Fermention Tanks
The Botting Room at Wagner Vineyards
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Watkins Glen, New York
English: The gorge at Watkins Glen State Park, New York. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
We took a break from the Wine Trail by driving to the south end of Seneca Lake and visiting Watkins Glen. Watkins Glen is an idyllic small town that is set in a beautiful location. The town is well-known for its racetrack and the world-famous racers and their fans that flock to the area every year. There is plenty to do in Watkins Glen and you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to explore it. Stop by the harbor and see the marina, then take a sightseeing cruise on the vintage 1934 Stroller IV to get a unique view of the lake. Watkins Glen State Park offers the chance to hike to a waterfall and surprisingly there is an entrance in the middle of town. Take a walk around the main business district and browse the eclectic shops that line the busy street. Take a break from the wineries and support the other merchants that add their own unique vibe to the region.
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Free Broken Bottle Replacement
English: A colorful bottle (Photo credit: Wikipedia)I recently discovered an unbelievable policy that the Pennsylvania LCB (Liquor Control Board) stores offer to their customers. The unwritten policy is to replace any unopened bottle of liquor or wine that a customer breaks as long as they return it with proof that the bottle was sealed when it was broken. I would have to admit that returning a bag full of shattered glass to a store for a replacement when it was my fault strikes me as strange but rules are rules. Imagine walking in with what is left of a bottle of $7000 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet and asking for another one for free. It is worth a try and Good Luck.
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Lamoreaux Landing Winery
Lamoreaux Landing (Photo credit: mhaithaca)
My next stop was the award-winning Lamoreaux Landing Winery in Lodi, New York. The first thing that strikes you about this property is just how impressive the facilities are. The grandeur of the main building hints of Roman and Greek inspired architecture. The long stroll up the sidewalk to the main entrance was only a prelude to the truly magnificent view of the lake through the huge windows inside. The view from the beautiful tasting room was one of the finest I have ever experienced in the Finger Lakes. The wine of Lamoreaux Landing are well made and enjoyable. I purchased their Estate Red Table Wine but passed on a very good Chardonnay that I really should have added to the growing collection in the trunk of my car. After looking around the gift shop that is adjacent to the tasting room we left with my bottle of Estate Red and a promise to return soon. Lamoreaux Landing Winery is located at 9224 Rte 414 Lodi, NY.
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Lamoreaux Landing Winery Photos
Finger Lakes Distilling
Finger Lakes Distilling sits on a hillside along the eastern shore of Seneca Lake so naturally that if not for its sign marking the entrance road you could easily miss it. After climbing the few steps that lead to the rear of the building you enter the tasting room with its view of the lake and the distillery’s impressive still. At the bar you can taste any of their 16 types of spirits and liqueurs. While perusing the tasting room and gift shop I noticed a friendly looking hound lying on the floor, as I approached him all he did was move his eyes to see who it was and then he went back to sleep. I would suggest that you stop at Finger Lakes Distilling even if it is only to take a look around. Finger Lakes Distilling is located at 4676 NYS Rte 414 Burdett, NY.
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Finger Lakes Distilling Photos
The still at the Finger Lakes Distilling distillery.
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Finger Lakes Distilling Photos
Photos of Finger Lakes Distilling sign and barrels in distillery
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Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
The Three Brothers Wineries and Estates are located at 623 Lerch Rd Geneva, NY. It is just a short distance off of NY Rte 96A South at the north end of Seneca Lake. This winery is a collection of three distinctly different wineries (Passion Feet, Stony Lonesome and Bagg Dare) and a brewery (War Horse). We arrived at the property just a day after the conclusion of Winestock, a wine and music festival that had run through the weekend. Three Brothers was the only winery that we visited twice and is a perfect example of the saying “What a difference a day makes”. The first day we visited we were served in the tasting room of the Stony Lonesome Winery by a very well versed young man named Alex. Alex poured our selections and recited the characteristics of each flawlessly and with a friendly ease. That day we would purchase two Riesling: Degree 1 Medium Dry 2010 and Degree 2 Medium Sweet 2010 along with a wine that I was unfamiliar with Estate Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2011. I could have easily have picked up their Barbera, the first to be produced in the Finger Lakes but the promise of the wines in my near future caused me to pass on it. The next afternoon we decided to return to Three Brothers to pick up a bottle of their Pinot Noir and that Barbera that I had passed on the day before. We entered the Stony Lonesome tasting room and stood around until we were finally approached by a small young woman. We asked her several questions about their Pinot Noir and other red wines which she struggled to answer with her limited knowledge of the products. Since the Pinot was to be a gift I asked if she could do me a favor and photo copy the wine list and its tasting notes. She went into the other room only to return and say no and that it could be found on the website (I looked but couldn’t find it there). I bought the 2009 Pinot Noir and forgot about the Barbera.
The wines at Three Brothers Wineries and Estates were probably the best I tasted on this trip but the tasting room experience was surly the most sub-standard that I encountered. The management of this business has to remember that making good wine is important but there is much more to a brand than just that.
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Three Brothers Wineries Photos
Photos include the tasting room for the Stony Lonesome Winery, sign post at Three Brothers Wineries, sign at entrance of Passion Feet Winery, grapes growing along numbered rows and immature grapes.
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