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Comment on Welcome to my blog by Cathy Moskal

Cathy Moskal — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:20:12 +0000

You are certainly more than welcome. I would love to meet you. The website will be up with some preliminary pictures in a week or so in order to take reservations for May. I am busy and excited!

Cathy

Comment on Of Course There’s Time to Stop At a Winery by fingerlakeswineguy

fingerlakeswineguy — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:37:20 +0000

The climate surrounding Seneca and Cayuga lakes is very interesting. There is so many things going on geographically that certainly come into play. Looking at a topographical map of Hector, for example shows some interesting detail. The lake side of Rt. 414 ranges from approximately 500 feet above sea level to 800 feet. Across the road, the hill gradually climbs to over 1800 feet in the Finger Lakes National Forrest. While these elevations and elevation differences might not seem significant, they really are. I was in this area just last week and noticed the lack of snow along Rt. 414, which was surprising since December had been particularly cold and snowy compared to recent years. I hiked and camped in the Finger Lakes National Forrest and noticed that there was a significant amount of snow in the hills as compared to the hillside below. Quite a change in climate for a 1000 foot change in elevation. I’ve experienced this before while hiking the Bristol Hills. Precipitation changed from rain to snow back to rain several times as we ascended and descended along the path.

I’m sure the salinity of the lake affects the climate because it would effect the freezing point of lake which in turn affects the air temperature, etc. I don’t know anything about the affect the local salt an mineral content has on grapes and wine however. It’s an interesting topic to look into however. I’ll bring it up with some of the growers when I get a chance.

Comment on Welcome to my blog by fingerlakeswineguy

fingerlakeswineguy — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:11:48 +0000

I would love to stop in for a tour some time. Good luck with the new B&B.

Comment on Of Course There’s Time to Stop At a Winery by Cathy Moskal

Cathy Moskal — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:36:14 +0000

It is very interesting how a micro-climate can effect any growing crop. I am told that the soil and elevations of Seneca Lake wines especially affect any annual crop. Seneca Lake has a large salt content due to the fact that there are large deposits of salt in the earth surrounding it. Also, the lake is so deep that these minerals are continuously washed off into the water.
I am constantly intrigued by the variables in climate, elevation and mineral content in the soils where vineyards are located. Then there are all the other variables in processes and methods of harvesting and aging.
Do you have any information about salt and mineral content and how they affect wine?

Comment on Welcome to my blog by Cathy Moskal

Cathy Moskal — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:23:52 +0000

Congrats on giving it another try. I am just beginning my conversational space as a compliment and marketing support to the opening of 1922 Starkey House Bed & Breakfast located about 12 miles north of Watkins Glen on the west side of Seneca Lake. I am located right on the Seneca Wine Trail. Doors will be open for reservations in late spring this year. I’m hoping to get the booking site up soon. Any sharing of information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and good luck,
Cathy

Comment on Cortland Arts and Wine Festival by Tanner Andeson

Tanner Andeson — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:03:20 +0000

Learned your blog via yahoo the other day and absolutely think its great. Carry on the truly great work.

Comment on Links by Don Stevens

Don Stevens — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:49:15 +0000

Hi Martin,

This is Don from Finger Lakes Copywriting. I am the president of the Canandaigua Merchant Association, and co-founder of Canandaigua Wine Walk. I saw your recent post on the CDGA Merchant Facebook Page and was wondering if you would do a write up for Canandaigua Wine Walk. It’s the first Saturday of the Month, more info about it on http://www.downtowncanandaigua.com

Let me know, you contact me if you have any questions. Thanks.
Don

Comment on Memorial Day Weekend – Part II by Kathy Porter

Kathy Porter — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:49:22 +0000

Hi there – hopped on your blog from the Casa Larga FB fan page – love your unabashed affection for your girlfriend, the photos and your knowledge of the different wineries. Will check back often to catch up on your travels, wines sampled and to see where next you are dancing.