Wineries Without Walls festival set for Aug. 29 at Atwater Vineyards
Eleven independent Finger Lakes beverage producers will gather at Atwater Vineyards on Aug. 29 for the inaugural Wineries Without Walls Wine Festival. The tasting event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. and feature small-production ... more
Finger Lakes wineries take top honors at 2026 New York Wine Classic
Two Finger Lakes producers captured the top awards at the 2026 New York Wine Classic, with Ryan William Vineyard winning the Governor's Cup and Weis Vineyards earning Winery of the Year. Ryan William Vineyard, based ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Mackenzie Stanton & Christine Maguire from Buttonwood Grove (podcast)
Today Jim Sinicropi and Katherine Chase will be joined by Buttonwood Grove's new tasting room manager, Mackenzie Stanton, along with Christine Maguire, the Operations Manager for both Buttonwood Grove and Six Eighty Cellars. They each ... more
Pure Brew Week returns July 24 across Seneca Lake region
The Pure Brew Week event will return July 24 through August 2 with a collaborative pilsner brewed in Geneva to support Seneca Lake water-quality programs and highlight farms and breweries across the watershed. The annual ... more
Ventosa Vineyards releases three new rosé wines for summer
Ventosa Vineyards in Geneva has released three new rosé wines for the summer season, the winery announced. The new collection includes 2025 Dry Rosato, 2025 Salasso Rosato and 2025 Dolce Rosato, each made with a ... more
Tracey Dello Stritto to lead Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
Tracey Dello Stritto is leaving the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce to become president and CEO of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. Dello Stritto announced the move in a message to chamber members, saying her last ... more
Finger Lakes wine and spirits competition announces 2026 results
The Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition marked its 26th year with about 1,100 entries judged in support of Camp Good Days & Special Times. Organizers said the Rochester-based competition, which raises money for ... more
FLX WEEKLY: 4th of July wine pairings with Sheldrake Point (podcast)
Sheldrake Point Winemaker Dave Breeden and new Head Chef Clement Coleman join Katherine Chase and Jim Sinicropi in-studio to talk about 4th of July BBQ wine pairings as well as everything going on at the ... more
Livingston County launches Revolutionary Pours craft beverage campaign
Livingston County Tourism is launching a month-long craft beverage campaign in July to mark America's 250th anniversary and promote local breweries, wineries and distilleries across the Genesee River Valley. The campaign, called Revolutionary Pours, runs ... more
Rare wine bottles tied to New York’s first Black-owned winery return to public display
A little-known chapter of Finger Lakes wine history will take center stage next week when the Finger Lakes Wine Museum unveils newly conserved artifacts from New York's first African American-owned winery. The museum at Bully ... more
Cayuga Lake Wine Trail highlights summer dining destinations
A trip along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail can offer more than tastings this summer, as several wineries expand dining options ranging from lakeside bistros to food trucks and barbecue nights. The trail's organizers are ... more
Rochester company launches new cocktail ingredient aimed at growing savory drink trend
A Rochester-based company known for its cocktail bitters and mixers has launched what it says is a first-of-its-kind product designed to make savory cocktails easier for bars and restaurants to prepare. Fee Brothers announced Monday ... more
Victor brewery celebrates grand opening
A long-planned brewery inspired by the flavors of Barcelona is officially open in the heart of Victor, according to the Daily Messenger. DeWolf Brewing Co. marked its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Michael Reidy, Winemaker at Swedish Hill (podcast)
Michael Reidy is the new winemaker at Swedish Hill and will join Katherine Chase and Jim Sinicropi in-studio for another Wine Wednesday edition of the show. Michael is a semi-local guy with a winemaking background ... more
Rock Stream Vineyards launches Secs Appeal: New sparkling wine celebrating native & hybrid grapes
Rock Stream Vineyards, one of the Finger Lakes region’s innovative wineries, has announced the release of its new sparkling wine, “Secs Appeal,” a vibrant and aromatic sparkling blend crafted from Niagara and Cayuga grapes. The ... more
Airy Acres Vineyard to launch summer music series with June 6 event
Airy Acres Vineyard will kick off its summer season June 6 with a day-long event featuring live music, local vendors, food trucks and wine tastings at the vineyard’s historic family farmhouse. The event, scheduled from ... more
Dog-friendly wine trail event returning to Cayuga Lake in June
Wine lovers and their dogs will once again be able to tour Cayuga Lake wineries together this summer as the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail revives its two-week “Wag Your Tail Along the Trail” event beginning ... more
Seneca Falls museum launching new ‘Sails & Ales’ fundraiser along canal
A new canalside fundraiser featuring Finger Lakes breweries, live music, and local food is coming to Seneca Falls later this month to support the Seneca Falls Museum and Tourism Center. The organization announced Tuesday that ... more
Knapp Winery to host national sommelier competition events in Finger Lakes
A major international culinary organization is bringing one of its marquee U.S. events to the Finger Lakes this month, with a Cayuga Lake winery selected to host key gatherings. Knapp Winery in Romulus will serve ... more
