Why You Need to Go Tasting If You Haven't Already The picturesque Finger Lakes in Upstate New York lie South of Lake Ontario and just 300 miles from New York City. It is simply a collection of eleven deep and narrow glacial lakes. Winemakers here will tell you: the high altitude … [Read more...]
Chinese Wine, the Love Affair Few Know About
How Chinese Wines are Gearing Up to Go International You might already be familiar with the sensational facelift China has given itself over the course of the past two decades. Coming from somewhat obscurity, China is now an economy that the world is taking note of. What … [Read more...]
Historical Overview of Farming in the Chautauqua-Erie Grape Region – Part 2
The Rise of the Grape Industry In 1818 the first wild grape varietals were introduced to the area, near Brocton, NY. This would forever change the agricultural landscape of the region. Due to the unique soil quality and lacustrine climate, grapes took exceptionally well to … [Read more...]
Where Lake Chautauqua and Lake Erie Meet
Two Lakes Make for One Great Place Growing up in Chautauqua County, I was fortunate to be surrounded by water. Although we are land-locked, water is never too far away. From my earliest memories I can recall picnics by the lakes, hiking in the gorge, and fishing in ponds. … [Read more...]
