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    MESSENGER POST MEDIA advertising supplement for the week of july 31, 2011

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 2 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 3 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

    The Finger Lakes region makes superb wine, and theThird Annual Finger Lakes Riesling Festival toasts thebounty o its harvest. Set along beauti ul Lakeshore Drive

    and Kershaw Park in Canandaigua, the estival presentedby the Villas at Canandaigua, is a mile o amily un,o ering something or everyone.Showcasing more than 25 area wineries, restaurants,artists, and musicians, this weekend-long celebrationembraces the best the region has to o er, rom its wineand ood to its unique culture. Riesling tastings andseminars, cooking demonstrations, beer tastings, artisancheese samplings and a harvest- resh armers marketwill please your palate. Live entertainment, arts andcra ts, and a classic car show will compliment this yearslively estival activities. The Finger Lakes Riesling Festivaltruly o ers the best o what the Finger Lakes Regionprovides, says event co- ounder Howie Jacobson. Itsreally something to see.A portion o the estivals proceeds bene t theCanandaigua Family YMCA, to help individuals attendand participate in programs and activities o ered there.Last years event raised more than $31,000. Jacobson isthrilled at the support, commitment, and good will. Thisevent started rom a conversation about how to bring our

    community together and have un, he says. Three ago, riends Lauren Dixon, CEO o Dixon SchwIngle Jr., CEO o Heron Hill Winery and property

    David Genecco, were inspired to bring recognitiorespect to the region, and created a charitable entitassist the community. Now were hosting an eventcrowd o more than 40,000, and weve raised more$66,000 to support the Canandaigua YMCA, Jacsays. Its a true testament to the Canandaigua command great partnerships. We wouldnt be where we today without the sponsorship support and commuinvolvement.

    The estival continues to grow, and providesopportunity or the Finger Lakes region to enhanreputation or world-class culture. Each vendor i

    estivalgoers to taste their Rieslings plus one addivariety. The New York State Cra t Beer Tent presenWegmans is taking place both Saturday and Sundayyear, and cheese and ood pairings are abundant. years estival is driven by people ull o energy, and ideas, says John Ingle Jr., CEO o Heron Hill W

    The mile of family funo ers an opportunity to experiencthe Finger Lakes viniculture and plenitude. Come

    un, celebrate, taste, learn, and simply enjoy the vib

    Get ready or a un- lled weekend!Wine Garden Featuring Riesling Tastings, Sales By the Bottle, Seminars New York State Craft Beer

    New York Wine & Culinary Center Cooking Classes and Food Riesling Wine Cooking DemonstrationLive Entertainment at Four Locations Car Show 5K Riesling Run Putting Contest Canandaigua La

    Expansive Arts & Crafts Show and Sale Commercial Exhibitor Marketplace Farmers Market

    Medicare Information Veterans Bene ts Senior Travel Opportunities Honor Flight RochestSuper-sized Bounce Houses, In atable Obstacle Course, Arts & Crafts, and Games For the Kids And

    For more information contact Nadine Krimow, 585-899-3242, [email protected], or visit www.RieslingFes

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 4 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 5 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

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    Arbor Hill Grapery& Winery,situatedin a charming NewEngland countrysetting at the southernend o beauti ul

    Canandaigua Lake,is known or its our-generation amilytradition o nefavors. The award-winning producero both wine andgourmet oods ison the cutting edge

    o introducing newarietal products that exempli y the best o the Finger

    Lakes viticulture region. Specializing in noteworthyeclectic varieties, Arbor Hill was the rst winery in the

    orld to introduce Traminette wine in 1996. But mostrecently Arbor Hills distinguished Riesling has receivedccolades and recognition as one o the best in the area.

    he Riesling grapes used at Arbor Hill are grown byames Hicks on Seneca Point Road on the west slope o

