Sunday October 9th kicked off the fourth annual Regional Wine Week, an event started in 2008 by Jeff Siegel ( The Wine Curmudgeon ) and Dave McIntyre ( Dave McIntyre's WineLine ) and hosted by DrinkLocalWine.com. am one of the lucky few that will be enjoying only wines from the New York Finger Lakes each night during the week. MORE >>

Finger Lakes Riesling of course. The 2008 Red Tail Ridge semi-dry Riesling was suggested by my sister-in-law. Fruit sourced from Red Tail Ridge Vineyard , Seneca Lake. Lot's of New York Rieslings to try and a day touring on the Finger Lakes in a few weeks. This is now one of her favorites. Sound good? MORE >>

Can't seem to find a Finger Lakes Riesling I don't like. Thanks to my son, this past weekend I opened a dry Riesling from Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars located in Lodi, NY, on the east side of Seneca Lake and my first stop on the annual " Deck the Halls " event on Dec. have to say his timing was impeccable. g/L pH: 2.93 MORE >>

While visiting Damiani Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake this past spring I tasted an excellent Syrah and I was sold. On a recent tour I found what I believe is the best (so far) Finger Lakes Syrah and it was just a short drive south of Damiani at the Atwater Estate Vineyards. From that day on I was a fan. MORE >>

Stoney Lonsesome Estates 2008 Reserve. Tags: white Merlot New York Seneca Wine Trail Finger Lakes I love it when Shirley decides to experiment in the kitchen. It either means we end up going out to dinner or I am in for a special treat. The aromas were more of red berries like raspberry and strawberry with agave sweetener. MORE >>