I have visited many of the individual wineries along the Finger Lakes in New York. Each has a charm of its own. It would be delightful to visit many of them again. However, if you want to discover many of the wineries all in one spot, consider participating in the Finger Lakes Wine Festival this month. The festival is held in Watkins Glen also known nationally for the Watkins Glen “race course.”

It’s not too late to make plans to visit the Finger Lakes Wine Festival. The festival is scheduled for July 17-19, 2009.

Finger Lakes Wine Festival is advertised as “the largest showcase of New York State wines.” It is expect that 80 wineries will participate.  Events include a Brewers Garden, Culinary class, demonstrations, live music, champagne breakfast and a taster’s banquet.

Reduced tickets are available for designated drivers. Designated drivers will be provided with grape juice and Pepsi products during the festival.

For more details about this event, visit the Finger Lake Wine Festival website.

Cheers!