    Canandaigua Lake. Owner John Brahm says, One canmake a style that is re reshing and easy or the novices well as the seasoned Riesling wine consumer, and

    our Riesling does that.6461 Rt. 64, Naples, www.hegrapery.com, 585-374-2870

    asa Larga Vineyardsis a 40-acre estate winery locatedust outside o Rochester in Monroe County. For 35 years,he amily-owned and operated winery has produced

    more than 15 award-winning wines. In their tradition o excellence, Casa Larga puts great care and e ort to ensurehey have the best quality ruit or the di erent wineshey produce, and are growing to be one o the leadingine producers in the Finger Lakes region.he vineyards Riesling vines vary in age rom the original0-year-old plantings to the most recent ve-year-oldines. The winemakers can be selective when harvestinghe grapes to produce a distinctive character among

    each o the ve styles o Riesling wine; their recognizedMedium Dry, Medium Sweet, and their newest Dry andLimited Release Reserve Dry. They also make an award-

    inning Riesling Ice Wine. Andrea Colaruotolo ONeill,Director o Operations says, Riesling is a per ect couples

    ine. It might start out ruity on your pallet and thennish dry. So or couples with varying tastes it usually isgood compromise.2287 Turk Hill Road in Fairport,ww.casalarga.com, 585-223-4210

    Located on the eastern shores o Seneca Lake,DamianiWine Cellarsproduces elegant, handcra ted wines in anold-world style. Damiani Wine Cellars ocuses on smaproduction wines that honor the dramatic beauty o theFinger Lakes terroir. For this years estival, Damiani Wi

    Cellars is honored to share the 2010 releases

    o both a Semi-dry and Dry Riesling.Enjoy the notes o Damianis Dry withmid-summers peaches on the noseand zippy green apple on the palate.Bosc pear, star ruit and clean lime

    ruits mingle in Damianis Semi-dry.Winemaker Lou Damiani andgrape grower Phil Davis are

    orging a reputation within theFinger Lakes, marking it as aregion capable o producing ullbodied vini era red, and beauti ulwhite wines. Together theynurture approximately 23 acreso Vini era vines surroundingthe winery. Grapes are handpicked in small batches to

    ensure peak ripeness, and healthy canopy managementensures both quality o grapes and stronger, betteradapted vines. For the Damiani Wine Cellar amily,the joy o coming together with old and new riends

    or the estival on beauti ul Canandaigua Lake is avorite summer pleasure.4704 Rt. 414 in Burdett,

    www.damianiwinecellars.com, 607-546-5557

    Fulkerson Wineryis happy to be part o the estivalagain this year, enjoying the spotlight on the world-classRieslings being produced right here in the Finger Lakes.Owner and winemaker Sayre Fulkersons ocus oncreating handcra ted vini era wines will be highlightedby the multiple Rieslings they o er. Each Riesling hasits own unique style and nish. From the crisp, mineral-

    driven tastes o the Dry Riesling, to the elegant citrusnotes o the Riesling Reserve, to the ruit- orwardre reshing characteristics o the two Semi-Dry Rieslingthere is a Riesling to please every palate. Their distinctive2007 Riesling-Traminette blend was especially wellreceived last year and this year they will bring thenew award-winning 2009 vintage. This year they willalso present the brand new 2010 William Vigne JuicySweet Riesling or wine enthusiasts to enjoy.5576Rt. 14 in Dundee, www. ulkersonwinery.com,607-243-7883

    Photo courtesy o Arbor Hill

    Photo courtesy o Casa Larga Vineyards

    Photo courtesy o Fulkerson Winery

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 6 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

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    The Hazlitt amily has been growing superb grapes onthe eastern shore o Seneca Lake or over 150 years.Established with the 1984 vintage and opened to thepublic in 1985,Hazlitt 1852 Vineyardscontinues thesix-generation amily tradition o sustainable viticultureand award-winning wine production. Two o New Yorks

    most popular and best-selling wines are Hazlitts Red Catand White Cat. Hazlitt Winery is also rated one o AmericasTop 25 Tasting Rooms byWine Enthusiast Magazine.The unpretentious, happy, and relaxed spirit o Hazlittremains the same today as it has or generations. This is

    a warm and riendly place to enjoy award-winning winesincluding some o the best Rieslings in the world, saysLeigh Hazlitt-Triner, one o the sixth-generation Hazlittsnow operating the winery. Hazlitt is showcasing their2010 Semi-Dry Riesling, which comes rom the long rowso their vineyard near the historic Break Neck Creek. It hasa foral nose with peaches and tangerines. Their 2010Homestead Reserve Riesling has foral and green appleovertones which open to peach and tangerine favors

    with a crisp mineral nish.5712 Rt. 414 in Hectowww.hazlitt1852.com, 888-750-0494

    Heron Hill Wineryis nestled into a hill overloscenic Keuka Lake. For over 30 years the winerhighest standards or wine quality, customer sand tasting room experience. Since its rst v1977, it has steadily grown rom a small 5winery into a dynamic 20,000 case production entertainment destination. Each year more thapeople come to the winery to enjoy distinctiv

    wine, delicious ood, good music, and un eve

    Heron Hills 20-acre vineyard is located on property o the Ingles, who maintain ththemselves and with their sta . There are alsoo hand-maintained grapevines onsite at theA personal approach and commitment to qevident throughout every aspect o making, se

