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Finger Lakes, New York

New York's Finger Lakes region has the glacier-sculpted landscapes, ideal microclimates, and gifted winegrowers to produce fresh, vibrant, wines, including world-class Rieslings.

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The Finger Lakes

" In terms of Riesling, I can't imagine a better winemaking region, or more dynamic winemakers, anywhere in the United States."

--Anna Lee C. Iiijima, Assistant Tasting Director,
Wine Enthusiast Media
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Finger Lakes History

Established in October of 1982, the Finger Lakes AVA (American Viticultural Area) is the largest wine-growing region in New York State...Read More
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Finger Lakes Terrior

10,000 years ago, glacial activity carved out eleven long narrow lakes known as the Finger Lakes located in central New York...Read More
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Finger Lakes Varietals

The most significant vinifera grapes of the Finger Lakes include Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc as well as ...Read More

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The Wines of the Finger Lakes with Thomas Pastuszak

Learn more about the wines of the Finger Lakes with Thomas Pastuszak, wine director of the Nomad in  New York City and Stephanie Mira de Orduna, business partner of Microclimate Wine Bar in Geneva, NY.

The Finger Lakes Harvest,
September 2012

The 2012 Finger Lakes Harvest as told by a few vineyard managers and winemakers.  We look forward to sharing the 2012 wines in the coming year.

On the Road to World-class Rieslings in the Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes  has become internationally recognized for its world-class Riesling and other wines.  Hear testimonials from Finger Lakes winemakers about Riesling in the region.
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2012 Wine Spectator Video Contest!

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