From a quiet night in to a full-blown dinner party, New York wines are made for the moments we share. Some of the best nights don’t need a reason. But if you’re looking for one, October has it covered. Come Over October is a national campaign with one simple ask: invite people over, open a bottle of wine, and make time for each other. It can be as big or
Your Season-by-Season Guide to Tasting Rooms, Trails & Unforgettable Sips — Powered by the Wine Enthusiast Online Tasting Room Directory There’s a moment in late April when something shifts in New York wine country. The vines begin their slow awakening, wildflowers dot the hillsides, and the first warm weekends draw visitors back to tasting rooms that have been quietly perfecting their pours all winter. It’s the start of the most
It’s safe to leave our houses and socialize again without fear of encountering a massive snowpocalypse. Winemakers are just as excited as you are to toast to Spring, and perhaps it’s our own wishful thinking, or perhaps it’s a bad case of Spring Fever, but the events they have in store in the coming months seem more numerous and tempting than ever. No matter where you live in New York,
The Finger Lakes is the Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 Wine Star Award American Wine Region of the Year, honoring two centuries of innovation, sustainability, and cool-climate excellence.
Autumn in New York is a season made for exploration. The air is crisp, the landscapes glow with vibrant color, and vineyards are alive with the energy of harvest. Across the state’s diverse regions, from Long Island’s coastal vineyards to the glacier-carved Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley’s Shawangunk region, fall offers the perfect opportunity to experience New York wines at their peak. A Destination Rich in History and Innovation
Image courtesy of Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards is celebrating an extraordinary milestone this year: 40 years of great wines and great times! Founded in 1985 by the late Jerry and Elaine Hazlitt, this family-owned and operated winery on Seneca Lake has grown from humble beginnings into one of the most beloved destinations in the Finger Lakes. At a time when the future of the farming industry was uncertain
Image courtesy of Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. It’s fitting that Millbrook Vineyards & Winery is set to unveil their first-ever bottle of sparkling wine this year: after 40 years of making wine in the Empire State, it is time for a huge celebration! Recognizing milestones is as ancient as human culture itself, and an essential way to celebrate achievements and energize individuals or communities for the future. Today, we are
The winter of 2025 was not for the faint of heart: Central New York saw 25+ feet of snow, and the polar vortex plunged much of the state into frigid temperatures on-and-off from December through February. Which is all to say, everyone—even the snow obsessives among us—is eager to greet spring this spring. There are few better ways to do it than in wine country, where spring is a time
Image courtesy of Keuka Lake Wine Trail. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail is proud to announce a $1,000 donation to the Humane Society of Yates County, raised through the highly successful Paws & Pours Passport program. This initiative not only celebrates the dog-friendly culture of the Finger Lakes and participating wineries but also showcases the Wine Trail’s continued commitment to supporting local organizations and fostering community connections within the Keuka Lake
Penn Yan, NY – Each year NYWGF develops a comprehensive schedule of domestic and international marketing activities designed to promote the New York wine and grape industry. Funded by a mix of state, federal, and local entities, these marketing activities, along with educational and business development resources, are intended to significantly impact NYWGF’s mission goals and further the ability of wineries and growers to accomplish theirs. Though NYWGF creates its
Geneva, NY – February 15, 2024 – The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, premier trade association for wines in the region, announces new travel scholarships to Riesling Camp in service of the organization’s goals to promote diversity and inclusivity in the wine industry. Riesling Camp, the FLWA’s signature annual event, is an immersive multi-day educational visit for the wine trade and media to learn about the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area and
Mid-Hudson Valley Region, New York – Tickets are on sale now! Break out your favorite fun holiday attire or that ugly seasonal sweater and get ready for the Shawangunk Wine Trail’s ultimate holiday wine tasting event, Holiday Fineries at the Wineries, formerly known as Wreath Fineries at the Wineries, returns to the wineries on November 18-19, December 2-3, and December 9-10 from 11am-5pm on all dates. This event is a