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, collaboration, and steady maturity, noting 140+ wineries shaping a cool-climate profile that blends tradition and forward momentum. Read the full announcement from Wine Enthusiast here.
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