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del Lago purchases local wine to be gifted to guests

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del Lago purchases local wine to be gifted to guests
From the start, the mission behind del Lago Resort & Casino has been to act as a gateway to the Finger Lakes region. The mission continues as the resort and casino celebrates the fall grape harvest by purchasing 3,000 bottles of wine (250 cases) from Thirsty Owl Wine Company on Cayuga Lake and 3,000 bottles of wine (250 cases) from... more

Three Brothers winemaker gets every last ounce out of ESF degree

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Three Brothers winemaker gets every last ounce out of ESF degree
A weekend job in the tasting room of Three Brothers Wineries and Estates led Justin Paolicelli ’07 down an unexpected career path. Today, he’s the winemaker at the Seneca Lake business, which features three wineries and a microbrewery on its estate. Paolicelli graduated from ESF with a focus in plant pathology and physiology. His then-girlfriend/now wife, Erica, was working at... more

Canal Jam 2017 announced for Waterloo over Labor Day Weekend

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Canal Jam 2017 announced for Waterloo over Labor Day Weekend
The Second Annual Canal Jam has been announced by organizers for Waterloo this Labor Day Weekend. Last year’s event was an overwhelming success as hundreds came out to support local musicians and much more. Festival producer Lee Bieber reiterated his commitment to Waterloo by working to create a family-friendly, music-centered event over Labor Day Weekend that the entire community can... more

Geneva’s War Horse pulls off trifecta at biggest state beer competition ever

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Geneva’s War Horse pulls off trifecta at biggest state beer competition ever
A brewery from Geneva and one from Brooklyn were the big winners at the first New York Craft Beer Competition. War Horse Brewing garnered the most medals with three and Threes Brewing’s was awarded two medals, including one for the best beer in the state. The winners — 45 medal-winning breweries — were announced Thursday. (Full list below.) Medals were... more

Heron Hill will release Riesling-Chardonnay to benefit EquiCenter

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Heron Hill will release Riesling-Chardonnay to benefit EquiCenter
Heron Hill Winery will release their annual bottling of a Riesling-Chardonnay wine that will benefit the EquiCenter for therapeutic riding in Honeoye Falls. With each case sold, $24 will go directly to benefit The EquiCenter. The wine will be released in all three Heron Hill tasting rooms on Keuka, Seneca and Canandaigua Lake. It’s availability will begin on Wednesday, August... more

Betty Bayer & Jimmy Wilmot talk Tasting Tuesday on July 25th (video)

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Betty Bayer & Jimmy Wilmot talk Tasting Tuesday on July 25th (video)
del Lago Resort and Casino’s next Tasting Tuesday is coming up on July 25, 2017 from 3 pm – 9 pm offering wine tasting and beer samples from over 20 local Finger Lake Region wineries and breweries. All proceeds of Tuesday’s event will benefit the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls. NWHOF Co-President Betty Bayer and del Lago... more

A new wave of winemakers in the FLX

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A new wave of winemakers in the FLX
Julia Hoyle is one of the new wave of incredibly talented, locally trained young winemakers bringing fresh ideas to wineries in the Finger Lakes. Hoyle first became interested in wine while pursuing her degree at William Smith College. She began her wine career in 2009 in the tasting room at Fox Run winery while still in college. A few years... more

Aurora, Skaneateles restaurants win Wine Spectator awards for selections

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Aurora, Skaneateles restaurants win Wine Spectator awards for selections
Wine Spectator magazine’s 2017 Restaurant Awards have recognized two Cayuga County-area restaurants for their wine selections. The Aurora Inn, 391 Main St., Aurora, and its wine director, Erin McElhinney, received an Award of Excellence. For more information about the restaurant, visit innsofaurora.com or call (315) 364-8888. The Krebs, 53 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles, and its sommelier, Jared Stafford-Hill, received a... more

INSIDE THE FLX: Organizers ready for Canal Fest 2017 (podcast)

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INSIDE THE FLX: Organizers ready for Canal Fest 2017 (podcast)
It’s been a lot of work, but for organizers Anne Sandroni, Dennis Schannel and the entire Canal Fest team – it’s been infinitely worth the effort. “It’s great to see Seneca Falls come together in this way,” Sandroni explained while on a special edition of the Inside the FLX podcast. The duo talked about the efforts, and energy that has... more

Finger Lakes wineries join national organization for weekend symposium

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Finger Lakes wineries join national organization for weekend symposium
Women for WineSense is a national organization dedicated to wine education, leadership and networking. Its roots date back nearly three decades — and how it was born is as interesting as the fermentation process itself. Michaela Rodeno and Julie Johnson founded Women for WineSense in 1990. They were prompted by their children coming home from school and asking “Why are... more

Muranda Cheese Company unveiling new event barn this weekend

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Muranda Cheese Company unveiling new event barn this weekend
A barn built in 1891 is getting ready to see new use, as Muranda Cheese Company is set to hold an “Open Barn” event this weekend. The barn will be available to rent for weddings, parties and other events. Originally built by the Pratt brothers of Waterloo in 1891 – the structure was owned by Lynn Shaffer. The Reginald barn... more

Canal Fest getting closer: Boaters, businesses urged to participate in Aquacade

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Canal Fest getting closer: Boaters, businesses urged to participate in Aquacade
The Seneca Falls Business Association (SFBA) is inviting all boaters, kayakers, jet skiers, canoers, tubers, floats, and all other watercraft owners and operators to participate in The Aquacade Watercraft Parade on Saturday, July 8th at 4:00 pm during the upcoming Seneca Falls Canal Fest. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to decorate their watercraft to their liking, according to organizers. Individuals... more

Tasting Tuesday event at del Lago to benefit Seneca County HOC

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Tasting Tuesday event at del Lago to benefit Seneca County HOC
Tasting Tuesday gets underway tomorrow, June 27th, at 3:00 pm through 9:00 pm at del Lago Resort and Casino with all proceeds to benefit the Seneca County House of Concern. Guests can enjoy wine and beer tastings from over 20 local Finger Lake Region wineries and breweries. The first 2,000 guests will receive a del Lago tasting glass. The event... more
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