I live near the Finger Lakes Region of NY State and because of this, I have had the opportunity to go on wine tasting adventures with some of my friends. The first time I went I thought it was going to be a very boring and snobbish affair but (quite happily) I was mistaken. I am relatively new to the world of wine but I've been told that the best wines in the world are the ones that you like! :) Here are some of my favorites...all from New York Finger Lakes region:

Fulkersons: Matinee and Red Zepplin
Hazlitts: Red Cat
Leidenfrost: Log Cabin White
Bellwether Hard Cider Company: Cherry Street (*one of my favorites*)
Red Newt: Red Newt White

And last but far from least, my absolute favorite winery and wines are from Bagleys/Poplar Ridge: Queen of Diamonds, One Eyed Cat and Cayuga White.

These wines, with the exception of Bellwether Hard Cider Company, are located along the sides of Seneca Lake. We seem to like these the best. I highly, HIGHLY recommend a visit to Bagley's/Poplar Ridge in Homer, NY for an unpretensious, wonderful time. The last time my husband and I stopped in, the owner was on hand to chat with, a fire was going in the woodstove, a pot of gumbo was simmering on top and 2 chocolate labs were napping nearby. The owner, dressed in a flannel shirt and overalls invited us to help ourselves to the gumbo. We had a wonderful afternoon overlooking the snowy vineyard and lake enjoying some amazing wines and the best gumbo I've ever had in my life! It's not a fancy place but you'll not find a better bottle of wine in the area!

Michelle