FLXcursion

THE PARTY STARTS EARLY! 🍷🥳🍾

Where fun keeps coming and the hits don’t stop - here FLXcursion.

New for FLXcursion 2026, we’re kicking off the weekend by celebrating one of Geneva’s greatest assets: our incredible local wine shops. Introducing… PREcursion! 🎉

PREcursion provides a PREVIEW of wines you will see the entire FLXcursion and it is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!

On Friday night, our friends at Aszú Wines & Spirits , Collective Wine & Supply, and Bottleland Wine & Spirits will be pouring an exciting lineup of wines from heralded producers, highlighting their amazing stories. From Austria + Germany to the FLX, come share in this beautiful time with some incredible partners!

✨ FIRST STOP: ASZU (5–8 PM) Aszú Wines & Spirits
Join our friend and sommelier extraordinaire Michalis as he welcomes Heinrich Spindler from the Pfalz for a special tasting featuring an exceptional lineup of wines, plus a few extra surprises courtesy of our friends at Schatzi Wines. And as a BONUS, Leo Sommer - Weingut Sommer will be joining the ASZU team this Sunday for a special bonus tasting you will not want to miss!

✨ NEXT UP: Collective Wine & Supply Collective Wine & Supply

The Collective team is bringing the 🔥 with Austria’s Weingut Jurtschitsch and Bowler Wine talented portfolio manager Anastasia, who will be pouring a selection of rare and delicious wines you won’t want to miss.

✨ FINALLY: Bottleland Geneva Bottleland Wine & Spirits
The Bottleland crew is taking cool-climate wines to new heights with a showcase featuring Finger Lakes favorite Usonia alongside Wineries Without Walls alum Prism Cellars, highlighting the exciting future of hybrid and cold-climate winemaking.

🍾 The festivities begin at 5 PM! Check out their respective pages for more details.

Make a night of it. Visit all three shops, meet the people behind the wines, discover new favorites, grab a few bottles to take home, and maybe even stay for dinner while you’re in town.

This is your chance to get a taste of FLXcursion before the weekend officially begins.

📍 Geneva, NY
🗓 Friday Evening 6/26
⏰ Starting at 5 PM

Come thirsty. Bring friends. See you at PREcursion! 🍷🔥

Shomari here! 🫶🏾

When I decided to join FLXcursion as a conference director, one of my main missions was to help create a conference centered on the important conversations happening within our industry, while highlighting dynamic and diverse voices and creating more equitable access to this event.

As I continue my journey through wine, I am grateful for individuals such as Maryam Ahmed (Maryam Ahmed), one of our distinguished moderators leading a panel entitled “Wine, Wellness and Other Modern Contradictions.” Maryam is the founder of Maryam Ahmed, the pioneer behind Field Blends — of which I am an alum, yay Lodi 🥳 — and someone who lives, eats, and breathes creating access to wine spaces for all.

So when Maryam approached me about collaborating to create four equity tickets to FLXcursion, I jumped at the chance. And if there is one way I want to leave my mark on this conference, this is it.

I want to introduce some of the excellent up-and-coming wine, education, and hospitality attendees who will be joining us for FLXcursion: my fellow Field Blends: Lodi alum Quayla (Quayla Allen-Comella), Field Blends alum Nick (Nick Angel), current Field Blends: NY attendee Chardanay (lavish_vineswines), and our PhD candidate from SUNY Binghamton, Melika ().

These rising leaders in wine, education, and hospitality represent exactly why conferences like FLXcursion exist: to create opportunity, foster meaningful connections, and ensure that the future of our industry is more inclusive, more collaborative, and stronger because of it.

Welcome to FLXcursion. I can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make and share a glass of delicious Riesling with you all.

A special thank you to Oskar Bynke and Kelby James Russell for seeing the vision and helping make it a reality!

FLXcursion PRESENTS: THE GRAND TASTING ON LINDEN STREET IN GENEVA NY - 🚨FINAL WEEK🚨

🗓️June 27th, 2026
⏰ 1-5 pm
😎 VIP HOUR: 1-2pm
🥳 General Admission: 2-5pm

Join us this Saturday in the heart of Geneva, NY for one of the most exciting wine events of the summer!

The FLXcursion Grand Tasting brings together the very best of the Finger Lakes alongside acclaimed wineries from Germany, Austria, Hungary, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond for an unforgettable afternoon of tasting, learning, and celebration.

✨ Your ticket includes:
🍇 Hundreds of wines to explore
🌍 International and Finger Lakes producers pouring side-by-side
🎶 Live music and a vibrant festival atmosphere
🧀 Local food vendors
🥂 Exclusive VIP Hour (1:00–2:00 PM) featuring rare wines, library selections, and special pours

Whether you’re a seasoned wine professional, a passionate collector, or simply someone who loves discovering great wine, this is your chance to experience the world of cool-climate wine—all in one place.

🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️Don’t miss one of the premier wine events in the Finger Lakes!

Link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989061990959?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎟️ Grab your tickets today and raise a glass with us at FLXcursion 2026!

😉USE CODE “FLXFRIEND” for a discount on your tickets.

If you have ever wanted to volunteer at a premier wine conference, NOW IS THE TIME! 🙌🏽

FLXcursion 2026 is looking for volunteers to help bring this incredible weekend to life.

Check out the Google Form link in bio or DM your email address to be added to the list.

We will host a virtual volunteer meeting on Friday, May 29, 2026, to begin coordination, designate volunteer groups, share a more detailed schedule of events, and discuss how you can best support the conference.

No experience necessary but smiles, vibes and enthusiasm will always be welcomed!! 🤩

Volunteers have always helped drive the success of FLXcursion, and this year is no different.

Come be part of the magic, meet amazing people, and experience FLXcursion from the inside out. Join us!

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