| When you think of wine in the United States, the | | | | place would have a big difference in terms of |
| first thing that comes to mind are the vast | | | | climate, thus affecting the type or variety of |
| vineyards in California. Sonoma Valley, Napa Valley | | | | grapes grown for each region. The colder regions |
| and Paso Robles are just some of the places | | | | include Finger Lakes, Lake Erie, Long Island and |
| where grapes are grown and wines are made. | | | | Hudson River. |
| New York, however, has its own share of | | | | Of these four, Hudson River and the Finger Lake |
| locally-grown grapevines which are fermented into | | | | region have the most number of vineyards and |
| exquisite-tasting wine. | | | | bottle a greater number of wine types. |
| The state is rich with history and has a very wide | | | | The wine countries in New York produce red and |
| variety of wines to offer. From as early as the | | | | white table wine. Table wines, whether white or |
| 1960�s, places such as Long Island, Finger | | | | red � are those which are not considered |
| Lakes, Albany, Hudson River and Lake Erie have | | | | as sparkling wine, with minimal alcoholic content. |
| been part of the grape-growing and wine-making | | | | New York also bottles sparkling wine, grape juice |
| industry within the region. | | | | and dessert wine. There are over 32,000 acres of |
| �Wine Country� | | | | land where grapes are grown, and the state |
| Wine country refers to the chain of independent | | | | boasts an enormous 175,000 tons of grape |
| wine makers spread all over the state. New York | | | | production. |
| has a very rich soil ideal for growing grapes. | | | | The most-produced variety of wine in the state |
| You can also find many �wine | | | | are a combination of French Americans and |
| trails� composed of neighboring wineries | | | | locally-grown variants. |
| and vineyards whose owners work together to | | | | The right combination between food and wine is a |
| promote their fine products. | | | | source of ultimate bliss for every connoisseur. |
| If you want a tour of the facilities and would like | | | | Both wine and food can benefit from the right |
| to experience how grapes are gathered, | | | | pairing. The right wine can accentuate unexpected |
| fermented and bottled, there are individual | | | | gastronomical aspects of food and vice versa, |
| wineries which offer a tour and might even give | | | | wine can shine in a new light when accompanied |
| you a sip of a real New York vintage wine. | | | | by the right dish. In order to savor the splendor |
| Learn the art of Wine Tasting. | | | | of such combinations, one does not need to |
| In New York City, month-long celebrations are | | | | frequent expensive restaurants and buy |
| held to remind vintners about the bounty of their | | | | overpriced wines. Rather, when combining food |
| own land. The same theme is celebrated in Albany | | | | and wine it is one�s intuition and curiosity |
| during the month of November. These parties | | | | that are of paramount importance. If you are a |
| showcase vintage wine and fine dining to show | | | | wine lover, go ahead and add a bottle of vintage |
| the best that New York has to offer. | | | | New York wine to your collection and you can't |
| Because of the vastness of New York, each | | | | go wrong. |