The Finger Lakes — Wine Country

The Finger Lakes — Wine Country

Jul 26, 2026 | Wine

By Bob Lipinski The Finger Lakes, located 350 miles northwest of New York City, are named after the 11 narrow lakes formed by Ice Age glaciers. Wineries cluster around four main lakes with Native American names such as Canandaigua (“The Chosen Spot”), Keuka (“Canoe...
Exploring Cabernet Franc Wines

Exploring Cabernet Franc Wines

Nov 4, 2020 | Cheese, Wine

By Bob Lipinski Cabernet Franc (kah-behr-NAY frahn) is a thick-skinned, medium acid red grape variety grown in Bor­deaux, France since at least 1784. Cabernet Franc is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to make the dry wines of the Médoc, Graves,...

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