On today's radar, Yesterday I spoke about Netflix's Watch Instantly feature and the wide selection of music related documentaries they have available. But, on Monday I spoke about a local musician named Gina V and how I'd be featuring her in this week's Artist Profile. Today, I'll be talking about the ... Read More

Being raised in Fredonia Gina was exposed to many genres of music. So, she eventually began writing alternative rock, country and blues songs of her own. Blues quickly became her passion and she decided to work with bands who played in Jamestown. But, her first opportunity to become a member of a working band came when she was 17. And, since then ... Read More

FORESTVILLE, NY — Excitement at Merritt Estate Winery continues to build this week as the company announces that they will again be a major sponsor of this year's Catwalk for Charity. This is the third consecutive year that Merritt will act as the exclusive wine sponsor for the highly anticipated event to be held in Buffalo this December. The ... Read More

FORESTVILLE, NY – Merritt Estate Winery is heading full force into their summer festival season. With the excitement come two new additions to the local organization, both ready to make this celebratory season the best yet. Robert Contiguglia, an area native and former owner of the White Inn in Fredonia, has been appointed as Event Coordinator. ... Read More

Merritt’s Bella Rosa won a gold medal at the Monterey Wine Competition. FORESTVILLE, NY  – Merritt Estate Winery participates in national and international wine competitions annually. The winery recently won gold, silver and bronze medals for its wines in Texas and California despite heavy ... Read More

For the second consecutive year, Merritt Estate Winery will participate as a major sponsor of the Catwalk for Charity event being held in Buffalo later this month. The event is hosted and promoted by Buffalo Sabres goalie, Ryan Miller, and his Steadfast Foundation. The fifth annual Catwalk for Charity is being held at The Town Ballroom in ... Read More

Recently, the results were released for The Beverage Testing Institute’s 2010 World Value Wine Challenge. This competition judged Merritt Estate wines on quality, price and value. Six of Merritt Winery’s products received awards in the competition. Merritt Winery’s Pinot Grigio was awarded a gold medal, ‘Best Buy’ and ‘Exceptional Value’ ... Read More

  Crowds from all over Western New York came out to visit Merritt Estate Winery and Buffalo Sabres’ Forward Patrick Kaleta last week at their Septemberfest. The annual festival highlights the beginning of the grape harvest season and features a number of family-friendly activities and ... Read More

The Annual Festival of the Grapes features rides and craft and food vendors that provide something for the whole family to do. (Star File Photo) In 1968, residents of the Village of Silver Creek wanted to celebrate their community and their pride in their hardworking grape farmers. 43 years later, that tradition ... Read More

Merritt Estate Winery will host their thirtieth annual Septemberfest next month to celebrate the grape harvest season and another year of continued charitable support. Angola-native and Buffalo Sabres’ forward, Patrick Kaleta, will be at the wi Read More