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Treasures from the the Book of Mormon
D & C 20 - 22 The Rise of the Church of Jesus Christ

Treasures from the the Book of Mormon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 55:06 Transcription Available


Section 20 - Historical Background: Following the first vision to the young boy Joseph Smith, God gradually proceeded to work towards the establishment of his church. The angel Moroni was sent to Joseph, then to the hidden gold plates to be translated and published as the Book of Mormon; the Aaronic Priesthood was restored followed by the Melchizedek priesthood. This section lays the foundation for the setting up of the governing laws of the Kingdom of God in these latter days. Recap: The precise day is given when the organization of the church is to occur; the names of the first 2 elders are announced; duties of the members of the church and of the quorums of the priesthood; specific wording of the baptismal and sacrament prayers are given. Section 21 - Historical Background: In fulfillment of God's commandment (see section 20), on April 6, 1830, the leaders of the church met together at the home of Peter Whitmer Sr to organize and establish the church in accordance to the laws of the nation. Six men were required to sign the corporate papers to give the church official status in the state of New York. The log cabin was crowded with families and friends who all raised their hands in approval of Joseph Smith as the first Elder of the Church and Oliver Cowdery as the second, and both as presiding officers. After these formalities were completed and the papers signed, the people traveled 6 miles to Seneca Lake. Those who desired to become members of the church were baptized. After returning to the Whitmer home in Fayette, this revelation was received. Recap: Records need to be maintained in the church; Joseph Smith will be called a seer, translator, prophet, apostle and elder of the church. Members of the church should look to the prophet for direction as if given by the Lord Himself; Oliver Cowdery to serve under Joseph to preach the gospel to the world. Section 22 - Historical Background: Previous to the official organization of the church, people had been baptized for the remission of sins. Now it was required to be baptized again, this time as members of God's church. Some people objected to needing baptism again. To resolve the confusion, Joseph received this revelation. Recap: All unauthorized covenants, including baptism, are null and void and “availeth him nothing” but must be done as authorized by God. The very reason for the restoration of the Gospel was to replace the “dead works” and unauthorized and obsolete ordinances of the past.

HC Audio Stories
Bird Flu Reaches Putnam

HC Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 5:57


Scientists say no immediate threat to humans The Putnam County Department of Health confirmed on Jan. 17 that the carcass of a wild goose found at Green Chimneys in Brewster last month tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. On Thursday (Jan. 30), the state Department of Agriculture and Markets said five more birds - three wild and two domestic - had tested positive at Green Chimneys, which provides therapeutic services for children that focus on animals and nature. The staff is being monitored for symptoms of illness, although none have been tested for avian flu, the county health department said. Green Chimneys has paused its public programs. The birds at Green Chimneys are among four confirmed cases of the disease statewide in the past two weeks: On Jan. 21, health officials on Long Island announced a positive case at a commercial poultry farm with over 100,000 birds. The facility, Crescent Duck Farm in Suffolk County, has been placed under quarantine while its staff is tested. Its entire stock will be destroyed. On Wednesday (Jan. 29), the Ulster County Department of Health announced that all but two of about 50 chickens and ducks at an unnamed farm had died of avian influenza. The remaining birds were euthanized. "Human contact with the birds was limited to the owners and a veterinarian, who will remain under surveillance for symptoms over the next 10 days," the department said in a statement. On Thursday, the state said it had confirmed two cases in Romulus, in the Finger Lakes, with tests pending on birds found dead on Seneca Lake and Onondaga Lake near Syracuse. Residents who encounter dead birds should avoid making contact. On Wednesday, on Perks Boulevard in Philipstown, Stephen Heath reported finding a dead hawk in his yard that did not appear to have injuries. He contacted the state Department of Environmental Conservation but was told that the agency isn't collecting further samples for testing. It advised him to triple-bag the carcass while wearing gloves and a mask before throwing it in the trash. Suspected bird flu cases can be reported online at bit.ly/DECbirdflu, but an agency representative said there's not much that can be done for wild birds. People should assume any dead bird is infected and follow the guidelines at cdc.gov/bird-flu/prevention. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is unusual for humans to be infected by avian influenza viruses and it typically occurs only because of close or lengthy unprotected contact (i.e., no gloves or respiratory or eye protection) with infected birds "or places that sick birds or their saliva, mucous and feces have touched." Infection can also occur through an intermediary animal, such as a cat or cow. The CDC has confirmed 67 cases of bird flu in humans, nearly all attributed to close contact with sick cattle or poultry, and one death, announced on Jan. 6 - an older Louisiana resident who contracted avian influenza from backyard chickens. There have been no reported human infections in New York state. The first bird flu viruses emerged in China in 1996 and Hong Kong in 1997, leading to 18 confirmed human infections. The first U.S. case was recorded in 2022. Avian influenza showed up in Dutchess County in 2022. Over the past two years, the virus has been evolving and has been detected in over 40 mammalian species, said Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious diseases physician and founding director of Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases. "As of last spring, this virus has made a jump from birds into dairy cows, which has led to a scenario where many more humans may now come into contact with cows on dairy farms that are being infected," she said. "That has led to what we call 'sporadic infections,' where the infection is transmitted from an animal into humans. Thankfully, we do not see any evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission." Because tens of millions...

Wine News TV - On The Go
Brittany Gibson from the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Wine News TV - On The Go

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 20:43


If you are interested in visiting the Finger Lakes make sure to visit this website: https://senecalakewine.com. It will provide great insight on the Seneca Lake wineries. Thanks to Brittany Gibson for her time and sympathy during this interview recorded at Fox Run Vineyards. Make sure to follow this podcast for more wine related content. Cheers! #wine #fingerlakes #newyork #senecalake

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Places I Remember with Lea Lane
Refreshing Waterways, Waterfalls, Wineries Of New York's Finger Lakes

Places I Remember with Lea Lane

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 16:08 Transcription Available


Send us a textThere's so much more to New York than Manhattan. In this episode we'll discover the "hidden gems" of upstate and western New York's waterways: the serene beauty of the historic Erie Canal, the charm of villages nestled along the way, and the natural delights of the Finger Lakes, with its surrounding farms, vineyards and waterfalls. Chris Jennings, the General Manager of the Lake House on Canandaigua, helps us touch on downtown waterfalls of the city of Rochester, with a history of notable figures like Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. We'll uncover the lesser-known natural wonders of western New York beyond famed Niagara Falls, including Letchworth State Park, often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East. The Finger Lakes, 11 glacier-formed bodies of water, are celebrated for their wine scene and cultural tapestry, including Amish and Mennonite influences. And Chris ends the episode sharing a heartwarming story on Lake Canandaigua._____Chris Jennings is the General Manager of the Lake House on Canandaigua, and lives in the Finger Lakes area._____Podcast host Lea Lane has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has dropped over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you listen. _____Travel vlogs of our featured  podcasts-- with video and graphics -- now drop on YouTube in the middle of every month! Please subscribe, like, and comment. ****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane

Buffalo Brews Podcast
Holiday Megasode (2024) ft. Southern Tier Brewing Company and War Horse Brewing Company

Buffalo Brews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 88:08 Transcription Available


In our final episode of 2024, we celebrate Christmas. We touch on fruit cake and figgy pudding (Thoughts?). Vacation v2.0 took us to Hocking Hills, Ohio for some amazing hiking. Have you ever seen liqueur prices in Ohio? We talk about why pricing is the way it is there. We took an evening run to Rochester to enjoy dinner at JoJo's and to pick up our advent box from K2 Brewing. Jason and Bri list their top 3 Christmas movies. We talk about our return to the Deck The Halls event on Seneca Lake. Featuring holiday brews from Shiner, Harpoon, Southern Tier, and War Horse Brewing.Send us a text at the Buffalo Brews Podcast and let us know what you think of the episode.Visit our website at BuffaloBrewsPodcast.comEmail: buffalobrewsPR@gmail.comFollow us on social media.Instagram: @BuffaloBrewsPodcast Facebook: @BuffaloBrewsPodcastX/Twitter: @BuffaloBrewsPod

Odd & Untold
UFO Sightings Near Watkins Glen, New York

Odd & Untold

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 38:24


Watkins Glen State Park, in the Finger Lakes area of New York, is home to an amazing gorge, a quaint little town, and sits at the southern end of the biggest of the Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake. But there's also a history of UFO sightings in the area. This week I take a look at some of the more interesting reports of strange objects in the area after having camped there for 4 days. Sadly, we did not see any UFOs while we were there, but the gorge is spectacular! #ufo #fingerlakesny #watkinsgleninternational 5:39 - Orange Circle in Tuscarora Village 14:12 - Orbs Seen by Family 18:31 - Second Account of Orbs 20:19 - Aunt Sees Fireball 23:57 - Lights Over Seneca Lake 29:12 - Green Object with Tail Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: https://www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Merch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.com Connecticut UFO Sightings | Episode 62: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGqybhzoHv8 The Cayuga Lake Monster | Episode 52: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbCkNODCK24&t=30s Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

Buffalo Brews Podcast
On a Whim... Wine, Brunch and Pumpkin

Buffalo Brews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 39:45


A last-minute decision created a Sunday adventure to Seneca Lake as we visited J.R. Dill Winery for a new vodka release. Afterwards we headed to, friends of the podcast, Toast Winery for some of their new offerings and to talk shop. Finishing the day with cracking the seal on pumpkin beers for the season that took us nearly 40 minutes further south. We finish the episode with a pumpkin beer tasting. Send us a text at the Buffalo Brews Podcast and let us know what you think of the episode.The Hopped Up Network is an ever-growing group of independent beer podcasts, dedicated to providing insight into our local craft beer communities. They provide a support system by combining like-minded podcasters that listen, share, and discuss their favorite shows within the network. You can listen to the Buffalo Brews Podcast and others on their website by going to hoppedupnetwork.com.

The Black Wine Guy Experience
Amazing Finger Lakes Wines: Edward Miller Talks Hybrids and Sustainability

The Black Wine Guy Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 37:30


Welcome back to another episode of "Beats Vines & Life," where we dive into the worlds of food, wine, music, and more. I'm your host, MJ Towler, and today we have a special treat for all you wine enthusiasts out there. Joining us is Edward Miller, the talented winemaker behind Glenora Wine Cellars, one of the oldest wineries on Seneca Lake in the picturesque Finger Lakes region.Edward brings a wealth of experience, having worked in renowned wine regions like Sonoma, Napa, New Zealand, and Western Australia before settling in the Finger Lakes. In this episode, we explore the diverse range of wines produced at Glenora, from dry viniferous and sweet native varieties to innovative low-alcohol fruit wines. We also delve into the importance of sustainability in winemaking and the renaissance of hybrid grapes, which are making a comeback in a more elevated style.Edward shares fascinating stories about his journey into the wine industry, including his studies in classical history and Latin, his transformative expat experience in Italy, and his dedication to cool climate wines that are lively and delicate. We'll also hear about some memorable bottles he's encountered, like Nebbiolos from Italy and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and discuss the unique challenges and joys of making wine in the Finger Lakes.And there's more! Glenora offers a complete immersive experience with an inn, restaurant, tasting room, winery, and a sparkling wine program. You won't want to miss Edward's insights on aging wines and a special 1981 Blanc de Blanc from their library.Grab your favorite glass of wine, sit back, and join us for an enriching conversation that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation in the world of winemaking. Don't forget to subscribe and check out Glenora Wine Cellars' website and social media to plan your visit. Cheers!---A Massive THANK YOU to EDWARD MILLER!!! For more information about Glenora Wine Cellars click the link!Follow Glenora Wine on IG!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, Finger Lakes Wine Country. The following episodes are brought to you by Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York State's world-class wine destination producing the most award-winning wines in the Northeast, just a short drive away.For more information about Finger Lakes Wine Country click the link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wines To Find
Wines To Find, Ep 203:Exploring Seneca Lake's Sparkling Wines with Brittany Gibson

