The drinking term "toast" originated when one of Shakespeare's characters demands wine with a literal piece of toast in it. Historically, toast was put in wine to reduce acidity.Fortunately, we have no need to drop toast in our glasses this holiday season! #winefactwednesday

As we celebrate the holidays, know that all of us here at Anthony Road Wine Company are incredibly thankful for YOU! Thank you for visiting us, sharing our wines, and becoming our friends. Cheers!

Did you know-not all wines are vegan?Aminal-based fining agents are used in wines to soften texture & tannins. We don't fine our wines b/c we want tannins& texture.If we do fine,we use bentonite-a clay-based fining agent.Anthony Road Wines are vegan! #winefactwednesday #veganwine

Did you know... on this day 85 years ago, prohibition was repealed!? Celebrate with us from 4-7 tonight. We're kicking off our weekly Industry Nights! All are welcome, food and beverage industry folks receive special discounts. #winefactwednesday #industrynight #repealday

Did you know...Pinot Gris grapes are naturally low in acidity and high in sugars? For this reason, the finest Pinot Gris wines come from the world's cooler viticultural regions- like the beautiful Finger Lakes! #winefactwednesday #pinotgris

We're releasing our very first Port!A new expression of the beloved Riesling grape-this port features aromas of toasted hazelnut & caramel with flavors of honeycomb, candied lemon & sage. Only 53 cases produced-stop in the tasting room &stock up for the holidays. Cheers!

Did you know... Vanillin, the aromatic phenolic compound found in vanilla beans, is also found in oak?! It is this compound in oak barrels that gives barrel-aged wines their vanilla scent! #winefactwednesay

Join us for tastings at the Gilded Grape in Brooklyn tonight from 6:00-8:00!

Did you know...Merlot is actually a crossed grape? Merlot is the offspring of Cabernet Franc and Magdeleine Noire des Charentes. #winefactwednesday #merlot buff.ly/2J44Loz

Did you know... New York is the 3rd largest wine producer in the United States? And we're proud to be here in the Finger Lakes- New York's largest wine producing region. #winefactwednesday #flx

Did you know...fortified wine is wine to which alcohol has been added to raise the final level to 15% or higher? Our Riesporter is our skin ferment Riesling that was fortified to bring it to 18%- giving it a warmth that's just right for savoring after a meal. #winefactwednesday

Did you know that some vintners play music to their fermenting grapes?! We play music for our wine and ourselves- on shuffle today in the cellar we've got The Beatles, The Format, Thelonious Monk, Richard Hawley and Miles Davis! #winefactwednesday

Did you know...most wine produced in the US is made from vinifera grapevines imported from Europe? There are quite a few of us here in the Finger Lakes, however, also use regional varietals like Vignoles and Rougeon. #WineFactWednesday

Did you know...that red wines become lighter as they age while white wines become darker? #winefactwednesday #flx

Did you know...Our wine club memberships are available as gifts? If you still haven't gotten your wine lover a gift this Valentines Day- get them one that lasts all year! #winefactwednesday #ValentinesDay

Did you know that we use Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) in our vineyards? VSP offers many benefits including increased airflow and easier harvesting. #winefactwednesday #verticalshootpositioning #flx #flxwine

Did you know...the term 'bud-break' refers to the beginning of the grape growth cycle? This occurs in the spring when the vine starts to swell and shoots eventually break though! #winefactwednesday #budbreak buff.ly/2UU7GsR

Did you know...rosé can be made using a variety of methods? We use a combination of both the maceration and the saignée methods when making ours! #winefactwednesday #roséallmay #roséallday buff.ly/2XDI5kM

Father son dream team working the tasting room together! #FamilyBusiness