Arco Iris (the Spanish word for 'Rainbow') is a trio that spotlights three wonderful musicians: singer Sally Ramirez, guitarist Doug Robinson, and percussionist Jorge Cuevas.
Together they perform music that utilizes their greatest...
Dr. Anthony R. Ingraffea, Cornell University Dwight C. Baum Professor of Engineering, will talk about the technology, development and impact of horizontal natural gas drilling and slick water hydrofracking in the Marcellus Shale, followed by a Q&A session.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 16 @ 7:00 p.m. Free & open to the public.
WHERE: Watkins Glen High School Auditorium; 301 12th Street, Watkins Glen, NY. (Entrance off the parking lot on the west side of the school, near the Field House)
If you care about the future of the Finger Lakes, don’t miss this one! Learn about the possible future extent of natural gas development in Schuyler County and the surrounding area - it will likely begin soon after the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation completes its Final SGEIS.
Professor Ingraffea has been a principal investigator on R&D projects from the National Science Foundation, NASA, FAA, Kodak, IBM, Schlumberger, and the Gas Research Institute. His research concentrates on computer simulation and physical testing of complex fracturing processes. For his research achievements, he won the "Significant Paper Award" for one of five most important papers in the category of Computational/Analytical Applications in the past 20 years, and he has twice won the U.S. National Committee for Rock Mechanics Award for Research in Rock Mechanics.
Professor Ingraffea has received numerous awards for his outstanding teaching at Cornell. He has been a leader in the use of workstations and information technology in engineering education. He organized and was the first Director of the Synthesis National Engineering Education Coalition, a team of eight diverse engineering colleges. Synthesis developed, implemented, and assessed innovative programs and technologies to improve the quality of undergraduate engineering education and to attract and graduate larger numbers of women and minority engineers.
Sponsored by the Schuyler County Environmental Management Council.
Questions? Contact Kate Bartholomew [607-228-7371] or Jenna Hicks [607-535-7161].
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling CCE of Schuyler County at 607-535-7161 no later than one week before the beginning of any event to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be met when possible.
Updated March 6th, 2010! Check out all of the NEW PLACES that you can find Red Newt "Circle" Riesling. It is available at many fine wine shops and restaurants throughout New York State. Click "Read more..." to see our list which is revised frequently, as more stores start carrying the "Circle Riesling", so check back often!
We are pleased to announce our first Winemaker's Table of 2010. A dining experience exemplifying the synergy between food and wine. Executive Chef Debra Whiting pairs culinary delights with the wines of her husband and Winemaker David Whiting. There are four courses all paired with wine with the main course being served family style. The Winemaker joins the table for the meal giving you, the diner, the opportunity to ask all the questions that you have always wanted to have answered, about wine that is.
March 19th Winemaker's Table
Napoleon with savory lemon curd, prosciutto and pine nut parmesan pesto drizzled with rosemary verjus reduction
~Red Newt Cellars 2006 Sauvignon Blanc~
Salad of organic mixed greens with shaved fennel, mandarin oranges, toasted macademia nuts and caramelized chevre in a dried apricot verjus vinaigrette
~Red Newt Cellars 2008 Pinot Gris~
Bacon wrapped beef tenderloin stuffed with a black peppercorn and roasted garlic spread and chard with a blackberry red wine sauce, served with gratin of potatoes
~Red Newt Cellars 2007 Viridescens~
Chocolate Roulade filled with a white chocolate mousse and topped with raspberry coulis and crème anglaise
This is the day we have been waiting for. Two of our most popular Red Newt Cellars wines are now available in Pennsylvania at specialty PLCB stores. If you live in PA, we hope that you'll enjoy the convenience of purchasing wines at home. And next time you visit us, bring along your PLCB reciept for a Red Newt Wine and receive a free tasting of our reserve wines!
RED NEWT CELLARS Riesling Finger Lakes Circle Label 2008 Score: 88
Off-dry in feel, with a candied lime peel edge to the apple, pear, fig and anise notes. Stays bright and refreshing through the finish. 32 g/l of residual sugar. Drink now through 2010. 2,100 cases made.
—J.M.
"If you're new to the region's wines and want to dip your toe in the water, try the "Circle Label" bottling from Red Newt-it's an exceptional value, and winemaker Dave Whiting has slowly increased production to its current 2,100 case level. Whiting produces the wine in a slightly off-dry style, both to entice drinkers new to Riesling as well as to showcase his younger vineyards, which he feels don't have the acid structure to support the drier-style bottlings he also produces."
A semi-dry, exquisitely fruity blend of Vidal Blanc and Cayuga White. Perfectly balanced to accompany a wide variety of foods and please most any palate. Cayuga White and Vidal Blanc are both excellent wine varieties. Cayuga lends brightness and crispness to the blend. Vidal lends fruit intensity, body and structure. Both varieties are fermented in stainless tanks with a variety of yeast strains. Various cellar management techniques such as cool, gentle fermentation, sur lie aging, lees stirring and juice reserve addition increase the complexity and structure of the wine while retaining delicate characters.
