Finger Lakes Blog

Behind every man, there stands a great woman. The Frank family is as much a part of our winery story as the extraordinary wines we are known for.

Still scrambling to find a way to surprise your sweetie? Looking for a way to celebrate solo? Try these easy last-minute recipes to make Valentine's Day a little more special.

What vintage actually refers to is wine produced from a particular harvest. When a wine is labeled with a "vintage date" it is in reference to the year in which the grapes were harvested, but not in which they were necessarily grown.

Glass Holiday Tree, Glass Wonderland, Corning Museum of Glass

Still not sure what to gift to family and friends on your list? Treat everyone to something special straight from the Finger Lakes!

With a nod to everyone's favorite holiday side dish, The Sauce is a crisp and refreshing cocktail perfect for chilly afternoons.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Vintner's Vodka
2 - 3 dashes cranberry bitters
2 oz cranberry juice
1 oz ginger beer

Instructions

Just build your cocktail over ice and give it a stir. Float fresh cranberries on top for a festive look.

This super simple, 3-ingredient cocktail is packed with flavor. Enjoy a fresh, crisp taste of fall with this fun and tasty drink!

Treat yourself this Halloween by enjoying a Finger Lakes craft beverage along with your Halloween candy!

There's something extraordinary about experiencing a live performance, and Elmira's Clemens Center has been delivering such extraordinary experiences for nearly 100 years.

"Perhaps you've heard that we make some fantastic wine here in the Finger Lakes. While our Rieslings, Cabernet Francs, and Pinot Noirs, consistently take home medals, wine isn't all we do with grapes. The native varietals like sweet Concord and Catawba make a mean pie. This local specialty is sweet and jammy, baked into a perfectly flaky crust -- and available at many cafés, bakeries, roadside stops, and restaurants in the region. Enjoy it with a pour of one of the region's delightful dessert wines."

- Rochelle Bilow, "Local Favorites" in Finger Lakes Wine Country's Travel Magazine

Fall is a magical time in Finger Lakes Wine Country. Come taste the fresh flavors of harvest and see the vibrant colors of autumn with these must-do activities.