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Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/30/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/30/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Evan Dawson interviews Heron Hill Winery owner John Ingle, celebrating 50 years in the Finger Lakes wine industry Billsboro Winery celebrates their 15th Anniversary Wine Spectator's Kristin Bieler highlights Hermann Wiemer and Red Newt wines on the New York Living tv show 10 months after a fire destroyed it, Three Brothers Winery reopens their Bagg Dare tasting room This Week in Wine Country visits JR Dill Winery FLX Weekly discusses the current grape harvest in the Finger Lakes WENY reports on the 60th Anniversary Celebration at Dr. Frank Winery The Linden Wine Series in Geneva is a success Fulkerson Winery continues to sell grape juices to home winemakers through Oct. 16th The Seneca Lake Wine Trail Deck The Halls event is already

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/23/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/23/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Hermann Wiemer Winery and Ravines Winery are in Wine and Spirits Magazine's 2022 Top 100 Wineries in the World Paul Vigna interviews Paul and Shannon Brock, owners of Silver Thread Winery Here is the latest Cornell Grape Harvest Report Wine Business evaluates the current grape harvest in the Finger Lakes, commenting on higher grape prices and lower crop yields Oktoberfest Brewers Festival, featuring 11 breweries, is Oct. 1st at Young Lion Brewing Cornell Extension announces the creation of the Southern Tier Craft Beverage Trail How Three Brothers Winery uses social media to grow their brand Tastes and Tunes event raises record amount for local charities This Week in Wine Country visits Falling Waters Boat Tours, who provide an up close

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/16/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/16/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Trestle Thirty One Winery quietly making gains at their Geneva tasting room Hollerhorn Distillery, destroyed by fire in May, has purchased a property and building in Naples for their new tasting room Paul Hobbs is nominated for Winemaker of the Year in the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards Cornell Extension issues their Grape Harvest Report Wine Folly issues their new New York Wine Guide And see the Wine Folly NY Video Wine Guide here 26 acres of vineyard land near Dundee has been listed for $399,000 And the former Varick Winery tasting room and property on Cayuga Lake is still available for $895,000 Chris Scholomiti gives an end of summer report on the Finger Lakes grape crop Cellar Chats discusses Finger Lakes wine with Thomas Pastuszak

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/9/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/9/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Everyday Drinking releases their new Finger Lakes Cider Guide in honor of New York Cider Week from Sept. 29th to Oct. 9th Finger Lakes 2020 vintage of Rieslings are being rated very highly by Wine Enthusiast magazine This Week in Wine Country visits Horseheads Brewery on Seneca Lake New York Kitchen announces Wine and Food classes for September Penguin Bay Winery is having their Fall Wine Sale The Naples Grape Festival, featuring music, food, beer and wine tastings and more is coming up on Sept. 24th and 25th Bacchus Bruce reviews Red Newt Circle Riesling The Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival, celebrating the Ford Mustang this year, will be held this Friday, Sept. 9th The 37th annual TomatoFest will take place this Sat. Sept 10th in downtown Aub

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 9/2/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 9/2/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Forbes discusses Finger Lakes Riesling with famed French winemaker Louis Barruol, a partner at Forge Winery A fond farewell to the Finger Lakes Times Wine Ranger Dave Sit Erica Paolicelli of Three Brothers Winery is named 2022 Woman of Distinction Finger Lakes winemaker celebrates awards for his wines that benefit veterans charities Three Brothers Winery is having a Labor Day Sale, featuring 30% off on cases of wine 3 Finger Lakes grapevine nurseries to participate in New York's relaunch of its Grapevine Certification Program Make wine tasting reservations at multiple wineries in the Finger Lakes on the Tock website Cornell Agritech gets large grant to evaluate alternatives for controlling insect pests in NY specialty crops Judy Collins to perform at Point of the Bluff Wi

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/26/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/26/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Bagleys Winery on Seneca Lake is for sale for $1.9 million And here is a video tour of Bagleys Winery This Week in Wine Country visits Hillick and Hobbs Estate Winery New York state incentivizes locally grown ingredients in the craft beer industry New York Wine and Grape Foundation releases new edition of The New York Wine Reference Guide Barnstormer Winery celebrates its 9th Anniversary with live music, great food, and great wine on Sept. 6th The Uncork Your Mind podcast delves into the Delaware wine grape with winemaker Abby Wilkens of Lakewood Vineyards Jamie Drummond reviews Dr. Frank 2019 Gruner Veltliner How Pennsylvania wineries are dealing with the Spotted Lanternfly can help Finger Lakes wineries Missick Cellars presents a wine

