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Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/29/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/29/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Mary Plane, co-founder of the Cayuga Wine Trail, passes away at 96 FLX Weekly discusses the status of this years grape harvest in the Finger Lakes with Dave Petersen, owner of Swedish Hill Winery See the latest Cornell Grape Harvest Report here FLX Beer Reviews review Three Heads Brewery Pineapple Yuzu IPA Fred and Oscar from Hermann Wiemer Winery discuss their Julia Vineyard and Experimental varieties Kathleen Willcox highlights Hybrid grapes in the Finger Lakes Rock Stream Vineyards is added to the Lakeside Trolley tour stops Atwater Vineyards releases their Fall events schedule Matt Sanford and Dan Pucci discuss cider fermentation at NY Apple Camp 2023 The USAToday 10Best Awards recognize the Finger Lakes wine industry ...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/22/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/22/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Ravines Wine Cellars is nominated for American Winery of the Year in the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards Deer Run Winery celebrates 20-year anniversary Relative Risk Brewery celebrates 1-year anniversary Lakewood Vineyards says that frost damage hasn't hampered visitors coming to the winery FLX Gal tours the Fox Run Winery Food and Wine Experience Del Lago Casino unveils its own Riesling wine 680 Cellars unveils scenic tasting room on Cayuga Lake FLX Beer Reviews review Steuben Brewing Oktoberfest beer Press Fraction reviews Knapp Winery 2022 Cayuga White See the recent weekly Cornell Harvest Report, including reports of grape sunburn in Finger Lakes Riesling grapes NY Wine and Grape Foundation unveils new logos a...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/15/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/15/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News The Lucas Vineyards German Fest, featuring German food, music, and more, is this Sunday, Sept. 17th THIS JUST IN: Fox Run Vineyards is having a flash sale this weekend, 25% off of their Arctic Fox wine, in celebration of National Fox Day this weekend County legislators visit Anthony Road Winery on agricultural tour Cornell Agritech's latest NY Grape Harvest Report is out (Side note: We are hearing reports of significant Grape Sunburn issues for some Finger Lakes vineyards) Liquid State Brewing in Ithaca hosts their OktoberFest Celebration, featuring Bavarian food, games, and contests, this Sat. Sept. 16th Twisted Rail Brewing in Canandaigua pauses live music amid noise complaints Critz Orchard and Cidery loses 95% of their apple crop from May frost Cayug...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/8/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/8/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Jim Moore visits Thirsty Owl Winery The Casa Larga Winery Purple Foot Festival is on Sept. 17th War Horse Brewing will have a Stein Holding Contest with prizes on Sept. 23rd New York Kitchen in Canandaigua releases its schedule of food and wine classes for September The Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival is today, Friday, Sept. 8th CNY News lists its Top 12 Finger Lakes Breweries to celebrate Beer Lovers Week Elaine Chukan Brown of Decanter magazine discusses Finger Lakes wine with Bruce Murray and Shannon Brock Seneca Lake Wine Trail releases 12 Days of Wine, a holiday-themed case of wine from 12 wine trail wineries Finger Lakes Community College viticulture students create 6 award-winning wines Glenora Winery hosts their annual Lea...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/1/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/1/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Owner and Director of Vinifera Wine Bar in Geneva are named to Wine Enthusiast's Future 40 Tastemakers for 2023 Jim Moore visits Heron Hill Winery The Ingle Vineyard Harvest Celebration at Heron Hill Winery is on Sat., Sept. 9th The Irondequoit Arts and Music Festival in Rochester is tomorrow, Sat. Sept. 2nd The Lake Ontario Food Wine and Jazz Festival is this Sunday, Sept. 3rd at Colloca Winery 11 breweries and distilleries in Yates and Steuben counties are featured on the new Digital Crafts and Drafts Pass Press Fraction reviews Montezuma Winery Diamond Pet-Nat Dr. Megan Hall and Dr. Mizho Nita discuss ways to treat Sour Rot in the vineyard The Finger Lakes region is included in Wine Enthusiast's Top 7 Wine Regions To Retire In U...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/25/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/25/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Billsboro Winery and Microclimate Wine Bar in Geneva present an Albarino Wine Tasting this Sunday, Aug. 27th The Vineyard House at Fox Run Winery is now booking reservations Taste NY at the NY State Fair will feature 7 breweries Graft Wine and Cider Bar in Watkins Glen unveils new expansion and renovations Finger Lakes Weekend Wino and The Stream Rockers, perform tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 26th at Rock Stream Winery, with food from the Moonchot Thai Food Truck FLX Weekly interviews Knapp Winery owner and head chef Boundary Breaks Winery owner Bruce Murray discusses his award-winning 2022 Gewurztraminer New York wine regions, including the Finger Lakes, have been designated as federal disaster areas from the May freeze event and can receive federal assistance ...