Reviving America s forgotten winemaking grapes
Natural winemakers in Hudson Valley and Catskills embrace lesser-known grape varietals, low-impact techniques
Kathleen Willcox
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To capture the essence of the region in a bottle in a way that doesn’t harm the environment Hudson Valley and Catskills natural winemakers are seeking out hybrid, native and wild grapes. “They were born or bred to live here, so they don’t require chemicals to survive,” says Alfredo Alcántara, who is working with Deanna Urciuoli on a wine brand tentatively called Dear Native Grapes.Katie Wiggin
Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay. Marquette … wait, what?
For many of us more casual wine drinkers, we can easily identify the Old World grapes that for centuries have been grown throughout the world for wine simply put, they’re the wine we order at restaurants and buy in wine shops. These grapes, known collectively as
Over the past 14 months, we’ve sat at home and watched the world come to a halt, dreaming of the next time we’d be able to safely hit the road or board an airplane. With vaccines now rolling out across the country and states slowly reopening, it’s time to think about traveling again.
These five regions are booming with agritourism opportunities and they’re just as ready for visits from vacation-hungry travelers as you are to leave the house.
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Asheville, North Carolina
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville boasts more than 17 farmers markets that feature fresh produce and goods from surrounding farms. Sample local fare at restaurants and craft breweries in Asheville’s bustling downtown, many of which are committed to farm-to-table menus. Try your hand at beekeeping at Killer Bees Honey Farm, which offers tours protective suit, veil and gloves included and close inspections of their buzzing hives. Get off the beaten p
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The Pour
10 New York State Wines to Drink Now
Here are top-tier bottles from producers in the Finger Lakes and Long Island, regions that deserve more respect than they receive.
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April 22, 2021Updated 12:24 p.m. ET
New York is the third largest wine-producing state in the country, after California and Washington. Yet it doesn’t get nearly the respect it deserves.
Not that its numbers mean a whole lot. But over the last 20 years, the quality of New York State wines has evolved rapidly, particularly in the two leading winemaking regions, the Finger Lakes and Long Island.