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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/5/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/5/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Osmote Winery 2023 Dechaunac makes Forbes list of Best Chillable Red Wines for Summer Domaine Leseurre Winery is building a new tasting room East Coast Wineries writes about Fulkerson Winery Six Eighty Cellars is looking for a Winemaker Chris Missick tells of his journey from the Finger Lakes to opening a new winery in Texas See the latest Toast Winery videocast here FLX Beer reviews review Frequentem Brewing West Coast IPA AOL highlights several Finger Lakes winer...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/29/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/29/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Finger Lakes Winery 'Rock Stream Vineyards' Launches “Secs Appeal,” A New Sparkling Wine Celebrating Native and Hybrid Grapes Maiah Johnson Dunn recommends 6 Finger Lakes sparkling wines in her Decanter article Ventosa Vineyards is looking for a Vineyard Manager Interesting old documentary from the 1960's about Gold Seal Winery on Keuka Lake See the latest Toast Winery videocast here FLX Weekly interviews new Swedish Hill Winery winemaker Michael Reidy Tabora Wine...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/22/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/22/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Fox Run Vineyards wins Best of Class for their 2025 Dry Rose' at the Great American International Wine Competition Sheldrake Point Vineyards attends Wine and Spirits Magazine's Top 100 Winery of the Year celebration John Pulos, well-known wine expert at Wagner Vineyards, releases novel titled Death In The Vineyard: A Finger Lakes Wine Country Mystery Scott Osborn at Fox Run Vineyards discusses 70% bud loss from frost Naples Brewing Company is reopening with new owners this Summer...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/15/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/15/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: New Finger Lakes winery Chaos Cellars is having its Launch Party this Sunday May 17th at Ria's Wines in Hector CNY Central highlights the history of Dr. Frank Winery Is Cabernet Franc New York's signature red wine? Carlo DeVito reviews Finger Lakes sparkling wines The Cork Report reviews Fox Run 2025 Gruner Veltliner Wagner Vineyards posts humorous goose photo See the current Toast Winery videocast here Will Cleveland discusses the current challenging economics...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/8/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/8/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Finger Lakes property with stunning panoramic Seneca Lake views available for sale for potential Winery, Brewery, Craft Beverage Business, Rental Cabins or build Dream Home Off The Leash Brewing is opening soon, near the site of the former Villa Bellangelo/ Missick Cellars location on Seneca Lake See archival film clips from the 1969 dedication of the Finger Lakes Wine Museum at Bully Hill Vineyards, featuring speakers Burgess Meredith, Hedy Lamarr, Walter Taylor, and Charles Fournier See the Keu...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/1/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/1/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Pleasant Valley Wine Co. is for sale for $4.9 million Distillery in the Finger Lakes for sale for $4.9 million Boundary Breaks Winery assesses vineyard frost damage John Pulos gives a Wagner Vineyard frost damage update and a pruning lesson Rock Stream Vineyards hosts Dos de Mayo Fest, with music by the Stream Rockers and Mexican food by My Eva, from 1-4pm tomorrow Sat. May 2nd Evan Dawson discusses with 3 Finger Lakes wineries how the drop in Canadian tourism and sales is affecti...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/24/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/24/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Taste wines made by students at Finger Lakes Community College tomorrow Sat. April 25th from Noon to 4pm in Geneva Please Drive Safely around Seneca Lake this Sunday as the Seneca 7 77.7 mile relay race around Seneca Lake takes place And today April 24th is the last day to register for the race Frost event this week causes vineyard damage from New York to Georgia JamesSuckling.com summarizes its recent New York Riesling reviews, reviewing 193 NY Rieslings, with 185 receiving 90 points or hig...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/17/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/17/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Keuka Spring Vineyards wins 2 Best of Class awards at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition Will Cleveland discusses how brewery costs are increasing beer prices Swedish Hill Winery's new tasting room is taking shape Knapp Winery releases 5 new wines for the Spring season The Cork Report reviews Keuka Lake Vineyards 2024 Vignoles JamesSuckling.com discusses New York Riesling Point of the Bluff winemaker gives a Spring winemaking and vineyard update ...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/10/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/10/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, and Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: The Syracuse Wine Festival is on April 18th Visit your favorite Finger Lakes Brewery on NY Craft Beer Day tomorrow April 11th Will Cleveland discusses why NY Craft Beer Day is important Melissa Etheridge is added to the Point of the Bluff concert schedule Damiani Wine Cellars offers discounted shipping offer during April Red Tail Ridge Winery releases 2025 Good Karma semi-sweet Riesling, with 10% of profits going to food banks Hazlitt winemaker discusses the process for t...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/3/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/3/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Southeast Seneca hosts Seeds, Sips and Bites event on April 24th and 25th Kathleen Willcox writes about how Finger Lakes wineries are exploring terroir in the region Rock Stream Vineyards announces new Spirits and Wine releases Shall We Wine reviews Dr. Frank limited edition 2021 Brut Cuvee, that has dosage from their 1985 Brut FLX Beer Reviews review Birdhouse Brewing Honey Cream Ale Fox Run Vineyards offers free shipping this weekend and announces upcoming events Keuka...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 3/27/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 3/27/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Chef Hayleigh Clark of Field and Vine Restaurant at Knapp Winery will compete in a qualifying event for the Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Competition Lucy Simon spots Finger Lakes wine on Japan restaurant wine list Hazlitt Winery pays tribute to their staff in this video Will Cleveland details the award winners at the 2026 New York State Craft Beer Competition The Value of Values podcast interviews Bruce Murray of Boundary Breaks Vineyards See the latest Toast Winery videocast here ...
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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 3/20/2026

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 3/20/2026 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Welcome to the Longest-Running online source for Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and Lifestyle News, since 2005, Celebrating our 21st Anniversary this year. Who is the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino? Be sure to check Previous Issues for more news and use the Search field to find specific subjects In This Issue: Owners Kim and Vinny Aliperti celebrate 20th Anniversary of Billsboro Winery New York wineries tout the quality of the 2025 vintage The Seneca Lake Wine Trail hosts its Seneca Lake Wine and Experiences Online Auction, to benefit Seneca Lake Pure Waters, on March 27th to 29th News from former Finger Lakes winery owner Chris Missick (Villa Bellangelo, Missick Cellars), on his new winery in Texas Wine With Jimmy interviews Weis Vineyards owner Peter Weis Penny Fitzgerald discusses...
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