A minimalist approach to winemaking proves successful for one vineyard
As Finger Lakes wine grows in popularity around New York state and the country, one long-time vintner has separated himself from the pack by doing things the old fashioned way and keeping things simple.
View ArticleNew York Toasts Long-Awaited Revival Of Its Distilleries
A century ago, New York could claim that much of its liquor was local, thanks to distilleries large and small that supplied a lot of the whiskey, gin and rum that kept New York City (and the rest of...
View ArticleCuomo brings upstate wineries and downstate restaurants together
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in the Finger Lakes on Tuesday playing host to restaurant owners and chefs from New York City and around the state.The latest in a string of initiatives aimed at promoting upstate...
View ArticleNew York in the World: an old economic engine is new again
Back in the 1930s, when Finger Lakes resident Carl Mortensen was a kid, agriculture was his small town’s link to the rest of the state. “New York City was full of horses,” Mortensen said. “They used...
View ArticleNew wine laws to promote upstate producers
Gov. Andrew Cuomos administration is continuing its program for promoting upstate produce with new legislation that aims to support the marketing of New York wines. The new laws permit wine to be sold...
View ArticleThree Finger Lakes wineries join forces to promote international sales
Three upstate wineries have come together to create an import-export company designed to increase Finger Lakes wine sales in Europe. The new company, called New York Wines, will be registered in...
View ArticleLocal food craze hits booze market, too
The local food trend in the North Country is starting to fill a new niche: alcoholic beverages. And not only are brewers and winemakers crafting their products there, but they're also taking advantage...
View ArticleSchumer pushes for end to ban on USPS shipping alcohol
Sen. Charles Schumer says lifting a ban on the U.S. Postal Service shipping alcohol will help both the struggling postal carrier and New York’s growing beer and wine industry. Private carriers like...
View ArticleWineries worry about proposed 'at rest' law for distributors
Christopher Missick and his wife got into the wine business three years ago when they bought a winery along the west side of Seneca Lake. Last year he decided to break his Villa Bellangelo wines into...
View ArticleSchumer demands FDA be more clear with cheese making guidelines
Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is among those asking the Food and Drug Administration to clarify its guidelines on the use of wooden boards to age artisanal cheeses. He says cheese makers have been using...
View ArticleMade in America: U.S. government strives for more exports
The federal government continues to try to get more businesses to go international, and that includes businesses in central New York.Among the success stories at a “Made in Rural America” conference...
View ArticleWine producers question Canadian duty fees
Wine sales made to Canadian citizens have upstate New York wine producers worried. They said they are losing business because Canada makes it too expensive for their citizens to buy New York state...
View ArticleCraft beverage industry continues to help boost upstate economy
The craft beverage industry is revitalizing the upstate economy with billions in revenue and tens of thousands of jobs. The nonprofit Syracuse First held its New Economy Summit this week to discuss...
View ArticleDrought conditions putting pressure on NY grape vines
Walking among rows of green, picturesque vines, Tom Higgins of Heart & Hands Wine Company in Cayuga County pointed to a densely-packed cluster of pinot noir grapes. That density is typical for...
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