Wines To Find

Play Episode Play 40 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 37:27


Wines:  Anthony Road Sparkling,  Idol Ridge Winery Sparkling, Lakewood Vineyards Bubbly Candeo.Imagine embarking on a flavorful adventure right from the comfort of your home. Our special guest, Brittany Gibson, Executive Director of the Seneca Wine Trail, is here to guide us along this journey, swirling through the world of sparkling wines and the exquisite vineyards nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes AVA. Brittany introduces us to three mesmerizing sparkling wines: Lakewood Vineyards Bubbly Kindeo, Anthony Rhodes Sparkling Riesling, and Idol Ridge Winery Sparkling, all of which paint a vivid picture of the unique character of Seneca Lake and its profound influence on the region's stellar wine production.As we navigate the charm of Seneca Lake wineries, we uncover the enchanting allure of the area's wines, the very purpose of the Wine Trail, and the intimate ambiance created by the family-owned wineries. Brittany unveils a world where a plethora of cozy lodging options and delectable dining experiences await visitors, not to mention the personalized trip planning services offered by the Wine Trail. Together, these elements weave a tapestry of unforgettable experiences that beckon wine enthusiasts from all corners of the world.The final leg of our journey takes us through the cool climate wines of Finger Lakes region. We sip on a unique pale red sparkling wine made from the exotic Georgian grape, Saperavi, and Brittany's insights on the perfect pairing options. We explore the highs and lows of exporting wines, the rising trend towards lower alcohol wines, and the increasing recognition the Finger Lakes wines are receiving globally. We conclude the episode with a sparkling wine tasting and ratings session, where we share our excitement about the Seneca Lake region and its hidden gems. So, let's raise a glass to exploring the unexplored in the world of wines!Stay in the know and join our WTF Cru.About UsBuy us a Mimosa!We have been listed in the Top 50 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thank you for making us part of your wine story. If you enjoyed this episode, please write a review and share with your wine loving friends and family. To connect with us or to inquire about being a guest on Wines To Find, visit our social media pages Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winestofindpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winestofindpodcasts/Til the next glass ~ Cheers!And, remember, join us next time on Wines To Find!Sandy & Michelle

Wines To Find
Wines To Find, Ep 204: From Vine to Bottle: Sustainability in the Seneca Lake Wine Region

Wines To Find

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 35:48


WINES: 2021 Boundary Breaks Cabernet Franc, Leidenfrost Vineyards 2021 Cabernet Franc and Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet FrancCan you imagine sipping on a glass of velvety red Cabernet Franc while learning about the unique winemaking techniques from Brittany Gibson, the Executive Director of Seneca Wine Trail? Can you feel the cool breeze of the Finger Lakes region and the touch of the small, unique grape berries? This is what awaits you in this episode. We sip our way through three exceptional red wines, including the 2021 Boundary Brooks Cabernet Franc and a Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet Franc. Brittany gives us an exclusive look at the extraordinary techniques used in winemaking, from carbonic maceration to stainless steel fermentation. This journey into the heart of the Finger Lakes region also reveals how the unique climate lends a distinctive flavor to these versatile wines.But there's more than just Cabernet Franc. We venture deeper into the diverse world of Finger Lakes wines, uncovering the secrets and flavors of Riesling and Gruner-Veltliner. How do they pair with food? What makes them tick? By the end of this episode, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the Finger Lakes wine scene, the versatility of the Cabernet Franc grape, and the food-pairing potentials of Riesling and Gruner-Veltliner.Saving the best for last, we delve into the heart of sustainable winemaking in the Seneca Lake region. As we taste wines from different wineries, we learn about the wineries' commitment to the environment. Though it might surprise you, their dedication extends beyond the wine bottle. Discover how they use solar power, employ sustainable farming techniques, and participate in various programs and certifications to safeguard our planet. As you savor the flavors and complexities of each wine, we hope you will appreciate not only the dedication of the Seneca Lake wineries to exceptional wine production but also their commitment to land preservation. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a glass, and join us on this unforgettable journey into the heart of the Seneca Lake wine region.Thank you for making us part of your wine story. If you enjoyed this episode, please write a review and share with your wine loving friends and family. To connect with us or to inquire about being a guest on Wines To Find, visit our social media pages Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winestofindpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winestofindpodcasts/Til the next glass ~ Cheers!And, remember, join us next time on Wines To Find!Sandy & Michelle

That Vacation Co.
Thanksgiving in a Castle

That Vacation Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 36:36


Thanksgiving in a Castle Join us as we share our highlights from our Thanksgiving dinner at Edgar's Restaurant at Belhurst Castle located in lovely Geneva, NY. Hear about this beautiful spot on Seneca Lake with lodging, dining, and more. Turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin, and all sorts of delights! Find out more about Belhurst Castle https://www.belhurst.com/ Visit us on the web ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thatvacationco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you need help booking contact us for a free no obligation quote. We are That Vacation Co., serving you the most delightful destinations. Hosted by Caleb and Chanel Berg. Produced by Caleb Berg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatvacationco/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thatvacationco/support

WXXI Daily News
Today's headlines for September 29

WXXI Daily News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 5:10


A man shot by a Rochester police officer on Monday night allegedly tackled and beat the officer before fighting him for his handgun, an administrative law judge has ruled that Grenitch Generation's crypto mining operation near Seneca Lake interferes with emission limits set forth in New York's climate law, and a recent report by AARP shows the number of older adults living in poverty in Rochester increased 70 percent over a 10-year period.

Wine and Dime
How to Sell Yourself at a Job Interview, Without Sounding Like a Jerk With Sarah Connors

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 36:08


As the job market continues to evolve and adapt, it is essential for individuals to approach their career transitions with confidence and purpose. Whether you are seeking a new opportunity or have been displaced from your current position, understanding the recruitment process and effectively positioning yourself in the market is crucial. In this article, we will explore the insights and expertise of Sarah Connors, a seasoned recruitment professional, as she shares her knowledge on navigating the job market and finding the right fit for your career aspirations.About The Guest(s):Sarah Connors is the Senior VP of Planet Professional, a staffing firm based in Boston. With over 12 years of experience in recruiting, Sarah has a passion for helping individuals find their dream jobs and guiding them through the placement process. She specializes in administrative, accounting, finance, HR, and recruiting roles.Summary:Sarah Connors, Senior VP of Planet Professional, joins Amy Irvine, founder and CEO of Rooted Planning Group, to discuss the process of finding the right job placement. Sarah shares her background in recruiting and explains the importance of the intake call in understanding a candidate's needs and preferences. She provides tips on how to sell yourself in an interview without sounding arrogant and emphasizes the significance of researching the company before an interview. Sarah also advises individuals to regularly evaluate their happiness and career goals to ensure they are on the right path.Remember, just like a good bottle of wine, the Wine and Dime Podcast gets better with time. So don't forget to rate and subscribe to our show, where we blend the flavors of wine and personal finance to help you achieve financial freedom! If you have any questions that you would like answered on the show, feel free to email us at info@rootedpg.comOr visit us at www.rootedpg.com/podcasts for full show notes and links!Key Takeaways:The intake call is crucial in understanding a candidate's needs and preferences.Confidence in an interview comes from listening, asking insightful questions, and showing passion for your work.Researching the company before an interview is essential to demonstrate your interest and preparedness.Regularly evaluate your happiness and career goals to ensure you are on the right path.Did you know that the average resume initially only gets a 5 - 10-second look, so what do you need to do to make it stand out?How to self-promote without sounding overconfident like a jerkWhen to apply for a job even when you aren't sure you have all the qualificationsTo learn more about Sarah Connors and her expertise in recruitment, you can connect with her on LinkedIn or reach out to her via email at sconnors@planet-pro.com.Wine Recommendations: As the fall starts to approach upstate NY, so will the fall colors! I'm looking forward to being a tourist this fall, exploring the beauty of the area. I'm planning on touring the east side of Seneca Lake using a “travel guide” I found online - Finger Lake Vineyards, Part II: The Best Wine Trails Around Seneca Lake (thetravel.com)Sarah's Favorite Wine is bubbly - for a good sparkling wine in the Finger Lakes region consider exploring: 9 Outstanding Finger Lakes Wineries Making Sparkling Wine...

Wine and Dime
Diving into the 529 Plan: College Savings and Strategies

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 12:04


Welcome back Wine and Dime listeners! As the CEO and founder of Rooted Planning Group, I am fervent about assisting families in steering through the intricate world of college planning. This episode will dissect the nuances of 529 plans, a favored college savings avenue. We will scrutinize the advantages and considerations of these plans, coupled with shedding light on other savings prospects and strategies. So, pour yourself a glass of wine and accompany me as we venture into college planning, equipped with the finest insights and a splash of exquisite wine.Remember, just like a good bottle of wine, the Wine and Dime Podcast gets better with time. So don't forget to rate and subscribe to our show, where we blend the flavors of wine and personal finance to help you achieve financial freedom! If you have any questions that you would like answered on the show, feel free to email us at info@rootedpg.comOr visit us at www.rootedpg.com/podcasts for complete show notes and links!Key Takeaways:529 plans are a tool for college savings but should not be overfunded.Contributions to 529 plans are made with after-tax dollars and grow tax-free.529 plans may have minimal impact on financial aid eligibility.Consider other savings opportunities and prioritize retirement savings.Engage with the college financial aid office early and be aware of hidden costs.Exploring the East Side of Seneca LakeBefore we immerse ourselves in the complexities of 529 plans, I wish to impart some reflections on the wines I am venturing into this autumn. As the fall season graces upstate New York, I am eager to traverse the east side of Seneca Lake. A vineyard that has piqued my interest is Caywood Vineyards. Nestled near the Finger Lakes National Forest, Caywood Vineyards boasts a tasting room adorned with handcrafted redwood and oak, complemented by a three-story fireplace. It seems to be the quintessential locale to bask in the fall atmosphere. Caywood Vineyards, a subsidiary of the Pleasant Valley Wine Company family based in Hammondsport. If you happen to be in the vicinity, I strongly advocate for a visit to appreciate the scenery and ambiance. Learn more about them here and discover the best wine trails around Seneca Lake here.Understanding 529 PlansTransitioning our attention to the focal point of this article - 529 plans. These plans serve as a vital instrument for college savings, yet it's imperative to avoid overfunding them. Contributions to 529 plans are facilitated with after-tax dollars and flourish tax-free. Withdrawals utilized for qualified education expenses are also exempt from tax. In certain states, like New York, tax deductions or credits are accessible for contributions to 529 plans. A notable merit of 529 plans is their negligible effect on financial aid eligibility, being categorized as a parental asset. In instances where the 529 plan is held by someone other than the parents or student, it might be excluded entirely.Strategizing Contributions and Gift Tax ExclusionWhen orchestrating contributions to 529 plans, awareness of the gift tax exclusion is vital. For 2023, the gift tax exclusion stands at $17,000, allowing anyone to bestow a gift up to this amount per annum to your child without triggering gift tax repercussions. Furthermore, direct tuition payments to colleges are unrestricted and can diminish taxable estates. Strategic planning of your contributions to 529 plans is essential, taking into account other savings avenues. Prioritizing retirement savings is prudent, as borrowing for retirement is not an...

