This episode includes a chat with Boat Captain, Glider Pilot, and Restoration Shop Volunteer Rob Whitcomb at the Finger Lakes Boating Museum where we discuss Rob’s diverse background as well as the role of restoration shops which provide a sort of second life to volunteers and to the many objects found on display in history museums. Among other things, we’ll discuss the thousands of hours spent restoring an historic mail boat, The Pat II, which now offers historic tours folks on Keuka Lake.

Today’s podcast is a chat with local glass artist Chris Giordano who, after spending several years working at The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG), has ventured into creating his own glassmaking studio. You might still see Chris leading a workshop at the museum, but most of his time at the furnace these days is spent shaping beautiful pieces for sale which you can find in the museum shops at CMoG or on his website.

Craig tries out some of the wines available over at Keuka Lake Vineyards and decides which one is his personal favorite!

Our first episode is a casual chat with Margot Federkiel, Head Winemaker for Keuka Lake Vineyards. We’ll discuss Margot’s journey to winemaking and to the region, KLV’s work with hybrid grapes and their exceptional wines. Craig might even do a tasting (spoiler alert, he totally does). With a special guest appearance by Hawk, the winery’s mascot dog who provides authentic sound effects to put you right there at this small farm winery.