Finger Lakes Wine
Why does the Riesling grape grow well in the Finger Lakes?
Riesling is a grape that prefers a cool climate which helps it develop a strong acidic backbone (necessary to maintain wine complexity and balance). Rich, well-drained soil is an essential element for this grape to succeed. Fortunately, large shale deposits left behind by glacial activity some 10,000 years ago provides the perfect conditions for growing Riesling in the Finger Lakes.
What about Finger Lakes craft beer?
New York ranks as the sixth largest beer-producing state in the nation with more than 860,000 barrels of production annually. Nearly 30% of the state's breweries are found in the Finger Lakes region, where they enjoy access to abundant fresh water, locally grown hops, malted barley and other ingredients.
