The Finger Lakes estate winery of esteemed winemaker Paul Hobbs, just announced a very interesting new wine release. Hillick and Hobbs, grows some 20 plus acres of riesling on the East bank of Seneca Lake. Past releases have been only vintage dry rieslings. On a visit last June, we tasted their 2019, 2020, and 2021Continue reading “Hillick & Hobbs New Riesling Release”
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2020 Dry Riesling Hillick & Hobbs
There are times, you find something special! 2020 Estate Dry Riesling Seneca Lake, Finger Lakes, New York Paul Hobbs, set up to produce world-class riesling. He planted twenty-five acres under vine on the slopes of Seneca Lake – all riesling! In the Finger Lakes, many outstanding rieslings are produced. Paul Hobbs is producing some ofContinue reading “2020 Dry Riesling Hillick & Hobbs”
Salmon Run Riesling
Our visit to the #FingerLakes was highlighted with a visit to Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery! Dr. Frank was the OG…the first to plant vinifera in the Finger Lakes! 👆 Salmon Run Wines is their “more affordable” brand of wines. While Dr. Frank wines are estate grown – Salmon Run Wines however are fermented of grapesContinue reading “Salmon Run Riesling”
The Call! United Flight 93
What words could I possibly add…. 9/11/2001 Todd: Hello… Operator…listen to me…I can’t speak very loud. This is an emergency. I’m a passenger on a United flight to San Francisco.. We have a situation here….Our plane has been hijacked…..can you understand me? Lisa: (exhaling a deep breath to herself) I understand… Can the hijackers seeContinue reading “The Call! United Flight 93”
September 11 Should Be Federal Holiday.
As we were walking towards the National September 11 Memorial, I felt a sense of uneasiness. Just not knowing what at all to expect. It seemed to take forever to get there, and somehow I feared not being able to find it….but almost all people walking our direction were heading to the 911 Memorial. OurContinue reading “September 11 Should Be Federal Holiday.”
City Vineyard – New York
A local guide online recommended we visited City Vineyard on Pier 26. In New York for a long weekend, we thought it a destination we didn’t want to miss. Waterfront on Pier 26 in lower Manhattan, this urban winery sets a standard for chic. We enjoyed a bottle of the Riesling, fermented of grape sourcedContinue reading “City Vineyard – New York”
Wine Competitions and Marketing! 