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In the News
As seen in William M Dowd's Tasting Notes dowdtastingnotes.blogspot.com
By William M. Dowd
...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 APELLATIONamerica.com Dec, 2007
By David Falchek
...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 termperamental Gewurztraminer...
As seen on RNews, Rochester, NY August 28, 2007
By Mike O'Brian
...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
...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 adn 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
...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
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.
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Press Releases
Penn Yan, New York, April 2006
Rooster Hill is excited to announce the season's lineup of Twilight Tastings and Wine Workshops. Join Rooster Hill Vineyards winemaker, Barry Tortolon, on Friday Apri 21 for Captivating Cabernets, May 12--Gewurtraminer and Traminette, May 24--Riveting Rieslings, June 28--Perfect Pinot Noir, July 19 or 20 for Riventing Rieslings, August 9--Chasing Chardonnay, and August 30 for Merlot and Meritage...
Penn Yan, New York, June 2005
Wine Country Cooking Classes at Rooster Hill Vineyards
Rooster Hill Vineyards is pleased to announce a series of demonstration cooking classes hosted by Chef Korey Goodman of Chez le Boulanger. The classes are designed for true food and wine lovers! The four course lunch is matched to Rooster Hill wines and when possible fresh products grown in the region are showcased in the recipes. Lunch, wines and recipe cards are included in the $29.95 fee. Explore the relationship of food and wine pairings on Rooster Hill Vineyards creek stone terrace overlooking Keuka Lake....
Penn Yan, New York, April 2005
Rooster Hill Vineyards Announces 2005 Twilight Tasting Schedule
Rooster Hill Vineyards is excited to announce this season's line up of Twilight Tasting and Wine Workshops. Join Rooster Hill Vineyards winemaker Barry Tortolon and guest speaker Rob Bourdelais for Magical Meritage April 29, Captivating Cabernet Sauvignon May 28, Tempting Traminette and Gewurztraminer June 10, Riveting Riesling July 22, Chasing Chardonnay on August 19 and Confident Cabernet Franc on September 1....
Penn Yan, New York, April 2005
Rooster Hill Vineyards Announces New Event
Liquid Gold Italian Olive Oil Tasting
Rooster Hill Vineyards is excited to announce the addition of Liquid Gold Italian Olive Oil seminar and tasting to the 2005 events schedule. Join co-owner of Rooster Hill Vineyards and certified olive oil consultant, Amy Hoffman as she introduces guests to the wonders and benefits of olive oil....
Penn Yan, New York, May 2003
Rooster Hill Vineyards Starts Pouring for the Public
Keuka Lake's Newest Winery Opens its Doors in May 2003
Rooster Hill announced this week that is open to the general public. Keuka Lake's newest winery opened its doors in early-May offering Merlot, Riesling, Cayuga White, Seyval Blanc, and a special Seyval Blanc and Vidal blend under the proprietary label "Silver Pencil", to guests and visitors from around the...
Penn Yan, New York, May 2003
Rooster Hill Merlot, Riesling and Cayuga Win Bronze
at the 27th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition
The International Eastern Wine Competition (IEWC), one of the largest and most competitive tastings in North America, awarded Rooster Hill Vineyards bronze medals in three of the competition's most popular - and difficult - categories: Vinifera...
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