If you've never visited New York wine country, what are you waiting for? New York state has several wine regions that all produce unique wines. As a resident of the beautiful Hudson Valley, I...
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I'd wager that most people don't think too much about where their wine comes from and how much work is involved in the production. People tend to think about vineyard trips in the summer, when...
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Hockey isn't the first sport that springs to mind when I think of wine, but hey - why not? I like hockey and I like wine. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there like myself. The...
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If you keep up with wines news and reviews, chances are that you've heard about wines from Long Island. They're getting a lot of attention lately, and I thought I should devote some time to...
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New York is famous for its Concord grapes - more than 30,000 acres of vineyards are tended. In fact, the region where they are grown is nicknamed "The Concord Grape Belt." This area of the...
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Last Saturday was the grand opening of a new winery in New York's Niagara Region. Freedom Run Winery in Cambria, NY offered up an Asado Argentine-style barbecue consisting of roast duck, lamb, and...
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If you've ever wanted to make your own wine, but didn't want to invest in the equipment, vines, and cellar, now you can get a membership in a vineyard. Bella Vita Vineyard in Cutchogue (Long...
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The front page of Monday's New York Times had a story about some of the frustrations Long Island wineries are facing. No, it has nothing to do with crops, winemaking, or labor. It has to do with...
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As a New Yorker myself, I was thrilled to hear of the recent success of Dr. Konstantin Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars at The Great Lakes Wine Competition. Dr. Frank's is located in the Finger...
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