Wine and Dime
Exploring the Changes in FAFSA: A Comprehensive Guide

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 14:43


Welcome back, Wine and Dime listeners! In this four-part series on college planning, we have been discussing the major changes coming to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In part one, we explored college savings options, and in part two, we delved into ten changes to the FAFSA. Today, in part three, we will continue our discussion on the FAFSA changes, focusing on income and other factors that will impact students and their families.But before we dive into the details, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the upcoming fall season in upstate New York. As the fall colors start to grace our surroundings, I am reminded of the stunning landscapes in the Adirondacks. However, it's important to remember that we live in an equally beautiful area. So, why not act like a tourist in our own backyard? I am excited to explore the east side of Seneca Lake and visit Silver Thread Winery. If you have any recommendations or information about this winery, please let me know. Now, let's shift our focus to the changes in the FAFSA process.Remember, just like a good bottle of wine, the Wine and Dime Podcast gets better with time. So don't forget to rate and subscribe to our show, where we blend the flavors of wine and personal finance to help you achieve financial freedom! If you have any questions that you would like answered on the show, feel free to email us at info@rootedpg.comOr visit us at www.rootedpg.com/podcasts for full show notes and links!Key Takeaways:The Income Protection Allowance will increase by about 20% for parents and 35% for dependent students.The allowance for state taxes is going away, resulting in an increase in overall income.The Employment Expense Allowance is being adjusted to allow married couples with only one working spouse to qualify.Students who can't provide their parents' financial information can now file as a provincial independent student.Reporting for two household families will require information on both parents and spouses who provide the majority of the student's financial support.Key ChangesIncome Protection Allowance increasing, but multiple students in college no longer a factorEmployment Expense Allowance tweaked - now calculated based on total family incomeOption for students unable to provide parent info; can file as Provisional IndependentNew formula for reporting income if parents are divorced/separatedChanges already enacted: Pell Grants for incarcerated students, required disclosure of aid adjustmentsTimeline and EffectsFAFSA available starting in December 2023, not OctoberDelayed timeline could impact acceptance letters, grant deadlines, award letter timingSteps to take: Use Estimator Tool, get FSA ID, check college websites for updatesWinery RecommendationHost Amy Irvine recommends visiting Silver Thread Vineyard on the east side of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region.Founded in 1982, Silver Thread is an owner-operated, boutique winery known for sustainably-grown estate wines. Acclaimed winemaker Paul Brock and wine educator Shannon Brock took the helm in 2011 and practice a holistic, regenerative style of farming called biointensive viticulture. The winery generates 100% of its energy needs from a 28kw solar array located on-site.Silver Thread produces about 3,000 cases annually of premium vinifera wines like Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Lemberger. Wines are available in their relaxed tasting...

FL1 Daily from FingerLakes1.com
Cargill, Greenidge, and Sewage Sludge on Farm Fields!

FL1 Daily from FingerLakes1.com

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 20:37


In this edition of The Debrief Podcast we're joined by Peter Mantius from The Water Front Online. The longtime environmental reporter has been busy publishing a number of high-profile pieces on the Finger Lakes over the last two weeks; and we needed to catch up with him to break down the headlines. First up, the shocking news that was originally broke by The Deal, about Cargill seeking to sell its salt mine under Cayuga Lake. The company is one of the region's largest employers, and while advocates have been critical of safety surrounding the mine under Cayuga, a potential sale raises even more questions. Next, the latest with the town of Thurston moving toward banning field spreading of sewage sludge. It's a common, albeit odd practice for those who aren't familiar with agriculture, but the local ban could really complicate things for Casella. Advocates have pushed back against spreading sewage sludge on fields because of 'forever chemicals' that have been found in the matter. And finally, we talk about Greenidge Generation's plans to sell its South Carolina bitcoin operation. The company has had a rough stretch, but shortly after we finished recording - news broke that a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Greenidge over warm water discharges into Seneca Lake.

Wine and Dime
College Planning Fundamentals: Terminology and Financial Aid Tips

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 15:29


Welcome to Wine and Dime, where we explore the intersection of wine and finances. In this series on college planning fundamentals, we will delve into the terminology and strategies that can help you navigate the complex world of college planning. Just like a fine wine, college planning requires careful consideration and aging to achieve the desired outcome. So, grab a glass of your favorite vintage and join me on this journey of financial education.Remember, just like a good bottle of wine, the Wine and Dime Podcast gets better with time. So don't forget to rate and subscribe to our show, where we blend the flavors of wine and personal finance to help you achieve financial freedom! If you have any questions that you would like answered on the show, feel free to email us at info@rootedpg.comOr visit us at www.rootedpg.com/podcasts for full show notes and links!Key Takeaways:Define your college funding goals and prioritize them based on timing and resources.Fill out the FAFSA form even if you don't think you qualify for financial aid.Need blind colleges consider a student's ability to pay tuition cost in the admissions decision.Merit scholarships are based on a student's merit and do not need to be repaid.Parent PLUS loans can bridge the gap between need-based aid and family resources.Quotes:"You can borrow for education, but you can't borrow for retirement.""Don't assume anything. Fill out the FAFSA form.""Need blind colleges are schools where a student's ability to pay tuition cost is not factored into the admissions decision.""Merit scholarships are based on the student's merit and do not need to be repaid.""Parent PLUS loans are taken by the parent and often close the final gap between need-based aid, merit scholarships, and family resources."Exploring the Vineyards of Shaw VineyardBefore we dive into the intricacies of college planning, let's take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the vineyards. Shaw Vineyard, located on Seneca Lake, is known for its dedication to aging their wines. Their reds spend five or more years in the cellar before they are bottled, resulting in a rich and flavorful experience. They also offer a unique blend called the Cuca Hill Reserve, which combines Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. I am eager to explore this winery and discover the nuances of their wines. If you have had the pleasure of trying Shaw Vineyard's wines, I would love to hear about your experience. And if you find yourself in the Finger Lakes area, I encourage you to visit and embark on your own wine adventure.The Five Essential Steps of College PlanningNow, let's shift our focus to the topic at hand: college planning fundamentals. It is important to approach college planning with a clear understanding of your goals and priorities. Defining your goals involves determining how much responsibility you and your child will have in funding their education, as well as considering other financial goals that may require attention. It is crucial to establish a timeline for each goal and anticipate any potential detours along the way. By mapping out your college planning journey, you can create a comprehensive and adaptable plan that aligns with your family's unique circumstances.The Power of Savings: Understanding 529 PlansWhen it comes to saving for college, 529 plans are a popular choice. These education savings plans offer tax advantages and can be customized to suit your needs. There are different types of 529 plans, including savings plans, prepaid plans, and private plans. A savings plan allows you to invest money that will grow over time, while a prepaid plan involves prepaying the cost of education within your...

Wine and Dime
Understanding the Five Wishes: A Comprehensive Guide to End-of-Life Planning

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 14:51 Transcription Available


Hello, Wine and Dime listeners! Thank you once again for joining the show. Today, we are diving into a topic that is often overlooked but incredibly important in estate planning: The Five Wishes. This document, created by the organization Five Wishes, is the first living will that addresses not only your medical wishes but also your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs. It allows you to choose the person who will make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.Key Takeaways:The Five Wishes is a comprehensive living will that addresses personal, emotional, and spiritual needs, in addition to medical wishes.The document allows individuals to choose a healthcare decision-maker and specify their medical treatment preferences.It covers how individuals want to be treated, what they want loved ones to know about them, and their funeral wishes.Distribute copies of the Five Wishes to relevant parties and keep the original in a safe place at home.Aging with dignity involves ensuring that family members are aware of an individual's final wishes.Before we delve into the details of The Five Wishes, let's take a moment to talk about something a little lighter. In our previous episodes, we featured a winery called Billsboro on Seneca Lake. If you ever find yourself in the Finger Lakes area of New York, I highly recommend visiting Billsboro. Their wines are delightful, and the setting in their beautiful old barn is truly picturesque. One wine that stood out to me was their 2022 Sarah, which will be released soon. It's a light and rich-flavored wine that I believe many wine enthusiasts will enjoy.Now, let's get back to the topic at hand: The Five Wishes. This document is a comprehensive living will that covers various aspects of your healthcare and end-of-life wishes. It was created with the help of the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging and is available in 29 languages.The Five Wishes addresses five key areas:1. Choosing a Healthcare Decision-MakerThe first wish allows you to designate the person you want to make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself. This person, known as your healthcare proxy or agent, will have the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf. It's crucial to choose someone you trust and who understands your values and wishes.2. Defining Your Medical Treatment PreferencesThe second wish focuses on your preferences for medical treatment. It allows you to specify the kind of medical treatment you want or don't want in various scenarios. You can outline your preferences for pain management, comfort, and life-supporting treatments. The document provides options for you to be as specific as you'd like, ensuring that your wishes are known and respected.3. Ensuring Comfort and DignityThe third wish centers around your desire for comfort and dignity. You can express how you want to be cared for, including specific requests such as having pictures of loved ones in your room, being treated with kindness and cheerfulness, or even being called by a particular name or nickname. This wish allows you to define how you want people to treat you during your healthcare journey.4. Communicating Your Personal WishesThe fourth wish is an opportunity for you to communicate your personal wishes to your loved ones. You can express forgiveness, love, and any other sentiments you want your family and friends to know. Additionally, you can outline your preferences for your body after death, such as burial, cremation, or donation. This wish ensures that your

Wine and Dime
Power of Attorney: Your Financial Lifeline in a Bottle

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 12:10 Transcription Available


Hey there, wine enthusiasts and financial aficionados! In this episode of "Wine and Dime," I'm thrilled to uncork the complex topic of Power of Attorney in Estate Planning. We'll pour out the details, swirl them around, and give you a taste of why this legal document is a crucial part of your financial vineyard. So, grab your favorite glass, sit back, and let's dive into the world of Power of Attorney, one sip at a time.Remember, just like a good bottle of wine, the Wine and Dime Podcast gets better with time. So don't forget to rate and subscribe to our show, where we blend the flavors of wine and personal finance to help you achieve financial freedom! If you have any questions that you would like answered on the show, feel free to email us at info@rootedpg.comOr visit us at www.rootedpg.com/podcasts for full show notes and links!Key Takeaways:Powers of attorney can be either temporary or permanent and are essential for planning for emergencies and incapacity.A durable power of attorney remains in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated, while a nondurable power of attorney ends in such situations.It is crucial to appoint a trustworthy agent with integrity and consider appointing a secondary agent as a backup.A durable financial power of attorney allows the agent to handle the principal's financial affairs, while a durable healthcare power of attorney enables the agent to make medical decisions.Powers of attorney do not continue beyond a person's life, and separate documents are needed for financial and healthcare powers of attorney.A Journey to Billsboro WineryI kicked off the episode with a delightful recount of my visit to Billsboro Winery. Nestled on the shores of Seneca Lake, this winery is a must-visit for all wine lovers. My recommendation? The Alberino - a refreshing white grape wine that's perfect for summer. So, whether you're a local or a visitor, make sure to add Billsboro Winery to your itinerary.Decoding Power of AttorneyNext, I uncorked the main topic of the episode: Power of Attorney. I explained the two types of Power of Attorney - financial and healthcare - and the difference between durable and non-durable. I emphasized the importance of appointing a trustworthy agent and having a successor in place. Remember, this isn't legal advice, but a guide to help you understand the terminology and its relevance to your life.Pitfalls to AvoidI also highlighted some common pitfalls to avoid when dealing with Power of Attorney. From appointing the wrong agent to not having access to the physical document, I outlined potential issues that could leave a sour taste in your financial planning.Recommended WineTo pair with this episode's theme, I recommend the Alberino from Billsboro Winery. Much like a Power of Attorney, this wine is there for you when you need it most, providing a refreshing, reliable taste that you can count on. So, as you navigate the complexities of estate planning, take a moment to savor Alberino's crisp, light flavors. After all, who said legal discussions couldn't be paired with a delightful wine?That's it for this episode of "Wine and Dime." Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll delve deeper into your final wishes. Until then, keep sipping, keep learning, and remember - life, like wine, should be savored, not judged. Cheers!This episode is brought to you by Rooted Planning Group. Rooted Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm that specializes in working with women in their 30s and 40s who want to take control of their finances and plan for the future. Whether you're just starting out or you're looking to make a big change, Rooted...

