Cayuga Lake AVA
Marechal Foch, Melody, Merlot, Niagara, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Seyval blanc, Syrah, Traminette, Vidal blanc, Vignoles, Viognier[3] |
The Cayuga Lake AVA is an
variety was created in this region by researchers at Cornell University.[3]
History
The first winery in the area was founded in 1980, although grapes were grown on the shores of Cayuga Lake for the large wineries in
Hammondsport before then.[5] In 1981, four wineries on the lake banded together to form the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the first of its kind in New York State. By 1988, the appellation was given AVA status, the first Finger Lake to be granted its own AVA.[4]
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "ยง 9.127 Cayuga Lake." Archived 2008-01-19 at the Wayback Machine Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 โ American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C โ Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State" Archived January 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 6, 2008.
- ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Cayuga Lake (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved February 6, 2008.
- ^ a b "History". Cayuga Wine Trail. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "History". Lucas Vineyards. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.