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 […]
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 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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
At the 2025 New York Wine Classic, Weis Vineyards was named Winery of the Year and earned multiple top honors, including Best White Wine for its 2024 Grüner Veltliner and Best Pink Wine for its 2024 Dry Rosé. Other standout winners included Billsboro Winery for Best Dessert Wine and Ravines Wine Cellars for Best Cabernet […]
HAMMONDSPORT, NY August 19th, 2025 Heron Hill Winery is thrilled to announce several exciting developments within its winemaking team as preparations begin for the 2025 harvest. We are honored to begin working with acclaimed winemaking consultant Nova Cadamatre, Master of Wine. As one of the most respected and innovative voices in American wine, Nova brings […]
GENEVA, NY June 9th , 2025 The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA), premier marketing association for wines of the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Navor as its new Executive Director. Navor will lead the organization’s efforts to elevate the visibility and prominence of the Finger Lakes […]
GENEVA, NY – May 22, 2025 — The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, premier marketing association for wines in the region, proudly announces the successful completion of the 10th annual FLX Riesling Camp, a flagship educational immersion held in the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA). This year’s milestone gathering brought together 24 media and trade […]
SENECA FALLS, NY – The Martin family is excited to announce their new ownership of Swedish Hill Winery & Vineyard located in Romulus, NY. This is the most recent endeavor for the Martin Family, who owns and operates Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery, Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery, and Penguin Bay Winery. […]
Fox Run Vineyards, a family-owned winery on the west side of Seneca Lake, celebrates their 35 year anniversary in 2025, a historic milestone in the Finger Lakes. What began as a small family-owned operation on the west side of Seneca Lake has evolved into a destination known for its award-winning wines, sustainable vineyard practices, and […]
New Silver Thread Winegarden opens this February After 30 years at it’s off-the-beaten-path location on Caywood Rd. in Lodi, the reputable Silver Thread tasting room has moved to 9564 Rt-414. Silver Thread’s new location – the Silver Thread Winegarden – offers wine tastings, retail sales, and a limited food menu inspired by the previous, long-time […]
Acclaimed Finger Lakes Winery Plans Year-Long Celebration to Mark Milestone Trestle Thirty One Winery, a family-owned pioneer from New York’s Finger Lakes region, is proudly celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2025 and announcing a series of celebratory events throughout the year and special wine releases. Founded by Nova Cadamatre, the first female winemaker in the […]
Geneva, NY – January 14, 2025 — The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, a leading voice for promoting the Finger Lakes as North America’s premier cool-climate winegrowing region, is excited to usher in a dynamic year of growth and innovation with its 37 Levy Contributor wineries. With a strong foundation built on its Strategic Plan, the […]
PENN YAN NY, October 2nd, 2024– The Board of Directors of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA) and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) are pleased to announce that La Piana Consulting, one of the most experienced nonprofit consulting firms in the country, will be guiding our leadership teams through an Organizational Analysis […]
The Board of Directors of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA) and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) are pleased to announce an RFP for organizational analysis and partnership development consulting. NYWGF and FLWA are established organizations in the New York wine industry, with a shared mission of expanding market presence and brand […]