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Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/30/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/30/2021 This Week in Wine Country visits Liquid Shoes Brewing in Corning Finger Lakes Distilling & Lucky Hare Brewing team up to revive local Glen Ale beer brand that was brewed in Watkins Glen in the 1930's Drink Like A Girl Craft Beer Fest featuring over 20 Finger Lakes breweries takes place this Saturday, July 31st Kevin Zraly discusses Cabernet Franc wines with 5 New York wineries Chris Missick's Viti Culture podcast interviews Johannes Selbach, of Weingut Selbach Oster, one of the Mosel Valley’s most outstanding producers of world class Riesling Decanter magazine recaps the FLXcursion Finger Lakes Riesling Expo Wine Enthusiast magazines includes Seneca Lake in their list of Best Lakeside Getaways FLX Weekly talks to Katherine Chase of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail CarpeTravel.com presents their Ultimate 3-Day Trave

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/23/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/23/2021 Hazlitt Winery to return as sponsor of the Hospitality Area for this years Watkins Glen Nascar Race TheTravel.com profiles wineries around Keuka & Cayuga Lakes in Part I of their Finger Lakes profile And profiles wineries around Seneca Lake in Part II FLX Weekly interviews Don Miller of Waterside Wine Bar Rock Stream Vineyards presents their Annual Rock Stock Music Fest this Saturday, July 24th Courtney Schiessl dicusses New York wines with Wagner Vineyards, Colloca Estate Winery, and Arrowhead Spring Vineyards Aroma Thyme Bistro chef Marcus Guiliano discusses the current challenges and opportunities facing the NY restaurant and wine industries Several Finger Lakes wineries make Yahoo Life's list of Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in the U.S. The Showboat Motel & Restaurant affected by flooding after heavy rains in Finger La

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/16/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/16/2021 Belhurst Winery announces the release of its new carbonated Riesling called ‘Riesling Splash’ under the new logo, Seneca Spritz Napa Valley Wine Academy interviews Alex Jankowski of Wagner Vineyards Chris Missick's Viticulture Podcast interviews Derek and Stacey Edinger of the new Brewery Ardennes Edible Finger Lakes profiles Buttonwood Grove winemaker Susan Passmore Vote for the Finger Lakes as Favorite Wine Region in the 2021 USA Today Best of Poll The NY Cork Report's Paul Brady interviews Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Executive Director Kyle Pallischeck Zugibe Winery's ZUG Fest returns this year with all day live music Colloca Estate Winery on Lake Ontario presents Bay Fest, with all day music and "monster" plates of Seafood Paella Fox Run Vineyards presents Grapes, Griddles & Fiddles on Wednesdays in July and August wit

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/9/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/9/2021 See all the upcoming Summer events on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail The Wine Ranger writes Part 3 of A Year in the Life of a Finger Lakes Grape Vine Discover Upstate NY has a nice searchable directory of Finger Lakes wineries, breweries, and distilleries The Corning Museum of Glass new Fire and Vine exhibit combines the history of glassmaking with the history of winemaking in the Finger Lakes Nenos Tacos at Star Cidery in Canandaigua to offer Taco Tasting Flights One Foot in the Grapes highlights Fox Run Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay Amazing $15 Million Lakefront Mansion for sale in the Finger Lakes has its own Underground Tunnel Tours to see the White Deer at the former Seneca Army Depot are returning this summer Rower will trek 400 miles from Lake George to Keuka Lake for clean water charities Two Finger Lakes women

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/2/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/2/2021 FLXcursion International Riesling Expo, with Riesling seminars, tastings, dinners and more returns to the Finger Lakes this year on July 17-20 Jimmy Fallon visits Iron Smoke Distillery in the Finger Lakes The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance promotes August this year as Finger Lakes Wine Month, with specials, promotions and events at participating Finger Lakes wineries Glenora Winery Brut Champagne chosen as the official champagne of Watkins Glen International Speedway New York Lawmakers Seek Special Session to Extend Drinks-to-Go Policy VinePair explains how the NY Liquor Store Lobby influenced the NY To-Go Drinks laws Congress has introduced a bill titled USPS Shipping Equity Act, which would allow the Postal Service to mail beverage alcohol products directly from licensed producers On FLX Weekly, Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Director Kath

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 6/25/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/25/2021 New Vines Winery on Seneca Lake hosts their 10th Anniversary celebration on June 26th Robert Sands, Chairman of Constellation Brands, builds stunning $4.3 million home, designed to look like a medieval castle, on Canandaigua Lake Edible Finger Lakes profiles Sheldrake Point winemaker Dave Breeden Lincoln Hill Farms BrewFest 2021, with over 75 breweries, will take place on August 14th in Canandaigua The Drink Like A Girl Beer Fest is scheduled for July 31st in Geneva Dan Belmont leads a discussion on food and wine pairings with New York wines The increase in the production of Gruner Veltliner wine in the Finger Lakes is discussed Point of the Bluff Vineyards to present a Rose' Wine & Food Pairing event The Off Duty Traveler presents a nice travelogue of their Finger Lakes wine vacation The $5.3 million Watkins Glens' Clute Park

