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Category: Finger Lakes Wine & Wine Tours

7 Finger Lakes Gifts for Mother’s Day Quarantine Breakout Year

By Kendall Knaak on May. 08, 2021

Last year, our team member, Kendall,wrote this blog for our quarantined selves and mothers. I thought it was worthy of a reprise with just a few edits. Given that many moms are freer this year because of vaccines, we know that there are a lot of reunions going. Many of Kendall's great ideas from last year are still great ideas for this year! Read on! For all of us, Mother’s Day is going to look a bit different this year. You may have been spending extra time with your mom than normal or unable to see her due to distance or because one (or both!) of you are essential workers. No matter how your Mother’s Day might look this year, here are 7 ways to show your mom, or the maternal figure in your life, just how much they mean to you! Many will even offer shipping right to her front door. …

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4 Rooftop Bars You Won’t Want to Miss!

By Kendall Knaak on Jun. 09, 2020

There’s just something about a rooftop bar that makes the drinks taste better, the conversations livelier and the experience elevated (quite literally!). With the gorgeous panoramic views of the Finger Lakes region, we love seeing our number of rooftop bars continue to rise. Please remember that social distancing guidelines are still in place. Keep yourselves and our community safe by following all rules and regulations!…

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Putting the FLX in Netflix – Finger Lakes Craft Beverages Perfect for Social Distancing

By Kendall Knaak on May. 05, 2020

Does this sound familiar? You’ve turned on Netflix to discover you have no idea what to watch. Your last bottle of whatever-brand-you-could-find Sauvignon Blanc has just been emptied. You want to keep social distancing, but where do you go from here? …

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7 Finger Lakes Gifts for Mother’s Day in Quarantine

By Kendall Knaak on Apr. 27, 2020

Last year, our team member, Kendall,wrote this blog for our quarantined selves and mothers. I thought it was worthy of a reprise with just a few edits. Given that many moms are freer this year because of vaccines, we know that there are a lot of reunions going. Many of Kendall's great ideas from last year are still great ideas for this year! Read on! For all of us, Mother’s Day is going to look a bit different this year. You may have been spending extra time with your mom than normal or unable to see her due to distance or because one (or both!) of you are essential workers. No matter how your Mother’s Day might look this year, here are 7 ways to show your mom, or the maternal figure in your life, just how much they mean to you! Many will even offer shipping right to her front door. …

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Take a Quest Along Tyrion’s Wine Trail

By Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on Mar. 21, 2019

Game of Thrones finally returns April 14 for its last season! And along with it, the white walkers will be back in action to wreak havoc through the Seven Kingdoms—which gives us plenty of reasons to open a cask of a delicious Dornish or Finger Lakes red this spring…

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How to Plan Your Finger Lakes Wine Trail Trip

By Kendall Knaak on Oct. 15, 2018

Let’s not beat around the grapevine—wine is a Finger Lakes staple. With wine trails, and wine centers throughout Ontario County, there are lots of ways to embark on a wine trail excursion…

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Infographic: Finger Lakes Wine Country by the Numbers

May. 26, 2017

Do you love Finger Lakes wine? We don't blame you. Our region is jam-packed (grape pun intended)…

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Where to say cheers & share beers: 7 local Finger Lakes bars

Jan. 30, 2017

Perhaps you have come to the Finger Lakes to explore our world-famous Rieslings and our award-winning farm-to-table fare. That’s all well and good, but let’s face it, sometimes a cold beer and a hefty burger are exactly what the vacation doctor calls for, with a big side of local culture.From re-purposed shotgun shells turned into lighting fixtures to free legal advice from town supervisors, here are some of the best off-the-beaten-path watering holes, dive bars and neighbor joints in the Finger Lakes where you can easily feel like a regular…

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Hard ciders are in for sweet times in the Finger Lakes

Nov. 16, 2016

Sometimes you go to a bar or restaurant for a drinkand try something new and wonder, where did that come from? That happened to me recently when I was at Lake Drum Brewing in Geneva, trying a flight of hard ciders from the region. One in particular stood out. It was a pleasantly spicy and alluring ginger cider, sweet but not cloying, and it tasted great with the popcorn I was eating. I could imagine it tasting even better with some Chinese food. I was thrilled when I discovered that the producer, Star Cider, is just a few miles away in Clifton Springs…

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Finger Lakes Destination: The Great Naples Grape Festival!

Sep. 21, 2016

For over 50 years and counting...the great Naples Grape Festival has transformed the quaint, peaceful village of Naples, NY into the center of the universe for one amazing weekend in September…

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