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Van the man--

We definitly have to get you back to the Finger Lakes and offer some viticultural perspectives from and grower's and winemaker's point of view.

I agree that in most cases varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir (except for sparkling) offer little to the consumer. Certainly there are small lots, from certain producers, and in certain years that are very drinkable wines--but on production a scale the will make the area known for reds is not going to happen--the Finger Lakes region is a cool climate viticultural area.

The East side--West side debate--something that was most likely "dreamed up" by a couple of eastside growers years ago while trying to create more demand for their fruit. Dr. Nelson Shaulis (a viticulturist from the Geneve Station--Cornell University)has done extensive research dating back to the late 40's on many facets of grape growing. One of his observations is that the area just north of Dresden to a point south of Glenora on the West side of Seneca Lake, and an area north of Lodi to point south of Hector on the East side of Seneca Lake are some of the warmest areas in the Finger Lakes (for grape production)--there is no difference between the East side or West side.

Seriously we would welcome your visit, and we would be glad provide and in-depth tour of the area--and continue the debate over a glass or two of Seneca Lake Riesling.