New York Strip steak. Also on tap for the week are a Pinot Noir from Fox Run which was a gift from a friend for my birthday! Regional Wine Week was organized by DrinkLocalWine.com. It runs from Sunday Oct. 11 thru Saturday Oct. For me, that means seven days of Finger Lakes wine. blend of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Grigio. MORE >>

My wife Shirley and a best family friend Donna set out to taste some great wines, enjoy some great scenery, have a delicious diner and spend a little cash in one of the most beautiful regions of New York. This is another of the new wineries in the region that is producing some of the Finger Lakes best. mean Damn! mean O sh*t. MORE >>

Packed with wine picks and hailed as “witty, lively and loaded with common sense&# by the Chicago Tribune, this brand new, mint condition hardback can be yours for $20–lower than the list price! So don’t delay for this personalized gift! Are you wondering what to get your loved ones for the holidays? I’m just kidding. MORE >>

At the time Madame Leroy was a fairly new devotee to biodynamism, and as part of her regimen in this vintage, she refused to spray her vines against mildew, which was potentially a huge problem during this growing season. John Gilman, author of the newsletter The View from the Cellar , joins us again for a Q&A. think not. am not hopeful. MORE >>

New York State Winemarket Organized in collaboration with the New York State Wine and Grape Foundation, next Sunday's market will feature a special celebration of NY's grape growing regions, with over 30 wineries joining the regular roster of market vendors. See the complete list of participating wineries below. MORE >>