New York's Finger Lakes wine region is an exciting, dynamic, and up-and-coming region producing interesting and fantastic wines. Its fame has been based on Riesling, its signature vitis vinifera grape, but a wide array of varieties grow here. The picturesque slopes of the lakes provide ideal drainage for vines. From German-inspired Rieslings ranging from dry to unctuously sweet, to Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Georgian varieties, Teroldego, and hybrid grapes, the diversity here is impressive. From racy dry Riesling, to refreshing and light Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, to Rkatsiteli and Saperavi from Georgia, this small and beautiful region has something for everyone.