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Seasons of a Finger Lakes Winery

By: John C. Hartsock
Narrated by: Kevin Moriarty
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In 1998, Gary and Rosemary Barletta purchased seven acres of land on the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Descending to the west from the state route that runs along on the ridge overlooking the lake, the land was fertile, rich with shalestone and limestone bedrock, and exposed to moderating air currents from the lake. It was the perfect place to establish a vineyard, and the Barlettas immediately began to plant their vines and build the winery about which they had dreamed for years.

The Barlettas’ story, as John C. Hartsock tells it, is a window onto the world of contemporary craft winemaking, from the harsh realities of business plans, vineyard pests, and brutal weather to the excitement of producing the first vintage, greeting enthusiastic visitors on a vineyard tour, and winning a gold medal from the American Wine Society for a Cabernet Franc. Above all, Seasons of a Finger Lakes Winery describes the connection forged among the vintner, the vine, and terroir.

Today, Long Point Winery sits on 72 acres (eight of which are under cultivation with vinifera grapes) and produces 16 varieties of wine, a number of which are estate wines made from grapes grown on their property. The Barlettas’ experience of making award-winning wines offers both practical advice for anyone running (or thinking of running) their own winery, whether in the Finger Lakes or elsewhere, as well as insights into the challenges and joys of pursuing a dream.

The book is published by Cornell University Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

"A delightful account of the agrarian life and cycles of the winemaking life. ...Reading about the behind-the-scenes creation of grapes and wine is a delectable treat to savor." (Louis Damiani, Damiani Wine Cellars, New York)

"Wine enthusiasts will be inspired by these pages." (Hudson Cattell, co-author of Wine East of the Rockies)

©2011 Cornell University (P)2019 Redwood Audiobooks
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Interesting story; challenging performance

If you love wine and the finger lakes region, this is a wonderful book. I found the performance to sound almost robotic or artificial. I’m sorry to criticize the performance but I thought it a challenge to listen to at normal speed. 1.1 speed was better.

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