[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 67 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        CONGRATULATING ADIRONDACK WINERY ON ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 25, 2018

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Adirondack Winery on its 10th anniversary.
  Adirondack Winery has been a staple attraction of Warren County since 
it opened in 2008, when owners Mike and Sasha Pardy moved back to the 
area to open Warren County's first and only winery in Lake George. The 
married couple created a unique micro-winery, making wine in the back 
of their store from grapes sourced from multiple outside vineyards, a 
model that has proven its success. The winery started with only the 
Pardys and three part-time workers, and over the past 10 years has 
grown to approximately 40 employees. Adirondack Winery moved its 
winemaking headquarters to Queensbury and in addition to its original 
Lake George Tasting Room, opened a second Tasting Room in Bolton 
Landing.
  Adirondack Winery is truly loved by Warren County residents, 
visitors, and many across the country. They produce 17,000 cases of 
wine annually, and now ship to 35 states. It is easy to see why 
Adirondack Winery has gained such popularity. Adirondack Winery 
embraces and celebrates the North Country's beauty and is known for its 
trademark fruit-infused wines, diverse wine selection, and beautiful 
photography of the Adirondacks on its labels. Not surprisingly, 
Adirondack Winery has won more than 180 medals at competitions as well 
as TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence and awards voted on by local 
residents.
  On behalf of New York's 21st District, I want to congratulate 
Adirondack Winery on its 10th anniversary. Adirondack Winery 
exemplifies the North Country determination and spirit, and I look 
forward to watching the Pardy family business continue to flourish in 
the years to come.

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