North/West of Hammondsport on Lake Keuka there used to be vineyard called Dana. The Chardonnay was far above average, but I cannot find 'the place' anymore? On Cayuga Lake there is a 'speedboat' type service to the different wineries. High recommended.
I vividly and fondly recall our conversation--over wine, of course, an especially fine Grillo--at Juliana's graduation party in June. As we sat on the lawn at the home of Roland and Amanda, spending a sunlit afternoon sharing thoughts on teaching and learning in America, it seemed to me I'd known you both for a lifetime, when I believe it was only our second encounter, the first on another sunlit afternoon at the wedding of Zanny and Philipp last year. Until I read this Star in Our Sky piece, I hadn't known of your love of wine. I'm a wine lover, as well. We'll need to share a glass the next time we meet to celebrate our common appreciation. And I agree with your observations about wine's provinciality, as distinct and precise an expression of people and place as any.
Thanks, Bob. It's one of the wonders, isn't it, that a conversation can feel that way. We look forward to the next one. This weekend, I (Ken) am off to Keuka Lake to spend a day to help harvest Riesling grapes for Keuka Lake Vineyards.
North/West of Hammondsport on Lake Keuka there used to be vineyard called Dana. The Chardonnay was far above average, but I cannot find 'the place' anymore? On Cayuga Lake there is a 'speedboat' type service to the different wineries. High recommended.
Ken and Jan,
I vividly and fondly recall our conversation--over wine, of course, an especially fine Grillo--at Juliana's graduation party in June. As we sat on the lawn at the home of Roland and Amanda, spending a sunlit afternoon sharing thoughts on teaching and learning in America, it seemed to me I'd known you both for a lifetime, when I believe it was only our second encounter, the first on another sunlit afternoon at the wedding of Zanny and Philipp last year. Until I read this Star in Our Sky piece, I hadn't known of your love of wine. I'm a wine lover, as well. We'll need to share a glass the next time we meet to celebrate our common appreciation. And I agree with your observations about wine's provinciality, as distinct and precise an expression of people and place as any.
--Bob
Thanks, Bob. It's one of the wonders, isn't it, that a conversation can feel that way. We look forward to the next one. This weekend, I (Ken) am off to Keuka Lake to spend a day to help harvest Riesling grapes for Keuka Lake Vineyards.
Jan and Ken