Category: Wine/beer/beverage

The owners of Hollerhorn Distilling in Naples are working to rebuild after a fire earlier this month destroyed a large portion of the facility. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of May 12. It destroyed the tasting room, dining ... MORE

Glenora Wine Cellars, the first winery on Seneca Lake, is up for sale after over 40 years under the same ownership. Today the region is home to over 100 wineries, but Glenora Wine Cellars holds the special honor of being the first ... MORE

The Seneca County Board of Supervisors was expected to approve a proposed amendment to the county’s social host law at its meeting last week. Instead, the law is in the hands of the public safety committee for further review. The motion to ... MORE

A GoFundMe campaign to help a local business damaged by a fire raised nearly $30,000 within the span of 24 hours. The Naples community rallied to support Hollerhorn Distilling owners Melissa Fargnoli-Neubauer and Karl Neubauer after a fire in the early hours ... MORE

It’s the time of year when Finger Lakes Community College students head to the Viticulture and Wine Center in Geneva to complete their final practicum. Using bottles donated by Waterloo Container, the students’ year-long project culminated in an array of Riesling, Chardonnay, ... MORE

UPDATE: Officials say the tasting room, bar and dining area were destroyed. A wall prevented the damage from extending to the distillery portion of the building. No one was in the building at the time of the fire. There were no hydrants ... MORE

Alcohol-to-go sales were secured in New York with the passage of the state budget in early April. Let’s dive deeper into what this change means for drivers and law enforcement. Since alcohol-to-go was included in thr FY 2022-23 state budget, questions have ... MORE

U.S. Congressman Joe Morelle is pushing hard for legislation to limit the spread of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. The Spotted Lanternfly was first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, the species native to Asia has gone to affect agriculture across the ... MORE

Some brewery and winery owners in the town of Geneva are worried about potentially losing the revenue from hosting events and festivals at their properties. On Tuesday, the Geneva Town Board is expected to schedule a public hearing on a proposal to ... MORE

In this episode, we visit with Geneva Rotarians Hellen Kelley and Kelsey Journell, who are helping plan the Service Above Self Garden Party cocktail reception May 12 at Rose Hill Mansion. The event is the major annual fundraiser for the club, funding ... MORE

Live from Linden returns to downtown Geneva tonight. The Finger Lakes Times reports Linden St. will once again be closed to vehicle traffic on Fridays and Saturdays during the spring and summer. Real estate developer and downtown property owner Dave Linger, one ... MORE

The popular measure that allowed restaurants to sell alcohol to-go during the pandemic is back for good as part of the state budget. Some restaurant owners credit drinks to-go with keeping their business afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, others worry about ... MORE

After being cancelled in 2020 and going virtual last year, the Canandaigua Kiwanis Club’s Chef’s Challenge is back as an in-person event this year. The club is seeking chefs, beverage donations and sponsorships for the event, May 1 at King’s Catering on ... MORE

The non-profit New York Kitchen plans a new educational space to enlarge their Canandaigua tasting room. The 800 S Main St. non-profit opened their facility in 2006. The new outdoor terrace space will be open three seasons a year and located on ... MORE

Make beer or cider, get your liquor license later. The state Liquor Authority is accepting applications that will allow craft beverage makers to begin manufacturing and selling their products while their liquor license applications are pending. It takes up to six months ... MORE