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Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 1/29/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 1/29/2021 Finger Lakes Times features new brewery Frequentum Brewing in Canandaigua Travel & Leisure lists their top New York wineries See the majestic bald eagles that make their home at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in the Finger Lakes FLX Weekly focuses on wines for Valentines from Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Chocolate and Vines in Rochester is reopening on February 5th Edible Finger Lakes features Weis Vineyards Gruner Veltliner Also, see my tasting review of Weis Vineyards here Open Spaces Cidery in the Finger Lakes is focused on community and collaboration Finger Lakes wineries make changes to adapt to the pandemic Join Fulkerson Winery for a virtual tasting on February 10th Join Osmote Winery for a virtual tasting with live music on February 5th This Week In Wine Country features fortified and dessert wines and also a story on a Netflix series about glass blowers that features staff from Co

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 1/22/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 1/22/2021 Hermann Wiemer Dry Riesling makes list of top Rieslings to drink in 2021 on Liquor.com Join Hermann Wiemer Winery for a virtual tasting on Jan. 29th Tips on visiting Finger Lakes wineries in the winter . I will add that some wineries are not doing tastings over the winter, so call ahead if you plan on visiting over the winter. Also, refer to my blog post on Tips for Visiting Wineries Check this list updated by the Seneca Lake Wine Trail to see which Seneca Lake wineries are open for tastings over the winter FLX Weekly interviews Former Glenora Winery Chef who is now the chef at new restaurant Sackett's Table in Seneca Falls Edible Finger Lakes gives winter soup recipe from Tabora Farm & Winery (one of my favorite places to eat) Hollerhorn Distillery cocktail recipe featured by Edible Finger Lakes Boundary Breaks Winery is featured by Uncovering New York McGregor Vineyards Black Russian Red (un

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 1/15/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 1/15/2021 The Silicon Valley Bank "State of the Wine Industry" survey results are out and here are some results from the New York wineries that returned the survey (the number of NY wineries that responded to the survey is not quantified in the report). Get the complete report here - Average price per bottle of NY wine is $19, which is the lowest price per bottle of all wine regions listed in the survey results - NY wineries with a Data Analytics (DA) staff person: 25% have a full time DA person; 42% have a part-time DA person; 33% have no DA person - NY wineries interested in selling their winery: 50% said Not Interested; 17% said Unlikely; 8% said Possibly; 17% said Would Seriously Consider; 8% said Likely - For 2020 wine harvest quality for NY wineries: 67% said Excellent; 25% said Good; 8% said Average. NY survey results showed the best wine harvest quality of any wine region listed in the survey. - For

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 1/8/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 1/8/2021 Pandemic travel ban trapped Domaine LeSeurre Winery owners in Europe for months Starkeys Lookout Winery is listed for sale Fulkerson Winery offers Fly Fishing seminars Good primer on Powdery Mildew and Botrytis from Russ Moss via Cornell University New bill proposes limiting delivery fees from alcohol wholesalers to New York bars and restaurants Finger Lakes winemaker displays unique Holiday decoration See Wine Enthusiast reviews for Finger Lakes wines by point score The challenges for growing grapes sustainably for New York wineries are highlighted by Wine-Searcher Castel Grisch Winery continues its drive-thru Festival of Lights through January Dave Sit summarizes an excellent 2020 Finger Lakes grape harvest Finger Lakes wine region highlighted in Forbes Best Wines to Drink in 2021 article Edible Finger Lakes & Graft Wine Bar chef Orlando Rodriguez give recipe for Finger Lakes Coho Salmon

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 12/30/2020

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 12/30/2020 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Hazlitt, Thirsty Owl, and Fox Run Vineyards win Best of Class Awards at Dan Berger Wine Competition Evan Dawson podcast talks with Rick Rainey of Forge Cellars WENY's Laury Ward recommends Finger Lakes sparkling wines for New Years Eve Keuka Lake Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Franc featured in top vegan wines Boundary Breaks Riesling featured in article Dr. Frank Blanc de Blanc featured in sparkling wine article Finger Lakes Wine Festival looking for artist submissions to find their new festival logo Edible Finger Lakes features Keuka Brewing's Fat Stack Maple Pecan Porter FLX Weekly samples sparkling wines from Cayuga Lake wineries Wineries are now allowed to sell wine in cans in multiple size formats The Grape Pursuit website reviews of Finger Lakes wines for 2020 Edible Finger Lakes features Reinvention Brewing's Galactic Empire Imperial Pilsner

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 12/18/2020

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 12/18/2020 Forge Riesling gets 31st spot in Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines for 2020 Global Wine Journal reviews wines from Nathan K, Trestle 31, and Osmote wineries Finger Lakes food and beverage events for this weekend Join a virtual tasting of Finger Lakes sparkling wines today (Friday, Dec. 18th) at 6pm eastern Edible Finger Lakes features Peacemaker Brewing Chocolate Salted Caramel Stout beer Finger Lakes charities get huge multi-million donation from ex-wife of Amazon CEO The Wine Origins Alliance, which includes the Finger Lakes region, calls on new administration to lower trade barriers for wine industry The Committee to Preserve the Finger Lakes is asking for input from businesses that may be impacted by Greenidge Generation’s planned expansion of bitcoin and data mining at their Seneca Lake plant Edible Finger Lakes features the history of locally made Heidelberg Bread It's A Wonderful Life Festival

