Snow-covered vines at Macari Vineyards (via Macari Vineyards’ Facebook page)

NEWS
Finger Lakes Times – 1/25/2016
Interview with Jim Trezise on history and his extended transition out of his position as President of the New York Wine and Grape Council.

Napa Valley Register – 1/28/2016
Even in heart of California wine country, the Finger Lakes wines are catching attention, with mention of H.J. Wiemer, Red Tail Ridge and Heart & Hands.

NorthForker – 1/26/2016
Waters Crest Winery just a couple of weeks away from opening a new tasting room in Cutchogue.

My Vine Spot – 1/27/2016
Dezel Quillen reflects on the fine attributes and flavors of ice wines from the Finger Lakes.

NorthForker -1/28/2016
Custom farm-to-table distillation project moves closer to reality on the east end of Long Island.

EVENTS
Northern Grape School – March 17,2016 – Lake George, NY
Joint venture by Cornell Extension Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program and University of Vermont provides a late winter educational opportunity for current and prospective cold climate wine growers.

Finger Lakes Wine & Food Calendar
Wine Walks, Wine and Movie Nights, and a boatload of Valentine’s Day events are filling the calendar.
(Wine and chocolate at your own risk.)