Fall in the vineyard (photo via Shinn Estate Vineyards)

NEWS
Facebook – 11/4/2005
Lakewood Vineyards in Watkins Glen, have broken ground for a sizable increase in winery and tank space.

Ithaca.com – 11/7/2015
A wine summit of a different sort, Frontenac Point hosted a gathering of Finger Lakes food and wine pioneers to discuss the past and future of the region.

Auburn Citizen – 11/9/2015
Six Mile Creek Vineyard in Ithaca is under new ownership with plans to add sparkling wine and rum to the program. News Editor notes that this happens to be the first establishment in the region he ever tasted at, during college in the late 1980’s.

Grape Collective – 11/9/2015
Dorothy Gaiter keeps here suggested holiday wine selections domestic…New York shows up twice in this list with a sparkler from Heart & Hands and a Merlot from Bedell Cellars.

WGRZ -11/9/2015
Governor Cuomo continues to push to for a more favorable business environment regarding craft beverage in the state and has formed a working group to update New York’s alcohol legislation.

Auburn Citizen – 11/10/2015
This report on the Governor’s new working group lists the state, private and business association members who’ve been tasked to study regulation updates.

Finger Lakes Times – 11/9/2015
Yet another self-organized beverage summit in the Finger Lakes designed to discuss current and potential business and tax incentives for constantly the growing industry.