Food & Drink WINTER WINES & FINGER LAKES FOOD
Fox Run Vineyards, Penn Yan, NY
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t would seem as though "hibernation season" is the perfect time to indulge our sense of taste. On the heels of the fall harvest, eating and drinking your way through the Finger Lakes vibrant food scene is one of the best ways to experience the region without braving the elements. If there’s one thing the Finger Lakes are known for, it’s our remarkable food and wine. Some say that New York’s Finger Lakes are an unlikely place to cultivate delicious varietals, but we’d tell you otherwise! In fact, New York is the country’s third-largest wineproducing state: its pure, sparkling glacial lakes and its gentle hillsides have their own micro-climate, ideal for growing grapes. You'll find 140 wineries in the region, each with a unique style and selection of wines. The Finger Lakes are well-known for producing delicious Rieslings, but visitors to the area find that the region produces a wide assortment of delicious and complex wines – dry, sweet, white, red, sparkling, dessert, and everything in between. Feeling lost? Schedule a wine-tasting class during your visit and learn the ropes from a professional.
11. www.fingerlakes.org "Beverage University" Class, New York Kitchen, Canandaigua, NY
