Posts Written OnApril 22, 2010

  By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor Photo by Morgan Dawson Photography Most Finger Lakes wineries close their tasting rooms by 5 p.m., even on weekends. But a growing group has decided that later hours means better business and more intimate interactions with their customers. "It's a great way to unwind after a long day on Keuka Lake," says John McGregor of McGregor Vineyard. He says McGregor launched the concept of "sunset hours" some time in the 1990s. During the summer the McGregor tasting room extends hours until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. One big factor, according to…

By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief The New York wine industry has an unfair reputation among some — a reputation that the wines are overpriced and just aren't good values. I've been hearing this about Long Island for some time now, but I've been hearing it more and more lately about Finger Lakes wines as well — particularly riesling (which is a bit mind boggling really). Often, I hear it from people who, frankly, don’t know what they are talking about, or to soften that a bit, have very limited experience or exposure to New York wines. Are there overpriced wines being…

By Lenn Thompson, Editor-in-Chief One of my favorite annual Long Island wine events — Brooklyn Uncorked — is taking place on May 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. For anyone who is interested in local wines, there is no better chance to taste and experience the diversity of Long Island wine. Plus, there will be great food from NYC restaurants to enjoy as you walk from table to table sampling some of Long Island's best vino. I won't be able to attend this year's event, but it really is a lot of fun and…