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Announcing TasteCamp 2012 Northern Virginia (May 4-6)

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor The organizers of TasteCamp are proud to announce that after exploring the regions of Long Island, the Finger Lakes and Niagara (U.S. and Canada), the event will hold its fourth edition in Nor...



Empire State Cellars Wine Club: January 2012 Selections

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor It's been a few months coming, but today I'm ready to announce the first shipment of the new Empire State Cellars Wine Club. If you're not familiar with the club, read more about i...



Direct Flight from NYC to Finger Lakes Designed to Attract New Visitors

By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor In the days leading up to the recent announcement that Delta Air Lines will soon offer daily flights between New York City and Big Flats, Finger Lakes Wine Country President Morgen McLaughlin...



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Vineyard Visuals: Leonard Oakes Estate 2012 Icewine Harvest

By Bryan Calandrelli, Niagara Region Editor Jonathan Oakes and his crew were in the vineyard early this morning collecting frozen vidal blanc grapes for Leonard Oakes Estate Winery‘s 2012 Icewine of Vidal Blanc. With a ca...



Happy Holidays from the New York Cork Report

Photo courtesy of Stu Gallagher Photography By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor I rarely speak for the team, but I think I can do so this morning when I wish you and yours the most happy and healthy holiday season. We hope you e...



A Christmas Poem From The Winemaker Studio

Our friends at the Winemaker Studio sent us this lyrical reminder yesterday that tomorrow is their last day open until February.  'Twas the week before Christmas, downtown Peconic, Not a grapevine was stirring, I with...



The New York Cork Report 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

By The New York Cork Report Team Here it is — our first-ever holiday gift guide. You won't find any decanters, aerators or corkscrews on this list though. You won't find breathable wine glasses or magical wine wan...



Coming Soon at NYCR: A Whole Lotta Stuff

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor Things have been a bit quiet here on the site over the past week, mostly because of the arrival of our newest team member, my daughter Anna Helene (that's here right there on the right), b...



Red Newt Prepares to Launch Deb Whiting Foundation with Kick-off Dinner Event this Friday

By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor Seats still remain for what Red Newt Bistro is billing as "the wine and food event of the season." This Friday, December 2, Red Newt Bistro host a special dinner that will raise fun...



Job Posting: Part-Time/Seasonal Tour Guide for Experience! The Finger Lakes

Experience! The Finger Lakes, LLC, a full-service touring company based in Ithaca, is looking for a friendly, fun and engaging person interested in providing experiential, information-based guided tours of the Finger Lakes regi...