    Photo courtesy o Heron Hill

    Photo courtesy o Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 7 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

    Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum295 N. Main Street Canandaigua 585-394-1472 www.grangerhomestead.org

    Save the Date! GRANGER HOMESTEAD ANDCARRIAGE MUSEUM A great place to sip Riesling or any other Finger Lakes wine. Perfect for weddings,

    receptions, or private parties.

    SAVE THE DATEDinner Dance with The Skycoasters

    Saturday, November 5th

    Canandaigua Christkindl Market& Festival of Trees

    Sunday, November 11th

    selling Heron Hills nearly 20 award-winning varieties.Heron Hill Winery was named as one o the ten mostspectacular tasting rooms in the world byTravel +Leisure Magazine,only two o which were located inhe US.5323 Seneca Point Road, Canandaigua

    www.heronhill.com, 585-394-0173

    Inspire Moore Winery & Vineyardis the rst wineryo be established in the Naples Valley in over 100 years.

    Situated in a beauti ully remodeled circa 1865 barn,he winery o ers the distinctive tastes o handcra ted

    premium Finger Lakes wines that capture the character

    o the region. Inspire Moore is a amily arm business thatworks with wonder ul Riesling growers and ocuses onmultiple vineyard sites throughout the region. InspireMooresLove Riesling has been nationally recognized. Theboutique winery produces a ew thousand cases o FingerLakes appellation wines with a ocus on aromatic varietalwhites, vintage driven varietal reds, ice wine and blendshat are de ned by small lot production.197 North Main

    Street in Naples, www.inspiremoorewinery.com,

    585-374-5970

    Riesling abounds here.Three Brothers Wineries andEstateslocated on the northeast edge o Seneca Lake justoutside o Geneva, has an ideal spot to grow and nurtureheir 15 acres o Riesling grapes. The Finger Lakes region

    has a superior microclimate or growing Riesling grapesand it shows in the award-winning wines produced here.The three unique wineries and microbrewery withinwalking distance at Three Brothers salute the versatile,highly coveted grape variety.They are proud to be part o the estival this year,showcasing their Four Degrees o Riesling brand wines,rom driest to Late Harvest Sweet, Scandelicious (theirraspberry Riesling,) and the worlds rst Riesling Ale.

    Owners David and Luanne Mans eld make the RieslingFestival a amily a air; working, but also enjoying thesetting, the delicious ood, and nding unique treasures totake home. They also love the educational component. I

    love the act that I can spend a ew minutes and discuss ouprocess o in using ree-run Riesling juice into our whebeer to an interested consumer, says David Mans eld.Their Riesling beer, as ar as they know (created byLuanne Mans eld) is the rst o its kind in the world.623Lerch Road, Geneva, www.3brotherswinery.com,315-585-4432

    Photo courtesy o Three Brothers Winery and Estates

    Photo courtesy o Inspire Moore Winery

    Participating Wineries...Anthony Road Wine Company

    Arbor Hill Grapery/WineryCarver Creek Woodworks

    Casa Larga VineyardsDamiani Wine Cellars

    Finger Lakes Wine AllianceFulkerson Winery

    Glenora Wine Cellars and Knapp Vineyard

    Hazlitt 1852 VineyardsHeron Hill WineryHickory Hollow Wine Cellars/Highland Cellars

    Hosmer WineryInspire Moore

    Lakewood VineyardsMazza Chautauqua Cellars

    Rooster Hill VineyardsSwedish Hill

    Thousand Islands WineryThree Brothers Winery & Estates

    Ventosa VineyardsWagner Vineyards

    White Springs Farm Estate WineryZugibe Vineyards

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    Parking and Shuttle ServicesParking will be available in the Parkway Plaza, the formerWegmans Plaza and the CMAC parking lot at Finger LakesCommunity College. A free shuttle service for festivalgoerswho park in the CMAC parking lot will be available.

    From award-winning arts and cra ts to gourmet treats, the estival gives visitorsa taste o all the things that make up our distinctive local avor

    and will make this unique event memorable!