Marni on the Move
MondayMoves: Musselman 70.3 Race Debrief, Key Takeaways, Triathlon Tips & Advice

Marni on the Move

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 14:21


IRONMAN Musselman 70.3 race debrief, tips and advice. If you follow me on social you got the highlights on my race this past weekend but here's the deep dive…and I just want to start with wow, that was the hardest race I have done. PERIOD.  If anyone has done Quassy 70.3 or IM CT 70.3 aka the Beast of The Northeast, this run course is harder! All in all, IRONMAN Musselman 70.3 is a beautiful course, it's in the Finger Lakes. You swim in Seneca Lake, cycle through the wine country and beautiful farms along the perimeter of Lake Seneca and Keuka Lake, and the run is along the lakefront on Seneca Lake and then up into some local neighborhoods. CONNECT Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, or YouTube Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our weekly newsletter, The Download, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review, and share what you love about the conversations you're listening to. Tell your friends to what you love on social. Screenshot or share directly from our stories the episode you're listening to, tag us and the guests, and use ou  

Wine and Dime
Supreme Decisions: The Impact on Student Loans

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 14:30 Transcription Available


Welcome to another illuminating episode of Wine and Dime, where we explore and demystify financial landscapes while celebrating life's finer things. This week's episode is packed with insightful discussions, unraveling the latest updates on student loan repayments following a recent Supreme Court ruling.Hosted by Amy Irvine, CEO and Owner of Rooted Planning Group, this episode will guide you through this complex situation, equipping you with knowledge to navigate the shifting sands of student loans in the United States.Wine or Winery RecommendationLet's kick off this episode with a wine recommendation. This week, we introduce you to Billsboro Winery located on the picturesque Seneca Lake. Offering a unique mix of European style wines, Billsboro specializes in blended wines and a delightful summer Rosé.Indulge in their flavorful Cabsellagnon and Sarah blends, or savor their diverse and vibrant Rosé. Besides the wines, you can delight in their specially curated charcuterie board. The winery also offers a delectable chocolate pairing for those with a sweet tooth. To learn more about their offerings or plan your visit, head over to Billsborowinery.com.Remember:Make a reservation due to the winery's intimate sizeVisit their website for online purchases if you're outside the Finger Lakes areaEnjoy their uniquely blended wines and pairingsMain Discussion: Current State of Student Loans and the Supreme Court DecisionIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, federal student loans were temporarily paused. However, a recent Supreme Court decision has stirred the waters. This ruling blocks the Biden administration's efforts to cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loans.Key Highlights:Interest on federal student loans will start accruing from September 1, with payments beginning in OctoberUpdating personal information and balances with your student loan provider is essentialConsider income-driven repayment and public service loan forgiveness to cancel student loan debtAmy goes on to delve into specific repayment plans like IBR (Income Based Repayment) and ICR (Income Contingent Repayment). She also shares valuable tips for managing and planning for your student loan repayment.Closing RemarksThe world of student loans can be confusing and daunting. Stay tuned with Wine and Dime for more updates, especially with the unveiling of the new SAVE plan that offers several benefits to student loan borrowers.In the meantime, do start budgeting for your repayments and explore organizations like Tisla, which provide free and fair student loan advice.Key TakeawaysReview and update your student loan provider accountReconsider your repayment options, especially income-driven onesStart budgeting for repayments, potentially setting aside money in a savings accountIf you need additional help, consult organizations like TISLAStay informed about the upcoming SAVE planRecommended WineBillsboro WineryLocated on Seneca Lake, Billsboro Winery produces elegant wines to suit various occasions. Their unique blends, like Cabsellagnon and Sarah, offer a rich and full-bodied flavor profile. Their summer Rosé is a refreshing treat. Visit their website or make a reservation to experience their exceptional wine tasting experience.Website: Billsboro WineryEnsure to tune in next time for another exciting episode of Wine and Dime, where we make financial education as enjoyable as a glass of your favorite wine!

Odd & Untold
The Cayuga Lake Monster | Episode 52

Odd & Untold

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 39:15


In this episode, I take a look at the Cayuga Lake monster! I haven't really touched on lake monsters on the show yet, but after recently visiting the Finger Lakes region near Ithaca, New York, I had to talk about some of the local legends. Nearby Seneca Lake also has some lake monster sightings, so I delve a bit into that as well. Have you ever heard of Old Greeny, the monster of Cayuga Lake? What do you think about lake monsters? Do they exist? or is there a rational explanation for the sightings? #cayuga #lakemonster #fingerlakes #cryptids #ithaca Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Beasts of the Finger Lakes: https://www.ithaca.com/news/here-there-be-monsters-diving-into-the-legacy-of-the-beasts-of-the-finger-lakes/article_6ea32908-90e7-11e8-879f-63ae3308b591.html Old Greeny: https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Old_Greeny The Sea Serpent of Seneca Lake: https://www.co.seneca.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/The-Sea-Serpent-of-Seneca-Lake-ADA.pdf Maybe It's a Sturgeon?: https://www.fllt.org/a-closer-look-maybe-its-a-lake-sturgeon/ Champ (Lake Champlain monster): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champ_(folklore) Buttermilk Falls State Park: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/buttermilkfalls/details.aspx Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome intro/outro music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

WXXI Daily News
Today's headlines for March 6

WXXI Daily News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 5:39


One person is dead and two others were critically injured at a concert at the Main Street Armory late last night, state and local authorities are investigating a petroleum spill in Seneca Lake near Geneva, and a barbershop owner in the South Wedge has been a friend, a confidante, and sometimes a kind of therapist to her loyal patrons for the last 35 years.

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast
443. COLLEGE CLOSEUP: Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Industry Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 18:04


A relationship-rich school in the heart of the Finger Lakes with admissions counselor Melanie Sage What are five things you will learn in this episode? Where are Hobart and William Smith Colleges located and what are its demographics? What types of students feel most at home at HWS? What are the strengths of Hobart and William Smith Colleges? Why does HWS have such an exceptional student retention rate? What is something most people don't know about Hobart and William Smith Colleges? ABOUT HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES Hobart and William Smith Colleges, located in beautiful Geneva, NY, prepare students to lead lives of consequence: By helping them connect their talents and interests to meaningful, high-impact pursuits. By spurring cultural exploration and global citizenship. By offering opportunities to amplify knowledge through hands-on experience. By nurturing discovery and unlocking potential. By modeling values and points of view that equip them to author the world as it could be. Originally founded as two separate colleges – Hobart College in 1822 and William Smith College in 1908 – Hobart and William Smith Colleges today enjoy a rich and unique history that spans 200 years on Seneca Lake. To learn more about Hobart and William Smith Colleges, please visit hws.edu/admissions. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.

The Grape Nation
Nathan Kendall

The Grape Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 74:35


Nathan Kendall, a Finger Lakes native, has been making wine at his eponymous Nathan K winery for over a dozen years. He has traveled the world to fine-tune his craft, including Sonoma, New Zealand, Australia, Oregon, and the Mosel in Germany. He also makes wine at Hickory Hollow and at Chepika with Pascaline Lepeltier. Nathan is part of a new generation of Finger Lakes winemakers bringing passion, innovation, and technical skills to their wines and the region.  Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support The Grape Nation by becoming a member!The Grape Nation is Powered by Simplecast.

Along the Way Life's Journey
Mel Nass: From IBM to Venture Vineyards

Along the Way Life's Journey

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 50:19


Mel Nass is a former IBM engineer who, along with his wife Phyllis, became co-owners of national grape distributor Venture Vineyards, a 150-acre farm just above Seneca Lake. Mel and Phyllis originally visited the Finger Lakes on a camping trip and fell in love with the area…the rest is history! They began raising table grapes such as Concords, Niagaras, Wordens, and seedless grapes that grow well in the Finger Lakes. Mel strategically pitched his grapes to local grocers, first giving them sample orders to sell for 100% profit…the gesture worked like a charm and they soon began calling him to order 100s of boxes at a time. On top of local distribution, he shipped the grapes all over the country and they are now carried by massive supermarkets such as Tops, Wegmans, Wal-Mart, Publix, and Winn Dixie.     Follow Carl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toeverypageaturning/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlBuccellatoAuthor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-buccellato-60234139/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVB3YH1iQxK4IL4ya5j4-Jg Website: https://toeverypageaturning.com/   Produced by: https://socialchameleon.us

Interpreting Wine Podcast | Travel | Enotourism | Tasting
Ep 481: Christopher Bates, Element Winery, New York Winemaker Special, 6/8

Interpreting Wine Podcast | Travel | Enotourism | Tasting

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 46:19


We continue the series in the company Christopher Bates of Element Winery   (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:20) Origin Story and Element Philosophy (00:05:46) Changes in the region (00:08:47) Introduction to Colloquial and In our element brands (00:17:34) Growing conditions in their vineyard on Seneca Lake (00:22:44) The impact of air flow  (00:25:06) His vineyard plantings (00:29:49) Growing pinot noir in the Finger Lakes (00:37:16) Finger Lakes pinots in the glass (00:41:30) His wines in international markets (00:44:41) Contact details If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/481 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Interpreting Wine Podcast | Travel | Enotourism | Tasting
Ep 476: Ben Riccardi, Osmote, New York Winemaker Special, 1/8

Interpreting Wine Podcast | Travel | Enotourism | Tasting

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 38:07


I'm Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the New York Winemaker Special series. Across these 8 episodes recorded in December 2022 we'll be exploring the New York wine scene in the company of 8 different winemakers. Covering The Finger Lakes in the first 6 episodes and Long Island in the last 2.  We kick things off in the company of Ben Riccardi of Osmote. Ben owns 30 acres on Seneca Lake he's in the process of cover cropping on the path to planting vines. While making wine from locally sourced fruit in his own winery.   (00:00:08) Intro (00:01:18) Origin Story (00:06:32) International Winemaker Influences (00:10:03) The Finger Lakes virtual tour (00:18:50) Winemaking community in the region (00:23:29) Osmote winemaking projects (00:31:24) The history of sparkling wine in the Finger Lakes If you know someone who would enjoy this episode please share the direct link: www.interpretingwine.com/476 If you really enjoyed it please leave the episode an iTunes review on the same link. Thanks!

Buffalo Brews Podcast
45. Holiday Megasode

Buffalo Brews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 110:48


Happy Holidays! In the last episode of 2022 we sip some local holiday brews as we talk about the Deck The Halls event on Seneca Lake. Featuring such great wineries and breweries such as @toastwineryflx, @foxrunvineyards, @3broswine, @lakewoodvineyards, @bagleysprv, @wagnerbrewing, @breweryardennes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buffalobrews/message

Foodie and the Beast
Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 4, 2022

Foodie and the Beast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 55:06


Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • When the District Winery opened in The Yards along the Anacostia, it quickly was recognized as a pillar of the revitalized waterfront restaurant scene. Today it still produces great wines and great meals in the restaurant there. Last year winemaker Phil Arras joined the team at the District Winery from the Finger Lakes of New York, where he spent 13 years as a winemaker for the Damiani Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake. Phil Arras and Emily Herbig, District Wines' Director of Operations, join us today to pour some of the District Winery's best; • Julie Greenstein and Debbie Sonnenreich are co-founders of URBNmarket, an upscale, curated handmade and vintage pop-up market at the Hotel Washington for three weekends and at Mosaic for two. They have great gifty stuff ranging from jewelry, home décor and bath and beauty products to pet accessories; • Susanna Bae is the executive pastry chef at Kevin Tien's Moon Rabbit at the Intercontinental Hotel at The Wharf. The plain and simple is that she is to pastry as Kevin is to mastery in the world of savories. Susanna joins us with tastes and talk of the Moon Rabbit's holiday season dessert offering; • Dara Lyubinsky is chef and owner of Nourish Culinary and Well Fed by Nourish, providing custom personal chef services. They offer gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and kosher-style options; • Talented local musician and artist Adrian Loving joins us to chat about the exciting changes to the D.C. music landscape and some of his newest projects.

Foodie and the Beast
Foodie and the Beast - Dec. 4, 2022

Foodie and the Beast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 55:06


Hosted by David and Nycci Nellis. On today's show: • When the District Winery opened in The Yards along the Anacostia, it quickly was recognized as a pillar of the revitalized waterfront restaurant scene. Today it still produces great wines and great meals in the restaurant there. Last year winemaker Phil Arras joined the team at the District Winery from the Finger Lakes of New York, where he spent 13 years as a winemaker for the Damiani Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake. Phil Arras and Emily Herbig, District Wines' Director of Operations, join us today to pour some of the District Winery's best; • Julie Greenstein and Debbie Sonnenreich are co-founders of URBNmarket, an upscale, curated handmade and vintage pop-up market at the Hotel Washington for three weekends and at Mosaic for two. They have great gifty stuff ranging from jewelry, home décor and bath and beauty products to pet accessories; • Susanna Bae is the executive pastry chef at Kevin Tien's Moon Rabbit at the Intercontinental Hotel at The Wharf. The plain and simple is that she is to pastry as Kevin is to mastery in the world of savories. Susanna joins us with tastes and talk of the Moon Rabbit's holiday season dessert offering; • Dara Lyubinsky is chef and owner of Nourish Culinary and Well Fed by Nourish, providing custom personal chef services. They offer gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and kosher-style options; • Talented local musician and artist Adrian Loving joins us to chat about the exciting changes to the D.C. music landscape and some of his newest projects.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Seneca Lake Guardians Respond to Signing of Crypto Mining Bill

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 9:50


Governor Hochul has signed the first-in-the-nation cryptocurrency mining moratorium. The law will put a two-year pause on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants that house proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining, and requires the state DEC to conduct a study into the practice's climate and environmental impacts. Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine talks with Yvonne Taylor of Seneca Lake Guardians who helped led the grassroots effort.

