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Spring Forward with Pi!

Spring Forward with Pi!

Published on March 14, 2022

For Fans of Pi and Pie! Spring forward with Pi! We here at Red Newt Cellars love both Pi and Pie! March 11th through 14th we’ll be celebrating Pi and

Intern Profile – Grace Branding

Intern Profile – Grace Branding

Published on February 24, 2022

Grace Branding Harvest Intern 2021 Grace Branding hails from Caro, Michigan, which is north of Detroit. She has worked as a server for fine dining restaurants and as a bartender.

Intern Profile – Marc Mousky

Intern Profile – Marc Mousky

Published on February 24, 2022

Marc Mousky Harvest Intern 2021 Marc is New York City born and raised. Known as Mousky in the cellar, he is a proud New Yorker whose background includes work in

intern profile Giorgia P

intern profile Giorgia P

Published on February 24, 2022

Giorgia Popermhem Harvest Intern 2021 Giorgia hails from Brooklyn, New York. Academically, Giorgia’s background is Communications/Communication Design but for the past few years she’s been working in hospitality and wine

Stephen Miller – Harvest Intern

Stephen Miller – Harvest Intern

Published on December 15, 2021

Stephen Miller Harvest Intern 2021 Stephen Miller joins the 2021 harvest crew from Byron Center, Michigan. Where’s that you ask? Byron Center is located in the western part of Michigan

Coming of Age in the Finger Lakes

Looking Back

Looking Back

Published on June 3, 2020

Meagz’s First Harvest My first real harvest began in 2013....

Meagz’s First Harvest My first real harvest began in 2013. I was still responsible for the wine program and running...

Meagz’s First Harvest My first real harvest began in 2013. I was still responsible for the wine program and running the floor in the Bistro, Thursday evenings through Sunday evenings. Read...

Our Passion, Our Story

Our Passion, Our Story

Published on June 1, 2020

A Wine Philosophy The past few weeks it has been our pleasure...

A Wine Philosophy The past few weeks it has been our pleasure to share the various facets of our story with you. So many...

A Wine Philosophy The past few weeks it has been our pleasure to share the various facets of our story with you. So many of you have tuned into our Read...

KJR’s First Harvest

KJR’s First Harvest

Published on May 27, 2020

Our Memories First days of harvest share a lot in common with...

Our Memories First days of harvest share a lot in common with first days of school: a beautiful autumn day, new clothes and...

Our Memories First days of harvest share a lot in common with first days of school: a beautiful autumn day, new clothes and footwear, the excitement of seeing old acquaintances, Read...

The Winery Part IV – James Story

The Winery Part IV – James Story

Published on May 25, 2020

A Cellar Rat’s Journey From tasting room to Cellar Master……..a...

A Cellar Rat’s Journey From tasting room to Cellar Master……..a cellar rat’s journey. I grew up in Pennsylvania...

A Cellar Rat’s Journey From tasting room to Cellar Master……..a cellar rat’s journey. I grew up in Pennsylvania but I have been coming to Finger Lakes all my life. As Read...

Creation of the KJR Label

Creation of the KJR Label

Published on May 20, 2020

Kelby James Russell Wines Kelby James Russell Wines first began...

Kelby James Russell Wines Kelby James Russell Wines first began as a casual brainstorm at Red Newt Cellars, where owner and...

Kelby James Russell Wines Kelby James Russell Wines first began as a casual brainstorm at Red Newt Cellars, where owner and winemaker David Whiting suggested that a separate wine project Read...

The Tasting Room-Katie’s Story

The Tasting Room-Katie’s Story

Published on May 18, 2020

Katie Goodwin – Wine Club/Customer Relations Director Our...

Katie Goodwin – Wine Club/Customer Relations Director Our Story – Katie’s Story Katie has been a part of the...

Katie Goodwin – Wine Club/Customer Relations Director Our Story – Katie’s Story Katie has been a part of the Red Newt team for well over a decade, wearing many hats Read...

From Farm to Cellar

Stephen Miller – Harvest Intern

Stephen Miller – Harvest Intern

Published on December 15, 2021

Stephen Miller Harvest Intern 2021 Stephen Miller joins the 2021...

Stephen Miller Harvest Intern 2021 Stephen Miller joins the 2021 harvest crew from Byron Center, Michigan. Where’s that you...

Stephen Miller Harvest Intern 2021 Stephen Miller joins the 2021 harvest crew from Byron Center, Michigan. Where’s that you ask? Byron Center is located in the western part of Michigan Read More »

Marc Garland – 2021 Harvest Intern

Marc Garland – 2021 Harvest Intern

Published on December 9, 2021

Marc Garland Harvest Intern 2021 Round Two! Marc Garland was...

Marc Garland Harvest Intern 2021 Round Two! Marc Garland was raised in both Ohio and Florida. In 2007, Marc relocated to...

Marc Garland Harvest Intern 2021 Round Two! Marc Garland was raised in both Ohio and Florida. In 2007, Marc relocated to the Finger Lakes and has been a resident ever Read More »

Cool Climate, Cold Stabilization

Cool Climate, Cold Stabilization

Published on February 26, 2021

Winter Cellar Activity Mother Nature Helps Us Out You have probably...

Winter Cellar Activity Mother Nature Helps Us Out You have probably heard of cold stabilization in wine. You also may have...

Winter Cellar Activity Mother Nature Helps Us Out You have probably heard of cold stabilization in wine. You also may have heard that it is a way to clarify the Read More »

A FLX Story Part IV

A FLX Story Part IV

Published on December 13, 2020

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) Here...

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) Here is the next installment of Jamie Rubin’s harvest reflection....

