"Authoritative and well-written, exhaustively researched and thoughtfully organized, Wines of the Finger Lakes is a singular, exceptional work that affirms the Finger Lakes' rightful place among important wine regions of the world." -- Michael Turback, author of "Finger Lakes Uncorked"
Peter Burfords Wines of the Finger Lakes is a perfect short course for anyone interested in the Finger Lakes wine world. For a working understanding and appreciation of the regions wines and wineries, this is the concise, conversational-style book to readand to have with you on your must-visit to the Finger Lakes. -- Thomas Pellechia, author of "Timeless Bounty" and "Over a Barrel"
Wines of the Finger Lakes is a great reference to the Finger Lakes wine region, perfect for the person looking to get a great foundation of what is going on here before making the trip! -- Laura Winter Falk, Ph.D., author of "The Culinary History of the Finger Lakes" and President, Experience! The Finger Lakes
Burford shines attention on the wineries ... [and] generously offers potential visitors history, anecdotes, and indication of the output at each. Readers will appreciate the care he takes in tracing the evolution and geography of regional winemaking. His enthusiasm is sure to persuade readers to seek out the wines and wineries. A welcome resource on an overlooked wine region ... -- Library Journal, 15 October 2016
Wines of the Finger Lakes is an ambitious undertaking. Packed as the region is with wineries of all sizes, a variety of terroirs, and a mix of farmers-turned-winemakers, it is not an easy place to explain to the uninitiated. Burford takes on the task with a good mix of approaches... The history and the explanatory chapters make for informative reading, but it is in the profiles of the individual wineries that we strike gold. Many are filled with interesting tidbits about the ventures and the adventurers... These personal touches and many others show the extent to which Burford researched his topic. This book is an excellent reference that should be added to your collection, or simply read as a pleasant way to learn more about a region of natural wonders. -- Bill Dowd, Dowd on Drinks", Albany Times-Union
An intriguing and well-informed read that will enhance the wine-tasting experience for visitors and residents alike, even for those with some insight into the areas wine industry. -- Ithaca Times
Exceptionally well researched, impressively written, and thoroughly 'reader friendly' in organization and presentation, Wines of the Finger Lakes is an extraordinarily informed and informative read that is especially commended to the attention of anyone contemplating a visit to New York's Finger Lakes area in general, and who is interested in the rise of the American wine industry on the world stage in particular. -- Midwest Book Review
