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Cherry Fest a success at Varick Winery despite rain, clouds (video)

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Cherry Fest a success at Varick Winery despite rain, clouds (video)
Despite the rainy, dreary weekend in the Finger Lakes – 2018’s Cherry Festival, hosted by Varick Winery & Vineyard went off without a snag. The event featured local musicians, local food, and a plethora of cherries – available for consumption and picking. “This is one of the most-unique events in the region,” Shelly Inglor said on Monday. The 21-year-old had... more

Prison City’s Mass Riot IPA repeats top 10 showing in blind tasting

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Prison City’s Mass Riot IPA repeats top 10 showing in blind tasting
Mass Riot is no fluke. Prison City Pub & Brewery’s India pale ale placed No. 6 in a blind tasting and ranking of 324 IPAs published Tuesday by Paste Magazine. The publication named Mass Riot No. 1 in a ranking of 247 IPAs in August 2016, raising the downtown Auburn brewpub’s profile and prompting regional beer enthusiasts to line up on State and Dill... more

Glenora to release second wine in ‘SpokesPup’ series to raise funds for local animal charities

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Glenora to release second wine in ‘SpokesPup’ series to raise funds for local animal charities
On July 26th, Glenora Wine Cellars will release a new wine called, “GG’s Reserve,” which will join “Chase’s Reserve” in their SpokesPup series. GG’s Reserve is a semi-sweet white blend featuring GG, the winery’s second SpokesPup, and a rescue pup from rural Georgia, on the label. A portion of each bottle sold will be donated to local animal charities across... more

The Dairy at Muranda is hosting their 3rd Open Barn of the season

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The Dairy at Muranda is hosting their 3rd Open Barn of the season
The Dairy at Muranda is hosting their third Open Barn of the season on Sunday, July 22nd, that includes Music, a featured Food Truck, Cheese, Wine, Beer and Ciders. Free Music! 12PM – 3PM: Nate Michaels Music – A musician raised in the Finger Lakes region on NY, with a wide range of music in his repertoire. Also a singer/songwriter... more

New York Beer Project opening massive brewery and gastropub in Victor

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New York Beer Project opening massive brewery and gastropub in Victor
A destination brewery from the Buffalo area will soon open a second location in the Rochester area. The New York Beer Project, the massive Niagara County brewery modeled after New York’s majestic Grand Central Station, has eyes on Ontario County. Town leaders and brewery owners confirm that NYBP will open a second sister location in Victor, near Eastview Mall, as early as... more

Sen. Helming aims to ‘level’ playing field for hops farmers

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Sen. Helming aims to ‘level’ playing field for hops farmers
Senator Pam Helming today announced that the New York State Senate passed a bill that she sponsors to include hop yards in the definition of agricultural land. The legislation (S.8841) would give hops farmers the same opportunities as orchard and vineyard owners to apply for agricultural tax exemptions. This measure will support the continued growth of New York’s hops industry... more

Popular Brooklyn brewery to open second location in Ontario County

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Popular Brooklyn brewery to open second location in Ontario County
A popular Brooklyn brewery announced Tuesday that it has purchased an Ontario County facility and will open a second location there. According to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Other Half Brewing has purchased the former Nedloh Brewing Co. in East Bloomfield for $660,000. The Brooklyn brewery will invest $1.8 million into upgrading the two-story facility and building two more, one... more

Dr. Konstantin Frank Launches The Terrace at 1886

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Dr. Konstantin Frank Launches The Terrace at 1886
After months of construction and planning, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery is launching their newest tasting experience on Tuesday, July 31 – The Terrace at 1886. The tasting experience will be a seated tasting experience on the newly constructed rooftop terrace at the historic Chateau Frank overlooking sweeping views of the vineyards and Keuka Lake. Elaborating on Dr. Konstantin Frank’s 1886... more

Auburn brewpub wins gold medal for IPA at Governor’s Cup contest

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Auburn brewpub wins gold medal for IPA at Governor’s Cup contest
A New England-style India pale ale from Auburn’s Prison City Pub & Brewery has once again come out on top of a competition. The brewpub’s Control for Smilers took the gold medal in the New England-style IPA category at the second annual New York State Craft Beer Competition, whose results were announced Wednesday. The competition, a partnership between the New... more

Seneca Falls 3rd annual Canal Festival

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Seneca Falls 3rd annual Canal Festival
The Seneca Falls Business Association (SFBA) is inviting all groups, organizations, businesses, wineries, breweries, cideries, distilleries, restaurants, arts & craft vendors, food vendors, boaters, and watercraft of any kind to participate at this year’s Canal Fest. Last year’s Canal Fest drew an estimated 18,000 visitors over the 3-day event and anticipates that the amount of visitors will grow. SFBA is... more

First annual “A Taste of Penn Yan” festival to benefit the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yates County

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First annual “A Taste of Penn Yan” festival to benefit the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yates County
On June 3rd, 2018 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, the Keuka Emporium Event Venue and Penn Yan Elks 1722 will host the first annual “A Taste of Penn Yan” spring festival. The event celebrates small-town pleasures in the heart of Penn Yan, featuring tastings from some of its best restaurant​s, wineries, breweries and specialty food shops. This year, A Taste of Penn Yan is helping raising awareness and... more

First anniversary celebration for Fleur De Lis Brew Works

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First anniversary celebration for Fleur De Lis Brew Works
Fleur De Lis Brew Works celebrates their first year of business May 19th from 11 am until 9 pm. The brewery marks the day with special beer releases, first-run bottle offerings and fun for its new supporters and year-long loyalists. The day-long celebration includes several draft beer releases. “All in the Family,” braggot is the headlining release. Jon Paul Partee,... more

Montezuma Winery owners purchase Seneca County winery

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Montezuma Winery owners purchase Seneca County winery
The owners of Montezuma Winery recently purchased a Seneca County winery, adding to their list of wineries owned. Kings Garden Vineyard, located at 9085 state Route 414 in Lodi, is one of four wineries and distilleries owned by the Martin family, according to a press release. The family also owns Kings Garden’s neighboring property, Idol Ridge Winery and Alder Creek... more
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