Profile: Matthew Thorn Smith

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Matthew Thorn Smith, 31, joined the Lakewood cellar crew as a production assistant in October 2022. Smith had just completed two harvests at Hillock & Hobbs and was looking to […]

Profile: Tito Chavez

Tito Chavez is the Assistant Winemaker at Anthony Road Wine Company, a position he took in late 2022. Essentially raised among the vines of the Finger Lakes, Tito has years […]

Itinerary: Watkins Glen

Updated: 6/14/2024 The village of Watkins Glen is home to less than 2000 year-round residents. Each summer that population swells as people make their way to this picturesque village at […]

All paths lead to wine…

We talk a lot about all of the things that make our wines unique, but something else that is a hallmark of our region are the fantastic personalities and people […]

Itinerary: Geneva

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Geneva-based itinerary for your visit to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail The small city of Geneva, New York is located at the northern tip of Seneca Lake. It is home […]

New Wines to Try on Seneca Lake

Are you looking for a new favorite wine? A fun, new tasting experience? Or just curious about what’s been happening around the Seneca Lake Wine Trail? Well, we’ve assembled a […]

Foodies Love Seneca Lake Riesling: Here’s Why

Riesling has brought fame to the Finger Lakes and Seneca Lake. This incredibly versatile grape grows exceptionally well in our well-drained soils. It is made in styles that vary as […]

Reflections on the 2022 vintage

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We humans are fans of predictability. We like knowing what the future brings. And so it follows that in the wine industry each year, usually around mid-August, journalists and wine […]

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