Archive for April, 2009

Apr 23 2009

Ackerly Pond Vineyards Peconic NY

Published by admin under long island wines

To uncork a New York wine is easy and accessible on Long Island.  Ackerly Pond Vineyards is located on the northeastern end of Long Island. Ray and Jill Blum opened this vineyard in 1999 with the vision of this region becoming filled with fruitful vineyards to create some of the finest New York State wines. [...]

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Apr 20 2009

New York Wineries are Well Represented with Vinifera Wine Cellars

Published by admin under finger lakes wines

One of the New York wineries that is very well known is the Vinifera Wine Cellars which is New York State wine history itself. In 1962, Dr. Konstantin Frank founded Vinifera Wine Cellars. Dr. Frank’s research in the growing of grapes in a cold climate was essential to the establishment of the wine industry in [...]

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Apr 16 2009

Lakewood Vineyard New York Winery

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To uncork a wine from this New York winery, over 57 years of grape cultivation is unleashed. Frank Stamp first planted the vineyards on the old peach and apple orchard in 1951. The Lakewood Vineyard is situated on the west side of Seneca Lake was the ideal place for several varieties of grapes including the [...]

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Apr 16 2009

The Standing Stone Vineyard

Published by admin under finger lakes wines

With the purchase of the old Golden Seal Vineyard by Tom and Marti Macinski, the Standing Stone Vineyard was created. They followed the history of the land and previous vineyard to create award-winning vintages in just a few short years. Their first vintage of 800 cases sold out in just 12 weeks. Today production is [...]

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Apr 02 2009

Chateau LaFayette Reneau Winery and Inn

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This vineyard at  Chateau LaFayette Reneau Winery is where one can uncork New York wines in surroundings with the feel of yesteryear. The old 10-room brick house was built in 1911, which provides a wonderful view of the vineyards from each room. The renovated barn/winery also has that century old craftsmanship that can be tasted [...]

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