Cabernet franc vines budding out at Shinn Estate Vineyard

NEWS
ShipCompliant – 4/19/2016
Big wine industry player ShipCompliant provides its own synopsis of recently recommended changes for New York’s alcohol laws.

Chicago Now – 4/19/2016
Chi Town Somm takes a closer look at New York wine, beginning with Long Island, in this first of a three-part series.

East End Beacon – 4/19/2016
The Long Island Wine Council had updated it’s website and is taking a new approach to marketing the region.

North Fork Patch – 4/20/2016
The LIWC may be bringing new leadership and ideas, but could mean different things to individual wineries and their customers.

New York Times – 4/21/2016
Eric Asimov picks Ravines Dry Riesling from the Finger Lakes for his vernal edition of the value wine list.

East Niagara Post – 4/21/2016
Niagara County Legislature declares April as “Wine Month” and politicians were challenged to serve only local wines at their functions.

EVENTS
Spring Saturdays at Roanoke Vineyards April 23 – May 28, 2016 – Mattituck, NY
Fresh seafood and fine wine to mingle across several Saturdays at the winery’s 165 Love Lane tasting room.

Hudson Valley Festivals
The Hudson region is buzzing with beverage festivals this summer, from wine and beer to bourbon and bacon.

Finger Lakes Food & Wine Calendar
The Finger Lakes wine folks are planning for Mother’s Day…are you ready? If not they’ve got some suggestions.