Hot July sunshine encourages new vine growth on vineyard grapevines in the Seneca, Keuka and Cayuga Lakes region of the FingerLakes wine country in NYS. The Finger Lakes region is great for wine grape growing due to its unique combination of soil, climate, and geography. The region's glacial soils, which are rich in nutrients and minerals, provide a fertile ground for grapevines to thrive. The lakes in the area make it possible to grow wine grapes in what otherwise would be an extremely cool climate. High-quality wine grapes like Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir flourish in the region's mild climate4. The region's well-draining soil, made up of mineral-rich shale and limestone, is ideal for cool-climate vinifera grapes. The Finger Lakes are a series of long, deep, glacial lakes, and their large bodies of water play a crucial role in regulating the climate in the surrounding areas. During the growing season, the lakes act as a thermal buffer, absorbing heat during the warmer months and releasing it slowly in the cooler months. This moderates temperature extremes, protecting vines from late spring frosts and early autumn freezes. The relatively longer growing season this creates allows grapes to ripen fully, while also helping to preserve their acidity, which is crucial for producing high-quality wine. Windmill to guard against frost.
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