The Wine and Chocolate Festival is taking over the Desmond Hotel in Albany on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Wineries and wine enthusiasts from across the region will gather for  unlimited samples while enjoying the wonderful winding layout this beautiful hotel offers the event vendors.  After enjoying the samples, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase bottles of their favorites, all at a great price!  Distilleries and cideries will also be on-site offering free samples and bottles to sell as well.  All samples and the souvenir wine glass are FREE with your paid admission.  Shop your way through a fabulous selection of tasty nibbles and treats, chocolates, cheeses, and sweets!  Take a stroll through our Chocolate Fountain and then get some serious retail therapy done.