That Vacation Co.
The Finger Lakes – Seneca Lake

That Vacation Co.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 25:55


The Finger Lakes – Seneca Lake We talk about: Seneca Lake Lake Trout Derby Watkins Glen And more… Leave us a message! https://anchor.fm/thatvacationco/message Visit us on the web www.thatvacationco.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. If you need help booking contact us for a free no obligation quote. We are That Vacation Co., serving you the most delightful destinations. Hosted by Caleb and Chanel Berg. Produced by Caleb Berg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thatvacationco/message

Great Times Behind the Wines
Hazlitt's New Wine Seltzers Make a Splash!

Great Times Behind the Wines

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 25:50


For this episode, learn about Hazlitt's newest product: wine seltzers! They are made using the winery's most famous wines and are Red Cat Splash, White Cat Splash, Pink Cat Splash, and Red Cat Dark Splash. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards winery Director of Sales and Business Development, Brad Phillips, and winemaker Tim Benedict describe all the behind-the-scenes work that went into the creation of Splash and why it might just become your favorite summer sipper!  Wines mentioned in this episode also relate to past episodes of this podcast, including Every Barrel Has a Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/every-wine-barrel-has-a-story/id1542407519?i=1000513491011 and Hazlitt's Fabulous Red Cat Fizz & White Cat Fizz https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hazlitts-fabulous-red-cat-fizz-white-cat-fizz/id1542407519?i=1000549997796 

DiTullio & Moran
3 TYNT: New RPD Chief, Seneca Lake NIMBYs

DiTullio & Moran

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 17:22


THU 7-7-22 SEGMENT 5-- 3 Things You Need To Know on: Rochester Mayor Malik Evans naming a new RPD Chief, Amazon delaying or adjusting projects in Gates AND Seneca Lake NIMBYs taking aim at a new target.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
NY Denies Permit For Greenidge But CryptoCurrency Bill Still Not Signed

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 9:47


The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has denied the air permit renewal for the Greenridge Generation cryptocurrency mining facility on Seneca Lake. DEC found that the facility didn't meet the statewide greenhouse gas emission limits under the new climate law (CLCPA). Liz Moran of EarthJustice discussed the decision as well as the status of the bill passed by state lawmakers calling for a 2-year moratorium on new POW crypto mining operations with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Buffalo Brews Podcast
Ep. 32 Toast Winery

Buffalo Brews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 62:32


On the west shores of Seneca Lake is a story that started in New Jersey before settling in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Jason and Sabrina talk to Mike and Jayne Gibbs at Toast Winery about their beginnings and their great wine selection as well as a sneak peak of what's coming up in 2022. Visit them on Instagram @ToastWineryFLX and plan a visit to their wonderful facility. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/buffalobrews/message

Unfiltered a wine podcast
Ep 97: New York State: The Finger Lakes Part 4 with Richard Rainey from Forge Cellars

Unfiltered a wine podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 41:45


To download the transcript CLICK HERE Welcome back to part 4 of our four-part series on the Finger Lakes wine region. Again I am joined by Richard Rainey, Managing Partner of Forge Cellars. He continues his reign of energy and gives us more information on Seneca Lake (the deepest, largest lake of the Finger Lakes). We will talk about why his wines have certain flavours and what the terroir has offered up. You will learn about a very surprising but amazing food pairing match for Riesling, along with conversations on petrol notes in Riesling, sustainable packaging etc! Enjoy! If you want to skip ahead: 1.54: Talking about their naked bottles (their bit for sustainability) 5.02: Being included in The Wine Spectators top 100 wines of the year (twice) 6.53: The tough vintage 2018 8.09: The difference between Seneca Lake and the other two main lakes, Cayuga and Keuka. 13.04: The Lieu-dits of Forge Cellars 15.51: Talking about and tasting the Breakneck Creek Riesling 2020 ($26 in the US) 18.02: Petrol/Kerosine flavours in Riesling 22.09: The size of Riesling plantings compared to Other US regions and Canada 24.31: Talking about and tasting the Leidenfrost Riesling 2020 ($26 in the US) 31.35: Food pairings with Riesling and a new one: TINNED FISH 36.46: Coming to visit Forge Cellars 39.13: Actual stats on Rielsing plantings and total plantings for New York State, Finger Lakes and Washington State Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!

The Carbon Copy
How bitcoin is keeping zombie power plants alive

The Carbon Copy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 25:47


Bitcoin mining today uses a half percent of the world's electricity. Every year, as more shipping containers and warehouses full of high-powered computers are deployed to unlock more bitcoin, energy use grows by double digits. As bitcoin mining operations scramble to find new power sources, they're often turning to aging coal or fossil gas plants that offer cheap electricity. This week, we'll take you to Seneca Lake, upstate New York, where a group of unlikely activists is fighting back against a “zombie” power plant that is now fueling a Bitcoin mine.  What's happening in Seneca Lake is not a one-off story. Across the nation, the companies that own dying, dirty power plants see cryptocurrency as a chance to extend their lives. Bitcoin mining is locking in fossil fuels – so what can we do about it? Guests: Brian Kahn is the climate editor at Protocol. You can read his piece about the Greenidge power plant here. We want to hear from you! Take our quick survey for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. This will help us bring you more relevant content. The Carbon Copy is a co-production of Post Script Media and Canary Media. The Carbon Copy is supported by Nextracker. Nextracker's technology platform has delivered more than 50 gigawatts of zero-emission solar power plants across the globe. Nextracker is developing a data-driven framework to become the most sustainable solar tracker company in the world – with a focus on a truly transparent supply chain. Visit nextracker.com/sustainability to learn more. The Carbon Copy is supported by Scale Microgrid Solutions, your comprehensive source for all distributed energy financing. Distributed generation can be complex. Scale makes financing it easy. Visit scalecapitalsolutions.com to learn more.

FL1 Daily from FingerLakes1.com
Bitcoin mining, school safety, dead malls, and worker shortage | The Debrief | 4/4/22

FL1 Daily from FingerLakes1.com

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 50:56


- State regulators punt a decision on bitcoin mining: For environmental advocates it was another disappointing week, as state leaders from the DEC punted a decision on bitcoin mining. Advocates say there's an environmental cost to the kind of data mining that's taking place at a plant along Seneca Lake in Dresden, Yates County. However, the DEC said no decision would be made until after June's primary elections. Does this give us a clue about the decision coming in a couple months? - Sheriff Povero says staffers actions ‘heroic': On Friday, a student brought a loaded handgun with extra ammunition to the Red Jacket High School in Shortsville. Sheriff Phil Povero says the quick action of staffers inside the building were ‘heroic' and likely prevented a tragedy. A 15-year-old was taken into custody, but little more is known about what led up to Friday's lockdown. As expected, reaction from the community was swift — with support for law enforcement and staff — and questions about how something like this can be prevented in the future. What steps can/should schools take to mitigate the possibility of incidents that are statistically unlikely? - Officer involved shooting: Sheriff Rob Milby said after an officer involved shooting in the town of Ontario that the deputy who responded to the scene retreated a significant distance before firing his sidearm. The deputy was responding to a call from New York State Office of Mental Health for a person who was said to be unstable, off his medication, and possibly intoxicated while operating a vehicle. The person became aggressive, and when deploying a taser didn't work — the deputy fired his weapon. No life threatening injuries were reported, but the debate on social media played out as expected. Some arguing that no force should have been used, while other applauded the deputy. Others were left asking: How can these situations be handled safely and adequately for all involved? - Another shopping mall in flux: Great Northern Mall in the Syracuse area has fallen into disrepair, but county officials don't want it to be another ShoppingTown Mall. They purchased that one two years ago. So, with that scenario unlikely — big questions remain. As shopping malls disappear — vast structures remain — so how should they be repurposed? - Hiring struggles come to life: Thompson Health in Canandaigua has more than 250 openings right now. Last week a job fair was held and just 40 people showed up. Around half were hirable, according to reporting from the job fair. Unemployment numbers continue declining — which begs a fundamental question about economic viability: First off, how does healthcare in rural communities survive these massive labor gaps? Second, looking outside healthcare — how does an economy keep the wheels turning with virtually every business facing the same problem? - Gas tax holiday debated further: Lawmakers at the state and federal level are trying to find ways to hold back fuel prices. One story focused on the price of gasoline, and the need for relief at the pump. Another on home energy prices, as sky high utility bills are reported throughout Upstate New York. Is it time for major action to reduce the cost of gas? What do you think? We want to hear your opinion! Share your thoughts on any of these stories — or questions — by emailing news@fingerlakes1.com.

Connections with Evan Dawson
The latest on the cryptocurrency industry and local mining operations

Connections with Evan Dawson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 52:08


In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 1, 2022, our guests discuss the upcoming decision from the NYSDEC regarding the bitcoin mining operation on Seneca Lake.

Wine and Dime
HSA and 529 Tax Myths

Wine and Dime

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 27:38


On this episode of Wine and Dime, Kerrie Beene joins us once again. This time we are talking about HSA and 529 Myths. What you will learn   https://privatecollege529.com/author/amy-irvine/ (529 Myths and Facts) HSA Contributions & Distribution (reminder of what they are vs FSA) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5884eaf446c3c44ae817722a/t/61ba515e3d400e496abdba30/1639600479033/Important-Numbers-2022.pdf (Amounts you can contribute to both HSA and FSA) Dependent FSA Special Purpose FSA Thanks for listening and be sure to like, rate, subscribe and share. If you have any questions that you would like answered on the show, feel free to email us at info@rootedpg.com Or visit us at www.rootedpg.com/podcasts for full show notes and links! Wine Pick of the Weekhttps://www.glenora.com/product/Port (Glenora Wine Cellars - Port)Glenora Wine Cellars is a beautiful winery resort located on Seneca Lake in New York's Finger Lakes Wine Country. Since we opened our doors in 1977 as the first winery on Seneca Lake, we have been producing award-winning Finger Lakes wines and offering year round hospitality. With daily wine tastings and cellar tours, you not only can taste our high quality wines, but go behind-the-scenes and see where it's made. THIS EPISODE WAS PRESENTED BY AMY IRVINE ROOTED PLANNING GROUP 10 EAST MARKET STREET CORNING NY 14830 https://www.rootedpg.com/ (WWW.ROOTEDPG.COM) EMAIL: AMY@ROOTEDPG.COM

The Viti+Culture Podcast
S2 EP0037 - Gene Pierce of Glenora Wine Cellars - Finger Lakes, New York

The Viti+Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 72:34


I return to the Finger Lakes for an interview with Gene Pierce, the pioneering founder of Glenora Wine Cellars on Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York.  Gene’s experience in vineyards spans more than 50 years, and his leadership in the Finger Lakes wine industry spans more than four decades.  Founding Glenora as the first winery on the west side of Seneca Lake, he blazed a trail for the region shortly after the passage of the 1976 Farm Winery Act.  If you like this podcast, please be sure to rate us 5 stars in Apple podcasts and like our videos on YouTube. Due to the extraordinary amount of time video editing has taken, I have put the YouTube portion of the show on hold for a little while. The podcast will continue, and we will continue to deliver great audio content. Stay tuned for more!Check out Glenora Wine Cellars at:https://www.glenora.com/Visit our website at www.VitiCulturePodcast.com, and don’t forget to share with your friends via all major social media platforms @VitiCULTUREPodVisit Bellangelo Winery and Missick Cellars at www.Bellangelo.com and www.MissickCellars.com. Get full access to The Viti+Culture Podcast Newsletter at viticulturepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl
Funny Wine Girl at the Finger Lakes

Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 2:30


On this week's episode of Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl, I take on the roles of host and guest. This one goes out to all of the wine drinkers out there and the gals who like to do a fun weekend getaway to celebrate their friends. I'm breaking down my weekend with two gal pals--Cristan and Cindy-- at the Finger Lakes to celebrate Fabulous 50. I celebrated myself in September and this was an early celebration of my friend Cristan who turns 50 on February 28. Tune in to hear about our winter weekend hitting wineries around Seneca Lake. I'll share recommendations on lodging, wine and food...and some words of wisdom (sort of). Be sure to check out my YouTube channel Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl to watch the video and see my wine loot and follow me, Funny Wine Girl Jeannine, on Facebook and Instagram for photos of our fabulous 50 Finger Lakes trip. Be sure to subscribe and share. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

Shame Piñata
S3E1 The Mother Son Dance (Jeanne & Astro)

Shame Piñata

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 20:16


She saw him as a free spirit who was never going to get married. She didn't know how to let go of him because maybe there would never be a wedding and a dance. How one mother and son completely transformed their relationship with a ceremony in the middle of a lake.    Links: HealStory Podcast   Music by Terry Hughes   Rate This Podcast   On an Android Device?   Also check out these episodes: Why Weddings Make Us Crazy   Inviting Grief to the Wedding   There Must Be Something Wrong   Full Transcript   Astro: I've personally never heard of, of a mother and son, or even a father and a son, one-on-one ritual to mend and heal any unconscious issues that they may have had. I just hadn't heard of it. I think it's awesome.   So much of life is based on expectations. We anticipate our traditions to be there. The Father Daughter or Mother Son dance at the wedding can be a way of saying I love you and I'm moving on now. But what happens when there's no wedding?   This is Shame Piñata. I'm Colleen Thomas. Welcome to Shame Piñata, where we talk about creating rites of passage for real-life transitions.   It's season 3 already - I'm not even sure how that happened. I'm so happy to have you with us as we continue exploring the wide variety of rituals and ceremonies we can build to address life's challenges. My hope is that as you navigate what life brings you, you might consider using ritual as a tool to honor yourself for something, or release something you no longer need, or honor in a relationship that's changed and grown over time. Today we will be exploring this last one: what it can look like to honor a relationship that's changed and grown over time.    I'm going to invite you into a conversation I had with my friend Astro and his mom Jeanne about a ritual they created together. It started when Astro noticed that his mom seemed to be getting a little triggered whenever he had a serious relationship. There seemed to be some feelings coming up that felt a little codependent or enmeshed. Now, Astro and his mom are really close, so he was able to just go to Jeanne and talk with her about what he was noticing and together they realized that Jeanne might be grieving the loss of her son as she watched him interacting as a grown man with a partner. I invite you to listen in on their story, the delightful way they relate, and how they intuitively turned to ritual to work through the tensions he'd noticed. One quick note - Astro's given name is Patrick, and you'll hear Jeanne refer to him by that name throughout the interview.    Colleen: Give me a sense of what your relationships like between the two of you.   Jeanne: [LAUGHS]    Astro: Hmmm.   Jeanne: I think it's fantastic.    Astro: Yeah, it's pretty good.    Jeanne: But I'll let you speak for yourself.    Astro: You go first, then I'll go.   Jeanne: Well, I'm aware that… what do I need to say? He's just been a fantastic young man to journey with since he was an infant.   Astro: I'm not so young anymore…   Jeanne: Huh?   Astro: I'm not so young anymore.   Jeanne: Well, no, you're not young anymore, but you're full of wisdom and it's just delightful to see how you are operating in life and… So… I happen to be a spiritual director and have done counseling and psychotherapy stuff and all that. So it's not, it's not what do I need to say? So I could go with the flow a lot easier, maybe than some parents.   Colleen: Got it.    Jeanne: …and that my job was simply to know that he's a gift to the universe and my job was to unwrap him.   Colleen: That's beautiful.   Astro: Yes, that's nicely said.    Jeanne: And so… then there was some times I found out that my wrapping was too tight.   Astro: We kind of realized that in kind of rehashing the story, that we had probably the same outcomes, but we had come to the ritual from different places which is really interesting, but that'll come up later.    Colleen: And what was going on in your relationship at the time that you had the ritual that led you to the ritual?   Astro: So I was at school at Naropa Institute at the University of Creation Spirituality and I was kind of learning initiation and working in ritual and the value of that for rites of passage. And I had just started to like, kind of recognize some dynamics that I'd never seen before, in the dynamic of our story, in our life, in our you know... So when my partner was interacting with my mom and I, there were just some things I was noticing that I hadn't seen in my mom before. So then I just kind of brought up my mom and I was like, “You know, is there something going on?” And she, you know, to her credit, like, it took a little time because these things are kind of unconscious motivations. But it came up and I think she recognized that - this is my memory of it at that time - was that she recognized that there was some stuff and through the work that I had done, ritual work, I was like, “Well, hey, let's dive in and let's figure something out just to address that stuff.”    Jeanne: And then, of course, I think I was… I was unconscious. I mean, I wasn't aware. So his bringing that up, made me… enabled me to look at it, and realizing that he's a free spirit, he's a seven in the Enneagram and they're… they don't usually make commitments. And so I figured that he'd probably have many partners, his life and maybe not a long-term committed. But I also was aware of that if there is something that's still tying an umbilical cord of me to Patrick and not setting him free, that perhaps a ritual would be helpful in my letting go, what I wasn't fully conscious of.   Astro: What I would, what I was noticing those unconscious things, and I think mom kind of just said it a little bit was just this idea of needing to let go and that's just that's, I think, a natural rite of passage in the story of parents and kids. And that happens through different stages throughout the life and one of those stages is when they are of an age where they, if they so choose to have a kind of a partner and then leave and create a family and life of their own. And I think, because Mom saw me as such a free spirit and world traveler and this kind of person that maybe wasn't going to have a traditional rite of passage, which she would be more used to in her tradition… and she grew up with, you know, much more traditional religious ceremony, AKA marriage, right? So since I probably wasn't going to get married, I think she was feeling a loss of  the opportunity to have clarity of my transition from this family into my own. Does that make sense?   Jeanne: Yes. Because as I say to him, one of the transitions are the ritual is at a wedding festivity, where oftentimes the bride dances with the father, and there's a letting go… it's a… it's letting go of that bond in celebration of a new relationship. So it's… I didn't realize how meaningful it is for mothers to dance with their sons, because there again is the closeness, the journey, and letting go. So I didn't see that that was going to happen and didn't necessarily constantly have a sense of we that needed to be replaced or or held. It was really, if there is still ties, what is the traditional way in which those ties are released?   Astro: Right. Yeah. To summarize, as you stated, we had both recognized there was a need for letting go.   Jeanne: Yeah.    Colleen: Right. Right. And I think it's amazing that you both had the consciousness… and that you're both on the same page with that. You're both open to that.   Astro: Yeah, it took some time. But yeah, we got there.   [MUSIC]   So they knew what the problem was and they chose to come up with something fun to deal with it. How cool is that, especially between a mother and son? I didn't hear any pointing fingers or blaming. When I hear this story, I see two people coming together to walk around a problem as a team. And I see two people who have seen the power and adaptability of ceremony to move them through an event.    Colleen: So, take me through the planning process when you're planning the ritual.    Astro: So we live on this beautiful lake and this is… this is already kind of a ceremonial place for us like… it's very spiritual and profound place for our family. We've been… our family's been here for a couple generations, at least Mom's side. So…   Jeanne: Oh, on the lake? Yeah. I'd started out in a basket as a baby on Seneca Lake and went other places and came back.   Astro: Seneca Lake in the state of New York, in the finger lakes. It's a really special place.   Jeanne: It is.    Astro: So we knew this would be the ritual spot, the lake. And it was like a beautiful summer time and we just hopped in a small fishing boat and we went out to the middle of the lake.   Jeanne: And Patrick had been a tennis player so he had a lot of trophies and I was trying to figure out where to put these trophies. So when he talked about it'd be nice if we had some object or something to release, I thought - ha, ha!   Astro: That's so funny because I feel like I I had the same idea at that same time. She thinks it was her idea to do that.   [TALKING OVER EACH OTHER]    Jeanne: But it was your idea. Anyways, it was a mutual idea. Here's the synchronicity between the two of us.    Astro: It was mutual, whoever was there first.   Jeanne: So we went through… we went through the trophies deciding which ones were…   Astro: …the ugliest.    Jeanne: Right. The ugliest or didn't have… necessarily have the…   Astro: …we found like two second place ones or something like that.   Jeanne: Right. We kept the first place and the ones that really stood out and then decided, okay, these really are just going to take up dust and so, but they are something that was part of my watching him and his being in that sport. And so we decided I'm not sure how many… we…probably at least three…   Astro: We took four…   Jeanne: …three or four we took out with us in the boat. And then we decided, “Well we're in the boat, how would we work this? Well how about we pick one up and then we talk about starting early on in life.” And I don't remember what we said, but it was segments of our life and celebrate…   Astro: I think it was pretty much you doing it like you just kind of took it and you held it and you were present with it and just sort of spoke to like my like… being like a baby and a toddler and what that was like for you and you know…    Jeanne: Yeah. Probably so.   Astro: And I remember like, some… lot of tears like there was emotion. And I felt like I was kind of holding space.   Jeanne: I didn't remember the tears, it was so long ago there. But I thought, you know, it was great to be letting go and letting the memories be cherished and off into the waters. So…   Astro: I'm sure we started with some intentional prayer and breathing.   Jeanne: I don't know about the breathing at that point.    Astro: Well, something centering.   Jeanne: But we were… Sure.   Astro: It was totally calm, like, the lake's pretty big. It's almost two miles across. We live… we were literally in the middle of the lake. Like we took a time… a while to get out there in a small fishing boat and so we were intentional and…   Jeanne: It was a sacred moment.    Astro: …and it's like 600 feet deep at that point…   Jeanne: …so we knew they'd never come back. [LAUGHS]   Astro: [LAUGHS] Yeah, unless they floated! But we got the heavier ones, like the ones with the marble base. Not like the wooden ones…    [LAUGHING]   Astro: That'd be funny.   Colleen: Yeah, I always wonder what that means when I make an offering and it comes back. I'm always like, “Hmmm…”   Astro: Yeah, there's a whole nother meaning. Oh, maybe you're not supposed to let go of me. Maybe we're supposed to be enmeshed the rest of our lives.    Jeanne: There's a lot of stuff in this lake… people buried… put their ashes in there…   Astro: Yeah, we've had friends who've put their ashes…   Jeanne: …ashes in the lake. I mean, had a ceremonial ritual with him in the boat. So… and that was before. Yeah, that was before this… our having the ritual. So that wasn't the first time we'd gone out of the boat to recall life and to celebrate life, and to let it go.   Colleen: And yet, this was a different, this was a different kind of letting go. This is letting go of a “past life”, of somebody who's still alive who's transitioning and letting go of the past relationship. It was kind of a rebirthing of your relationship.   Astro: Totally, totally. And I think that's kind of what it felt like to me is she's announcing,...she's like, to me it's like she's saying, you know, “This trophy is Patrick as a toddler” and letting it go. It's like kind of like a death. And the same thing with like, whatever the next trophy represented and like the adolescence, and letting go of that. And, you know, so that was kind of like a death and a rebirth. When all that was let go, it was definitely a rebirth it felt like and, and you know what we can get into and what to me it felt like a genuine shift, a genuine transformation in our relationship.   Jeanne: Which was nice to have that occur. And you know, asking to be sharing this with you then we did a little talking to recall just what did we recall? This was about 18-20 years ago. And so it had for me, I was surprised that it had such an impact on Patrick.   Colleen: I'm curious what felt different to you after the ceremony, Astro.   Astro: I mean, one of my main motivations, as I said before, was to, like have a pretty copacetic relationship in the family with my partner at the time. And I don't know, I just noticed, a like, sort of this kind of sharpness that I had discovered, like I thought I'd seen in mom when my partner came in, or just certain situations arose that were bringing up this unconscious sort of triggers that were gone, like completely gone. Like she was at ease and I didn't see any of that, that sharpness. That edge had seemed to, like dissipate. It was almost like we had like a sort of, like an unspoken contract, like a secret contract that like, between us that that energy was just dissolved. And it was completely dealt with and didn't exist anymore. And it… to a big extent, and I think our relationship became less around the dependencies and co-dependencies around childrens and parents and it became more about peers and spiritual friends and coworkers on planet Earth. And I think, we're we never lose the fact that we're mother and son, but it became… it was just another phase in us being more, you know, mutual in our lives together as opposed to the dynamic of like, “This is your identity and this is my identity and this is how we relate.” And now there seemed to be much more freedom,and openness and respect. Like I don't know, a lot of people who live live with their parents as regular as I have since I came back, like I do a lot of world traveling. Those years, I wasn't living at home, and then the last few years, I spent a lot of time with my family, with my parents, and we get along like, like gangbusters, we're like friends. You know, some people can't live can't spend more than three days with their parents, you know, without all these codependent dynamics like blowing up in their face. And we literally like… we enjoy each other's company, we have fun together, you know.    Jeanne: Right.   Astro: I've personally never heard of, of a mother and son, or even a father and a son, one-on-one ritual to mend and heal any unconscious issues that they may have had. I just hadn't heard of it. I think it's awesome and I'm sure people have but I don't know.   Colleen: I haven't heard of it either. And the whole first season of the podcast was focused on weddings because I thought it was something that people would be very familiar with the concept of a wedding and talked a lot about how to do a wedding on your own terms and make your own, make it very unique to what you need as a couple, or as more than a couple of it's more than two people that are that are uniting. There was a big theme about unconscious, you know, things coming up mothers of the bride and the groom, you know, “freaking out”, you know, or “bridezillas” or whatever… And all of that, because of not taking the time to, or not having space in our teaching and our learning to allow space for the feelings which are being changed… you know, the reaction to the change of the relationship.   Astro: Totally. Yeah, yeah, yeah.  It's huge. Well, and this is kind of a spin off of that, I think, the marriage theme.   Jeanne: My seeing it not happening, because he's a free spirit and if there was ever a ceremony, it'd be quite different, not knowing it. So just realizing that gee that's not going to probably happen. And how…   Astro: So this was our dance.   Jeanne: This is our dance. This is our dance.   Astro: Letting go.    Jeanne: I've had my dance. You can do whatever you want. [LAUGHS]   Colleen: Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much for telling that story.   Jeanne: I have no idea how you're going to put this together in a podcast.    Astro: Oh, she's a professional.   Jeanne: She's a professional. Thank you, Colleen.   And thank you for joining us today for this beautiful story. I love it because it's a clear and simple example of noticing a disconnect within a relationship, acknowledging it, and finding a way to come together again. How much easier could life be if we could openly acknowledge when we're not feeling comfortable about something? If we could say things like, “I'm noticing I'm a little sad that you're getting married,” or “I'm kind of freaked out you're having a baby because I'm afraid I'll never see you again. How can we work with this? How can we stay connected?” It's all about taking care of ourselves, being human, and asking for what we need. Then, finding a fun ceremony to build together!   Jeanne Judson is a world traveler with a Masters in Education. She's an elder, spiritual director, Enneagram instructor, Reiki Master and lover of life. Astro is a conscious activist producing music and media to promote healthy evolution personally, socially, and environmentally. After returning from the protests at Standing Rock he started co-producing a podcast called HealStory aimed at ancestral healing through personal storytelling. You can learn more at www.healstory.com or listen wherever you get your podcasts. And if you would like to support his work you can do so at www.patreon.com/healstory.    Our music is by Terry Hughes. You can follow us on IG and Twitter at shamepinata. You can reach us through the contact page at our website, shamepinata.com. And you can subscribe to the podcast on Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite player. I'm Colleen Thomas. Thanks for listening.