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/19/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/19/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Fox Run Vineyards hires Craig Hosbach from Hunt Country Winery as their new head winemaker Living Roots Winery's companion winery in Australia wins Best New Winery in the Halliday Australian Wine Awards Chris Scholomiti gives a summer update on Finger Lakes grapevine status Wine Bible author Karen MacNeil discusses why New York wine is the best kept secret in wine Geneva's Linden Street shops, including Vinifera Wine Bar and Linden Social Club host a series of wine events focusing on Finger Lakes wine this summer An introduction to New York Cabernet Franc wines Paul Vigna interviews Heron Hill Winery winemaker Jordan Harris 'Experience The Finger Lakes' wine tour company rated among the 10 best U.S. wine tours in USA Today The story b

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/12/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/12/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Cornell Agritech celebrates its 140th Anniversary with an Open House Celebration this Saturday, Aug. 13th The Cayuga Lake Wine Trail celebrates Finger Lakes Wine Month Governors Cup winner Hazlitt Winery crafts award-winning Sherry from native grapes Finger Lakes wineries say some of the tasting room changes they made for the pandemic are likely here to stay Dan Belmont and Paul Brady discuss northeast U.S. wines with summer barbecue The Vino and The Beasts 5k Run through the vineyards at Three Brothers Winery is this Sat. Aug.13th The Pintcast discusses Brewfest 2022 at Lincoln Hill Farms this Sat., Aug. 13th, with over 60 breweries and cideries and performance by Tim Reynolds, guitarist for Dave Matthews Band The Finger Lakes Tasting and Tap Room in Cortland i

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 8/5/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 8/5/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News August is Finger Lakes Wine Month, with many wineries offering specials and discounts this month Hosmer Winery celebrates their 37th Anniversary with an Anniversary Party this Sat., Aug.6th Dr. Frank Winery wins Best Winery Tour in USA Todays 10Best Awards Red Newt Cellars is listed in Drizly's Top 10 U.S. Fastest Growing Wine Brands Forbes writer John Mariani includes Empire State Blanc de Blanc Brut in his list of Cold White Wines for a Long Hot Summer This Week in Wine Country visits Point of The Bluff Winery Concert Venue 20 Unique Breweries in New York to have a Beer on International Beer Day on Friday, Aug. 5th Finger Lakes wines made from hybrid grapes are making a comeback FLX Weekly discusses the upcoming Seneca Lake Wine Trail "

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/29/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/29/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Hazlitt Winery enters the canned seltzer market with 4 new wine seltzers Edible Finger Lakes interviews Swedish Hill winemaker Zach Pegram FLX Weekly highlights 3 new wine releases from Cayuga Wine Trail wineries The Washington Post reviews Red Newt Dry Riesling The Pintcast discusses this weekends Drink Like A Girl 5k Run and Beer Fest Rock Stream Winery presents their 17th Anniversary Party this Sat., July 30th, with music by The Variables Eric Asimov recommends Empire Estate Blanc de Blanc in his 20 Great Summer Value Wines Under $20 The New York cider industry generates over $500 million in wages for employees Casa Larga Winery presents Patio Party Music on Thursdays in August Summer Hop Beer and Wine Dinner on Aug. 4th feat

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/22/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/22/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Keuka Lake Wine Trail will celebrate August Finger Lakes Wine Month with 6 course wine and food pairing dinner on Aug. 11th Matt Cassavaugh of 20 Deep Winery explains how the diverse weather of the Finger Lakes affects grapevines Hermann Wiemer winemaker Dillon Buckley discusses the growing and making of their new Farm Late Harvest dessert wine NY Ag Connection interviews owners of Tin Barn Brewing, who just opened a new location in the Finger Lakes Wine Enthusiast magazine's decision to stop reviewing wines from states other than CA WA OR NY and VA has angered wineries Finger Lakes Wine Country releases Ice Cream and Cheese Lovers Guide to the Finger Lakes Wine Enthusiast rates the 2012 Red Wines and the 2019 White Wines as the best Finger Lakes vintages from from 2

Weekly Finger Lakes Craft Beverage & News Roundup 7/15/2022

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WEEKLY FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE & NEWS ROUNDUP 7/15/2022 Finger Lakes Craft Beverage, Arts, Food, Travel, & Tourism News Weis Vineyards named Winery of the Year at the New York Wine Classic Wine Competition See complete Competition results here See the replay of the Wine Classic awards presentations here Dan Berger discusses the Paul Hobbs Hillick and Hobbs Riesling project in the Finger Lakes Finger Lakes winemakers chime in on NY Times article on how the color of wine bottles affects "light strike" flaws in wine Chris Scholomiti says Finger Lakes grapevines are doing well in his July vineyard update The Washington Post highlights Dr. Frank Winery's 60th Anniversary and its historical impact on the wine industry Cab Franc Chronicles reviews Boundary Breaks 2018 Cabernet Franc WENY recaps the Finger Lakes Wine Festival Interesting discussion on the Wine