Posts Written OnJuly 19, 2010

Rooster Fish Brewing's tent at the 2010 Finger Lakes Wine Festival By Julia Burke, Beer Editor Amidst the sea of wine drinkers that accosted me and my fellow vendors (I was pouring for Freedom Run Winery) at the Finger Lakes Wine Festival this weekend, I managed to make my way to my own personal oasis: the Brewers Garden. Purposely tucked away behind the main festival proceedings, the small cluster of beer tents cost a $10 admission fee to both guests and vendors — irritating, yes, but once I got in I realized that maybe the fee was a good thing.…

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The tasting room isn't fancy and sure, I wish more of their wines were closed with natural cork (to see how they cellar) but for my money, Hosmer Winery offers some of the best value vinifera wines in the Finger Lakes. This dry riesling is no exception — in fact, it's one of the best examples. Hosmer Winery 2008 Dry Riesling ($12), made with grapes grown in the oldest section of their vineyard, planted almost 30 years ago, is very apple-y on the nose with hints of tropical fruit, fresh herbs and lime. The palate…

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Wine is food — or so the saying goes — and that means that wine coverage should be at least a little a bit about food too I think. We've already added a Long Island restuarant critic and a cheese editor to our ever-expanding food department, Matt likes to cook, especially for others, and he especially loves cooking with fresh, local ingredients. Thanks to his green-thumbed wife, Regina, that sometimes means extremely local — just a quick trip to the backyard. A web developer at 13WHAM-TV by day, Matt also enjoys home brewing, camping and…