“The Finger Lakes is naturally a cool-climate region, so our red wines tend to be lean, fresh, and bright,” says Ashlee Weis, co-owner of the winery. And, since the Finger Lakes naturally lends itself to producing lighter-style reds, the quality wines of the region...

Normally I don't like to write about wine writing, but this came spilling out like boxed wine when you're fumbling for the spout.

Chef Jesse Mallgren spent 13 years as the Michelin Star-winning executive chef at Healdsburg’s Madrona Manor (now The Madrona Hotel).  In the culinary world, 13 years is a lifetime, an esteemed prelude for Mallgren’s current role as executive chef at Jordan Vineyard...