Bistro is serving Dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5-9pm
(serving lunch Friday - Sunday Noon - 4pm)
Chef's Menu Starting February 11th
Ravioli with roasted parsnip, dried cranberries, and garlic chevre in a nutmeg cream sauce, topped with parmesan
~Red Newt Cellars 2007 Yellow Jail~
Organic field greens with duck breast, feta, toasted walnuts and duck cracklings with roasted cranberry shallot vinaigrette.
~Red Newt Cellars 2008 Pinot Noir~
Poached sea bass in a yellow tomato basil wine sauce, topped with a chive creme fraiche and herbed crouton
~Red Newt Cellars 2008 Dry Riesling~
~Verjus sorbet ~
Roasted Quail stuffed with pork sausage, dried plums, rosemary bread and chard and topped with dried plum red wine sauce, served with roasted garlic grits
~Red Newt Cellars 2005 Viridescens~
Chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake with raspberry coulis and creme anglaise
Chef's Menu is available as a 5 course meal for the entire table ~60 per person
Wine pairings ~ Allow us to pair wines with each course ~18 per person ("half glass", four courses)
Select items may be ordered individually as small or large plates: Ravioli ~10, Salad ~9/12, Sea Bass ~19/32, Sorbet ~4.5, Quail ~18/28, Dessert ~8
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free alternatives are usually availabile. Please ask your server about options.
The recently released NYS DEC draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) is not adequate to regulate and govern the environmental hazards involved in the new drilling technologies proposed to access the natural gas trapped in the deep rock of the Marcellus Shale. This document is inadequate to regulate and govern Marcellus drilling and it needs to be sent back and revised - it cannot be accepted as currently written. Unlike conventional drilling, drilling into the Marcellus Shale requires millions of gallons of water and chemicals, the disposal and regulation of which has been poorly addressed in the new document, and has the potential to become a significant environmental disaster for the Finger Lakes, both with contamination of surface waters and contamination of aquifers and wells. The impact on the tourism and the wine industry will be substantial, as our scenic rural and farm lands give way to industrial 200' drilling rigs, five-acre well pads and hazardous waste holding ponds spaced as closely as one for every forty acres! We must act quickly to understand what we are facing and take action to prevent Governor Paterson from accepting the SGEIS as it has been recently drafted.
"Bargain hunters take note: More and more high quality wines are being made around the world, at lower prices. It's a formula that provides wine lovers with exciting wine-buying opportunities..."
"There's no shortage of crisp whites and good values coming out of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, and Red Newt owners David and Debra Whiting are among the most quality-conscious winery owners in this scenic region. Located on the east side of Seneca Lake, Red Newt produces more than a dozen reds and whites, but few are more successful than Riesling. Winemaker Dave Whiting made about 2,100 cases of the 2008. Fermented in stainless steel, the Circle Label is designed with a touch of residual sweetness, keeping it user-friendly for new Riesling drinkers as well as showcasing the winery's younger vineyards, which Whiting believes don't have the acid structure to support the drier-style bottlings the winery also produces. The result is a bright and refreshing off-dry wine with a candied lime peel edge to apple, pear, fig and anise notes."
Wine Spectator, Oct. 15, 2009, "500 Great Buys", Kim Marcus.
Arco Iris (the Spanish word for 'Rainbow') is a trio that spotlights three wonderful musicians: singer Sally Ramirez, guitarist Doug Robinson, and percussionist Jorge Cuevas. 
Updated March 6th, 2010! Check out all of the NEW PLACES that you can find Red Newt "Circle" Riesling. It is available at many fine wine shops and restaurants throughout New York State. 
This is the day we have been waiting for. Two of our most popular Red Newt Cellars wines are now available in Pennsylvania at specialty PLCB stores. If you live in PA, we hope that you'll enjoy the convenience of purchasing wines at home. And next time you visit us, bring along your PLCB reciept for a Red Newt Wine and receive a free tasting of our reserve wines!
The recently released NYS DEC draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) is not adequate to regulate and govern the environmental hazards involved in the new drilling technologies proposed to access the natural gas trapped in the deep rock of the Marcellus Shale. This document is inadequate to regulate and govern Marcellus drilling and it needs to be sent back and revised - it cannot be accepted as currently written. Unlike conventional drilling, drilling into the Marcellus Shale requires millions of gallons of water and chemicals, the disposal and regulation of which has been poorly addressed in the new document, and has the potential to become a significant environmental disaster for the Finger Lakes, both with contamination of surface waters and contamination of aquifers and wells. The impact on the tourism and the wine industry will be substantial, as our scenic rural and farm lands give way to industrial 200' drilling rigs, five-acre well pads and hazardous waste holding ponds spaced as closely as one for every forty acres! 