    Arts and Crafts Braddock Bay Gallery Barried Treasures FLCC Get Personal Designer Jewelry

    Jean & Jim Place Lavieve Boutique Quality Skincare Park Ave T-Shirt Co. Seasons of Fairport The Finger Lakes Store

    Commercial Vendors Casella Waste Systems Inc. Democrat and Chronicle Exotic Eyewear F. Olivers Oils & Vinegars

    Mengel Metzger Barr Messenger Post Media Mitchell Mountain Trading CompanyUno Chicago Grill Ray Sands Glass Steamboat Landing Ugandan Water Project

    Wegman Companies Wireless World Woodcli Hotel & Spa

    Farmers Market Allens Hill Farm Bloom eld Honey Farm Chef Lerman Salad Dressing Co.

    Chesire Canning and DP Chutney Deedee Desserts Finger Lakes Co ee Roasters Inc. Hartmanns Old World Sausage Los Gatos Bed & Breakfast

    Lukes Mill Creek Farm Stony Brook Whole Heated Foods The Mustard Seed N More

    Food Vendors With so much to see and do, youre sure to work up a hearty appetite.

    And with so many vendors to choose rom, youre sure to fnd what youre hungry or, too! Favorite snacks to quick eats to more relaxed dining options, theres something or every taste.

    B+B Kettle Korn Condee Vending Cousin Jims Catering Dars Delights Homemade Ice Cream Hot Rods BBQ Nancys Fried Dough

    Santillos Inc. Simply Crepes TC Concessions, Inc.

    Saturday, August 139:00am:2nd Annual Riesling Run 5k

    Heron Hill Music Tent 10:00am-12:45 pm:Kerry Cannan Band

    1:00-4:00 pm:Primetime FunkWoodclif Gazebo Music Stage 12:45-2:30 pm:Acoustic Brew

    3:15-5:00 pm:Underwater Tiger

    Canandaigua Rotary Pier Festival 1:00 pm:Festival Begins

    3:30 pm:Canal Street Strutters 4:00 pm:Sailboat & Antique Boat Parade

    7:30 pm:Nik and the Nice Guys 9:30 pm:Fireworks

    Sunday, August 1410:00am:Festival Car Show

    Lakeshore Drive at Kershaw Park11:00am:Judging 1:00 pm:Awards

    Heron Hill Music Tent 10:00am-1:00 pm:

    WBEE Remote1:00-4:00 pm:

    Rochester Brass & ElectricWoodclif Gazebo Music Stage 12:45-2:30 pm:Key Dreamers 2:45 pm:Dirty Bourbon Blues

    3:00-5:00 pm:Tra Koool

    Saturday & SundayAugust 13 & 14

    Steamboat Landing Weekend Festivities Riesling Tastings - Canandaigua Lady

    Live Entertainment Free smores Riesling Inspired Cuisine and Much More!

    Wine Garden Saturday & Sunday Noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 pm

    Century Liquor & Wine Education Seminars: Holly Howell, Wine Columnist -D&C Unos Chicago Grill Paul Brock - FLCC

    Penelope Pankow - F. Olivers Oils & Vinegars

    New York Wine & Culinary Center will provide fooddemonstrationsvisit NYWCC.com for details.

    The experts agreeFinger Lakes Rieslings are truly world class.Experience them for yourself! The areas top wineries will be onhand, o ering samples of their award-winning Rieslings and youcan purchase Rieslings by the bottle for o -site consumption.

    Riesling Sampling and Purchase$15 for a wine passport and Finger Lakes Riesling Festival wineglass to sample Riesling from up to 6 wineries; additional passportsmay be purchased for $5.

    Craft Beer Sampling $10 for a beer passport and Finger Lakes Riesling Festival beersampling mug to sample beers from up to 10 breweries.or $20 to sample both wine and beer.To help you enjoy your time at the festival aWine Check Tent will be set up in the Wine Garden for your convenience. Aftepurchasing bottles or cases of wine, drop o your purchases at thtent and then pick them up on your way out of the festival.

