mention this because a few hours prior to reading them, I took my list of winners from the New York Wine and Food Classic and went shopping for wines on that list. shop at at about 12 different stores for wine. Another effort should be made to help advise the local shops about the competitions and awards. MORE >>

Then the DLW web site aggregates all that information, giving consumers a one-stop shop to see what’s going on in regional wine. am one of the lucky few that will be enjoying only wines from the New York Finger Lakes each night during the week. just can't say enough about the Rieslings from Anthony Road. You Betcha! MORE >>

You hear so much about Swedish Hill and their wines and you see their label in every local wine shop, I can't find an excuse for having never been here before. Purchased a bunch along with the Sparkling Riesling Cuvee that won last years Governor's Cup. That was the day I became a fan of Finger Lakes Rieslings. was not driving. MORE >>

The blog started out in 2008 only as fun thing to do and to give my new wine affiliate web site it's first link. That did not come close to changing when I moved to within one hour of the New York Finger Lakes region. At least wine shopping was easy, my selection was not vast, actually very slim. was afraid to open them. MORE >>

Best White wine - Atwater Estate Vineyards Riesling 2008. How can I choose anything other than a Finger Lakes Riesling. Tasted more Riesling this past year than I have had in my entire life. Labeled as a value wine, or let's just say 'cheap wine,' this Petite Sirah is the best deal anybody shopping for good wine will find. MORE >>