Growing grapes and a winery over time

Not every Finger Lake winery is "on the maps" that are widely distributed so relying solely on that piece of paper might mean you are...

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Jan 9, 20222 min read

From distributor to Vintner

Perfect for a summer day, Carso Rosso Winery hits all notes with its array of wines.

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

September=Harvest at Ohio Vineyards

You've just uncorked a bottle of your favorite wine from an Ohio Winery & Vineyard ... Where did it come from?

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Sep 12, 20212 min read

A "Toast" to New Beginnings

The pandemic kept Madam and I from travelling to the Finger Lakes region of New York in 2020 so we were especially looking forward to our...

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Aug 11, 20212 min read

Hometown Advantage

From sweet beginnings to dry endings, Hanover Winery offers wines for every palate.

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Jul 21, 20213 min read

Preserving small town history

Baltic Mill Winery preserves town history while making wine.

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Jun 15, 20212 min read

Doing what you love

Many Ohio wineries got their start in the basement, the kitchen, the garage or wherever the owners first started making wine for...

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Mar 23, 20212 min read

Surprise to me!

I don't like mead. A friend gave us a bottle years ago that came from a renaissance festival and I don't like mead. We visited an Ohio...

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Mar 8, 20213 min read

Catch a little bit of Ohio history

Madam and I have always found unique stops along Ohio's byways, whether we're looking for restaurants, shops or wineries. Such a place is...

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Feb 17, 20212 min read

Name drew us in; wine made us stay

Don't miss this winery, conveniently located on the main route for both Amish country and the Mohican River recreation area.

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Feb 7, 20212 min read

Gateway to great vintages

Located just south of Wooster, Troutman Vineyards and Winery is right on the edge of both the Mohican River region and Ohio's Amish...

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Jan 29, 20212 min read

Found our Wine Time

Frequently, Madam and I visit a winery that we wish was closer to our backyard. Such was the case with Lincoln Way Vineyards in Wooster,...

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Jan 25, 20212 min read

And the Central Ohio winner is ...

In this past year of uncertainty, closings and new normals, let's take a moment to celebrate a local winery duo on their award! Rockside...

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Jan 6, 20211 min read

Happy Holidays!

Like many of you, our winery visits were curtailed in 2020 and our annual visit to the Finger Lakes did not happen. With the new...

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Dec 25, 20201 min read

Little Bit of Wine in My Backyard

It is easy to get caught up in the daily routine and visit the same, familiar wineries each week or month. Madam Ambassador guilted me...

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Aug 18, 20192 min read

Prejean offers welcoming atmosphere

The tone of a winery is set the moment you walk in the door. At Prejean Winery, that tone is friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. This...

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Oct 5, 20182 min read

Favorite Finger Lakes Winery

When you visit 24 wineries in 4 days, the memorable ones have to be really special to stand out from the pack. Such was the case when...

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Sep 3, 20182 min read

Best Wine Label in Finger Lakes

When you are visiting an area known for wineries, and offering more than 70 to choose from, it can be difficult for a winery to set...

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Sep 3, 20182 min read

A Gem in Ashtabula County

Before we move from the Lake Erie Wine Trail to the Finger Lakes region of New York, I wanted to bring us back to our true purpose,...

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Sep 2, 20182 min read

Last 2 Pennsylvania wineries

After a great dinner, Madam and I decided to hit 2 more wineries on the way back to the campground. Our first stop was Mazza Vineyards, a...

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Aug 28, 20182 min read