The Finger Lakes, American Wine Region of the Year, Is a Hotbed of Innovation
The Finger Lakes has been named Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 American Wine Region of the Year, with the article calling our area a “hotbed of innovation” and spotlighting hallmark styles such as Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Blaufränkisch, and traditional-method sparkling, rooted in a legacy once nicknamed the “Reims of America.” The piece highlights the region’s family-led culture, […]
FRIDAY CONVERSATION WITH … Nova Cadamatre
Heron Hill Winery in Urbana is entering a new chapter with a refreshed winemaking team, including Nova Cadamatre, the first female winemaker in the U.S. to earn the prestigious Master of Wine title, who joins as consulting winemaker. Cadamatre, also founder of Trestle Thirty One, will mentor the Heron Hill team while helping preserve the […]
New York small towns to visit: 11 idyllic places with history, food, art
Yahoo highlighted 11 of New York’s most charming small towns worth visiting in 2025, chosen for their mix of history, scenery, and local flavor. In Hammondsport, visitors can enjoy Keuka Lake’s natural beauty and stop at Keuka Lake Vineyards, a standout known for its intimate tasting room and celebrated wines. Click here for the full […]
Downtown Geneva Has Morphed Into a Hub For Wine Pros
Downtown Geneva has become a hub for sommeliers and wine pros, with wineries like Trestle Thirty One creating a dynamic scene that highlights Finger Lakes wines alongside global selections. Master of Wine Nova Cadamatre leads Trestle Thirty One with a focus on small-batch, terroir-driven wines—most recently experimenting with a dry Riesling aged in acacia barrels—showcasing […]
The Philadelphian’s Travel Guide to New York State
A tour of Keuka and Seneca Lakes highlights the Finger Lakes’ diversity, from Dr. Konstantin Frank’s trailblazing sparkling wines to Living Roots’ playful cross-hemisphere creations. Standouts like Boundary Breaks’ acclaimed Dry Riesling, Lamoreaux Landing’s award-winning Cabernet Franc, and Atwater’s funky low-intervention wines round out an unforgettable tasting journey. Click here to read the full story!
FLX Chamber Hosts 25th Anniversary for Ravines Wine Cellars
The Finger Lakes Chamber of Commerce honored Ravines Wine Cellars’ 25th anniversary with a Member Milestone Celebration at their Geneva location on August 14, featuring tours, Q&A with the owners, and a toast with their 2019 Sparkling Limestone Springs Riesling. Founded in 2000 by Morten and Lisa Hallgren, Ravines has grown into a celebrated Finger […]
Why Finger Lakes Wine Should Be on Your Radar
Elin McCoy’s summer wine tour with Bloomberg spotlighted the Finger Lakes, where Dr. Konstantin Frank celebrated 40 years of sparkling wine with a dazzling lineup that proved both historic and world-class. Rising stars like Apollo’s Praise, established producers such as Weis Vineyards, and Hillick & Hobbs show how the region is combining tradition and innovation […]
Dr. Konstantin Frank named best winery tour in America by USA TODAY
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in Hammondsport has once again been named the No. 1 Best Winery Tour in America by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, marking the fourth consecutive win for its acclaimed 1886 Wine Experience. The honor coincides with the 40th anniversary of the winery’s sparkling wine program, highlighting the family-owned estate’s lasting […]
The 25 Best Orange Wines for 2025
Orange wine is all about white grapes that hang out with their skins a little longer, giving the wines more texture, body, and fun layers of flavor—and it’s finally catching on big in the U.S. VinePair rounded up some of the best bottles for 2025, and a local highlight is Living Roots Wine & Co. […]
9 of the Best Pinot Noirs From New York’s Finger Lakes
Though Pinot Noir is often thought too delicate for the cool, unpredictable climate of the Finger Lakes, wineries like Dr. Konstantin Frank, Damiani Wine Cellars, Thirsty Owl Wine Company, Wagner Vineyards, Lamoreaux Landing, Six Eighty Cellars, and Standing Stone Vineyards are proving otherwise with complex, Burgundian-style expressions that rival far pricier bottles. Edward Deitch of […]