Finger Lakes Wine
grapes grown on the hills above the Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes, group of 11 long, narrow lakes, central New York State, lying generally parallel to each other in a northern-southern direction. The principal lakes, which range from 16 to 64 km (10 to 40 mi) in length and from about 2 to 5 km (about 1 to 3 mi) in width, are, from west to east, Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca, Cayuga, Owasco, and Skaneateles. Seneca Lake reaches depths of 180 m (600 ft). The lakes are situated in a region of forested rolling hills that is noted for its scenic beauty and vacation resorts such as Watkins Glen. On the sloping shores of the lake are grown fruits and vegetables, notably grapes for wine making.
Conventional Wine and Champagne
making methods
old winery on the Finger Lakes
the winery
aging barrels
bonded warehouse
(where wine product can be held without paying the tax)
hose station, for transferring wine for purification or between storage locations
stainless steel fermentation and storage tanks
99,398 gallons in one tank
wooden tanks for the red wines
barrels often used for the fortified wines
fermentation in the bottle
traditional champagne process
the wine museum
original tasting center
stained glass panel in the tasting area
remembering early quality awards
Photos of Bully Hill Vineyards
