A big win for the NY wine environment and continuing concern for international trade. A nod to Dr. Frank, a farewell to a NY dedicated establishment, and a quick sip of old style cider.

NEWS

Genesee County Express – 6/30/2015
Some thoughts on an un-COOL labeling law that may cost NY and US wine producers dearly in the Canadian market.

Wine Spectator – 6/30/2015
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officially bans Fracking and Finger Lakes winemakers breathe a sigh of relief.

Daily Pilot – 7/2/2015
Annual Independence Day domestic wine party picks the best representative from each state, and special note is made of the 2006 Dr. Konstantin Frank Riesling.

WROC.com – 7/2/2015
The New York Wine and Culinary center now has it’s own kitchen garden growing veggies for service…are grape vines next?

Times Union – 7/2/2015
New York only wine shop, “The Wine Seller” closes in Cohoes, citing market pressure as NY products have become increasingly available at other outlets. We missed a heck of a going out of business sale…

Wine Enthusiast – August 2015
A quick Q&A with Andy Brennan of Aaron Burr Cidery in New York’s Hudson Valley.