In the Finger Lakes region it is very scarce, only two wineries grow Dornfelder and Fulkerson Winery is the only varietal wine producer. Add one more new discovery for 2009 and a reason to be very optimistic for 2010. Tags: New York Seneca Wine Trail red wine Finger Lakes Dornfelder MORE >>

In the first post (since deleted) I mentioned the fact that I was unable to attend last years Finger Lakes Riesling Festival and that the '09 Fest was a torrential down pour. Experts agree—Finger Lakes Rieslings are truly world class! Wegmans will be hosting the New York State Craft Beer Tent, located in the Wine Garden. MORE >>

Seemed to be stuck on Finger Lakes white wines all summer. did pass on a few nice California reds though and stayed with the Finger Lakes and a Salmon Run Meritage 2008 ( $11 ), a blend of 54% Cabernet Franc, 39.5% New York Cheese and New York Wine, two great reasons to love New York and the Finger Lakes. MORE >>

Finger Lakes Riesling of course. This month is Riesling month in New York and this will be the first of many I'll enjoy over the next 30 days. 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. 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 >>