New York Rising

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for the May 31, 2006 issue

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Recommended New Releases From New York State
Finger Lakes
Hudson Valley
Local Grapes in the Big Apple
The Wineries of New York

The Empire State's wine regions offer beautiful vineyards, boutique wineries, fine dining and distinctive culture

Mitch Frank
Issue: May 31, 2006

January 14 was a typical winter day in New York's Finger Lakes region. Outside, the temperature had fallen to 14° F, and biting winds were driving heavy snow across the hillsides above Seneca Lake. But inside the stately tasting room at Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, a crowd of visitors was swarming the bar to sample winemaker Mark Wagner's Rieslings and Chardonnays.