Knapp Winery: Four Decades of Finger Lakes Winemaking
Founded more than four decades ago, Knapp Winery is one of the Finger Lakes’ most established estates, with deep roots in the region’s modern wine history. Under founders Doug and Susan Knapp, the winery helped shape the Finger Lakes’ identity by championing early vinifera plantings and opening the first winery restaurant on Cayuga Lake. Today, […]
The Finger Lakes has been named Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 American Wine Region of the Year
[Geneva, NY] October 16, 2025 — The Finger Lakes has been named Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 American Wine Region of the Year, honoring two centuries of innovation, sustainability, and cool-climate leadership. This recognition celebrates the winemakers, growers, and partners who have shaped the Finger Lakes into one of America’s most respected wine regions. For the Finger […]
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, […]