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, […]
Tag: Riesling
Lakewood Vineyards
Lakewood Vineyards was the first winery on my list for my second visit to the Finger Lakes. I arrived at 11:30 a.m. on April 13, 2013 and co-owner Elizabeth Stamp graciously hosted me through one of the most comprehensive tastings of my life: 17 wines and two meads. Yes, in an hour and a half, […]
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 […]
Anthony Road Wine Company
When I arrived at Anthony Road Wine Company on a Saturday morning in November, I didn’t know what to expect with regard to tasting arrangements. A tasting room associate greeted me and I said, “I am not sure if I have a formal appointment or not, but this is when I was supposed to arrive.” […]
2012 Update: A Foris Vineyards and Winery Thanksgiving
I’ve been a fan of Foris Vineyards and Winery since I discovered them a few years ago. I love that the wines are both delicious and accessible to many because of their affordability. I’ve always thought Foris offers perfect wines for Thanksgiving and other holiday meals (the Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris were big hits […]
My first impressions of Finger Lakes, NY wine country
Last weekend I traveled to Finger Lakes wine country for the first time in my life. Below are some of my first impressions. The people: Everyone I encountered in the Finger Lakes was friendly, gracious, hospitable, and kind. Some went well out of their way to make sure I had a wonderful food and/or wine […]
2011 Finger Lakes Rieslings: Oh, so good!
Riesling, with its thrilling balance of acidity, complexity of citrusy smells and flavours and ability to respond to vineyard character, is one of the world’s greatest varieties. ~ 01 August 2012 Anthony Barne, Living France (UK) A month or so ago, I participated in a Finger Lakes Riesling #winechat and graciously received samples from the […]
