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NEWS
WXXI – 11/10/2015
Evan Dawson hosts a panel on his show “Connections” to discuss the significant investments that Finger Lakes wineries are making in renewable energy and how that bodes for the region’s future.

FlipSidePA – 11/10/2015
Just south of the New York border they look to the Finger Lakes for white wine to pair with the turkey with Dr. Frank’s Riesling and Gewurtz this year’s selection.

New York Times – 11/12/2015
Thanksgiving wine recommendations are abound in the run up to the holiday, and even the tasting panel at the Times gets involved, and it’s clear that they get the Eminence Road Finger Lakes Gewürztraminer.

Finger Lakes Times – 11/15/2015
This is kind of meta, but important…FLT reporting on a contest that they will run starting this Sunday November 22nd. Hidden wine bottles across 18 issues will lead a lucky contestant to $1000 worth of Finger Lakes wine.

Martha Clara Vineyards – 11/10/2015
Checking up on the Merliance efforts on Long Island, and checking in with local dignitaries such as Roman Roth and Amy Zavatto.

EVENT
Finger Lakes Grape Program’s pruning class and hands-on demonstration – December 4, 2015 – 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Interested in learning how to prune grapevines? There will be a brief indoor session in which we’ll introduce proper techniques and answer any questions you may have, followed by ample time outside in our Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard to practice what you’ve learned. All attendees will have the opportunity to prune vines on three different training systems with guidance from Cooperative Extension educators. Instruction available in Spanish for portions of the workshop. Please remember to dress for the weather, and bring your own pruning shears.

Location:
Finger Lakes Teaching and Demonstration Vineyard
1020 Anthony Road
Penn Yan, NY 14527

$25.00 Registration Cost prior to December 1st
$40.00 Registration Cost December 1st- December 4t

Questions? Email Gillian Trimber at gmt47@cornell.edu, or call the Finger Lakes Grape Program office at (315)-536-5134.

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