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Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 10/27/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 10/27/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News VinePair's Next Wave Awards names Nathan Kendall as Winemaker of the Year FLX Weekly interviews Paul King, winemaker at Six Mile Creek Vineyards See the latest Cornell Grape Harvest Report here Four Finger Lakes winery properties are currently for sale The Robb Report gives their 7 Best Wines From The Finger Lakes Cab Franc Chronicles reviews Heron Hill 2020 Cabernet Franc The 2023 Old Vine Conference interviews Meaghan Frank and Oskar Bynke about the Finger Lakes wine region Forbes guide on how to pair Halloween candy with wine, including pairing Dr. Frank Blanc de Blanc with Kit Kat Marshmallow candy Cornell students explore sustainable solutions for wine bottle reuse This company in Geneva turns grape waste into a dietar...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 10/20/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 10/20/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Wine Enthusiast gives their list of Top Rated Finger Lakes Wines, including a 96-point Riesling from Hillick and Hobbs WUHF interviews Scott Osborne, owner of Fox Run Vineyards, on their Geared For Growth segment Four Finger Lakes wineries make VinePair's list of Top 10 Rieslings for 2023 Read the latest Cornell Grape Harvest Report here Wineries have until this Sunday, Oct. 22nd to participate in Silicon Valley Bank's 2023 Survey on Winery metrics Finger Lakes wineries going smoke-free NY state updates alcohol laws, including expansion of Sunday alcohol sales The Gobble n' Go food and beverage crawl through downtown Auburn eateries, breweries and shops is tomorrow, Sat Oct. 21st The Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival is tomorrow, Sat....

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 10/13/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 10/13/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Hollerhorn Distillery reopens today, Fri. Oct. 13th, after suffering devastating fire last year Rising Storm Brewery opens in Penfield today, Fri. Oct. 13th John Wagner comments on the effects of the May frost on this years grape harvest Paste Magazine includes Knapp Winery 2022 Rose' Saignee' paired with Duck Breast as one of their favorite Fall Rose' pairings Read the current Cornell Grape Harvest Report here Finger Lakes winemakers tout the benefits of hybrid grapes The NY Beer Project Oktoberfest is this Sunday, Oct. 15th in Victor Atwater Vineyards releases their Fall event schedule, including their Howl-O-Ween Party on Oct. 31st, with costume contest for the Dogs and their People Vinifera Wine Bar in Geneva showcases Finger Lakes...

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 10/6/2023

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 10/6/2023 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News See the best of Ithaca 2023 List, with Six Mile Creek Winery and South Hill Cidery winning in their categories Tracy Schuhmacher visits 5 new wine destinations on Keuka Lake Lakeshore Winery on Cayuga Lake is for sale New Finger Lakes Whiskey Festival, the Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival, takes place Oct. 20th and 21st in Geneseo New Unwine'd Wine Bar in Rochester uses automatic dispensing machine to pour tastings for customers Roc Brewing Co. in Rochester to close doors for good this weekend Osmote Wines partners with Jack Tatum's new album, releasing a wine in tandom with the release of Tatum's new single The weekly Cornell Grape Harvest Report, Veraison to Harvest, is now available as a podcast Chris Scholomiti gives his Harves...

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...