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/18/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/18/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Idol Ridge Winery hosts their Pooches On The Patio event every Sunday in August, bring your pooch and enjoy dog-themed drinks like Muttmosas and Hair of the Dog Bloody Marys Dr. Frank and Hermann Wiemer wineries are named to Wine and Spirits Top 100 Wineries of 2023 The Hop Harvest Festival at Genesee Country Village, featuring local and historic beers, is on Sept. 2nd Freedom Malts reviews McKenzie 10-Year Old Single Malt Whiskey Elaine Chukan Brown discusses Finger Lakes wine with winemakers Shannon Brock and Bruce Murray Finger Lakes breweries and wineries host RV'ers for NASCAR race this weekend Press Fraction reviews Buttonwood Grove 2022 Cabernet Franc Pet-Nat The Canandaigua Lady hosts a wine cruise with Dr. Frank wines on Aug. 24th Keuka Springs Vineyards ...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/11/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/11/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Nathan K and Hickory Hollow Winery celebrate their 20th Anniversary with a party, featuring food, music, and a new sparkling wine release, on Sat. August 19th Tracy Schuhmacher recaps recent awards for Finger Lakes wines GuildSomm interviews Fred Merwarth of Hermann Wiemer Vineyards CNY Central profiles Anyela's Vineyards in Skaneateles Lauren Chamberlain visits Eugenia's Garden at Dr. Frank Winery Three Finger Lakes winemakers attend the Eastern Winemakers Summit Three Brothers Winery hosts the Vino and the Beast 5k Run Through The Vineyards tomorrow, Sat. Aug. 12th Evan Dawson interviews Paul Brock, Suzanne Hunt, and Justin Jackson on the NY Sustainable Winegrowing Program VinePair discusses Finger Lakes wine with Kyle Pallischek of...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/4/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/4/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News August is Finger Lakes Wine Month, with specialty tastings and unique experiences at Finger Lakes wineries Hosmer Winery celebrates its 38th Anniversary, tomorrow Sat. Aug. 5th The Glorious Garlic Festival in Geneva, featuring food, music, beer and wine tastings, and over 50 vendors, is this weekend Aug. 5th and 6th Maiah Johnson Dunn gives her Vintage Report for the 2022 vintage of Finger Lakes wines The American Cider Association gives their 2023 Apple Crop Report, including report for New York apples 'Well Said Finger Lakes' interviews Nancy Tisch of Bet The Farm Winery Craft Beer Professionals discusses the State of the Hop Industry with Chris Holden of The Hop Guild in Elmira Vote for your favorite Finger Lakes brewery at FLX Finest, voting dea...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/28/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/28/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Finger Lakes Cider House among winners of Seneca County Business Awards The Finger Lakes Wine Region, Dr. Frank Winery, and Hillick and Hobbs Winery are all honored with USA Today 10Best Awards Liquid State Brewing in Ithaca closed temporarily after storm damage this week Lake Ontario Wine Trail launches Tasting Passport 12 Seneca Lake breweries release new beers, in collaboration with Seneca Lake Pure Waters, to raise awareness of the health of Seneca Lake 9 Finger Lakes wineries receive 90+ scores in latest issue of Wine and Spirits Magazine, with Hermann Wiemer Winery leading the pack Finger Lakes winery bookkeeper sentenced to prison for embezzlement The Drink Like A Girl Beer Festival, featuring over 30 breweries, is tomorrow Sat., July 29th at ...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/21/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/21/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News New brewery, Hop Head Brewery, opens in Owego FLX Beer reviews Prickles Blonde Ale from Grow Brewing Co. FLX Gal recaps the Finger Lakes Wine Festival Brian McKenzie, owner of Finger Lakes Distilling, compares 2 of his flagship whiskeys Cab Franc Chronicles reviews Forge 2019 Willow Vineyard Cabernet Franc Lakeside Trolley, a trolley service traveling the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, launches in Watkins Glen The Seneca Lake Wine Trail announces the 30th Anniversary of their Deck The Halls Holiday event held in Nov. and Dec., it's only July but these tickets will sell out fast Dr. Frank Winery to be the first Finger Lakes winery to sell wine in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Wine News TV interviews Eric Baist of Dr. Frank Winery about the introduction of ...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/14/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/14/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Toast Winery wins Gold Medal in 2023 Rose' Wine Competition Boundary Breaks Vineyards wins Best White Wine and Keuka Spring Vineyard wins Best Red Wine in New York Wine Classic Competition Upstate Beer Tourist checks out the new Watershed Brewery on Seneca Lake Finger Lakes Distilling shows how to make a great Manhattan Three Brothers Estates is 3 wineries and a brewery all in one location FLX Beer Reviews reviews War Horse Mango Double Dan Imperial IPA Dr. Frank Winery raises $10,000 for Ukraine relief efforts WENY recaps the Launch of the Lakes Event at the Finger Lakes Wine Festival HiConsumption includes Finger Lakes Distilling's White Pike Whiskey in its list of Top 7 Best White Whiskeys Cayuga County wineries and distilleries...