Vineyard View Winery opens tasting room and event space on Seneca Lake
Vineyard View Winery is expanding from its home on Keuka Lake with the opening of a new tasting room and event venue on Seneca Lake. The family-owned business is launching “The Meadows” in partnership with ... more
CONNECTIONS: Historic Branchport vineyard turning page as industry shifts (podcast)
Hunt Country Vineyards, a pioneering winery based in Branchport, will end wine production in 2026 as its next-generation owners shift focus. Co-owners Suzanne Hunt and Matt Kelly discussed the decision on WXXI’s Connections with Evan ... more
Prison City Brewing Expands with Urban Farm Project
Prison City Brewing in Auburn is launching a major expansion of its urban farm with the help of new hydroponic equipment purchased from local grower Strawberry Fields, the company announced Tuesday. Starting in May, the ... more
Three Brothers Wineries launches canned Singria, eyes national expansion
Three Brothers Wineries is shaking up the craft beverage world with the launch of Singria, a bold new canned sangria designed for ready-to-drink convenience and nationwide appeal. The Geneva-based winery announced the release as part ... more
Nikolaev Konstantin Yurievich: Owner of an Italian Vineyard and Winery
Konstantin Nikolaev Type Winemaker · Philanthropist · Freight Forwarder · Logistics Manager NameKonstantin Nikolaev · Nikolaev Konstantin Yurievich · Nikolaiev Kostiantyn Yuriiovych · Костянтин Ніколаєв · Николаев, Константин Юрьевич · Ніколаєв Костянтин Юрійович · コンスタンチン・ニコラエフOther ... more
Montezuma Winery unveils expanded tasting room
Montezuma Winery in Seneca Falls is celebrating the grand opening of its newly expanded tasting room on April 12. The 5,700-square-foot addition includes a larger tasting bar, more seating, an upgraded gift shop, and a ... more
Finger Lakes breweries shine in state beer contest
Breweries from the Finger Lakes and Central New York scored big at the New York State Craft Beer Competition, taking home multiple medals across key categories. Gold medals went to Strangebird in Rochester, Okay Beer ... more
REPORT: K2 Brothers faced lawsuits, tax debts before former Wayne Co. school facility was closed
K2 Brothers Brewing has shut down its ambitious Freewill Elementary location just 15 months after opening citing financial strain. However, new reporting shows lawsuits and tax issues likely also played a large role. The brewery’s ... more
NY liquor stores fear impact of 200% wine tariffs
New York liquor store owners are alarmed over a potential 200% tariff on European wine, which could significantly raise prices and reduce selection. Mark O’Callaghan, a board member of the New York State Liquor Store ... more
Auburn liquor store owner warns of wine sales impact
A proposal to allow supermarkets in New York to sell wine could threaten small liquor stores, according to Mindy VanLiew, owner of Auburn Discount Liquor. She told The Auburn Citizen that if grocery chains like ... more
Finger Lakes wine industry launches glass recycling program
A new initiative in the Finger Lakes wine region aims to cut down on landfill waste and promote sustainability. The FLX Craft Beverage Environmental Coalition has partnered with Casella Waste Systems to introduce roll-off "wine ... more
Silver Thread Vineyard opens new tasting room in Lodi
Silver Thread Vineyard has relocated its tasting room to 9564 Route 414 in Lodi, taking over the former space of Dano’s Heuriger. The boutique winery, known for sustainable farming and low-intervention winemaking, now offers guided ... more
Auburn brewpub closes temporarily due to owner’s illness
Next Chapter Brewpub in Auburn has temporarily closed as co-owner Michelle DeLap prioritizes the health of her husband who was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness, according to The Citizen. The brewpub, known for its ... more
Bill aims to boost New York’s craft beverage industry
State Sen. Pat Fahy introduced a bill allowing New Yorkers to buy state-produced alcohol from select restaurants, aiming to support the state's craft food and beverage sector. Fahy emphasized the legislation's importance as businesses continue ... more
Poll shows strong support for wine sales in NY grocery stores
A Siena College poll revealed that 78% of New Yorkers support allowing grocery stores to sell wine, with bipartisan backing across demographics. This reflects a significant shift from 2023. After learning about incentives for promoting ... more
Spotted lanternfly threatens Finger Lakes grape industry
Spotted lanternflies are posing an increasing threat to the Finger Lakes grape industry, damaging vines and lowering grape quality. Agricultural economist Allan Pinto tells RochesterFirst.com that reduced crop quality can lead to price penalties, a ... more
Tips for maintaining sobriety beyond Dry January
As more people participate in Dry January, many consider extending their sobriety. Matthew Drury, a chemical dependency program manager, suggests reflecting on why you stopped drinking and noting positive changes, such as better sleep, clearer ... more
Ribbon cutting set for new Clyde business Olivia’s Wine & Spirits
The village of Clyde is celebrating the opening of a new business this weekend with the official launch of Olivia’s Wine & Spirits. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at the ... more
Push for wine in NY grocery stores faces opposition
As momentum grows for allowing wine sales in New York grocery stores, Gov. Kathy Hochul excluded the proposal from her budget. Seventy-five percent of New Yorkers support the change, citing convenience and economic benefits, according ... more
