New Vineyard, Winery Coming to the Finger Lakes

A new vineyard and winery making Riesling is coming to Seneca Lake.

Check it out http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/49515 here at this link.

Finger Lakes Wine Festival Opens Today

The Finger Lakes Wine Festival beings today (July 12) in Watkins Glen.

The wine festival offers the largest showcase of New York state wines with more than 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music, culinary classes, and breweries all in one location. 

The festival officially opens at 5 p.m. with the Launch of the Lakes Toga Party. Go to http://www.flwinefest.com/Festival-Info/Festival-Info.aspx and click on Event Schedule for a full listing of special events.

Tickets are still on sale. Go to http://www.flwinefest.com/Ticket-Info/Ticket-Info.aspx for ticket information.

Forbes Blogger Takes on Finger Lakes Rieslings

Go to http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2013/07/11/get-fresh-with-new-york-state-rieslings/ to read the blog post.

New York Rieslings Continue to Pick Up Honors

This news is from Jim Trezise of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation:


The Riverside International Wine Competition, run by esteemed California wine writer and Riesling aficianado Dan Berger, includes a special section for International Riesling Foundation trophies based on the IRF Riesling Taste Profile categories: Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet, and Sweet.

The winners of two of the four trophies went to New York wines: Dr. Konstantin Frank 2012 Dry Riesling, and Wagner Vineyards 2011 Semi-Dry Riesling.

In addition, of the 31 wines from around the world that won Gold or above, including Best of Class, and Chairman's Award (equivalent to Double Gold), a majority--16 of 31--went to Finger Lakes Rieslings, compared with 6 from California, 2 each from Australia, Pennsylvania and Washington, and 1 each from British Columbia, Germany, and Michigan.

New York's other Best of Class award included Belhurst Estate Winery 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling.

Additional Chairman's Awards (equal to Double Gold) were given to Chateau LaFayette Reneau 2011 Dry Riesling; and Glenora 2011 Riesling Select Harvest.

Gold medals went to Anyela's 2011 Sweet Riesling; Belhurst 2012 Dry Riesling; Dr. Frank 2012 Semi-Dry Riesling and 2012 Riesling Reserve; Fox Run 2010 Dry Riesling, Lake Dana Vineyard; Keuka Spring 2012 Riesling and 2012 Semi-Sweet Riesling; Sheldrake Point 2011 Riesling; Swedish Hill 2011 Riesling; Thirsty Owl 2012 Dry Riesling; and Ventosa 2011 Riesling, New Vineyard.

During the past several years, Finger Lakes Rieslings have earned international acclaim, as evidenced by impressive results like these in many competitions--as well as the 2010 Tierce Dry Riesling being served at the Presidential Inaugural Luncheon in January.  The secrets of success: collaboration among growers and winemakers; research and communication by Cornell; and multi-faceted promotion at several levels.

Magazine Touts Finger Lakes Wines

Go to http://blog.syracuse.com/cny/2013/03/wine_enthusiast_magazine_touts_fantastic_finds_among_finger_lakes_rieslings.html#incart_m-rpt-2 to check out this story.