On August 1, 2013, just over two years ago, winemaker and proprietor Johannes Reinhardt opened his own winery, Kemmeter Wines, to the public after being the winemaker at Anthony Road Wine Company since 2000. To read the rest of my review, CLICK HERE, and enjoy my first contribution to American Winery Guide. Thank you for your support and […]
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Hudson-Chatham Winery
Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night. ~ Terri Guillemets When I finally confirmed my attendance at the 2015 Wine Bloggers’ Conference in the Finger Lakes, I realized that I should seize the opportunity to connect or reconnect with people and their brands that are rising or shining stars in the […]
2014 Wine Bloggers’ Conference: My Thoughts
Santa Barbara County was my third Wine Bloggers’ Conference. I attended for the first time in 2011 in Virginia, just shortly after I created Traveling Wine Chick. My second conference was 2013 in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia with a pre-conference excursion to Lake Chelan, Washington. I am not really a rabble rouser, but […]
Standing Stone Vineyards
My first experience with Standing Stone Vineyards was at a wine trade show in Boston in September 2011. I was pouring Napa wines and Standing Stone co-owner, Marti Macinski, was at the table beside me pouring their wines. She gave me my first taste of the Finger Lakes, about which I knew nothing. Marti and Tom […]
Lamoreaux Landing and #ChardonnayDay!
One of the wineries I visited on both of my trips to the Finger Lakes in November 2012 and April 2013 was Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars. During my first trip, I attended their Harvest Celebration Winemakers’ Dinner and on the return trip, I visited the tasting room. Lamoreaux Landing has received much recognition in the […]
Hector Wine Company and Forge Cellars
On my most recent trip to the Finger Lakes, I had the opportunity to taste wines from Hector Wine Company and Forge Cellars. Assistant Winemaker and Marketing Guru, Alexandra Doniger, led me through a comprehensive tasting of their wines in the Hector Wine Company tasting room located on the east side of Seneca Lake in Hector, […]
Microclimate [a wine bar]
Microclimate [a wine bar] is one of the top five wine bars I’ve ever visited. Partners Stephanie Mira de Orduna and James-Emery Elkin have created a truly incomparable experience where Finger Lakes’ and international wines and food come together in harmony. The bar offers wine flights, wines by the glass or bottle, craft beers, fruit […]
Vinehurst Inn and Suites
During my recent visit to the Finger Lakes, I had the opportunity to stay in a locally-owned and operated property just outside of Hammondsport, New York, thanks to the great team at the Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism Marketing Association. Vinehurst Inn & Suites was built in 1960 and has become a landmark of sorts for […]
Finger Lakes, here I come again!
Below is my tentative itinerary for my return trip to the Finger Lakes. I owe a big thank you to Christina at Finger Lakes Wine Country for organizing my visit, making my reservations, and securing my lodging. Day 1 11:30 – 12:30 – Lakewood Vineyards Lunch at Veraisons Restaurant at the Inn at Glenora 2:30 […]
Heron Hill Winery
As I was planning my Finger Lakes trip in November 2012, the first winery that reached out to me was Heron Hill Winery. Tambi Schweizer, the tasting room manager, added me to the schedule immediately and made sure my visit was at a time where she would be available to give me personal attention. Heron […]
