Image courtesy of Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Have you been taking advantage of National Rosé Month? The 31 days that celebrate pink wine has already begun. Not that it’s the only month to drink rosé, of course. The wine is enjoyed year-round, but it’s no secret that its consumption rises as the mercury does. It’s often associated with sipping by the pool, packing in picnic baskets, and watching a sunset from
Wine publications frequently herald “emerging wine regions,” and New York is often cited as one of them, perhaps giving an impression that it’s only recently that the state has made strides in producing fine wine. But the truth is that New York has a deep history of grape growing, winemaking, and innovation. Prohibition devastated much of the early success of winemaking in the state, but post-Prohibition, the Empire State reclaimed
Back: Charlie Cramton, Dr. Jim Hunter, Jim Finkle, Gene Pierce, Joe Gerace, NYS Commissioner of Agriculture, Front: Martha Borgeson, Deputy Commissioner of NYSDAM, Governor Mario Cuomo, Jim Trezise It was 1985, the year of Live Aid, New Coke, and the first versions of Microsoft Windows and the Sony Discman. There was the inaugural Wrestlemania, the Iran-Contra affair, Whitney Houston’s debut album, and “Back to the Future” was number one at
October is a month that naturally invites us to gather. Here in New York, the colors start changing, harvest is in full swing, the air smells of grapes, and vineyards across the state buzz with energy. This season, the national movement Come Over October (COO) is once again asking wine lovers to do something simple yet powerful: invite someone over, open a bottle of wine, and celebrate connection. “Come Over October captures the
Autumn in New York is a season made for exploration. The air is crisp, the landscapes glow with vibrant color, and vineyards are alive with the energy of harvest. Across the state’s diverse regions, from Long Island’s coastal vineyards to the glacier-carved Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley’s Shawangunk region, fall offers the perfect opportunity to experience New York wines at their peak. A Destination Rich in History and Innovation
Photo of Anita & Robert Wagner courtesy of WCNY, Syracuse. It’s the dream of many wine lovers who are in proximity to a wine region—visiting all of the wineries in their backyard. How do you define your backyard when it comes to how far you’ll venture out? That’s something you get to decide on your own. One New York couple claims the entire state as their backyard. Anita and Bob
As we celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, it’s a perfect time for another edition of New York’s winery dogs – a fitting tribute to man’s best friend. This month’s winery dogs live and work (or rather play), just over the hill from one another. Oakley, a hound/lab mix spends his days at Wagner Winery on Seneca Lake while Arlo, an English Springer Spaniel and Finley, an English Cream Golden Retriever spend their time in the vineyards at Sheldrake Point Winery on Cayuga Lake. These pups have transformed
Dogs give us plenty to be thankful for. Their ability to feel happiness so effortlessly teaches us to remember life’s simple pleasures, to live in the moment, and to love unconditionally. New York State’s winery dogs transform the lives and experiences of everyone who has the pleasure to meet them. Discover the winery pups that serve as greeters, morale builders, sales pooches, and vineyard helpers to make New York’s wineries