Maxie's is proud to introduce our Finger Lakes wine list which highlights some exeptional boutique wines that are available close to home. We are very careful in selecting these representatives, in order to honor the grape varieties that best suit our soils and that can withstand our unpredictable, moderate to cold climate. The wineries that we have chosen are honest in their winemaking practices and try to produce high quality wine, with as little intervention as possible. This practice brings out the best in the grape, based upon the weather of the particular vintage. This is no simple feat as each year offers challenges of its own.

Early agricultural movements in New York State which offered grants to plant vines, apples and cherries started many of our local vineyards. Dr. Konstantin Frank was a pioneer in urging New York state winemakers, back in the 1950's, to plant vinifera vines. Veteran and new winemakers in our area believe that the Finger Lakes region can grow grapes to produce wines to rival the best. It is an evolutionary process and each year the wines are improving, so it is important to stay tuned. We at Maxie's feel it is our duty to keep a finger on the pulse of winemaking progress in the Finger Lakes and to try to showcase it's successes.

Thus having done hours of tasting and touring of local producers, we enthusiastically bring you this ever-changing selection. We will rotate wines available by-the-glass each day, so that you can expose yourself to a wide range of fresh local wine. Try to get out and visit some of these wineries too. They are talented, hospitable people and will love having you.

Salute!


P.S. This list changes constantly, so please come in for the most up-to-date Finger Lakes wine choices!