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 planting of 28 acres of Vinifera and hybrid grapes in 1971. With continuous commitment to the vines and hand tending, superior wines have been created. This small but personal touch to creating fine wines can be tasted in their creations.
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.
With Tug Boat Red, Tug Boat White, and Dry Dock named wines help kept revenue coming in during the early days. Today things have changed, not only are there seven nautical wines but medal winning wines like Methode Champenoise Champagnes. In 2008 alone this winery was the recipient of 67 medals from 12 separate competitions.
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 to the French-American hybrid.
Bully Hill offers a tour every hour of their winery and it is free for all visitors. There are over 12 buildings, which house this remarkable winery and its history. On site is the New York State Wine Museum of Greyton Taylor. Inside are the actual copper tools used to make the barrels over a century ago along with other memorabilia. With over 200 pieces of artwork, this is well worth the time to visits and is open mid May through October.
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 in mind. With this remarkable experience and view from the first tasting room in mind, a second wine tasting room was built and opened on Seneca Lake to enhance the adventure of tasting Heron Hill New York wines.
When a New York uncorked wine is experienced on the scenic hillside overlooking Keuka Lake, the quality and adventure in taste is truly rewarding. The Wiltberger family created the Keuka Spring Winery and vineyards over 20 years ago in the Finger Lake region of the state of New York. This business started with a family dream and has flourished into award winning creations in taste. With the original plan to keep production down to only 2000 cases each year. The demand for their fine wines grew and faced with the constant situation of being sold out of wine, production has been increased to 8500 cases without a decrease in quality.
This family owned vineyard was established after high school sweet hearts, Art and Joyce Hunt, moved to the Hunt family farm in 1973. After a few years of research and planning a small-scale winery, the Finger Lakes Wine Cellar was started in 1981. With the personal guidance of the Hunt’s, this small winery flourished and in 1987 they formed Hunt Country Vineyards.
The first national recognition was for their Vidal Blanc Ice Wine in the 1990”s. Of the three children of these wine masters one has joined in the family business. This makes six generations of farming this same soil. With a degree from Cornell and internships in California and New Zealand, his contribution is having a positive influence in the family business.
This winery was established in 1987 on the southern end of Canandaigua Lake. The Brahm family has taken great pride to produce the finest wines in a tranquil antique country setting. With 4 generations experience in wine production, the flavor is of old world quality. The latest generation has a member that graduated from Cornell with a degree in Pomology.
In the 1960’s the family ventured into the now famous Naples Grape Pie production which has expanded to over 30,000 pies being produced in just a six week period each year. This is truly a grapery and not just a winery. A variety of specialty foods and sauces are also available but the wine has never been neglected.
The Six Mile Creek Vineyard is not only the place to uncork New York wines but the best Ithaca has to offer. For over 20 years this vineyard has been producing some of the finest wines from the Finger Lake Region. To go along with the vineyard is an exclusive line of handcrafted Spirits by Battistella to pick from.
Our resistance to one of the deadliest forms of cancer may be helped by a glass of wine. The rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma in the U.S. has increased 500% over the last thirty years. It’s a subtype of esophageal cancer triggered by acid reflux which causes Barrett’s Esophagus, a transformation of the cells in the esophagus to the type found in the stomach.
The findings are reported in the March issue of the journal Gastroenterology. One study determined just one glass of wine per day reduced the incidence of Barrett’s esophagus by 56%. The study was conducted by pharmaceutical maker Kaiser Permanente.
The news last week was disheartening for anyone who loves a glass of wine. A massive study of middle-aged British women showed an alarming increase in cancer risk among those who drink alcohol.
Researchers studied 1.2 million women in the United Kingdom and found that 13 percent of all cancers of the breast, liver, rectum, upper respiratory and digestive tract were attributed to moderate alcohol consumption.
Add this to the growing list of conflicting information about the foods we eat and drink. One week something prolongs our health, the next week that same item shortens it.
This is a guest post from a Blogger friend that brought the subject to my attention. I thought that you readers of NYuncorked just might find it of interest.
It has long been assumed that alcohol consumption contributes to erectile dysfunction. But a new study in the January issue of the International Society for Sexual Medicine dispels that notion.
Researchers in Australia asked nearly 1600 men between the ages of 20 and 80 about their health and behavior, including their consumption of a standard drink of alcohol.
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.
Your love of these fine products has allowed the Bully Hill Winery to advance from the days of foot stompin’ and hand corkin’.
This is an interesting view of the Happy Goat Bottling Process at the Bully Hill Winery in Hammondsport New York.
This company was one of the true pioneers in New York Wineries.
Bully Hill is able to ship to the following list of forward thinking, common sense states: California, Colorado, Florida. Idaho. Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
This video shows a good representation as to How It Is Done at Waters Crest Winery on the North Fork of Long Island.
Whatcha think, this stuff grows on trees?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
