Harvest is full tilt here in the Finger Lakes, and so is “Secret Cellar.” The Finger Lakes wine community thrives on collaboration, and annual Secret Cellar tradition started by winemaker Kelby James Russell embodies this in every way. In short, wineries surprise each other during harvest with themed “drops” of gifts, food, wine and (of…
Learn more about the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Trustmark program here! Visit the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s website to dig deeper into the certification standards and history of the project.
Learn more about Fulkerson’s “Best Pink Wine” award at this year’s New York Wine Classic here!
Published last year, this Forbes article highlights the long legacy of Finger Lakes winemaking and role of hybrids and natives in our region’s founding as well as the return to these grapes in present day. Read the full article here! The article features Living Roots, Keuka Lake Vineyards, Lakewood Vineyards, Wagner Vineyards, and Fox Run…
Cayuga: The unsung hero of the Finger Lakes! This versatile grape is loved by growers and winemakers for its high yields, early ripening, and vibrant flavors. Not just for sweet wines, Cayuga shines in dry styles and even pairs surprisingly well with food. In case you missed it, check out the Wine Enthusiast feature here:…
Our red wines deserve some love too! Check out this roundup from the Washington Post featuring Boundary Breaks Vineyard’s Cabernet Franc: https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/ive-tried-hundreds-of-wines-this-year-these-are-the-bottles-i-buy-again-and-again-fe65e149
VinePair’s top 16 Rieslings for 2024 list with serious FLX representation… see the full list here! https://vinepair.com/buy-this-booze/best-riesling-2024/
Just in time for Finger Lakes Wine Month… some amazing Finger Lakes Riesling featured in a Forbes article “15 Must-Try Wines From New York State.” Check it out here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jilliandara/2024/07/31/12-must-try-new-york-wines/
Read more about the FLX Craft Beverage Environmental Coalition and what they’ve been up to here!
The world’s best value Rieslings may run at a slightly higher price point than other wines, but the styles are as diverse as the quality is high. Check out the full article here, which highlights Hillick & Hobbs Estate Dry Riesling.