You got my faves (Sheldrake, Ravines, Weimar) -can't add anything.
In Ithaca there's a tapas bar called Just a Taste that gets consistent
good marks. But they don't take reservations and the times I tried to
go wait was too long.

Want me to try and do a preliminary on Long Island?


Mark Lipton wrote:
> 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.
>
> --------------- Begin C&P -------------------------
> 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) -
>
> Dining:
>
> Red Newt - Nice bistro for lunch
> Wagner Vineyards - Nice restaurant for lunch
>
> 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
>
> -------------------- End C&P -----------------------
>
> Mark Lipton
> Feeder of the FAQ