The Grapevine, February 21, 2021

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The Grapevine, February 21, 2021
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Forge Cellars is advertising a very cool job as they expand their visitation options at their Seneca Lake winery.

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The Grapevine, February 14, 2021

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The Grapevine, February 14, 2021
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Dry rose wines from 2020 are beginning to be released by Finger Lakes wineries. They are fabulous food wines!

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The Grapevine, February 7, 2021

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The Grapevine, February 7, 2021
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There are some fascinating winemakers to follow on Facebook, including Peter Bell of Fox Run, Peter Becraft of Anthony Road, and David Breeden of Sheldrake Point.

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The Grapevine, January 31, 2021

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The Grapevine, January 31, 2021
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There have been big scores for Paul Hobbs and Louis Barruol in the two latest Wine Spectator issues. Both of these winemakers have invested in the Finger Lakes over the past decade

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The Grapevine, January 24, 2021

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The Grapevine, January 24, 2021
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Some fascinating wines in the Beta Series at Sheldrake Point Winery.

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The Grapevine, January 17, 2021

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The Grapevine, January 17, 2021
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I loved the movie “Uncorked” which is available on Netflix. It is the story of a young man pursuing his passion for wine and studying for the Master Sommelier exam.

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The Grapevine, January 10, 2021

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The Grapevine, January 10, 2021
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Looks like the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition will be a little later this year, tentatively scheduled for January 19-22. The Finger Lakes has won Best White Wine at this competition (largest one in North America) four of the last 10 years. Dr. Frank and Keuka Spring Vineyards have both won twice.

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The Grapevine, January 3, 2021

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The Grapevine, January 3, 2021
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Wine competitions and wine magazine evaluations can both be used as starting points for deciding which wines to taste, but you shouldn’t avoid unrated wines. There are many wineries that don’t send their wine to competitions or publications.

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The Grapevine, December 27, 2020

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The Grapevine, December 27, 2020
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Forge Cellars earned #31 on the Top 100 list from Wine Spectator for 2020, the highest ranking ever for a Finger Lakes wine. Their Dry Classique Riesling is only $19.

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The Grapevine, December 20, 2020

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The Grapevine, December 20, 2020
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Episode Guide: There are new varietal grape juices available from Fulkerson Winery. They can ship these juices if you can’t get down to visit them on Seneca Lake.

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