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 10 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

    Finger Lakes Co ee Roastersrst opened its doors onthe banks o the Erie Canal in historic Bushnells Basin in1996. Roastmaster Bob Cowdery and his partner LarryWerges passion or the per ect cup can be experiencedin all o their blends, single origins, and favored co ees.The duo trans orms the reshest and highest qualitygreen co ee beans imported rom around the worldinto rich aromatic co ees through a time-tested, small-batch, hand-roasting process. They roast to order, taking

    your order, roasting the co ee, then delivering it to you.They have learned that people appreciate great co eessimilar to the way they appreciate great wines.7330Rt. 251 in Victor, www. ngerlakesco ee.com,585-742-6210

    Quality takes precedence over quantity atHartmannsOld World Sausage,where the sausage is hand-trimmed and made onsite in small batches, with the

    nest ingredients available. Hartmanns believes intradition, using a variety o hardwoods including apple,

    hickory and a blend o imported Austrian whonored techniques produce the reshest without any additives or arti cial favors. Thexcited to showcase their unrivaled taste, at

    estival. Nothing compliments great wine bexceptional ood, Hartmanns says.2640 BrickyarRoad in Canandaigua, www.hartmannssausagcom, 585-266-4960

    The Finger Lakes Storeis a unique online artist gand gi t shop that brings the work o Finger Laand cra tspeople to the world. The extensive cgenuine handmade art, unique gi ts, unctiodesigner jewelry, and handcra ted urniture isto be treasured or generations and creatively

    on the amily-owned, Finger Lakes region basstore. Their global plat orm creates a bridgFinger Lakes to exhibit its exceptional culture.Lakes Store is excited to be a participating venyears estivalan excellent venue to showcaculinary delights, ne arts and cra ts, while support the local economy and community.P.O. Box398, Canandaigua, www.the ngerlakesstore.com585-953-9236

    Photo courtesy o Finger Lakes Co ee Roasters

    Photo courtesy o Hartmanns Old Worl

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    Mike and Luanne Alcorn had a thirst and love ordiverse beer character, and in 1997 createdCustomBrewCra ters,a unique microbrewery that

    has helped trans orm the Finger Lakes regioninto a beer-lovers mecca. These pioneers inhe industry set up a brewery that creates

    signature cra t-brews, custom designed orlocal restaurants and taverns, becoming ano site brewpub or these establishments.Located in the picturesque village o Honeoye Falls, Custom BrewCra ters is adestination or beer enthusiasts, and o ers

    something for everyone! There is a tastingroom to sample some o the special brews,including root beer, and a giant retailroom and gi t shop. Tours are o ered aswell as plenty o opportunities to educatevisitors on cra t beer and microbrewing.300 Village Square Blvd., HoneoyeFalls, www.custombrewcra ters.com,585-624-4386

    Ithaca Beer Companystrives to capture thespirit o the Finger Lakes and share it with theworld. For the last decade, ounder and ownerDan Mitchell has worked to make Ithaca BeerCompany the best brewery in the Finger Lakesregion. He grew up here and says there is no betterplace to live. He set out to build a cra t-brewery that

    residents would be proud o , with a dedicated and livelycrew that brings a certain zest or li e to Ithaca Beer Company.They were awarded two medals at the 2008 Great American BeerFestival in Colorado, and continue to work hard and grow, nowselling beer throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut,Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Ohio. Evenwhile growing, Ithaca Beer hasnt orgotten their commitmento cra ting quality beers and being a part o the communityhat has supported them.606 Elmira Road, Ithaca, www.

    ithacabeer.com, 607-273-0766

    Southern Tier Brewing Companyssuccess ul vision to revivehe practice o small-batch brewing led the small brewery

    in Lakewood to international proportion, producing over30,000 barrels o award-winning, handcra ted ales annually.In operation since 2002, Southern Tier Brewing Companysounders Phineas DeMink and Allen Skip Yahn have taken theirsuccess ul roster o innovative, high-quality brews rom localdistribution to as ar as Australia, Denmark, Japan, Philippines,Singapore, Ontario, British Columbia, and the United Kingdom,bolstering national and international recognition.

    Southern Tiers classic India Pale Ale ranks amongst the sevenop beers o 2010 as declared byWine Enthusiast Magazine.But

    Southern Tier is still a local avorite, satis ying hometown ans.Customers can visit the constantly-running brewhaus and TheEmpty Pint, a brewery bar with gi t shop. Southern Tier strives

    o provide the reshest beers available, o ering tastings o beerspossibly kegged earlier the same day. There is also delicious oodpaired with the beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages.2072Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, www.southerntierbrewing.com, 716-763-5479

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    The BeerThats rightthe beer.