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 12/11/2020

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 12/11/2020 The Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival presents a live streaming concert on Dec. 19th Things to do in the Finger Lakes this winter Damiani Winery teamed up with Museum of the Earth to explain the effects of different soil types on Finger Lakes wine Geneva Historical Society presents their Holiday Market with unique holiday gifts and a private shopping feature Captain Bills new Seneca Lake Cruise Terminal celebrates completion Finger Lakes wineries offer Holiday specials The Wine Ranger Dave Sit presents his favorite Finger Lakes sparkling wines It's Cabernet Franc month on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, with discounts and specials The Seneca Falls It's A Wonderful Life Festival goes virtual this weekend, with lots of great online content and it's free Vinography features a review of Ravines Dry Riesling Finger Lakes Community College unveils their course requirements for their Associate

Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 12/4/2020

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FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 12/4/2020 Air Force veteran creates a wine brand at Anthony Road Winery to benefit injured military veterans The 2020 Finger Lakes wine vintage is looking very good Holiday decorations from around the Finger Lakes Finger Lakes cideries turn to wild apple varieties to add unique flavor and sustainability CNN tv show highlights Fall in the Finger Lakes 56,000 mile per hour meteor explodes above upstate New York Cornell warns about the Spotted lanternfly in the Finger lakes Alltrails highlights 5 popular hiking trails in the Finger Lakes National Forest Experience Finger Lakes presents a virtual Finger Lakes wine tasting experience for the Holidays Girl Gone Travel highlights Holiday experiences in the Finger Lakes Watkins Glen racetrack releases 2021 schedule including Finger Lakes Wine Festival on July 9-11 and Finger Lakes Beer Festival on Oct. 29-30 24 bottles of regional NY beer for the Holidays Travel Blogg

Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 11/27/20

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  FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 11/27/20 VinePair's Wine 101 gives a basic history of winemaking in the U.S. outside of CA, including the Finger Lakes. Finger Lakes gift ideas for the Foodie on your gift list Some Finger Lakes wine deals for Black Friday weekend Black Friday wine deals from the Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries Dr. Frank offers 20% off on a case plus free shipping for Black Friday weekend Realtors see surging demand for properties near lakes including the Finger Lakes area New resort planned for the Finger Lakes Orchestra of the Finger Lakes musicians perform free online virtual concerts If you are looking for gifts for the Finger Lakes enthusiast on your list, try FLX Goods Watkins Glen businesses offer deals for Small Business Saturday Thrillist features several upstate NY cideries in their list of Best Ciders 6 year historic boat restoration completed at Finger Lakes Boating Museum NYC breweries are expanding into the Finger Lakes region Vine Pai

Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and News Roundup 11/20/20

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  Finger Lakes Craft Beverage and News Roundup 11/20/20 A pinup calendar of racy poses by Finger Lakes winemakers has been released with proceeds benefiting local charities. The dreaded Spotted Lanternfly, which harms grapevines, has been spotted in the Finger Lakes Finger Lakes food event calendar from Edible Finger Lakes Corning's Gaffer District announces Holiday events Tips on pairing Finger Lakes wine with Thanksgiving dinner More Finger Lakes wine and Thanksgiving pairing tips And more Turkey Day wine pairing advice 5 Reasons to visit the Finger Lakes in winter VinExpo New York schedules 2 webinars on Brand Planning for Wineries Consumer alcohol buying trends for this Holiday season

Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 11/6/20

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  Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 11/6/20 It's Riesling month on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Finger Lakes tourism is weathering the pandemic storm Finger Lakes grape harvest shows smaller yields but higher quality grapes Five Finger Lakes red wine cocktail recipes Luckey Alex shares her favorite Cayuga Lake wineries Hector Wine Company celebrates 10th anniversary New winery, Scout Vineyards, opens on Seneca Lake The Drinkin It In webcast features Ravines Cabernet Franc (Finger Lakes wine discussion begins at 24 minutes in the webcast) Beautiful Finger Lakes video post card by Finger Lakes Wine Country 6 Finger Lakes waterfalls to visit in an afternoon New Seneca Falls bakery, Bayard Bakery, featured on FLX Weekly Damiani Winery presents a virtual wine tasting on Nov. 12th showcasing the geology of the Finger Lakes The Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester presents an exhibit of 79 Andy Warhol art pieces , exhibit starting this month thru March. Montezuma Winery presents

Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 10/30/20

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  Miles Wine Cellars An article about the Ghosts that inspire the Wines at Miles Wine Cellars Nice trip log article by a recent Finger Lakes visitor Recent New York Wine Reviews from Cork Report Heart & Hands and Ravines Riesling featured in Top Rieslings article in Food & Wine magazine Element Winery Syrah reviewed at Wine Casual Discussion of Strategies for marketing wine to Millennials Total Wine files appeal to open store in NY Dan Berger discusses new tax law that incentivizes higher alcohol wines VinExpo New York 2021 Wine Trade Show  has been canceled The Wine Economist breaks down the challenges facing the Wine Industry Beautiful video footage of the Finger Lakes