they waited for service.
    The sangria and beer tent had a constant stream of visitors with some standing in the rain while they waited for service.
    Vernon residents Lori and Kevin LePera are regulars at the festival and were undaunted by the weather as they placed an order in the sangria and beer tent.
    Vernon residents Lori and Kevin LePera are regulars at the festival and were undaunted by the weather as they placed an order in the sangria and beer tent.
    The Bryan Hansen band is shown performing before the rains started on Saturday afternoon.
    The Bryan Hansen band is shown performing before the rains started on Saturday afternoon.

HARDYSTON — Although the forecast was somewhat questionable, Anthony Riccio, CEO and president of Cava Winery & Vineyard made the decision that the show must go on.
On Saturday, the winery and vineyard hosted their Fourth Annual Wine & Wings event. Despite the forecast, hundreds of wine and food fanciers turned out under leaden skies that yielded to both light and heavy rains that started at around 1:30 p.m. that afternoon.
Despite the passing storms, the wine lovers proved their dedication to the local venue as they took turns seeking shelter under the large tents that helped to shield them from Mother Nature. They also reaffirmed their fondness for the winery’s classic pizza prepared in their wood-burning pizza oven.
The chicken wings were also very popular and for those who didn’t let the rain bother them, the day was once again a success that included exceptional food, music, dancing, and camaraderie.
More information about the winery can be found at www.cavawinery.com or just stop by for a visit them at 3619 Route 94.
— Photos by Chris Wyman