    Wegmans will be hosting the New York StateCra t Beer Tent, located in the Wine Garden.

    For $10, estivalgoers will have the opportunityto sample beer rom local breweries

    while enjoying live music.There really is something or everyone to enjoy

    at the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival!

    Participating Breweries...Brewery Ommegang

    Brooklyn BreweryCustom BrewCra ters

    EBC Ellicottville Brewing CompanyIthaca Beer Company

    North American BreweriesRohrbach Brewing Company

    Saranac Matt Brewing CompanySouthern Tier Brewing Company

    3HB Three Heads Brewing

    Brewery Highlights

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    L a k e s W i n e R e g i o n The Finger Lakes is a picturesque region lledwith rolling hills, pristine lakes, quaint towns,

    delectable ood, artistry, and o course, wine.According to NewYorkWineryTours.com, NewYork State is the nations second largest producero wine, and the Finger Lakes region has some o

    the worlds nest vineyards. This acclaim showsin the award-winning wines, made rom regionalhybrids and classic European varieties. Localgrape growers and winemakers have worked hardto identi y and cultivate a predominant grape orthe area. The deep lakes and glacial valleys o theregion provide a temperate climate in which toproduce the distinctive Riesling grape.

    Riesling wine can span a variety o styles, romlight to ull-bodied, and dry to sweet. The FingerLakes terroir along each o the lakes makes eachRieslings characteristics unique to that region.

    The grapes produced take on notes o the soil, whhelp de ne the aroma and favor. Fruity and foral not

    distinct, with vibrant and re reshing nishes. The oppairing ood with Riesling wines are as versatile as tthemselves. Riesling is treasured by European connoas their grandest variety, and Finger Lakes Riesling hbecome a world-class wine, well deserving o its recand respect.

    Did You Know:

    Wine Trails are open year round for tasting and

    touring at more than 100 award-winning wineries There are over 9,000 acres of vineyards, including 60o Riesling grape vineyards in the Finger Lakes regiand home to over 200 Riesling brands

    The average Riesling producer makes 2.5 styleso Riesling wine per year

    Over 100,000 cases of Riesling are producedeach year rom Finger Lakes wineries.

    Courtesy o www.fngerlakeswinealliance.com

    Photo courtesy o Heron Hill Win

    Finger Lakes Community Collegetrains people in the scienceand business o wine making. As sponsors o the Arts & Cra tstent, taking part in the estival is a natural outgrowth o theircommitment to the regions wine industry, which they supportmainly through their viticulture and wine technology associatedegree program. This two-year degree was designed with input

    rom grape growers and winemakers, so graduates have the skillsemployers are looking or. FLCC recently added to its academicprogramming by launching a culinary degree, which includesinstruction on how to pair ood and wine. Paul Brock, instructoro viticulture, will be at the wine tent taking part in somein ormational programming about wine.3325 Marvin SandsDrive, Canandaigua, www.fcc.edu, 585-394-3500

    Joe Macari, a 2011 FLCC viticulture and wine technology gtook part in bottling FLCCs rst vintages in the springcourtesy o FLCC.

    Photo courtesy o Heron Hill Winery

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    FINGER LAKES RIESLING FESTIVAL 13 AUGUST 13 & 14, 2011 10-5

    to the 2011 Finger Lakes Riesling Festival sponsors.Without you this event wouldnt be possible!

    Presenting Sponsor: The Villas at Canandaigua A Mile of Family Fun Sponsors:

    Constellation, Wegmans,Dixon Schwabl, Wegman Companies

    Main Music Tent Sponsor: Heron Hill Winery

    Supporting Sponsor: Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP,

    Steamboat Landing

    Senior Tent Sponsor: Legacy at The Fairways

    Arts & Crafts Sponsor: Finger Lakes Community College

    Gazebo Music Sponsor: Woodcli Hotel & Spa

    Transportation Sponsor: Admar Supply Company Inc.

    Tent Sponsor: Nolans Rental Inc.

    Waste Management Sponsor: Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

    First Aid Sponsor: Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

    Media Sponsors: Messenger Post Media, Canandaigua Magazine, WBEE

    Education Sponsor: F. Olivers Oils & Vinegars

    Car Show Sponsor: Randall Farnsworth

    Thank You!C anandaigua

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    MESSENGER POST MEDIA

    COMPANIES

    Randall Farnsworth Auto Group

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