Thirsty Owl Wine Company
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The land that is now the Thirsty Owl Wine Company was part of a Revolutionary War grant awarded to Sgt. Florence Marony for his courageous service during the American Revolution. The land was then sold to a speculator, John Dunlap, shortly thereafter. In 1828, 196 acres of the original lot was purchased and maintained by various owners until 1881. That year, the Ditmer family took ownership of the land and remained the sole proprietors for the next 83 years. In 1964, Bob and Mary Plane bought the land as a summer home. Eight years later, on the advice of Cornell agriculturalists, the Planes began growing grapes to be sold on contract to the Great Western Wine Company. The Planes moved to California in 1980 to learn the wine business and returned later that year, producing six barrels of their first vintage. In 1982 Mary Plane started the Cayuga Wine trail and their winery eventually grew to an 8,000 case production.
In 2002, the Thirsty Owl Wine Company was formed by Jonathan Cupp. His family now carries on the rich tradition of grape growing and fine wine production.
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Directions
From Syracuse: 1: I-90 W 2: Take the RT-414 exit- exit number 41- towards WATERLOO/CLYDE.
3: Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. 4: Merge onto NY-414. 5: Turn LEFT onto NY-318.
6: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto NY-5. 7: Turn RIGHT onto NY-89. From Rochester: 1: I-90 E
2: Take the RT-414 exit- exit number 41- towards WATERLOO/CLYDE. 3: Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. 4: Merge onto NY-414. 5: Turn LEFT onto NY-318. 6: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto NY-5. 7: Turn RIGHT onto NY-89.
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Blushing Moon
Fresh with subtle sweetness and hints of strawberry. (R.S. 4.0%) Bronze Medal - 2005 NY State Fair. Bronze Medal - 2005 Finger Lakes International.
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Chancellor
Subtle fruit, soft tannins with medium oak. (RS 0.0%)
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Chardonnay
Lightly oaked, Lively acidity with subtle fruit. (RS 0.1%) Silver Medal - 2005 NY Wine & Food Classic.
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Diamond
Sweet and full with robust fruit flavors. (RS 5.5%)
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Merlot
Full bodied with hints of currant and cherry. Soft tannins to finish. (RS 0.0%) Bronze Medal - 2005 NY State Fair.
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Pinot Noir
Very dry, subtle pomegranate fruit, followed by polished tannins. (RS 0.0%)
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Semi Sweet Riesling
traditional Finger Lakes Riesing with wonderful fruit aromas & flavors and a smooth lingering finish. (RS 2.0%) Silver Medal - 2005 NY Wine & Food Classic. Bronze Medal - 2005 NY State Fair.
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Snow Owl
Delightfully smooth and crisp white blend. (RS 2.0%)
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Thirsty Owl Lot 99
Spicy Plum. Elegant with Light Oak and Fine Tannins. (RS 0.0%) Bronze Medal - 2005 NY State Fair. Bronze Medal - 2005 NY Wine & Food Classic. Bronze Medal - 2005 Finger Lakes International.
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Thirsty Owl Red Moon
Rich blend with a berry finish. (RS 2.0%) Bronze Medal - 2005 NY State Fair. Bronze Medal - 2005 NY Wine & Food Classic. Bronze Medal - 2005 Finger Lakes International.
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Vidal Blanc
Drier than usual Vidal with a nice lingering Citrus finish.
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