Beer, Wine & Spirits

This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Finger Lakes Weekend Wino Website and Blog, a leading online source for wine, craft beverage, food, arts, and entertainment information in the Finger Lakes region. Founded in ... more

Ruthie Crawford and Stephanie Lucas Houck from Lucas Vineyards will be joining Jim Sinicropi and Katherine Chase to talk about their mother's pioneering legacy in the Finger Lakes wine industry, their award winning wines, the ... more

A crisp local pilsner brewed to protect Seneca Lake is now paying off — in more ways than one. The Seneca Lake Order of Brewers (SLOBs) will present proceeds from its PURE Pils Collaboration Brew ... more

Of course, choosing wine to drink with your dinner can feel like a special occasion, but it need not be so. Pinot Noir is one of those food-friendly wines that you can pour with everyday ... more

Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery is celebrating four decades of pioneering sparkling wine in the Finger Lakes with a rare release, according to Finger Lakes Times. The 2021 Brut Cuvée 85 blends fresh vintage notes with ... more

A community-brewed pilsner just raised funds — and awareness — for one of the Finger Lakes’ most important environmental causes. On Tuesday, September 23, the Seneca Lake Order of Brewers (SLOBs) will present proceeds from ... more

When most wine lovers plan destination trips, Jackson Hole rarely tops their lists. The Wyoming mountain town is better known for world-class skiing and wildlife viewing than viticulture, but that's precisely what makes Jackson Hole ... more

Cayuga Lake Wine Trail Director Katherine Chase is in-studio with recent award winning wines from Lucas Vineyards. Lucas has had several wines win both gold and double gold at the New York Wine Classic and ... more

More than 30 local breweries, wineries, and distilleries will take over downtown Canandaigua for Craft Bev Fest on Aug. 28, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. The event runs 5–8 p.m., with a VIP ... more

Exploring the Keuka Lake Wine Trail just got more personalized — and more pup-friendly. The trail has launched a revamped Passport Program offering three new options designed to meet the needs of casual sippers, seasoned ... more

Protecting Canandaigua Lake this summer could be as simple as raising a glass. Heron Hill Winery and Naples Brewing Company have teamed up with the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association (CLWA) to release special drinks that ... more

On this month's Wine Wednesday edition of FLX Weekly, Katherine Chase is back in-studio to help us beat the heat and "Cool Down with Cayuga". Three different ways to beat this tropical-like heat including the ... more

A student-made sparkling wine from Finger Lakes Community College has captured top honors at the 2025 New York Wine Classic, earning the Best in Class award in the pétillant naturel category. The award-winning wine, a ... more

Fox Run Vineyards President and Co-Owner Scott Osborn is in-studio as the iconic Finger Lakes business celebrates their 35th Anniversary this year. Join host Jim Sinicropi to learn about the history and future of Fox ... more

Goose Watch Winery in Romulus has added four lakeside pickleball courts and a revamped casual food menu to enhance the visitor experience, according to the Finger Lakes Times. The updates aim to make the Cayuga ... more

This summer, every sip of Lakeside Cream Ale or a Heron Hill wine might help protect Canandaigua Lake, according to the Democrat and Chronicle. Naples Brewing Co. and Heron Hill Winery are donating a portion ... more

Hosmer Winery General Manager Brooke Hosmer is in-studio to talk about their 40th Year Anniversary Celebration and everything happening at their Ovid, NY winery and tasting room this summer. We sample mimosas made with Hosmer's ... more

Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association is inviting supporters to a high-energy evening of music, food, and fundraising at its annual Summer Soirée on Wednesday, July 23. The event will run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM ... more

Sunset concerts, brunch-time beats, and lawnside acoustics are setting the tone this summer on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Member wineries are hosting live music nearly every day of the week, transforming the region into ... more