Located directly south of Lake Ontario in the heart of upstate New York, the Finger Lakes wine region is a picturesque and increasingly renowned destination for wine lovers. The Finger Lakes wine region boasts a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century (1829) when the first vines were planted. By 1900, the region had established over 50 wineries. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century, that the area truly began to flourish as a wine destination due to the rise of the farm winery movement and pioneers like Dr. Konstantin Frank. In 1982, the Finger Lakes AVA was established, followed by its two sub-AVA’s. Today, the region…