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Legislators urge Cuomo to veto uniform standard bill that would impact beer, wine industries

Legislators urge Cuomo to veto uniform standard bill that would impact beer, wine industries
A group of Finger Lakes-area state legislators today urged Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto legislation that was delivered to the governor for final action this week calling for the establishment of uniform standards for tastings of New York manufactured beer, wine, cider, and liquor. The legislation (S9040/A11203) received near-unanimous approval by both houses of the Legislature in the closing days... more

Need a gift idea? These Finger Lakes wines made industry ‘Best of 2018’ lists

Need a gift idea? These Finger Lakes wines made industry ‘Best of 2018’ lists
Need some wines for a holiday party or gift? Three Finger Lakes wines are a good bet, as all have been included in recent “Best Of” lists in the national wine press. Accolades for Keuka Spring Vineyards, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard and Ravines Wine Cellars will not come as a surprise to people familiar with Finger Lakes wines, as are all considered to... more

Victor-based Constellation to invest $100M in female-led alcohol businesses

Constellation to invest 0M in female-led alcohol businesses
Constellation Brands’ venture capital group is putting its weight behind female-founded and female-owned alcohol businesses by investing $100 million by 2028, the company announced Thursday. The investment would come through the Victor-based company’s Focus on Female Founders program, which supports emerging brands in, or adjacent to, the beverage alcohol space. Constellation’s first two investments went to Austin Cocktails, an Austin,... more

Prison City selects Auburn location for new brewery

Prison City selects Auburn location for new brewery
The lineup of suspects was long, but Prison City Pub & Brewery has selected an Auburn location for its new production facility. Brewery co-owner Dawn Schulz said Tuesday that the facility will be built at 197-199 North St. The 2.13-acre property, at the corner of North and Standart Avenue, was formerly the home of Jam-O’s Car Wash, which was demolished... more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Holiday Tree Lighting, Christmas Musicals & Dickens Christmas arrives in the Finger Lakes (November 30th – December 2nd)

WEEKEND EVENTS: Holiday Tree Lighting, Christmas Musicals & Dickens Christmas kicks off the first weekend of December
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is in! This weekend, get out and explore the Finger Lakes to discover some of the holly jolly events taking place. Feeling chilly outside? Head over to the warm Syracuse Stage to enjoy the story of Buddy the elf. Need those family photos with Santa as soon as possible? Join him in his winter wonderland... more

Experience Auburn’s First Friday event on December 7th

Experience Auburn’s First Friday event on December 7th
Each venue offers their own spin on entertainment with free admission & refreshments, food & beverage specials and discounted merchandise to contribute to this monthly community celebration. Activities include exhibit receptions, art making & live music. First Friday is organized by Downtown Auburn BID & Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission. TASTING at Auburn Discount Liquor Time: 3PM – 6PM... more

Anthony Road Wine Company set to release 2014 Art Series Riesling in early-2019

Anthony Road Wine Company set to release 2014 Art Series Riesling in early-2019
Anthony Road Wine Company will release the 2014 Art Series Riesling on January 5th, 2019. The Riesling will be available that day for purchase in the tasting room. “It was one of my favorite Rieslings on my trip,” said Mark Squires. “It is a big mouthful, exuberant, filled with underlying flavor, gloriously fresh and nicely textured.” Squires is an international... more

Catching up with Prison City’s owners after major expansion announcement (video)

Catching up with Prison City’s owners after major expansion announcement (video)
It started with passion, and after last week — is about becoming one of the biggest success stories in the city of Auburn. On Tuesday, Prison City Pub & Brewery announced that a new production facility would be built and opened at 197-199 North Street. The 2.13-acre property at the corner of North and Standart Avenue, had been home to... more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Christmas Lights, Psychics and Shopping in the Finger Lakes November 16th – 18th

WEEKEND EVENTS: Christmas Lights, Psychics and Shopping in the Finger Lakes November 16th – 18th
This weekend, get out and discover the Christmas cheer this season is bringing by checking out the Lights on the Lake, making Christmas wreaths or even something as simple as having a drink at the 6th annual New York State Craft Beer in Syracuse! This weekend comes with a exciting variety of things for your family and friends to go... more

