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 ...
In New York, do I need nutrition facts on my label?
In New York, do I need nutrition facts on my label? At the federal level, alcoholic beverages below 7% ABV are regulated by the FDA and not the...
Freeze gives new hope for 2014 Ice wine vintage in NY
Last night’s freezing weather may save the hope for a 2014 ice wine vintage for NY wine makers! Ice wine is a New York specialty. It is a desser...
Are Beer Walls Legal in New York
In order to use the “beer wall,” a customer, whose age has been verified by an employee, must purchase a wrist band. The wrist band contains a com...
Senator Schumer seeks to have FDA drop proposal that prevents reusing spent grain
Senator Schumer seeks to have FDA drop proposal that prevents reusing spent grain. Rochester distiller Jason Barrett of Black Button Distillery and Jo...
Who can manufacture and sell hard cider in New York State?
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...
New York – Natural Hop Leader of the Last Century
The growing craft beer industry in New York can benefit from a series of laws favoring use of New York ingredients. The art of craft brewing has bro...
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...