Wine competition to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times
MENDON, NY | The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is the second largest wine competition in the United States. It is the largest wine competition held for and by a charity, Camp Good Days and Special Times. Wines from all over the United States and across the world are judged at this competition
The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is one of the reasons local wineries are gaining a presence on the international wine stage.
The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is currently accepting wine entries from all professional wineries. The competition will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2013 at the Rochester Plaza Hotel, in Downtown Rochester, NY.
Discover Dry Rosé this year
BY JOHN CHRISTENSEN
CHRONICLE-EXPRESS
FINGER LAKES, NY | the collaborative esprit de corps typical of Finger Lakes vintners, those who produce a Dry Rosé came together for “A Grand Tasting Event” Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Sheldrake Point’s Seneca Lake Tasting Room on Rte. 414 north of Hector, for the region’s first official “Discover Dry Rosé” promotion as an opportunity to discover the many unique, quality dry Rosés produced in the region.
The participating wineries included Anthony Road Wine Company, Anyelas Vineyards, Atwater Vineyards, Billsboro Winery, Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Fox Run Vineyards, Hosmer Winery, King Ferry Winery, King’s Garden Vineyards, McGregor Vineyard, Ravines Wine Cellars, Sheldrake Point, and Silver Thread Winery.
While the Finger Lakes is often associated delicate, aromatic white wines, wineries participating in this promotion consider Dry Rosé to be one of the region’s best kept secrets, a distinction they hope to change. The Grand Tasting was just a kickoff for a two-month long “Discover Dry Rosé” campaign through April 30 at the participating wineries. The goal of the campaign is to educate consumers on what makes Finger Lakes Dry Rosés distinctly unique.
Traditional Dry Rosé is a European style that showcases the complexities of red varietal grapes. Several Finger Lakes wineries honor that ancient tradition, producing elegant and exceptional Dry Rosés from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, and Syrah varietals, sometimes blending it with a small portion of white varietals such as Chardonnay or Riesling. A few are also experimenting with newer hybrid types like Noiret.
The juice is strained from the skins early, sometimes after just a few hours, and some are destemmed before pressing to achieve the desired subtle delicacy. Others may macerate for as long as four days, edging closer to the rich notes of their darker cousins. But with no oaking, added sugar, or prolonged aging, the result (whatever the depth of color) is aromatic, crisp, fruit-forward with a well-balanced acidity that makes immediate converts of those who had mistakenly thought “pink wine = sweet wine.”
Connoisseurs have long known the Dry Rosé of Southern France, and now the Finger Lakes, as exceptionally versatile wine; not intimidating to white wine drinkers nor disappointing to red wine lovers. Chefs value how it pairs beautifully with all poultry, most seafoods, pork, lamb, venison, and even grilled beef dishes. Its lighter yet still aromatic and flavorful character makes it a perfect choice throughout the year.
Wine competition to benefit Camp Good Days and Special Times
MENDON, NY | The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is the second largest wine competition in the United States. It is the largest wine competition held for and by a charity, Camp Good Days and Special Times. Wines from all over the United States and across the world are judged at this competition
The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is one of the reasons local wineries are gaining a presence on the international wine stage.
The Finger Lakes International Wine Competition is currently accepting wine entries from all professional wineries. The competition will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2013 at the Rochester Plaza Hotel, in Downtown Rochester, NY.
Discover Dry Rosé this year
BY JOHN CHRISTENSEN
CHRONICLE-EXPRESS
FINGER LAKES, NY | the collaborative esprit de corps typical of Finger Lakes vintners, those who produce a Dry Rosé came together for “A Grand Tasting Event” Wednesday, Feb. 27 at Sheldrake Point’s Seneca Lake Tasting Room on Rte. 414 north of Hector, for the region’s first official “Discover Dry Rosé” promotion as an opportunity to discover the many unique, quality dry Rosés produced in the region.
The participating wineries included Anthony Road Wine Company, Anyelas Vineyards, Atwater Vineyards, Billsboro Winery, Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars, Fox Run Vineyards, Hosmer Winery, King Ferry Winery, King’s Garden Vineyards, McGregor Vineyard, Ravines Wine Cellars, Sheldrake Point, and Silver Thread Winery.
While the Finger Lakes is often associated delicate, aromatic white wines, wineries participating in this promotion consider Dry Rosé to be one of the region’s best kept secrets, a distinction they hope to change. The Grand Tasting was just a kickoff for a two-month long “Discover Dry Rosé” campaign through April 30 at the participating wineries. The goal of the campaign is to educate consumers on what makes Finger Lakes Dry Rosés distinctly unique.
Traditional Dry Rosé is a European style that showcases the complexities of red varietal grapes. Several Finger Lakes wineries honor that ancient tradition, producing elegant and exceptional Dry Rosés from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, and Syrah varietals, sometimes blending it with a small portion of white varietals such as Chardonnay or Riesling. A few are also experimenting with newer hybrid types like Noiret.
The juice is strained from the skins early, sometimes after just a few hours, and some are destemmed before pressing to achieve the desired subtle delicacy. Others may macerate for as long as four days, edging closer to the rich notes of their darker cousins. But with no oaking, added sugar, or prolonged aging, the result (whatever the depth of color) is aromatic, crisp, fruit-forward with a well-balanced acidity that makes immediate converts of those who had mistakenly thought “pink wine = sweet wine.”
Connoisseurs have long known the Dry Rosé of Southern France, and now the Finger Lakes, as exceptionally versatile wine; not intimidating to white wine drinkers nor disappointing to red wine lovers. Chefs value how it pairs beautifully with all poultry, most seafoods, pork, lamb, venison, and even grilled beef dishes. Its lighter yet still aromatic and flavorful character makes it a perfect choice throughout the year.
