The Finger Lakes region in New York is renowned for its dessert wine production, including ice wine, late-harvest, and off-dry Rieslings. Visitors to the area can explore a variety of wineries that specialize in these styles. While dry styles of wine are more mainstream, when ice wines are made with skill, the balance of sweet, […]
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Sheldrake Point Winery, tucked away on the western shore of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region, offers a quintessential wine-tasting experience surrounded by scenic vineyard views. Established in 1997, Sheldrake Point has grown into one of the most celebrated wineries in the area, known for producing high-quality, estate-grown wines that reflect the unique terroir
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Our beautiful area of Upstate New York is full of rolling hills, open meadows, and classic countryside scenery, farms and all. Using locally grown fruit and grain, Finger Lakes Distilling takes advantage of the bounty of this land, creating sophisticated and delicious spirits. Visitors can pop in the distillery for a flight of whiskey, gin,
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One of the best parts of vacationing, or even just getting away for a quick retreat from the city, is dining out! You never know what you’ll discover, and the selection of farm-to-table options at these restaurants in the Finger Lakes is astounding! This area of Upstate New York is known for its local farms
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The culinary scene is vibrant and alive at this collection of top-rated Ithaca restaurants. This quirky college town is a lovely place to visit for many reasons, and dining out should be one of them! Nestled at the Southern end of Cayuga Lake, the chefs and restaurant owners in Ithaca have the vast farmland of
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If there’s one thing we can all agree on in Upstate New York, we all love our beer! Which translates to a fantastic selection of Finger Lakes breweries in the area creating some really delicious craft ales. From hoppy New England-style IPAs and creative fruited farmhouse ales to dark chocolate stouts and bright, light lagers—there’s
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One of the best parts of your getaway to Upstate New York will be exploring the area’s elegant and gourmet Finger Lakes Restaurants. You’ll find the majority of the restaurants in the Finger Lakes region subscribe to supporting local agriculture, producing seasonally driven menus, and using innovative preparations. Every style of dining is present, from
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To check out some of the latest culinary trends and creative food and drink menus, the restaurants in Ithaca are on the pulse and serving up fantastic dining experiences. You’ll have your pick from the tried and true stalwarts, as well as the spunky newcomers to the scene. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dinner
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We’re sure you’ve heard of the fantastic wine trails in Upstate New York, but there’s a lesser-known tour that’s very much worth exploring: The Finger Lakes Cheese Trail. This collection of small, family-owned dairy farms produces some of the best blues, cheddars, chevre, and more Finger Lakes specialties. The Finger Lakes Cheese Alliance comprises 15
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A particularly lovely addition to any visit to the Finger Lakes region is a wine tasting along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. The association includes 27 winery members located in the Seneca Lake American Viticulture Area (AVA), which lies within the Finger Lakes AVA in New York State. These local winemakers along the Seneca Lake
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