Archive for March, 2009

Mar 31 2009

Uncork New York Wine at Fox Run Vineyards

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Uncork a New York wine on the steep slopes of Torrey Ridge and step back in time with a view of Seneca Lake from a Civil War Era Barn. Scott Osborn purchased this old dairy farm and planted the first grape vines in 1984 then named his creation Fox Run Vineyards. Scott is not only [...]

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Mar 31 2009

Another Great New York Winery, Glenora Wine Cellars

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This New York Winery, Glenora Wine Cellars, opened its doors in 1977 with a group of 4 investors. Today only one of the original investors, Gene Pierce has stuck through with the adventure that has seen his wines win as many as 75 awards in a single year. The production of great wines has grown [...]

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Mar 31 2009

Uncork New York at Cascata Winery

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This Winery is the perfect place to uncork New York wines and enjoy art. Founded in 1995 by two retired college professors that believe their winery is the fusion of art and wine in a quaint boutique setting. David and Coralee Burch strive to achieve this by including on each vintage an original work of [...]

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Mar 30 2009

Atwater Estate Vineyards

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Ted Marks established Atwater Estate Vineyards in 1999. The vineyard was already established in the 1970’s and had changed hands from Bill Moffitt to Ed and Joanne Grow. The Grows operated the vineyard and winery under the label Rolling Vineyards until its closure in 1991. The vineyards were still cultivated and sold to surrounding wineries [...]

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Mar 28 2009

Sheldrake Point Vineyard on Cayuga Lake

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This vineyard has a deep history of growing a bountiful harvest from the land. Situated on an old dairy and corn farm, this land has been fruitful for many centuries. With the vineyards reaching near the beach, the setting is referred to as the Sheldrake effect. With glacial sedimentary soil and the proximity near a [...]

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Mar 27 2009

Prejean Winery on Seneca Lake

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By uncorking this New York wine, you are opening the dream of an American from the greatest generation that ever lived. The Prejean Winery was the dream of Jim Prejean, a WWII veteran. After a lifetime of work, a retirement in a business that was his dream come true was fulfilled. With his wife this [...]

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Mar 27 2009

McGregor Vineyard on Keuka Lake

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For this New York Winery the eastern shores of Keuka Lake is the perfect location for the McGregor Vineyard. This is a family run Winery since 1980 that follows the European philosophy of wine making. The McGregor’s’ say their wines reflect the “voice of the grapes”. The Vineyards were established before the winery with the [...]

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Mar 21 2009

Enjoy Lucas Vineyards

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To uncork New York at the oldest winery on Cayuga Lake then you must visit the Lucas Vineyards. This family owned establishment was founded in the early 1970”s. The nautical theme of the wine labels and names are from the influence of one of the founder’s previous occupation as a New York City tugboat captain.
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Mar 18 2009

Bully Hill Vineyards

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Greyton and Walter Taylor established this new vineyard in 1958. Walter’s involvement in the wine industry makes the length of this family experience four generations long. The Taylor family’s involvement in the wineries stretches back to 1878. This family also pioneered the conversion of the New York vineyards from growing Native American grapes [...]

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Mar 18 2009

Heron Hill Winery

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The Heron Hill Winery was started over 30 years ago as a dream of John Ingle. The growing and nurturing of the cold climate grapes to produce Riesling and Chardonnay has produced a selection of world-class wines. Located on a hill with a panoramic view of Keuka Lake, this winery is well established with quality [...]

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