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Paul's Interests
General
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is interested in, what else, wine! We are a consortium of wineries around Seneca Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of Western New York State committed to the production of fine wines using grapes grown with the region.
Music
We dig Virgil Cain (who will be performing at our 2008 Golden Nose Award event in May) and of course the unique song stylings of The Finger Lakes Weekend Wino!
Movies
Obviously Sideways is THE movie for our industry. We at the Trail are still amazed at how dramatically this funky little film influenced sales of Merlot around the country: both when the film was initially released, as well as after the DVD release!
Television
On The Vine, Wine and Food Show with Jennifer Montana
TheWineryChannel.tv
The Wine Makers
Books
The following are some favored authors: Kevin Zraly, Tom Stevenson and Robert M. Parker. Just to name a few.
Heroes
Dr. Frank, one of the legends of our wine producing region. Likewise, though not as awarded as Dr. Frank was, Walter Taylor (Bully Hill) was a truly fearless wildman from everything I've ever heard about him. Enormously creative man on numerous levels and a total character with the huevos to tackle Coca Cola Inc. at one point! Last, but by no means least, Gene Pierce, founder/owner of Glenora. Sure, some folks might think I'm brown-nosing here, since he is one of my bosses technically speaking, but the man is incredibly industrious, visionary, committed and was principally responsible for lighting the industry up here on Seneca Lake lo those many years ago.
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Graduated: 1991
Student status: Alumni
Major: Public Communications
Minor: Writing
Clubs: Everybody in the Finger Lakes wine industry went to CU!
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is a community of wineries organized near Seneca Lake, one of eleven lakes that make up the Finger Lakes Region located in New York State.
The Finger Lakes unique geology and topography is what makes the area hospitable for grape growing. Seneca Lake is 632 feet (193 m) deep - the deepest of the Finger Lakes. During the winter months the water temperature of the lake rarely dips below the freezing mark. This, in turn, acts as a warming agent for the surrounding shores and hillsides. The water temperature radiates up the slopes sheltering the vineyards from the winter cold. In the spring, the cooler temperatures of the lake help to delay the bud break until the risk of all winter frost has passed. In reverse, after the hot summer months, the warm surface water temperatures helps to postpone the first frosts. This allows the grapes to hang on the vines and ripen.
The picture associated with this account is of Paul Thomas, the current Executive Director of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.
And hopefully below is our latest video featuring several winery owners and tasting room managers singing their hearts out on the final stanza of our parody song "The 12 Wine Days of Christmas"! It is a HOOT!
Who I'd like to meet: We would like to meet folks that appreciate great wines! Whether dry reds, sweet whites and everything in between.
Paul, As ALWAYS...You ROCK and have saved the day....Well my day anyway! :-) What would you suggest as a good chilled bottle O' smiles on this fine day in the neighborhood? A white zin perhaps? *hugs* Jen
Happy Monday! Hope you had a fantastic weekend! I finally played 18 holes Saturday and even went to the driving range on Sunday!!! So needless-to-say I had a Fabulous weekend! :-) TTYL!
why thank you :) i'm too much of a real girl for industry standards tho. next time you do a little photo shoot thing with friends, send me a message-i'd love go! have a great weekend! :)
Kimiray and I saw the Napa fire when were leaving on Saturday, and it looked like it was on the backside, away from the main viticultural areas. Don't quote me on that, though. I know it wasn't in the main valley, where we were.. I also heard that the sky was orange up near Sac from all of the fires. I saw about 6 big ones from Sac to just north of Bakersfield when I was flying back on Monday. Again, the whole Central Valley was blanketed with smoke! None where I live, though. After last year's, So Cal has had ENOUGH!!
I would have to concur, my friend, especially if you are talking about food whites. My faves are Riesling (all types), Pinot Gris, and Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains (dry). When I do drink Chard, it's usually w/o food. You are going to have make a visit out here. We can do Napa, one day, and Sonoma, the next! Enjoy the weekend! :)
Ha Ha just seeing if anyone was paying attention. Just changed it...Love to catch the eye really though the only swinging I do is swing dancing(: I'm as straight as a n arrow hahah
