Finger Lakes AVA

Region Hierarchy

United States
- New York
  - Finger Lakes AVA
    - no subregions

Climate(s)

Moderate, Warm

Elevation

Notes

Deep, glacial lakes retain heat into November. In the spring, they coolness delays budburst and minimizes frost. Some of the lakes have their own AVA. Grows mostly American (Vitis Labrusca) grapes, but also some European (Vitis Vinifera) grapes. Due to the cooler climate, wines will be more aromatic and less ripe.
New York notes: Risks of early winter or spring frosts are high.

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Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Cabernet Franc Grape	Grows well
Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red	Catawba Grape	Grape notes: Cross with Sémillon
Red	Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape	Grows well Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red	St. Vincent Grape
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Riesling Grape	Widely planted Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis
White	Vidal Blanc Grape
White	Vignoles Grape	Grape notes: Late bud break

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Wine	Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red	Pinot Noir Wine	Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still White	Chardonnay Wine
Still White	Riesling Wine	Fruity and off-dry. High quality