Hard cider can be manufactured in New York State by licensed cider producers, farm wineries, and farm brewers. All retail licensees (bars, restaurants...
Affordable New York Wines
At a New York Restaurant Association fundraiser, I discovered a tasting table for Bellangelo and FLX wines by Bellangelo. These are quality New York t...
Specialty Wine Bars – Is Rochester Becoming Saturated?
New York City is saturated with specialty wine stores. Competition is driving prices down, but it is also improving quality for customers. Rochester...
New Winery Project in the Finger Lakes
On the southeastern shore of Seneca Lake, a joint venture between the principals of California winery (Hobbs) and a German winery (Mosel Valley’s Se...
A Case Study in Great Branding: Penny Wise; A Red Wine from the Other Guys
Penny Wise Pinot Noir, a California red varietal bearing the tag line “California Smart Wine” from The Other Guys Winery in Napa, California. The ...
Get Recognized for Supporting New York Wineries
New York Wine Spotting is a social media promotional effort that rates local restaurants on the portion of their wine list that features New York wine...
Shipping Alcoholic Beverages via USPS
A 1909 law makes it illegal for alcoholic beverages to be shipped by the U.S. Postal Services. As a result, wineries, breweries and other retailers ...
Wine Sale Statistics and What They Mean to Wineries:
Fact: Wine shipment statistics show that 2012 was the year of the Red. Three wine types accounted for more than half of the online and mail order ...
Wine Spectator Top 100 Reveals Affordable “Best Kept Secrets”
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list. The 2013 Top 100 includes wines from 13 foreign countries and four states:�...
Restaurant and Bar Trends for 2014
Trend prediction can mean the success of your food and beverage establishment. Being a trend setter can buy a lot of social media credibility and bu...