Photo of Anita & Robert Wagner courtesy of WCNY, Syracuse. It’s the dream of many wine lovers who are in proximity to a wine region—visiting all of the wineries in their backyard. How do you define your backyard when it comes to how far you’ll venture out? That’s something you get to decide on your own. One New York couple claims the entire state as their backyard. Anita and Bob
There’s a world of wine to choose from any day of the year. Even those who make wine in New York don’t drink only local wine all the time. But, there should always be room on your table for wine from New York’s producers—especially during the holidays. Those who know the quality and diversity of the wines coming from the Empire State have an opportunity to share them with the
Get ready to elevate your dining experience with the recent New York Wines Food Pairing Guides – an exciting update to the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s online Resource Library. We are thrilled to introduce our newly released Food Pairing Guides, available in English, French, Korean, and Japanese, and designed to help you discover the ideal New York wine for every meal. New York is rapidly gaining recognition as
Love is in the Wine: Romantic Rosés, Sparkling Delights, and Silky Reds: A Virtual Tasting to Find the Perfect Wines for Valentine’s Day and Beyond. Indulge in a journey through the heart of New York’s wine country with Sam Kimball, a WSET-trained sommelier and the co-founder of Crush Wine Experiences. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 7th at 6 PM ET for a unique and engaging virtual tasting experience. Embark on
Wine Pairing Suggestions for Holidays and Every Day! With a world of choices for your holiday (and every day) table, why would someone choose a New York State wine over seemingly more well-known wines and regions? We answer with a consistent bold response and replace that question with… Of course, New York! Here are just a few reasons why. New York is different. People might not know that in one corner we’re
Farm-to-table restaurants aren’t just trending in New York, it seems they’re here to stay. For a decade now, scanning a menu to see how many local farmers, ranchers and cheese-makers are listed feels as de rigueur as reviewing the daily specials. But local wine? It’s an afterthought. Not for Noah Schwartz though. “We work closely with many of the local wineries and collaborate doing wine dinners,” Schwartz says, adding that
A good rule of thumb – if it grows together, it goes together. A French wine has a high likelihood of pairing successfully with a French cheese! (Assuming you don’t forget about BALANCE.) These things share terroir – a sense of place! With that in mind, I tried to offer an American artisan cheese suggestion when it fits, four of which hail from the Empire State. I also considered the ancestral home of each grape and their local pairings!
Whether you steal a piece when no one’s looking, or you go full-tilt with a bucket all to yourself, we know you’re going to be digging into some Halloween candy this weekend. While you’re enjoying the sweet treats, we invite you to add a glass of your favorite New York wine! We know candy and wine isn’t exactly a traditional pairing… but why not have a little fun in the spirit of the season? We’ve listed some ideas to get you started, featuring the winners of last years New York Wine Classic.