On the west side of the southern tip of Seneca Lake, about 4 miles up from Watkins Glen is the Lakewood Vineyards. This family business was started by one of the pioneers in the phenomenal growth of New York Wineries, Monty Stamp.
Here is a discussion regarding last years vintage that you will enjoy.
Go to their website, click on History, and read the heartwarming tribute to Monty. Lakewood Vineyards.
Lakewood Vineyards has become one of the most popular of the New York Wineries.
A lovely fall day in the Finger Lakes Wine Region takes us to the Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards in LaFayette, New York. Beak & Skiff are makers of some very popular Apple Wines.
Beak & Skiff Retail Store
Typically grapes are used to make wine but wine may also be made from many other fruits and the the excellent apples of the Finger Lakes Wine Region make a very tasty Apple Wine indeed.
This website, NY Uncorked (dot com), was created for promoting New York State Wines of all types.
We have been under new management for about three months now and we are thrilled with the popularity and activity being generated by this website. Our readership is growing leaps and bounds every day!
We do not sell any specific product, and we do not target any specific winery or company in the New York State Wine business. This is an information website, where we inform, educate and entertain our readers. Nothing more, and nothing less.
We write about New York Wineries as you know, but today we want you to experience another of the great wonders of the Finger Lakes Region, and that is known as “hospitality.”
When you are planning your trip to the Finger Lakes Wine Country you can do no better for lodging comfort than to schedule your stays at some of the finest Bed and Breakfast facilites that there are in New York. The beauty and love of life shows through in the personal homes that are shared with travelers, much as was the custom in the earliest of times.
As an avid wine lover, one of my favorite things to do-other than relaxing at home with a finely crafted glass of wine-is to visit local wineries and see how it’s all done. To me, it’s a fascinating craft. From the hard work that goes into cultivating the grapes, to the know-how that it takes to turn that crop into a success story. Luckily, living here in Syracuse, we have more than just a handful of Central New York wineries well within driving distance.
I see California, I see France … In terms of wine, New York is no longer underpants!
New York State wines are slowly working their way into the cellars of connoisseurs throughout the country. New York State offers a wide variety of wines, catering to all palates.
In the past, the State of New York has hamstrung its wine producers with unnecessary restrictions on sales. In May, the Supreme Court ruled that New York’s restrictions on internet sales and the sale of New York wines in other states were unconstitutional, thus paving the way for record sales for New York State vintners. Not that they needed a lot of help.
You want to know more about New York Wineries and this is the best place to come for information on this subject.
A list of all of the New York Wineries is in the works and we have the Finger Lakes Wineries grouped under the tab at the top of this screen marked “Finger Lakes Wines.” From that list you will find the names and addresses and a link to the website of all of the Wineries in the Finger Lakes Region.
The term Ice Wine refers to a special type of desert wine that is made after selected grapes have been allowed to ripen fully and then to freeze on the vine. The sugars are concentrated and some rich flavors and tastes abound in the Ice Wine of the Finger Lakes.
From another Internet resource: “Ice wine (or icewine, as one word, or in German, Eiswein) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine.
When you hear the term Uncork New York you will agree that Glenora Wine Cellars obeys that command very well. Glenora is unique in that they have an Inn with an absolutely magnificent view of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, and where splendid lodging may be obtained. This is Uncork New York in the finest tradition.
Current Events at Glenora Wine Cellars and The Inn.
Annual LEAVES & LOBSTERS 2008 – This has become a most waited for event for many return customers.
Yesterday I was on a business trip that took me out through many of the Finger Lakes Winery areas. Unfortunately it was not possible to stop and visit with our old friends because this was on a different matter and I did not have time to do anything for NYuncorked (dot com).
I was able to reflect on some of my years of travel and work throughout that region and the fine people with a strong work ethic that live there. Back in the late 1960′s and through the 70′s and 80′s I witnessed a transformation in the grape growing business and the expansion of many of the excellent wineries that you appreciate so much today.
Fred Frank, of Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Cellars in Hammondsport, NY shares tips on predicting this year’s Fingerlakes vintage as he explains the unique grape growing microclimate on Keuka Lake.
The audio quality of this video is quite weak, but the information is so interesting we believe you will want to hear it any way.
We want to call your attention to a delightful Blog all about wines of the world that is coming to you Live and in Living color from Las Vegas.
Elaine and Scott bring you VinoLasVegas.blogspot.com.
This pair of globe trotters enjoy life to the fullest and share their findings with you readers. If you use the search box at the top of their Blog you will find several articles on the Finger lakes Wines and New York State in general.
They attend the Finger lakes Wine Festival when ever they can.
Taste some of the finest New York State wines at New York City Wine Tasting Events.
These establishments all have different selections and requirements to join. The best thing to do is go to the website of http://city-newyork.com and check these wine tastings out.
This area of Upstate New York is absolutely perfect for growing some of the very best wine grapes in the world. The natural combination of mixed loam and perfect drainage of the miles and miles of hillsides that are tempered from winter’s blasts by the gorgeous natural lakes that are nestled in the valleys are absolutely perfect growing conditions.
We will list the growers and vintners here on NY Uncorked (dot com) and provide you with sources of information on each of your favorites and new favorites to come.
Learn about many of the finest wines available to please every palette. New York State has been refining the process to bring old world qualities to some of the most pleasant wines in this country.
We will presenting information on the makers, the vineyards, the types and will emphasize many of the award winning products that make New york State so famous.
We welcome your comments and ideas and will do our best to answer any questions. Please submit them in the comments section below this posting.
