June 27, 2025
From sea to shining sea, American winemakers are crafting bottles that capture the spirit of summer—and there’s no better time to raise a glass than the Fourth of July. Whether you’re grilling out, picnicking in the park, or simply... News Tagged: Finger Lakes
Stars, Sips & Summer Vibes: American Wines for a Midwest Fourth
This Independence Day, we’re raising a glass to American-made wines that bring brightness, balance, and a little bit of backyard flair to the party. For our friends in the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana markets, we’ve curated a special lineup...
Stars, Stripes & Sips: All-American Wines to Toast the Fourth
From sea to shining sea, American winemakers are crafting bottles that capture the spirit of summer—and there’s no better time to raise a glass than the Fourth of July. Whether you’re grilling out, picnicking in the park, or simply...
A Quarter Century of Precision: Ravines Celebrates 25 Years of Finger Lakes Winemaking
May 20, 2025
“The whole cool-climate viticulture thing is lacking on the American wine scene,” said Morten Hallgren, the winemaker and owner of Ravines Wine Cellars with his wife, Lisa. “It shows a bright future for the Finger Lakes.” — Eric Asimov, “Deep... In Conversation with Kelby James Russell & Julia Rose Hoyle of Apollo’s Praise
July 17, 2024
We sat down with Finger Lakes winemakers Kelby James Russell and Julia Rose Hoyle to talk about their newest endeavor, Apollo’s Praise. Follow along as we taste through three of their inaugural wines and discuss the philosophy that goes into... American Wines for the 4th of July
June 28, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day with a curated selection of exceptional wines from across the United States. Our lineup features standout wines from renowned vineyards in California, New York, and Oregon, each chosen for their unique summery profiles and exceptional quality.... A Trip to the Finger Lakes
April 30, 2024
The itinerary included the vineyards of Hermann J. Wiemer, Ravines, and Apollo’s Praise, plus a stop at Finger Lakes Distilling. Most regions with a continental climate enjoy four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Much of Upstate New York,... Four Under-the-Radar Rosé Regions
May 10, 2023
We’ve traversed the globe in search of radiant rosés to brighten up the season. Explore Sicily, Greece, Basque Country, and FLX by their regional characteristics, with examples of producers and styles that we’re loving. While we do enjoy rosé throughout... Cider from the Finger Lakes: NY’s Other Big Apple
September 28, 2022
The Finger Lakes in New York has become a leading region for craft cider, owing to its unique terroir of glacial soils and climate moderating lakes. Even more important are the growers themselves. These aren’t the sweetened, flavored ‘hard’ ciders... The Reality of Riesling: How Our Producers are Changing the Landscape of a Challenged Variety
March 21, 2019
Why is it that the Finger Lakes wine region does not hold the same reputation as Champagne, Napa or Barolo? How can a region’s latitude be the most defining factor in its commercial success? Should the Finger Lakes AVA be...