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by Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher of Lenndevours 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer ...Gewurztraminer is the sometimes forgotten grape of the Finger Lakes, often playing a distant second fiddle to riesling. But if you find yourself touring any of the lakes' 100+ wineries, you will find a lot of good and sometimes great Gewurztraminer... As seen in William M Dowd's Tasting Notes dowdtastingnotes.blogspot.com By William M. Dowd Rooster Hill Gewurztraminer 2006: ...This is a single-vineyard wine from the Keuka Lake complex, the second crop off these particular vines that were planted in 2003. The floral nose quickly gives way to a complex set of flavors offering apple, pineapple, and more florals. Winemaker Barry Tortolon used two different yeasts to emphasize the floral aroma as well as the long taste... As seen in APPELLATIONamerica.com Dec, 2007 By David Falchek Wine Recommendation, Rooster Hill Gewruztraminer 2006 ...In the Finger Lakes sometimes Mother Nature gives you Alsace, sometimes she gives you Mosel. In 2006, she gave Mosel. For Rooster Hill, that meant producing a low-alcohol, off-dry Gewurztraminer. Rooster Hill is one of a growing number of upstart wineries taking on the challenge of producing the variable and temperamental Gewurztraminer... As seen on RNews, Rochester, NY August 28, 2007 By Mike O'Brian Lake Country Getaways ...Keuka Lake's east side has a new occupant. Rooster Hill Vineyards (489 Route 54 South) is located on the hill side just south of Penn Yan, N. Y..The have found a successful way to combine sun, soil and local wine making traditions. Their many wine awards prove it... As seen in the Detnews.com Jul 2007 By Sandra Silfven Herman Weimer, Rooster Hill and Ravines: A contrast of old and new in the Finger Lakes ...South of Rochester N.Y., just off Interstate 90, the New York wine industry finds itself exploding in numbers and quality around the Finger Lakes. Seneca Lake alone has more that 50 wineries. This region was instrumental in the developing and planting of cold climate European grape varieties and revitalizing the New York wine scene. On Day 2 of my recent trip there, I visited the legendary Hermann J. Wiemer on Seneca Lake, then headed west to Keuka Lake for stops at two new and notable wineries: Rooster Hill Vineyards and Ravines Wine Cellars... As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine December 2005 By April Pennington Back to Basics ...Taking in the change of scenery, Amy Hoffman marvels at the contrast between her former magazine publisher days and her current life, which often has her working in the dirt with jeans, workboots and a deep tan. She and her husband, David, went from wine connoisseurs to wine entrepreneurs when they started Rooster Hill Winery in 2003... As seen in Entrepreneur Magazine November, 2005 By April Pennington In the Spirit The winners of last year's Xerox makeover weren't the only ones fired up by the contest. Rooster Hill Vineyards founders Amy and Dave Hoffman, 45 and 65, respectively, drew inspiration from the colorful spread that appeared in the November 2004 issue of Entrepreneur--and got to work improving their own office setting. As seen in the Rochester Democtrat and Chronicle July, 2005 By Amy H. Wu, Staff Writer Award-winning wines from an unlikely source For a woman who is sunburned from long hours in the fields and has been up since 4:30 a.m. working, Amy Hoffman is surprisingly giddy... As seen in the Buffalo Spree Magazine Sept/Oct 2004 By Mark Criden Wine Forget the Medals, Taste the Wine Rooster Hil Vineyards - Many winelovers fantasize about giving up their nine to five gigs and starting a winery. In most cases, fantasy beats reality... As seen in the Finger Lakes Wine Gazette for Harvest 2003 By Shelia Livadas Diligence and Business Acumen Put Rooster Hill on Track Finger Lakes - To secure success for Rooster Hill Vineyards, Amy and Dave Hoffman armed themselves with a well-crafted business plan... As seen in the Chronicle Express on August 13, 2003 By Douglas Robb Rooster Hill owners are passionate about wine Milo - Amy and David Hoffman tell you they moved from Southern California to Keuka Lake in 1999 in order to simplify their lives. Listening to Amy speak at a recent Twilight Tasting and Wine Workshop about grape varietals... As seen in the Finger Lakes Times on July 6, 2003 By Alison Newman, Times Correspondent Winery is New Challenge Couple Hopes to Make Ultra Premium Wines Penn Yan - While owners of some local wineries might be satisfied with regional popularity, the owners of on of the newest want to gain notoriety on a larger scale. As seen in Finger Lakes Times, Monday, June 9, 2003 From Vine to Wine, by David Falchek New Winery Just Sort of Happened Amy and David Hoffman never intended to open a winery. Really. Living on the West Coast, they became well versed in wine. When they visited their native Buffalo, they would visit the Finger Lakes and track improvement of the wines. As seen in The Observer on January 29, 2003 By Gwen Chamberlain Rooster Hill Vineyards New Winery Give Hoffmans Something To Crow About MILO - Dave and Amy Hoffman's story is becoming a familiar one. A successful couple vacations in the Finger Lakes, falls in love with the area and decides to return for good. |