WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/19/2026

WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/19/2026

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.

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In This Issue:

Glenora Winery releases 3 special wines to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S.

Naked Dove Brewing closes

Dr. Frank Winery releases their 2025 Dry Riesling and Semi-Dry Riesling

Lakewood Vineyards celebrates 37 years in business

Domaine Leseurre Winery plants new vines

Archived article from 1973 on how the Finger Lakes was home to the first Black-owned winery in NY

Casa Larga Winery announces live music lineup for Thursday Patio Parties thru August

The Wine Classroom interviews Fox Run winemaker Craig Hosbach

WIN summarizes the 2026 SVB DTC Wine Report

JamieGriffWine gives a video overview of Weis Vineyards

See profiles of NY Cabernet Franc producers

Hillary Zio describes her favorite wineries on her recent Finger Lakes trip

Russ Johnson reviews Boundary Breaks 2024 Cabernet Franc

See the latest Toast Winery videocast here

Historic "Big Boy" train travels through the Finger Lakes region

See list of upcoming 4th of July Fireworks and Events in the Finger Lakes

Penn Yan Farmers’ Market opens 50th season in new location

Antique and classic boat show returns to Skaneateles for 48th year

WXXI Connections interviews the PBS Antiques Road Show team

Geneva Summerfest returns with music, fireworks and family fun July 17-18