I read an article in the Democrat and Chronicle “Cider-makers forage for old wild apple flavor” by Lisa Rathke where she discussed a community pro...
Element Winery: Some Of The Best Balanced Wines Out There
I am not a Sommelier, but I recognized a balanced wine. Not too sweet. Not at all tannic. Just smooth from the first taste to the finish. This is the ...
Element Winery Does It Again- A Best Kept Secret
Bob Bates brought me the best birthday present ever- another bottle of that amazing Lemberger from Element Winery. It doesn’t end there. He brought ...
Finger Lakes “Agriconomy”
Tom Russ’ Finger Lakes Wine and the Legacy of Dr. Konstantin Frank tells a local story of the “Great American Dream.” But this is more than a ...
Finger Lakes to visit Brazil
Brazil is the seventh largest export market for the U.S. alcohol beverage industry. It offers great opportunities for domestic brands to expand in...
To European Customers – Finger Lakes Wine – Here We Come!
Three Finger Lakes vintners are increasing their global presence with the launch of a new European business venture. Fox Run Vineyards Inc., Anthony R...
Wineries, events and zoning
Think about the most perfect job. What are the first few things that come to mind? For many it is #1: make lots of money and #2: love what you do. We ...
Increasing Tasting Room Sales in New York by Lowering Excise Taxes to Canadian Customers
The Niagara region has 8-10% Canadian visitors. The Thousand Islands have 15-30% Canadian visitors. In the Finger Lakes, Canadians only account for 4-...
Microdistilleries a growing trend in New York
Before 1920, distilleries were a prominent business in New York. Prohibition wiped out the industry, and the repeal of the eighteenth amendment made i...