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) Here is the next installment of Jamie Rubin’s harvest reflection. We hope you have enjoyed reading about his harvest experience. This Read More »

A FLX Story Part III

A FLX Story Part III

Published on December 12, 2020

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) We...

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) We continue to share with you the story of our harvest 2020 intern...

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) We continue to share with you the story of our harvest 2020 intern Jamie Rubin. This story first appeared as a Read More »

A FLX Story Part II

A FLX Story Part II

Published on December 11, 2020

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) We...

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) We continue to share with you the story of our harvest 2020 intern...

A Harvest Reflection By Jamie Rubin (Harvest Intern 2020) We continue to share with you the story of our harvest 2020 intern Jamie Rubin. This story first appeared as a Read More »

Red Newt Live!

Live Tasting-Aged Riesling 2012 & 2013 Bullhorn Creek

Live Tasting-Aged Riesling 2012 & 2013 Bullhorn Creek

Published on July 8, 2020

In this live tasting, we dug deep into the cellar to pick some...

In this live tasting, we dug deep into the cellar to pick some wines that have aged beautifully! Today, we feature the 2012...

In this live tasting, we dug deep into the cellar to pick some wines that have aged beautifully! Today, we feature the 2012 Riesling – Bullhorn Creek Vineyard and 2013

Wine Stories – 2013 Pinot Gris Curry Creek Vineyard

Wine Stories – 2013 Pinot Gris Curry Creek Vineyard

Published on June 18, 2020

In this episode, the Red Newt team kicked back with a glass of...

In this episode, the Red Newt team kicked back with a glass of 2013 Pinot Gris Curry Creek. (Socially distanced in our respective...

In this episode, the Red Newt team kicked back with a glass of 2013 Pinot Gris Curry Creek. (Socially distanced in our respective homes, of course.) Please feel free to Read...

Virtual Tasting – 2010 Riesling

Virtual Tasting – 2010 Riesling

Published on June 13, 2020

Red Newt Cellars Riesling – 2010 Sawmill Creek & 2010...

Red Newt Cellars Riesling – 2010 Sawmill Creek & 2010 Riesling (semi-dry) Our special guest for today’s tasting...

Red Newt Cellars Riesling – 2010 Sawmill Creek & 2010 Riesling (semi-dry) Our special guest for today’s tasting is Thomas Pastuszak. Thomas is the wine director for NoMad of New Read...

Wine Stories- 2017 Pinot Noir

Wine Stories- 2017 Pinot Noir

Published on June 11, 2020

Glacier Ridge Vineyards The Red Newt team was kicking back with...

Glacier Ridge Vineyards The Red Newt team was kicking back with a glass of 2017 Pinot Noir Glacier Ridge. (Socially distanced...

Glacier Ridge Vineyards The Red Newt team was kicking back with a glass of 2017 Pinot Noir Glacier Ridge. (Socially distanced in our respective homes, of course.) Please feel free Read...

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Spring Forward with Pi!

Spring Forward with Pi!

Published on March 14, 2022

For Fans of Pi and Pie! Spring forward with Pi! We here at Red...

For Fans of Pi and Pie! Spring forward with Pi! We here at Red Newt Cellars love both Pi and Pie! March 11th through 14th...

For Fans of Pi and Pie! Spring forward with Pi! We here at Red Newt Cellars love both Pi and Pie! March 11th through 14th we’ll be celebrating Pi and Read...

Intern Profile – Grace Branding

Intern Profile – Grace Branding

Published on February 24, 2022

Grace Branding Harvest Intern 2021 Grace Branding hails from...

Grace Branding Harvest Intern 2021 Grace Branding hails from Caro, Michigan, which is north of Detroit. She has worked as...

Grace Branding Harvest Intern 2021 Grace Branding hails from Caro, Michigan, which is north of Detroit. She has worked as a server for fine dining restaurants and as a bartender. Read...

Intern Profile – Marc Mousky

Intern Profile – Marc Mousky

Published on February 24, 2022

Marc Mousky Harvest Intern 2021 Marc is New York City born and...

Marc Mousky Harvest Intern 2021 Marc is New York City born and raised. Known as Mousky in the cellar, he is a proud New Yorker...

Marc Mousky Harvest Intern 2021 Marc is New York City born and raised. Known as Mousky in the cellar, he is a proud New Yorker whose background includes work in Read...

intern profile Giorgia P

intern profile Giorgia P

Published on February 24, 2022

Giorgia Popermhem Harvest Intern 2021 Giorgia hails from Brooklyn,...

Giorgia Popermhem Harvest Intern 2021 Giorgia hails from Brooklyn, New York. Academically, Giorgia’s background is Communications/Communication...

Giorgia Popermhem Harvest Intern 2021 Giorgia hails from Brooklyn, New York. Academically, Giorgia’s background is Communications/Communication Design but for the past few years she’s been working in hospitality and wine

Winner – 2016 Riesling “the Knoll”

Winner – 2016 Riesling “the Knoll”

Published on July 9, 2021

Best of show at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition...

Best of show at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Riesling is our reason for being at Red Newt Cellars. No...

Best of show at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Riesling is our reason for being at Red Newt Cellars. No bottling sums that up quite like “the Knoll” of

Wine Enthusiast – Best Finger Lakes Riesling!

Wine Enthusiast – Best Finger Lakes Riesling!

Published on May 5, 2021

“Nine Finger Lakes Rieslings Under $35” Tango Oaks Vineyard The...

“Nine Finger Lakes Rieslings Under $35” Tango Oaks Vineyard The geological diversity of the Finger Lakes Region’s vineyards...

“Nine Finger Lakes Rieslings Under $35” Tango Oaks Vineyard The geological diversity of the Finger Lakes Region’s vineyards are clearly expressed in the variety of Rieslings produced. The glaciers of

Coming of Age in the Finger Lakes…

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