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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I am hoping to see one or two FLX wines on the Wine Spectator Top 100 which will be released tomorrow, December 14.
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There are many options for sending local wine to family and friends for the holidays. New York State has an astounding diversity of styles and varietals of wine available, from sparkling wine to ice wine.
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Anthony Road Wine Company was recently featured in a Splendid Table article about wine pairings for Thanksgiving.
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Bravery Wines is a new brand in the Finger Lakes that is donating a portion of the sale of each bottle to the Yellow Ribbon Fund. The grapes were sourced from Anthony Road Wine Company and the wine is made by Anthony Road’s winemaker, Peter Becraft.
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The Camp Good Days online wine auction continues until 8pm on November 19th. There are some fascinating mixed cases of wine available for online bids.
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An adult Spotted Lanternfly was recently found in Ithaca, which is very concerning for the Finger Lakes wine industry. There is an article about it in the Ithaca Voice online.
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The NYTimes just published a lengthy and disturbing article about sexual harassment within the Court of Master Sommeliers.
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Glenora is keeping the awning up over their terrace through the week of Nov. 2, and their East Overlook outdoor tasting space will remain open through Nov. 16.
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Look up Sommelier Bates on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about the Virtual Blind Wine Tasting on Nov. 12.
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