Wine journey · USA

Finger Lakes

Shale, Riesling, eight stops.

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Finger Lakes Intense

On shale-rich slopes above two glacial lakes grows America's most famous Riesling. Eight stops show how a clergyman, a sparkling wine house, and an immigrant turned this into a wine region.

1Region & HistoryBostwick & Frank

2Grape VarietiesRiesling & Hybrids

3ClimateDeep Lakes Warm the Air

4SoilsShale & Limestone

5GlasswareSlim for Acidity

6ProductionIce, Bubbles, Steel

7TastingDry to Sweet

8Wine & FoodTrout & Maple

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