Gift Guide 2011: Wine Lovers

This week, we’re suggesting some wine to share, as part of our Gift Guide 2011. Last week, we shopped for the book worms, and coming up, we’ll have something for friends who live far away. But today: the wine lovers, those who have every bottle and know what they like.

Finger Lakes Wine of the Week: Lamoreaux Landing 2010 Semi-Dry Riesling, on Offer at Tomorrow’s Winemakers Dinner

BY MICHAEL WELCH We love seeing local chefs and winemakers working together. This Saturday, Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake and Chef Samantha Buyskes are hosting a Harvest Celebration Winemakers Dinner, and we’re particularly in love with one of the wines on offer.

Finger Lakes Wins Big at the Wine Oscars, the Governor’s Cup 2011

Every year, New York gets a sip-through for the Oscars of state wine—the Governor’s Cup at the New York Wine & Food Classic in Watkins Glen—and, earlier this week, the Finger Lakes picked up its fair share of medal.