The Finger Lakes region, historically known for its sparkling wines, is experiencing a resurgence with the rise of pét-nat, a naturally sparkling, unfiltered wine. Pét-nats appeal to younger consumers who seek adventurous, low-intervention styles, and they offer winemakers a quicker, more cost-effective alternative to traditional sparkling methods. With its unique terroir and use of both…
This year’s Jancis Robinson Writing Competition saw an incredible 214 submissions, and we’re thrilled to highlight two standout stories from the Finger Lakes! Christopher Costales’ “A Finger Lakes Winemaker is Born” shares cherished memories from our annual Riesling Camp, while Emily Grazier, Assistant Winemaker at Hosmer Winery, was shortlisted and named Reader’s Choice runner-up for…
From VinePair’s “Best Cabernet Francs for 2024” list: “Wines made from Cab Franc range from light and quaffable to rich and tannic depending on both region and winemaking styles. Cool-climate examples from the Loire Valley, Finger Lakes, or Long Island can be lively and fresh with tart red fruit, spicy green pepper notes, and crisp…
Thank you to Li at the Wining Hour for this recap of our FLX Roadshow in New York this August! She gives a wonderful overview of the history of the region and present day viticulture and winemaking, along highlights of the wines tasted at the event. Read the full article here!
Harvest is full tilt here in the Finger Lakes, and so is “Secret Cellar.” The Finger Lakes wine community thrives on collaboration, and annual Secret Cellar tradition started by winemaker Kelby James Russell embodies this in every way. In short, wineries surprise each other during harvest with themed “drops” of gifts, food, wine and (of…
Learn more about the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Trustmark program here! Visit the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s website to dig deeper into the certification standards and history of the project.
Learn more about Fulkerson’s “Best Pink Wine” award at this year’s New York Wine Classic here!
Published last year, this Forbes article highlights the long legacy of Finger Lakes winemaking and role of hybrids and natives in our region’s founding as well as the return to these grapes in present day. Read the full article here! The article features Living Roots, Keuka Lake Vineyards, Lakewood Vineyards, Wagner Vineyards, and Fox Run…
Cayuga: The unsung hero of the Finger Lakes! This versatile grape is loved by growers and winemakers for its high yields, early ripening, and vibrant flavors. Not just for sweet wines, Cayuga shines in dry styles and even pairs surprisingly well with food. In case you missed it, check out the Wine Enthusiast feature here:…
Our red wines deserve some love too! Check out this roundup from the Washington Post featuring Boundary Breaks Vineyard’s Cabernet Franc: https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/ive-tried-hundreds-of-wines-this-year-these-are-the-bottles-i-buy-again-and-again-fe65e149