Fredonia, NY, April 9, 2013: Woodbury Vineyards’ 2011 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay won a gold medal in the 13th Annual Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, held in Rochester March 23-24. With over 3,500 wine entries from all 50 states and 20 countries, this competition is important beyond New York state. It is one of the biggest wine ... Read More

HARBORCREEK, Pa. -- Lake Erie Wine Country is pleased to announce the newest addition to our wine region: 6 Mile Cellars, now open at 5727 Firman Road in Harborcreek, Pa. Two friends, Patrick Walsh and Barton Towell, turned their winemaking hobby into Harborcreek’s first winery which opened for business this summer. The wonderfully unique ... Read More

As fall descends upon Chautauqua County and summer begins to fade away, the Fall Festival season begins with a bang this weekend. The 32nd edition of “SeptemberFest” will take place at Merritt Estate Winery this weekend September 8-9 on the winery grounds in Forestville, New York. Admission to the event is free. Read More

The morning shined through the perfect procession of vineyard rows as if the grape arbors were leafy venetian blinds, opening for the day. A dozen tourists to the Johnson Estate Winery gathered at the welcome room. Read More

DUNKIRK, N.Y. -- The Dunkirk and Fredonia Community Chambers of Commerce will hold the 4th Annual “Grape Expectations” Wine Festival Friday, June 1 at the Clarion Hotel, 30 Lake Shore Drive East in Dunkirk. The event is scheduled from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and will feature wine tastings, wines for sale, music and raffle prizes. The Clarion will ... Read More

PORTLAND, NY — Lake Erie Wine Country is a consortium of 23 wineries situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie on a 44-mile stretch from the town of North East, Pennsylvania to Silver Creek, New York. Formerly known as the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail, Lake Erie Wine Country (LEWC) serves to unite area wineries to promote the ... Read More

NORTH EAST, PA — Get your taste buds ready, it’s time for the 30th annual Wine Festival in Grape Country North East. The festival has grown to include several new and exciting features this year, including the use of a third venue at Heard Park. For the last 29 years the festival has been in just two locations, Gravel Pit and Gibson Parks. ... Read More

SILVER CREEK, NY — Willow Creek Winery presents “Jammin in the Vines II” Saturday August 27. This is the third and final concert in the “Jammin’ at the Creek” summer concert series at the winery. “Jammin in the Vines II” is the 2nd annual festival where the Back II Back Entertainment Group and Willow Creek Winery join together to ... Read More

SILVER CREEK, NY - The 11th Annual Willow Fest, a three-day festival celebrating the Lake Erie wine industry, is expected to attract thousands this weekend, as the residents of Chautauqua County and parts of Erie County come together to enjoy live music, concessions, crafts, and the Willow Creek's famous wine slushies. Willow Creek President Doug ... Read More

SHERIDAN, NY — Liberty Vineyards and Winery, of Sheridan, earned five medals at the Riverside International Wine Competition held in Riverside, CA earlier this month. Liberty also received three medals at the recent 2011 Tasters Guild International Wine Judging held in Grand Rapids, MI. Liberty’s medals from the Riverside competition included ... Read More