Finger Lakes Wine News
Major fire destroys tasting room at Dr. Frank winery in Hammondsport
14850 Today, NY
Dr. Frank helped revolutionize the Finger Lakes wine industry by successfully growing European grapes in the region that no one believed could thrive in Central New York. Dr. Frank's winery is well known for a wide range of white and red wines, ...
Fox Run poster supports Finger Lakes wines
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
... you can buy them at the winery for $5 or on its Web site for $6 (including shipping). Go to www.foxrunvineyards.com. Finger Lakes Wine Country has been the first sponsor to print 500 posters. Tasting Room manager Dan Mitchell came up with the idea.
Appellation America
The Mysteries of the Finger Lakes Terroir
Appellation America, CA
by Lenn Thompson Few would argue that the Finger Lakes wine region in central New York produces notable Rieslings and other wines unlike any other made in North America. The best have a uniqueness that makes them the most sought after in the United ...
Wine Touring Tips For New York's Finger Lakes Region PR Web (press release)
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Finger Lakes wine "Best of Show" in San Diego
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY
The 2007 semi-dry Riesling made by Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery on Keuka Lake won a "Best of Show" award at the San Diego International Wine Competition. The Riesling was named the Best White Wine. A Long Island wine from Wolffer Estate won Best Dessert ...
Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York is Blooming with Great Savings
PR Web (press release), WA
Spring is in bloom throughout Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York and special savings await you at the region's accommodations, attractions, and wineries. In addition, the Cayuga, Keuka, and Seneca Lake wine trails are hosting events that are sure to ...
Group rescues dogs dubbed fastest "couch potatoes'
Herkimer Evening Telegram, NY
Last year, they attended the “Grapehounders weekend” in the Finger Lakes wine reasons. “The wineries were astounded at how well behaved and sweet they were,” said Wainwright, “There were seven dogs there, all laying there in a row, ready to greet all ...
Thirsty Owl takes one of Finger Lakes wine contest's top awards
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
An Ovid, Seneca County, winery upheld the Finger Lakes' reputation for top Rieslings this weekend at the ninth annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Thirsty Owl Wine Co.'s 2008 Riesling was judged the best Riesling at the competition, ...
Opening delayed while Finger Lakes Wine Center waits on $100000 grant
Ithaca Journal, NY
By Tim Ashmore • tashmore@gannett.com • March 25, 2009 For the second time in a year, the Finger Lakes Wine Center opening has been delayed. After the opening planned for Aug. 1, 2008 was pushed back while the center awaited a liquor license from the ...
Origin of the (wine) species
Press & Sun-Bulletin, NY
... year for most grape varieties, both red and white. As a bonus, the fact that the growing season offered a good crop means that many of these wines will be around for some time. Jeff Richards has been covering the Finger Lakes wine industry since 2002.
NEW WINE LIST BRINGS THE FINGER LAKES' FINEST TO ONE PLACE
PitchEngine (press release), WY
The Finger Lakes Wine Region includes vineyards in Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler and Yates counties. The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail is the oldest and longest-running wine trail in New York State, and one of the oldest in the country. Hart Hotels, of Buffalo, ...
Agritourism expert to speak in Watkins
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY
Sponsor funding also was provided by Corning Inc., Cargill, Chemung Canal Trust Co., Finger Lakes Wine Country and the Harbor Hotel. * Anyone interested in learning more about agritourism or in marketing a farm-related business should contact the ...
What's going on
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY
RITES OF SPRING, have a glass of Finger Lakes wine and join the director on a gallery walk through "Milton Rogovin: Imprinting the Truth," with dinner after at Hill Top Inn; 15 percent of your dinner check will be donated to support museum programs; ...
Guide tourists to Rochester
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
The Finger Lakes wine country has grown impressively in recent years and its popularity has benefited this entire area. But there should be an accompanying effort to bring tourists into Monroe County and environs. The state should be using its popular ...
’07 Superior Year for Finger Lakes Reds
13WHAM-TV, NY
Aliperti says more tasting events and winemaker dinners will be held this year as wineries try to get these bottles of excellent reds into customers' hands. Finger Lakes wine tourism generates more than $2 billion per year, the state estimates. ...
Girlfriend getaways are good for soul
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY
Among the most popular destinations is wine country, including our very own Finger Lakes Wine Country. If you wonder about the connection, read Julie Brosterman's Women & Wine magazine or visit her Web site to see both the cultural and economic link. ...
Member-items: Stop the closed-door process
Ithaca Journal, NY
The Finger Lakes Wine Center will probably lose $100000. Novomer, a promising local business with great potential, will lose $150000. The Village of Dryden will lose $20000 that it thought was coming from the state to pay for a backup generator ...
Women to discuss getting started in wine business
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY
Speakers will be Andrea Bornheim, owner of the Rochester Wine School; Gretchen Geiger, New York state wine manager for Southern Wine & Spirits of America, a distributor; Pamela Goddard, a writer for Finger Lakes Wine Gazette; Nancy Irelan, ...
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com
Interesting Finger Lakes wine news
The Post-Standard - Syracuse.com, NY
FileThe view of the vineyard at Dr. Konstantin Frank's on Keuka Lake in Hammondsport in the Finger Lakes. Dr. Frank is credited with bringing Riesling to the area. You've all heard the old adage "Location, location, location." Well, research is going ...
6 Off-the-Beaten-Path Wine Regions
Smartmoney.com
Try the Finger Lakes Wine Region in upstate New York or North East Ohio wine country, where ice wine festivals have become popular in the wintertime, says Hensel. Or, for warmer climes, try the wine regions popping up in the Willcox region of Arizona ...
Poplar Ridge Vineyards keeps on sparkling
Elmira Star-Gazette, NY
"He sure did have a big impact on the (Finger Lakes wine) industry," Brittany says of her father. "He made such a big impact on us," as well, she says. On the day Dave Bagley died, "most of Hector rolled in and we were all drinking Bagley's Brut," ...
