Wines of the Finger Lakes: Wines, Grapes, and Wineries of New York's Most Dynamic Wine Region
New York's Finger Lakes region is rapidly establishing a world-wide reputation for its wines. This book looks at the wines, grapes, and wineries of the Finger Lakes and describes how the area is evolving as an important locale for Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other wines. The book looks at the grapes grown in the region, the terroir, and the unique effect of the Finger Lakes themselves on the region's climate and wine-grapge production. It surveys the rich history of winemaking in the Finger Lakes, beginning with the early 19th century, to a time when the Finger Lakes produced much of the wine consumed in the US. And the book explores many of the most important and interesting of the over 200 wineries in the region that today produce world-class wines in one of the most beautiful areas in the eastern US. Any wine-lover who lives in or visits the Finger Lakes, or who enjoys American wine, will need this book.
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Wines of the Finger Lakes: Wines, Grapes, and Wineries of New York's Most Dynamic Wine Region
New York's Finger Lakes region is rapidly establishing a world-wide reputation for its wines. This book looks at the wines, grapes, and wineries of the Finger Lakes and describes how the area is evolving as an important locale for Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other wines. The book looks at the grapes grown in the region, the terroir, and the unique effect of the Finger Lakes themselves on the region's climate and wine-grapge production. It surveys the rich history of winemaking in the Finger Lakes, beginning with the early 19th century, to a time when the Finger Lakes produced much of the wine consumed in the US. And the book explores many of the most important and interesting of the over 200 wineries in the region that today produce world-class wines in one of the most beautiful areas in the eastern US. Any wine-lover who lives in or visits the Finger Lakes, or who enjoys American wine, will need this book.
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Wines of the Finger Lakes: Wines, Grapes, and Wineries of New York's Most Dynamic Wine Region

Wines of the Finger Lakes: Wines, Grapes, and Wineries of New York's Most Dynamic Wine Region

by Peter Burford
Wines of the Finger Lakes: Wines, Grapes, and Wineries of New York's Most Dynamic Wine Region

Wines of the Finger Lakes: Wines, Grapes, and Wineries of New York's Most Dynamic Wine Region

by Peter Burford

Overview

New York's Finger Lakes region is rapidly establishing a world-wide reputation for its wines. This book looks at the wines, grapes, and wineries of the Finger Lakes and describes how the area is evolving as an important locale for Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and many other wines. The book looks at the grapes grown in the region, the terroir, and the unique effect of the Finger Lakes themselves on the region's climate and wine-grapge production. It surveys the rich history of winemaking in the Finger Lakes, beginning with the early 19th century, to a time when the Finger Lakes produced much of the wine consumed in the US. And the book explores many of the most important and interesting of the over 200 wineries in the region that today produce world-class wines in one of the most beautiful areas in the eastern US. Any wine-lover who lives in or visits the Finger Lakes, or who enjoys American wine, will need this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781580801812
Publisher: Burford Books
Publication date: 10/07/2016
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 6.90(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Peter Burford is the publisher of Burford Books and is a long-time enthusiast of the Finger Lakes and its wines. He lives in Lansing, NY.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS — WINES OF THE FINGER LAKES

th Cent Wine Industry

th Century Finger Lakes Wine Revolution

III. Wineries of the Finger Lakes

A. Cayuga Lake Wineries

B. SENECA LAKE WINERIES

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