WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/3/2026

WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 4/3/2026

Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News

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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 Spring Vineyards releases 2024 Late Harvest Riesling

The band Government Mule has been added to the Point of the Bluff concert schedule

Bully Hill Vineyards will be the title sponsor for the Craftsman Truck Series at The Glen

Sawmill Creek Winery, formerly Hector Wine Company, unveils their new sign

Swedish Hill Winery continues with new construction

Cornell's Hans Walter-Peterson says that Finger Lakes vineyards are in good shape after the Winter

Alder Yarrow posts photo of full moon over Finger Lakes vineyards

The deadline for wineries to enter wines into the 2026 New York Wine Classic Competition is April 15th

The new Dr. Frank Winery Vinifera Vineyard Tours start in June

Winemaker Alex Hetterich of Living Roots Winery will discuss The Art of Wine on April 9th at Yates County Arts Center

Burgers and Bubbles food and wine pairing event, featuring Little Clover sparkling wines, will be held at Graft Wine and Cider bar in Watkins Glen on April 8th

Now through April 23rd, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail wineries are hosting Sips For Teachers event, with special discounts for teachers

New York Kitchen in Canandaigua announces food and beverage classes for April

The Ganondagan Art Show, featuring native American art work is from April 8th to 11th at Seneca Art and Culture Center

The Geneva Jazz Festival will run from April 9th to 12th

Finger Lakes writer releases new novel

The Cayuga Trails Club publishes new hiking guide book titled Best 50 Hikes In and Around Ithaca NY

CNY News lists upcoming concerts in the Finger Lakes