ITHACA, N.Y. — In making and marketing rosé, local winemakers have to overcome two damning stigmas about the blushing beverage. Many people who bypass rosé today were turned off by the saccharin sweet White Zinfandel that dominated the market through the 1980s and ’90s. This resonating White Zin trauma paired with the Finger Lakes’ own […]
Sappho Hocker
Sappho Hocker is an Ithaca-based food and beverage professional who specializes in wine and artisan cheese. Coming up through the ranks, she has experienced the hospitality industry from many angles and enjoys diving into the unknown. Contact Sappho at hsappho@gmail.com.