Want to Know Which New York State Wine is the Best?

Many of you ask “Which New York State Wine is the Best?” Well that is where this website at NYuncorked.com comes in. We are here to help you make that decision.

You might have sampled vintages from some of the Long Island wineries, or the Finger Lakes wineries, the Niagara region wineries or any of the many other NYS wineries that are spread out all through the state and even in New York City.

When New Yorkers uncork a Pinot Gris they are literally uncorking a pinecone grey wine. The Pinot Gris is vitis vinifera species of the white grape variety. This grape has long been a favorite of European aristocrats and has gone through many name changes from Fromenteau to Szurkebarat then Rulander before the final name as we know today. This is also sometimes referred to as the “other white wine”.

When uncorking this powerful red wine a connoisseur enjoys the rich deep taste of a black fruit. The color of this fruit is the darkest among wine grapes in that it resembles black. The ancestry of this fruit comes from two little know vines of the dureza and mondeuse blanche from the southeastern part of France.

There are many different names this fruit is called including sirac, shiraz, syrac and serine to name a few.  There are also several legends about its true origin. Many of them have the wine originating in the Iranian town of Shiraz and then brought to the Rhone region of France, just when is debated.

New York Governor David Patterson has released his proposed budget for 2009 and it eliminates the 3 million dollar program that has been going to the matching funds of The New York Wine & Grape Foundation. They are famous for the slogan, “Uncork New York,”

This organization was formed to assist the NYS wine & grape industry with product research, advertising, and marketing support programs of various types. Jim Trezise of the foundation says that this cut if it were to pass into legislation would likely be the death knell for the foundation as they do not have enough independent support to maintain their operation.

The sugar content is crucial in determining when is the exact time to harvest grapes for crushing.

This video by Brian Freedman of ClassicWines dot com is an interview with Louisa Hargreave, Director of Stony Brook University Center for Wine, Food and Culture, and takes place at Bedell Cellars winery on Long Island.

As ms. Hargreave describes the internal content of the grape and its juices you will automatically start to salivate. The wine making business is alive and well in New York State and we appreciate such knowledgeable input from experts.

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.

The Maasoud family operation is named Paumanok Vineyard on the North Fork of Long Island and is a full time family operation. This video shows the first crush stage of their Sauvignon Blanc production. Produced by ClassicWines.com.

Winemaking in Long Island – Crushing Sauvignon Blanc – Classic W – For more funny videos, click here

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.

New York Wines are enjoyed much better when you travel in the fun and safe way of a wine tour.

Long Island Wine Tours:

Long Island Wine Tour Commercial – More amazing video clips are a click away

Guest post by Rob Privitere-Coats.

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.

New York State Wines are good for your health, so says Dr. Charles Smithen at Sherwood House Vineyard, a North Fork of Long Island Vineyard. Dr. Smithen discusses the benefits of red wine in moderation as being good for your heart health.

This video is presented by the North Fork Wine Club.

Wine and Good Health, Sherwood House Vineyard – Amazing videos are here

The North Fork Wine Club is a happy bunch that get to enjoy the pleasures of New York Wineries on Long Island. This video is one of their outings at the Osprey Dominion Wineries on the beautiful North Fork.

They have wine tastings, live music and entertainment, picnics and a lot of fun.

This is one group that enjoys the multiple pleasures of visiting New York Wineries.

Long Island Wineries, Osprey Dominion, Long Island, New York – The most amazing videos are a click away

This is a Wine Crush annual event at Harvest on Hudson.

Fun for everyone.

What a great way to spend a nice Fall day.

2006 Wine Crush Event Harvest on Hudson New York – Funny videos are here

Castello di Borghese, or the Castle of the Borgheses, is now a vineyard at North Fork Long Island that is steeped in a tradition of family wine making back into 9^th century Italy.

Castello di Borghese is the oldest winery on Long Island and it is close enough to the metropolis that you will want to take a day trip there when you get a break in your busy schedule.

I can’t think of any better way to spend an afternoon. Visit the website for directions and a schedule of tour times at castellodiborghese.com.

Enjoy the video.

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.

September 14, 2008 (Sunday)

12:00pm – 5:00pm
Cost: 48.00
Location: 5435 Route 14, Dundee, NY 14837

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.

So you want to visit the Finger lakes Wine Country right? Why not do it with your group, or join a friendly group of others that are having fun?

Consider the group tour for fun and safety.

Visit them on the web at www.fingerlakeswinerytours.com

Finger Lakes Winery Tours – A funny movie is a click away

We at NY Uncorked dot com like to keep our readers advised of happenings in the New York State Wine business. That includes the ultimate pleasure of a wine tasting.

Check out our friends Jane and Dianne of Harmony House Marketplace, who run a lovely wine store in Cohoes, NY and they feature ONLY New York State wines. Cohoes is in the Capital District near Albany.

As you will see on the video, they are quite popular an Friday nights.

Where to Buy New York State Wines in the Capital Region – Watch the top videos of the week here

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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.

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