In the News
As seen on line June 04, 2009
by Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher of Lenndeavours
...Geurztraminer 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+ winereis, 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
...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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Penn Yan, New York
Four wines crafted by Rooster Hill Vineyards won medals this month at the 2009 Florida State Fair International Wine and Grape Juice Competition, including a silver medal for the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon...
Rooster Hill Strikes Gold and Silver in San Fransico
Penn Yan, New York, Jan 2009
Rooster Hill Vineyards started out the New Year right with a strong showing at the 2009 San Fransico Chronicle Wine Competition this month.
Rooster Struck gold with its 2007 Estate Semi Dry Riesling at the competition and its Estate Gewurztraminer 2007 won a Silver Medal.
Penn Yan, New York, Dec 2008
Rooster Hill Vineyards 2007 Dry Riesling added another achievement to its resume this month when Wine & Spirits magazine gave the wine a rating of 91 in its December issue...
Rooster Hill Wins Top 10 in Australia
Penn Yan, New York, Oct 2008
Rooster Hill Vineyards' 2007 Dry Riesling and 2007 Semi-Dry Riesling were both chosen as Top 10 Rieslings in the United States at the recent 2008 Canberra International Riesling Challenge in Australia...
Rooster Hill Collects Nine Medals at Classic Competition
Penn Yan, New York, Aug 2008
Rooster Hill Vineyards won 2 gold medals and 7 others at the NY Wine & Food Classic in New Paltz this month...
Rooster Hill Riesling Rises to the Top; Silver Pencil Strikes Gold!
Penn Yan, New York, May 2008
Rooster Hill wines are winning top awards across the nation.
Rooster Hill's 2006 Estate Semi Dry Riesling was named Best of Class at the International Eastern Wine Competition in Watkins Glen NY..
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...
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