Hobart and William Smith Athletics Podcast
Hobart Lacrosse Podcast, Episode 29

Hobart and William Smith Athletics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022


It's a new year and a new season is fast approaching. Head Coach Greg Raymond and Ted Baker are back to talking lacrosse following a holiday break. In this episode, they discuss team bonding activities—cheering on Hobart basketball and jumping in Seneca Lake made the list—the preseason schedule of scrimmages, and goal setting.

The Viti+Culture Podcast
S2 EP0032 - John Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company

The Viti+Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 91:27


John Martini, together with his wife Ann, have farmed grapes in the Finger Lakes since 1973. It’s been a long journey, and it’s time for the next generation to captain this ship.If you like this podcast, please be sure to rate us 5 stars in Apple podcasts and like our videos on YouTube. John Martini, who along with his wife Ann, began planting grapes in the Finger Lakes in 1973 after a move to the region from New Jersey.  John and Ann have managed to build a family run Finger Lakes wine brand on the West side of Seneca Lake with Anthony Road Wine Company, endured hard times and great times, and have crafted a legacy their four children and their spouses have a right to be proud of today.  This interview comes as John has passed the torch to his children, and ensured the winery is in good hands for the next generation. Check out Anthony Road Wine Company at: https://anthonyroadwine.com/ Visit our website at www.VitiCulturePodcast.com, and don’t forget to share with your friends via all major social media platforms @VitiCULTUREPodVisit Bellangelo Winery and Missick Cellars at www.Bellangelo.com and www.MissickCellars.com.You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel here: Get full access to The Viti+Culture Podcast Newsletter at viticulturepodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The Viti+Culture Podcast
S2 - EP0024v2 - Wine Reads - Welcome to Our New Segment

