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Specialties:
Sparkling, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Ice Wine.
Acres of Vineyard:
9,124
Bonded Wineries:
90
Growing Season:
190-205 days
Grape Production:
41,403 tons
Moderating Influences:
Finger Lakes, sloping hillsides which increase "air drainage."
Leading Varieties:
Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc as well as several French-American and native varietals.
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Located in the heart of the larger Finger Lakes geographical region, the actual viticultural area is centered around four main lakes with American Indian names: Canandaigua (meaning The Chosen Place), Keuka (Crooked Lake), Seneca, and Cayuga.
Wineries near and around Canandaigua, Keuka, Seneca and Cayuga have organized "wine trails" with their own brochures, special events, and other activities to conveniently welcome visitors. "Seneca Lake" and "Cayuga Lake" are also recognized as separate officially recognized viticultural areas within the Finger Lakes region, due to their unique geographical conditions for growing grapes.
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