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
FLX WEEKLY: Wag Your Tail Along the Trail (podcast)
This week's episode is for the dogs. Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Director Katherine Chase and her golden retriever are in-studio to discuss wine pairings for dog personalities. This, ahead of June's Wag Your Tail Along ... more
Hosmer Winery adds second winemaker ahead of 2026 vintage
A Cayuga Lake winery is expanding its winemaking team, bringing in new talent as it prepares for the next growing season and future vintages. Hosmer Winery in Ovid announced it has hired Taylor Stember as ... more
Ventosa Vineyards to debut new wines at release party in Geneva
Ventosa Vineyards is introducing two new wines later this month with a public release event that also highlights new leadership in both its winemaking and culinary programs. The Geneva winery will host a New Release ... more
Wine tasting event set for Canandaigua
A wine tasting and shopping event featuring regional producers will take place in Canandaigua. The “Wineries Without Walls” event is scheduled for May 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. at New York Kitchen. Organizers said ... more
Food and wine event set for April 8
A food and wine pairing event will take place April 8 at Graft Wine + Cider Bar in Watkins Glen. “Burgers & Bubbles” is scheduled from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature a fixed-price ... more
FLX WEEKLY: Wine & Herbs on Cayuga Lake (podcast)
Katherine Chase is in-studio to talk about the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail's upcoming Wine and Herb event on April 24-26 and May 1-3. Katherine and Jim Sinicropi will pair a chopped Greek salad with Gewürztraminer ... more
Finger Lakes chef selected for regional competition
A chef from Romulus will compete in a national qualifying culinary event next month. Hayleigh Clark of Field & Vine was selected for the United States Jeunes Chefs Rôtisseurs Competition scheduled for April 9-10. The ... more
Bacon festival returns to Cayuga Wine Trail
Bacon-themed food and wine pairings will take center stage when a popular tasting event returns to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail later this month. “Bacon on the Lakein” is scheduled for March 21–22 at wineries ... more
Finger Lakes wineries launch tasting pop-ups
Small Finger Lakes wine producers are teaming up to give visitors a new way to sample local drinks in one spot, according to WENY. The group “Wineries Without Walls” is hosting a series of tasting ... more