The Viti+Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 23:59


If you like this podcast, please be sure to rate us 5 stars in Apple podcasts and like our videos on YouTube.  Sorry for the misfire - harvest got me out of practice!Episode 0024:Wine Reads – November 18, 2021Welcome back to Viti+Culture, and welcome to season 2.  It’s been a few weeks since our last podcast, but here we are, rested and ready to deliver some great content.  Harvest is finally over, a few fermentations remain bubbling away, the cellar is cleaned, our equipment is winterized, and we are moving into our next phase of cellar work - stabalizing and bottling sparkling wine, preparing to bottle our early release wines like our Cabernet Franc Rose, our White Merlot, and some of our Chenin Blanc, and finally disgorging some of our sparkling wines, such as our 2017 and 2019 Chardonnay based Blanc de Blanc, and Chenin Blanc.  I’ll keep you updated as to what winemakers are experiencing in the cellar as we move forward with season, and key you in to some of the winemaking decisions we have along the way.We are also launching a new segment - Wine Reads - where we choose an article from the world of written content on wine, read it on the show, and share our thoughts and opinions on the topic.  If you’re a wine writer, feel free to forward me an article for consideration at viticulturepodcast@gmail.com.  I’m happy to look it over, and maybe even discuss it with you on the show.  We will continue to produce and publish our long-form interviews on YouTube, but some of the shorter content will be podcast and Substack only, so make sure you’ve clicked subscribe in your favorite podcast platform, and sign up to our Substack newsletter.  For our first Wine Read, I figured I’d actually reflect on the 2021 vintage by reading the letter I’m preparing to send out to our Missick Cellars Wine Club.  I’m excited to be shipping out the first Finger Lakes produced Sparkling Chenin Blanc with that shipment, as well as some other really cool small lot wines, but I also generally engage with our members by sharing some of my deepest thoughts, and letting them know what is going on in the cellar.  Here’s a sneak preview of the vintage, an audio taste of our wine club, and a survey of what the final tally of the 2021 vintage felt like. Remember, if you like this podcast, please be sure to rate us 5 stars in Apple podcasts and like our videos on YouTube.  It really helps with the ratings and in introducing new folks to the show.  Be sure to tune in next week, where I speak with Phil Plummer, winemaker at Montezuma, Idol Ridge, and Fossenvue wineries.  Phil embraces the ethos of our show, those of the philosopher-maker, and intertwines culture, art, history, and music in some subtle, and not so subtle ways, into each of his wines.   So, here we go, our 2021 Missick Cellars Wine Club Newsletter:Dear Wine Club Member,                                                        When I was deployed as a soldier in the Army with Operation Iraqi Freedom, every few months we were able to take an R&R day, and head down to the large U.S. base in Kuwait on the coast of the Persian Gulf called Camp Doha.  Camp Doha had a PX (post exchange) that was both sized and filled with the inventory of a Super Walmart.  It was where we could stock up on nearly everything we needed, or wanted, to get us through the long weeks back at our small desert outposts.  Camp Doha also had a Starbucks and a Burger King, all of which brought a sense of normalcy, but also a little bit of cognitive dissonance.  I remember browsing those location oriented Starbucks mugs while waiting in line that list the city you are in, and looking at the one with Kuwait City and the skyline depicted.  I wish I would have bought one as a memento.  The pearl of Camp Doha in those days however, was a place called the Marble Palace.  It was a short bus ride from camp, and had a large recreational pool adjacent to the Gulf, there were therapeutic masseuses, and in many ways, offered everything you could find at a luxury resort.  It was, for a day, potentially overnight if you had some other business to attend to, a respite from the dusty tents we slept in, the day to day monotony of my job as a Signal Corps non-commissioned officer, guard tower shifts in 110 degree temperatures, and hours spent sitting under the skud bunkers scattered all throughout my home camp with a battle buddy, talking about home.  Harvest certainly does not carry the emotional intensity or gravity of deployment, I would not sell our servicemembers short by drawing a straight line between the experience of deployment and the intensity of the harvest or the crush pad.  There are analogies though, and in many ways, the pace of harvest rarely allows for the periods of pause and contemplation that a deployment permits.  Nonetheless, as harvest approaches, the mind prepares for what you know will be extremely long days, endless physicality, isolation from family and friends (outside the wine industry), discomfort, and exhaustion.  Similarly, it provides a purpose, a mission, with goals that must be accomplished, in specific periods of time with little room for error.  The elements of weather, of available resources, the risk of physical danger around powerful equipment if you’re careless or thoughtless, and the knowledge that there is an end date, all provide a very similar psychological framework to that the soldier experiences.  You have set out on a path, the end goal is known, there will be surprises and challenges, but at the end of this period, victory is in sight.I recalled my time at the Marble Palace, a place I hadn’t thought about in years, after returning home for the first time in what felt like weeks (though it had only been a few days), to spend an entire day and night with my family.  It was mid-October, about half-way through crush, and having the chance to push Andrew and Audrey on the swing-set in the backyard, sharing dinner at the table with the family, and having my wife Laure massage my shoulders that night made home feel like the R&R I had been craving.  I particularly enjoy pairing our wines with meals during harvest.  It puts a perspective on the hard work we are presently enmeshed in, and opening the time capsules of vintages past during dinner with the family, ties moments of our past to moments of the present, even as we all sacrifice and work for the future that is gurgling away through its fermentation in the cellar.   Perhaps the moments from my deployment were fresh with me this year after what we witnessed in Afghanistan in August, and during which I spent countless hours speaking with other veterans and checking in on friends that I knew had spent years of their life in that country.  Perhaps it was because we were shorter on cellar staff this year than in years’ past, placing extra burdens and extra work on myself and my assistant.  Maybe it was simply because I see my children growing so fast and am realizing how quickly time goes with every year we gather around the table to watch them blow out that additional candle on the cake.  And finally, it may have been because this was such a difficult harvest, where extra vineyard work coupled with crucial picking decisions dictated the quality of the wine that was made, and with our first year of a significant harvest from our estate vineyard, I felt an enormous amount of pressure to deliver the best possible effort to everyone who enjoys our wine.  2021 was our most difficult vintage since 2018.  As with 2018, moisture was the catalyst for a lot of stress on vineyard crews this vintage.  The heavy rainfall, high temperatures, and high dewpoints which kept vineyard canopies and clusters too wet for too long in 2018, had analogs for all of us who farm grapes in the Finger Lakes this year.  Granted, temperatures were not as high as three years ago, and dewpoints were not as deleterious, the rain proved a difficulty that we had to navigate around.  There were indeed some much needed breaks, three or four days here, maybe a week there, but from August through the end of October, the rain fell, and we needed to be cognizant of when it was falling.Though 2021 wasn’t our largest harvest, between our own wines and some custom crush projects, we processed nearly 70 tons of fruit, with about 6 tons coming from our own vineyard.  We managed an incredibly clean harvest of Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Cabernet Franc, with multiple passes in the Riesling in order to produce some different styles of estate wines, from sparkling to still.  Our vineyard, planted in 2019, is in what is called its third leaf, in other words, its third growing season.  The third leaf is generally when you can expect to get your first real crop, with an expansion of yield occurring in the following vintages.  Of course, yield is not the most important aspect.  The vineyard must be balanced, producing enough fruit to match the energy output of the vine, but not so much that you stress the vine or dilute the concentration of flavors that a vineyard can deliver.In addition, we worked with our traditional growing partners at Gibson Vineyard and Morris Vineyard, to bring in varietals like Seyval Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Valvin Muscat, and some other hybrids that will go into our Foreword series.  Although we have a significant amount of wine still fermenting, I must share with you that I am more proud of this vintage than nearly any in the last 10 years.  There are vintages that naturally make great wines.  The weather is perfect from April to November, harvest happens on your schedule and not based on the risk of rain, and every piece of equipment cooperates fully with no downtime or repairs required.  I think of vintages like 2012, 2016, and 2020, where a winemaker can only get in the way of making good wine.  Nature gave us great, clean and ripe fruit, and we need only fulfill its promise.  Vintages like 2021 require inordinate amounts of attention to detail, a willingness to sacrifice bad fruit in the vineyard in order to make good wine in the cellar, a dedication and time commitment unparalleled in many other fields, and a drive that overlooks exhaustion, lack of sleep, and sore muscles.  Those ingredients have added up to what amounts to be the proof of work, required in challenging wine regions like the Finger Lakes, and years like 2021, that deliver high quality, deliciousness, and inspiration even under trying circumstances.  These are the vintages that prove the mettle of the winemaker.  2021 will be a vintage that I believe will deliver some of our best sparkling wines.  On their way in the years to come will be a small lot of estate Chenin Blanc, Cab Franc Rose, Chardonnay based Blanc de Blanc, Estate Riesling, and Gewurztraminer.  Our sparkling wine program has continued to grow and witness strong sales, and we are responding by increasing production with the focused goal of being known as one of the great sparkling wine producers in the region and the U.S.In other areas of “winery life,” our brand change continues moving ahead.  New signage should be up by the spring, and new labels showing up on shelves in Upstate New York retailers.  Our new labels shipped in October, and we began labelling wines as quickly as we could.  Our new labels speak to our place, with the shoreline of Seneca Lake outside our cellar presenting the background frame for where we are, our new logo, as discussed in our previous letters playing a prominent role, and each wine now suggesting a specific food and wine pairing.  Of course, these are only my opinions, but I welcome you to try them out and send me your suggestions as well!I generally try to make our Fall Wine Club shipment focused on wines that I think will pair well for Thanksgiving, and so with that backdrop, each of these wines will be on our Thanksgiving table, paired perfectly with all of the classic accoutrements of my favorite holiday.  2020 Sparkling Chenin BlancI’ve mentioned in the past that we have been pioneering Chenin Blanc in the Finger Lakes since 2015, when we engaged in our first contract planting of the varietal at the Gibson Vineyard.  The logic was pretty simple… I love Loire Valley wines.  The Loire, being a cool climate growing region in France, famously grows Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc.  One of the most premiere subregions in the Loire Valley, is Vouvray.  What is wonderful about Vouvray wines, is that so many different wine styles can emerge from them.  From dry crisp whites, to sparkling, to wonderfully rich and sweet styles, Chenin Blanc from Vouvray exhibits an amazing amount of versatility.  Knowing that the Finger Lakes can have such variable vintages, with there being a necessity to alter the styles of wine depending upon what the year gives us, combined with the fact that Cabernet Franc is, in my opinion, our premiere red varietal, planting Chenin Blanc just made sense to me.  We garnered our first harvest in 2017, making only a few dozen cases.  We have continued exploring the varietal, planting our estate block, and making a wide range of Chenin Blanc wines.  This spring, I hope to release our 2020 barrel fermented dry Chenin Blanc, alongside our 2021 estate Chenin Blanc which was fermented in stainless steel and finished with a touch of sweetness.  In the meantime, I’m extremely excited to share this first, Wine Club disgorgement of our 2020 Chenin Blanc.We began producing sparkling Chenin Blanc in 2019, but that wine remains in tirage, resting on its lees in bottle, with an anticipated disgorgement in 2023.  Only 50 cases were made in 2019, and with its level of acidity, it will need time to grow into its full potential.  2020, being a beautiful and ripe vintage, also managed to deliver to us some exhilarating and fresh sparkling wine bases.  Our 2020 Sparkling Chenin is technically an early disgorgement.  Most of the 100+ cases will be disgorged at a later date, but with the profile of this wine showing such elegance, I wanted to disgorge a special lot for our wine club members to enjoy this holiday season.  Just prior to harvest, we disgorged 30 cases, removing the spent yeast sediment and finishing the wine with a small dosage of a few grams of residual sugar.  This sparkling wine is still dry, but accentuates the wonderful fruit that comes from Chenin Blanc from the Gibson Vineyard.  Rather than topping the bottle with a Champagne cork, we opted to use a stainless steel crown cap.  Most of the time, when I use cork on sparkling wine, I will let the wine sit in the cellar for up to 6 months before release.  It can take quite a bit of time to allow the cork to cease its propensity to expand.  Trying to open a sparkling wine that has just been corked is nearly impossible, and can be dangerous if it is tried with a corkscrew due to the pressure inside.  Opening with a bottle opener isn’t as exhilarating as popping a cork, but I assure you, it has no impact on the quality.  It also means, you won’t have a problem opening it on Thanksgiving, should you want to share it with family and friends.  Produced in the classic traditional method, the base wine was picked slightly early, fermented to dryness, and chaptalized with 24 grams per liter of sugar prior to bottling with a yeast culture.  The wine then went through its bottle fermentation and aged for around a year on the lees in the bottle prior to disgorgement.  This is the first sparkling Chenin Blanc ever produced and released in the Finger Lakes, and we managed such a small disgorgement in order to ensure that our Wine Club members received the first chance at tasting the “unicorn” wine.  It has actually been one of the fun benefits of having the only two plantings of Chenin Blanc in the Finger Lakes, since ever demi sec, barrel fermented, sparkling, and dessert Chenin will inevitably be the first ones ever produced and released.  My hunch is, given some time and the opportunity to taste what these wines can do, we’ll start seeing more and more plantings of the varietal in the region.  When that happens, you’ll be able to say you joined us in this journey before anyone else.  2019 Morris Vineyard RieslingAs you may know, my philosophy on Riesling is to treat it with utmost care, producing dozens of small lots from which I can later blend our mainline Dry Riesling and Riesling.  I do that because I see these two wines as the canvas upon which I paint my view of that vintage through this varietal.  Fermenting in small lots, in different mediums with different yeast cultures, provides the color palette from which we can paint these pictures.  It is from these small lots that some exciting single vineyard, or specifically designated wines come from.  Our 2019 Morris Vineyard Riesling is no exception.  An incredibly small lot of 22.5 cases, this bottling represents a single barrel of Riesling which exhibited such immense appeal to me, that I wanted to be able to share it with our wine club.  Fermented in a ten year old barrel that delivered little to no oak flavor influence, this wine was uninoculated.  In other words, no commercial yeast culture was added to this wine, rather, only ambient yeasts converted the sugars in this wine to alcohol.  The Australians have a term for these wines - ferrell ferments.  Ferrell, referring to the fact that the fermentations are wild, are characterized by their lack of intervention from the winemaker.  Interestingly, it also means that there likely wasn’t a single yeast culture that fermented the wine, but rather, numerous different cultures that rose and fell in dominance depending on the conditions of the wine, i.e., the alcohol, nutrient load, etc., at any given time.  It was our job to merely produce fresh clean wines with as light of a hand as possible.  Consequently, after fermentation, the wine was allowed to rest on its lees (spent yeast) until March of 2020, when it received a small dose of sulfur to prevent oxidation.  It was removed from the barrel in June of 2020, and bottled in July.  We allowed the wine to cellar in a temperature controlled room until this shipment and its release.  In ten years, we have likely released more than 50 Rieslings.  Some vintages have seen as many as 8 different bottlings of the varietal.  Of all these different wines, this specific bottling is likely my favorite bottling of still Riesling to date.  Although dry, it provides generous fruit and balanced, but bright, acidity.  It is a perfect food pairing wine, and will be an excellent accompaniment for Thanksgiving Dinner. 2018 Cabernet FrancOf all the wines I produce, if there is one that my wife will most frequently ask me to grab for dinner from the winery, it will be one of my Cabernet Francs.  She loves them, and she also loves the variability they provide vintage after vintage.  Our 2017 Cabernet Franc, with a bright and sunny fall, but coming from a slightly larger crop, was refreshing and light with prominent notes of cherry and raspberry.  It has been the kind of wine enjoyed with a meal, and just as often, with some chocolate and television, relaxing after we have put the kids to bed.  Our 2018 is a much deeper wine, with slightly more pronounced tannin, richer color, and complement of herbs to match the fruit.  It’s richer texture can carry fattier meats, and pairs just as well with game.  It has become the new favorite around our house, and it is wine I am thrilled to be releasing shortly.  As with the other wines in this shipment, Wine Club members are getting the first tastes of these exciting new releases.When it comes to producing red wines, I do engage in some slightly different cellar practices than many of my other colleagues in the Finger Lakes.  I have mentioned many times before, but saignee is a French word for “the bleed.”  This practice involves removing portions of juice from a red wine fermentation before the fermentation has begun.  The goal of this technique is to naturally increase the skin to juice ratio of the red wine fermentation, thereby increasing the availability of anthocyanins and tannins.  Anthocyanins are the red color molecule that gives red wine its color, and so by increasing the availability of this molecule in the fermentation, I am able to produce deeper color red wines.  Additionally, increasing the tannin naturally provides more bonding points for the color, and adds structure to the wine.  All of this is in the backdrop of understanding that berry size tends to be much larger in the Finger Lakes, due to the amount of rainfall we receive.  Saignee provides the winemaker with a natural tool to make deeper, more structured red wines, while also making some pretty delicious rose from that initial “bleed.”  Finally, there is an impact on the acidity of the wine.  Grape skins contain potassium, and potassium can help precipitate tartaric acid during the fermentation, naturally lowering the level of acid and increasing the pH of the wine. If you like this podcast, please be sure to rate us 5 stars in Apple podcasts and like our videos on YouTube.  It really helps with the ratings and in introducing new folks to the show. 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Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Cyrptocurrent Climate Impact DEC Air Permit Hearing Oct 13 Greenidge

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 9:51


On. Oct. 13, climate activists and state lawmakers held a news conference urging the state DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) to reject a permit renewal for Greenidge which is power a bitcoin computer mining operation out near Seneca Lake. The permit is a test case for the increasing efforts by such companies to buy up old fossil fuel plants to use them to power their computers - and emit enormous amounts of greenhouse gas. We hear from Assemblymember Anna Kelles, lead sponsor on a state moratorium bill; Roger Downes of Sierra Club; Assemblymember Steve Otis; and Liz Moran of Earth Justice.

The Good Works Podcast
The Good Works Podcast: Episode 4 - Brewlanthropy

The Good Works Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2016 9:38


In this month's episode of The Good Words Podcast, Randi and Sara hang out at Grist Iron Brewing on Seneca Lake to discuss all the fun, unique ways in which businesses contribute to philanthropy. Whether you're into BREW-lanthrophy or any other type of "-lanthropy," check it out!