Reappearing and rambling

Wow this has been a  long gap.  We have been living in the Finger Lakes region for just  over a year now and loving it. There is so much to see and do, but it is hard juggling it with work and other duties.  So I have a few random thoughts to share on the past year:

So much is happening at the wineries:

*Ravines now owns 2 locations -- the former White Springs in Geneva which is a beautiful spot made more so by Morton's beautiful wines - as well as their original location on Keuka Lake.

*Trish has left Fox Run and we are all waiting to see what great things she will be up to next. 

(Not to worry about Fox Run as Peter Bell and Sarah Gummoe are still producing award winning wines!)

* Silver Thread opened on the East side of Seneca with some very lovely wines.

*Another new winery to keep an eye on is Boundary Breaks. On their website claim they only do single vineyard, single clone rieslings because they want to do  "one thing very, very well".  And they do -try their 110, 198, 239, and Ovid Line North Rieslings.  They are wonderful.  Tricia, Peter and Kelby Russell from Fox Run (at the time) helped with the 2011 Rieslings and Ian Barry, winemaker from Villa Bellangelo will help with some of the 2012 vintages.

* Which reminds me that Kelby is now making wine at Red Newt!

And this is just what I can think of off the top of my head.  

I have been impressed over the past year also with the way wineries are using technology to promote themselves.  Many of the wineries have improved their websites and are keeping them current.  Many also have Facebook and Twitter accounts which keep us all current on releases and happenings.  Wine dinners abound and are a great way to meet people with similar interests in wine and learn about the various vineyards and food pairings.  The NY Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua also is hosting a great number of wine seminars not just with wines of the Finger Lakes but also wines of the Niagara Escarpment and downstate regions. 

Last random thought:  I think I will have to get Jim to start a blog on NY State beer!  There are so many craft breweries popping up that I think we will need to retrieve information on them also!  We have enjoyed many including our nearby Naked Dove (their IPA is hands down the best!) Hmmm Finger Lakes Wine and Beer Retrievers?  I don't think Maggie can handle it on her own.  Thinking maybe another dog.....?