The Grapevine
Savor Life's two-hour weekly show bringing listeners some of the most informational fine wine dialogue in the Rochester area.
Your host Michael Warren Thomas has been leading the conversation about local wines with this show since 2008!
During both hours of this show, we celebrate local wines from the Finger Lakes and Western New York, including the Niagara Wine Trail.
Tune in weekly to hear from wine makers, experts, restaurateurs, and conversation on the finest wines of the Finger Lakes and beyond.
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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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Dry rose wines from 2020 are beginning to be released by Finger Lakes wineries. They are fabulous food wines!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.Savor life by sharing with others!
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