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 6/18/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/18/2021 The Canandaigua Wine Trail celebrates its 20th Anniversary on June 24th with wine, music, and more Finger Lakes winemakers explore wines other than Riesling with Greg Lambrecht of Coravin Silver Thread Winery presents a side by side comparison of 2 of their wines to Australian and New Zealand wines Hobart & Smith College presents a seminar on the impact of climate change on the vineyards of the Finger Lakes Seven Fifty Daily features a story on the global rennaisance of the Blaufrankish (Lemberger) grape, with comments from several Finger Lakes winemakers New Cornell Agritech hops breeding program to develop signature New York hops Watkins Glen State Park is featured in newest New York tourism ad Paul Hobbs Wines names new director of marketing Cayuga Ingredients on Cayuga Lake, who started by making hand sanitizer last year during t

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 6/11/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/11/2021 Grist Iron Brewing announces summer live music schedule The Wine Ranger continues with Part 2 of A Year in the Life of a Grapevine Vineyard View Winery to host Canine and Wine event to benefit Yates Humane Society this Sunday, June 13th Varick Winery to hold 16th Annual Cherry Festival June 26 & 27 Rock Stream Vineyards releases new Traminette port-style fortified wine Chris Missick's Viticulture podcast gives an update of vineyard conditions in the Finger Lakes Thrillist lists their 10 Top Wineries to Visit Near New York City Toast Winery presents Yoga classes followed by wine spritzers Missick Cellars partners with Pittsford Fine Art to open new art gallery at their tasting room Treleaven Winery announces Summer Garden Concert Series The Albany Times Union gives some tips for visiting Finger Lakes wineries Fox

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 6/4/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 6/4/2021 New brewery, Owasco Lake Brewing, opening in Moravia Episode 9 of the Viti Culture series features an interview with Liz Stamp of Lakewood Vineyards New York breweries offering a beer to those who get COVID vaccine Paul Grieco leads a virtual tasting seminar of Finger Lakes Rieslings Song Hill Winery releases its 2016 Barrel Blanc blend of Chardonnay, Cab Franc, and Pinot Noir Star Cidery celebrates 2nd Anniversary this weekend Keuka Springs Winery announces summer event schedule including a guided Vineyard Walk & Gewurztraminer Tasting on June 11th & 13th Rohrbach Brewing announces Barrel Aged Beer Series Launch event on June 15th Seneca Lake Wine Trail announces June events taking place at the wineries on the Wine Trail Terroir Review reviews Ravines 2018 Gewurztramine r and 2017 Dry Riesling Cornell Univers

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 5/28/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/28/2021 Buttonwood Grove Winery owners David & Melissa Pittard have completed the transition of their purchase of Toro Run Winery into the new 680 Cellars, opening this weekend and featuring unique bottlings of vinifera wines made in stone, clay and terracotta tanks Wine Enthusiast reviews 14 Sparkling Wines from New York Life Between the Vines interviews Vinnie Aliperti, owner of Billsboro Winery and winemaker at Atwater Vineyards The Today Show features the Finger Lakes region for a top summer travel destination Many Finger Lakes wineries to retain pandemic safety measures this summer FLX Weekly features 3 new wine releases from Cayuga Lake wineries Edible Finger Lakes spotlights the growing production of Gruner Veltliner wines in the Finger Lakes The World Wine Guys feature Thirsty Owl Dry Riesling Dr. Frank's Rkatsitelli makes AOL's (yes, AOL

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 5/21/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/21/2021 New brewery, Brewery Ardennes, opens in Geneva on historic farm property The owner of the new Brewery Ardennes describes the types of Belgian beers that he makes Fox Run Vineyards' Garlic Festival to be moved to Lakefront Park in Geneva Point of the Bluff Winery presents their 2021 Concert Series featuring Atlanta Rythm Section, Little River Band, and Marshall Tucker Band Episode 9 of New York State of Wine features Felicity Carter discussing Riesling wine with 3 Finger Lakes winemakers The story of the great Finger Lakes vinifera vintage of 2020 This Week in Wine Country features the inaugural running of the Fulkerson Winery "Will Run For Wine" 5k trail run Climbing Bines Brewery announces summer music schedule Seneca Lake Brewing offers Glamping with free beer New York Kitchen announces upcoming food and beer classes and

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 5/14/2021

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 5/14/2021 New winery, Quarry Ridge Winery, re-opens on Cayuga Lake New E-commerce platform Vin Social chooses Red Tail Ridge Winery as their first winery partner, as they produce 2 co-labeled limited edition wines Top Chef winner Kristen Kish to partner with Finger Lakes spirits company Yobo Soju on new brand of Soju, a traditional Korean spirit See all the events happening for New York Cider Weeks from May 15 to May 31 Grist Iron Brewery seeing brisk business for the Spring season Lucky Hare Brewing presents their 5th Anniversary Party on May 22nd Queens-based Big Alice Bewing takes over the old Gael Brewing space in Geneva Finger Lakes Beer Festival to be held on October 29-30 at Watkins Glen Race Track Chris Missick gives an update on vineyard growth in Episode 6 of Viti Culture Rock Stream Vineyards presents their Spring Fling Music Fest and BarB