By Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher Well folks, it would appear that my first official review of a 2008 Finger Lakes riesling is of a wine made and bottled by a Long Island winery. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, located in (you guessed it) Baiting Hollow, NY is the first tasting room you come across as you head east on South Avenue/Route 48 and they are often swamped with people on weekend and during the pumpkin-picking season. Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard and its wines reside somewhere in the middle of Long Island wine. Their wines are often good, not great, and…
Posts Written OnApril 29, 2009
Run for the Rosés During May in Long Island Wine Country
May is riesling month in the Finger Lakes, but it's rosé season in Long Island wine country. Throughout the month of May, participating Long Island wineries will be featuring newly released rosés in a benefit for the American Cancer Society. Wineries will be offering special rosé tastings, many paired with food prepared by local chefs or accompanied by live music. One dollar from the sale of all rosés during the month will be donated to the American Cancer Society. To see what each participating winery has planned, check out the list over at the Long Island Wine Council website. It…
May is Riesling Month in the Finger Lakes Wine Country
May is Riesling Month in Finger Lakes Wine Country and, while the name could use some work, it looks like a great program. Throughout the month of May, many Finger Lakes wineries, restaurants and hotels will be offering special deals. The goings on are too numerous to list in a single blog post (you can see them here) but here are some of the highlights: Free Shipping on Riesling (All Month)Several Finger Lakes wineries will be offering free shipping on riesling purchases through their websites. Unfortunately, some wineries missed the point here and want you to buy an entire case…