WEEKEND EVENTS: Plenty going on in the Finger Lakes October 12th – 14th

WEEKEND EVENTS: Plenty going on in the Finger Lakes October 12th – 14th
Now that we are officially in the month of October, the temperature is dropping and the leaves are changing colors which means it’s that time of year again for haunted houses, pumpkin patches, apple picking and much more! Listed below are a few of the many events taking place this weekend around the Finger Lakes region for your friends and... more

del Lago Resort & Casino’s Tasting Tuesday Series raises $1,000 for Helping Hounds Dog Rescue of DeWitt

del Lago Resort & Casino’s Tasting Tuesday Series raises $1,000  for Helping Hounds Dog Rescue of DeWitt
del Lago Resort & Casino hosted another successful Tasting Tuesday event on Aug. 21st with proceeds benefitting Helping Hounds Dog Rescue of DeWitt. The Tasting Tuesday series (formerly Savor del Lago) is a monthly event featuring wine, beer, and cider samplings from local Finger Lakes wineries, breweries, and cideries. Proceeds from the event support a different local charity each month.... more

Auburn site among candidates for Prison City’s new brewery

Auburn site among candidates for Prison City’s new brewery
One possible location of Prison City Pub & Brewery’s long-awaited expansion has been identified. The Auburn brewpub’s owners, Dawn and Marc Schulz, have applied to the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance at 4022 Technology Park Blvd., according to a legal notice posted by the city. The variance would allow for the production of beer and the... more

Finger Lakes wins best wine region, F.L.X. Table best winery restaurant

Finger Lakes wins best wine region, F.L.X. Table best winery restaurant
The picturesque Finger Lakes wine region was named top wine region in the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice poll, besting famed areas such as Napa Valley in California, Willamette Valley in Oregon and Walla Walla Valley in Washington. In addition, F.L.X. Table, a cozy eatery on the narrow, block-long Linden Street in Geneva, has won best winery restaurant, with the... more

Jim Boeheim and Daniel Baldwin join in fundraiser at The Krebs

Jim Boeheim and Daniel Baldwin join in fundraiser at The Krebs
Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim and actor Daniel Baldwin came together at The Krebs in Skaneateles Thursday night to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY. Daniel Baldwin served cocktails for almost two hours before dinner and donated all cash tips to the cause. Syracuse.com: Read More Had a great night at The Krebs last night... more

Anthony Road to host 17th annual Federweisser Festival

Anthony Road to host 17th annual Federweisser Festival
Anthony Road Wine Company is hosting their 17th annual Federweisser Festival on Saturday, September 22 from noon to five. The festival is a celebration to kickoff the 2018 harvest season. Federweisser- a partially fermented, frothy, young, wine made from the first fruits of the harvest- will be flowing all afternoon. The celebration will feature traditional German fare including bratwurst, sauerkraut,... more

Labatt to feature Seneca Lake, other New York waterways in limited edition cans

Labatt to feature Seneca Lake, other New York waterways in limited edition cans
Labatt USA will partner with Riverkeeper to further its efforts to sustain the Hudson River and its tributaries, and safeguard the drinking water for nine million New Yorkers. Labatt USA will make a $10,000 investment to support Riverkeeper’s efforts, which is part of a larger investment of more than $100,000 with Waterkeepers throughout the Great Lakes region. The partnership and... more

Finger Lakes or bust: how wineries are taking innovative approaches to changing climate

Finger Lakes or bust: how wineries are taking innovative approaches to changing climate
The winters of 2014 and 2015 dealt Tom and Susan Higgins, the owners of Heart & Hands Wine Co. in the Finger Lakes, a one-two punch that left them concerned about the viability of their business. It started with the fierce winter of 2014. January and February temperatures were a roller coaster ride from highs near 50, rapidly dipping down... more
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