"Mark Lipton" > wrote in message
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> What follows is a rough draft of recommendations for the Finger Lakes
> region of NY State. I would appreciate any additional information about
> recommended wineries (or other wineries to recommend) as well as the
> usual comments, criticisms and corrections.
>
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> The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is a cool weather growing
> region that has been producing “serious” wines for about 30 years now.
> Production there centers on the cooler climate vinifera grapes
> (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc) as well as
> labrusca (native) and vinifera-labrusca hybrids. The latter grapes are
> more suited to the cold winters of upstate NY, but are not to everyones’
> tastes. Production centers around two lakes, Seneca and Cayuga, both of
> which are near to Ithaca, NY.
>
> Wineries:
>
> Castle Gritsch – Terrific view, decent wines
> Lucas
> Knapp
> Sheldrake Point (W Cayuga) – Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Franc
> Hosmer (W Cayuga) – Pinot Noir, Riesling and Cabernet Franc
> Standing Stone (E Seneca) – Excellent white wines
> Wagner (E Seneca) – Good Riesling and Gewurztraminer, excellent beer
> Dr. Konstantin Frank – A regional pioneer, good Riesling
> Ravines – Good Riesling
> Heron Hill – Good Riesling
> Hermann J. Wiemar (W Seneca) -
> Miles Cellars
> Lamoreaux Landing - nice wines, interesting building (gorgeous tasting
> room!)
> A****er (E Seneca) -
> Hazlitt 1852 (E Seneca) -

A****er is my favorite on Seneca. Their Riesling is very good and the
Gewurtz is excellent.
Hazlitt has some very nice wines. They also sell what is often touted as the
best selling wine in NY state, Red Cat. This is a sweet wine made from Red
Catawba grapes.
Both A****er and Hazlitt are 'must stops' for me every trip. I've never been
impressed with Miles Cellars.

>
> Dining:
>
> Red Newt – Nice bistro for lunch
> Wagner Vineyards – Nice restaurant for lunch

The Ginny Lee at Wagner is good. Never eaten at Red Newt but their wines are
decent.

>
> Lodging:
>
> Golden Knight Inn and Suites – Book far in advance
> Castle Gritsch – B&B with nice view
>
> Websites:
>
> http://www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com/
> http://www.uncorknewyork.com/winecou...akes/index.asp
> http://www.senecalakewine.com
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>
> Mark Lipton
> Feeder of the FAQ