New York Wines

Tasting Room Sales: Lessons Learned from the NY Mystery Shopping Project
2023-11-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
In 2022, NYWGF’s longstanding relationship with the WISE Academy resulted in the opportunity to provide ten winery members with a FREE Mystery Shopper analysis. From these results, WISE provided valuable intel to help us understand more about our overall industry strengths and areas of opportunities for sales growth. Join us as we discuss the results of this project and chat about lessons learned for the Finger Lakes, Long Island and beyond.
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This webinar is free to all NYWGF Tier 2 & Tier 3 members as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association.
This session is proudly sponsored by American National Insurance.

Holiday Happening
2023-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 12:00 - 17:00
Sample wine at your local Niagara Wine Trail Wineries and get ready for the holiday season.
Each single and couple ticket includes an appetizer party plate from each winery. With the party plate you can easily hold your food and drink with one hand, and leave your other hand free while you mingle. Collect a whole set to use at your next gathering!
Valid for Saturday AND Sunday, each ticket includes a tasting of 3 wines from each participating winery location and one party plate from each winery visited.
Couples ticket includes wine tasting for two people and one plate per couple.
Ticket sales online end November 30th or when sold out. Tickets may be purchased during the event if not sold out. Party plate gifts available while supplies last.

Your 2-DAY pass includes:
3 tastes of wine at each of the participating wineries once over the two day event.

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Holiday Shopping Spree
2023-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 17:00
Holiday Shopping Spree is back for its 29th year and ready to make you the thrifty multi-tasker that you are! Treat yourself while shopping for others and cross items off your gift list as you sample before you buy. Save money with your Holiday Shoppers Card. You’ll get a souvenir wine glass, a souvenir ornament, wine and food pairings, a digital recipe book, and $5 off a $35 wine purchase at every single winery! New this year- a chance to win a grand prize as you cross people off your list!
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Holiday Fineries At The Wineries
2023-12-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-10 11:00 - 17:00
Our participating member wineries will be decked out for the season and are very excited to welcome you back. This event is a great opportunity to taste a variety of wines produced in the Hudson Valley and get a jump on your holiday shopping to stock up for the season, plus you’ll receive a wine tasting glass, a tasting flight at four wineries and collect some cool holiday ornaments along the way!
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Christmas Around the World 2023
2023-12-02 11:00 - 2023-12-03 18:00
It’s the best time of the year and time for Lake Ontario Wine Trail’s favorite event…Christmas Around the World is back this December 2nd & 3rd!
NEW THIS YEAR: We are going digital! When you purchase your event ticket, it will be immediately delivered to your phone and email. At each location you’ll bring out your phone to redeem the tastings at those spots. Couldn’t be easier!
Travel the Lake Ontario Wine Trail this holiday season for our annual holiday tour. Celebrate the season with festive pairings of wine, spirits and ciders with foods from around the world. Each participant will represent a different country, pairing traditional holiday dishes with local award-winning wines, spirits and ciders. All pairings offer unique flavors for guests to experience. There will be plenty of fun, food, and holiday shopping for all to enjoy.
This event is held from 11 AM to 6 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. This is a self guided tour, you have both days to finish the event.
Due to limited space in tasting rooms, reservations for groups of 8 or more are required. Not all locations can accommodate large groups. Please email us at contactus@lakeontariowinetrail.com to set up an itinerary.
If you have questions regarding this event, please email us at contactus@lakeontariowinetrail.com. We hope to see you on the Trail!
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A Holiday Tasting of Bubbles, Reds, and Dessert Wines
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
A Virtual tasting of New York wines for your holiday feast.
This virtual tasting, featuring four (4) New York wineries — Glenora Wine Cellars, Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, Weis Vineyards, and Adirondack Winery — will offer a collection of the holiday season’s most exquisite wines, designed to captivate taste buds and pair perfectly with holiday foods. The event program will explore classic holiday choices such as sparkling wines, bold reds, and dessert wines. It will be a lineup designed to appeal to wine aficionados and casual fans alike. What’s a holiday feast without great options for wine?
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Finish 2023 in a Strong Financial Position: Winery & Grower Action Items
2023-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join Anthony Sandonato of Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP for a tax planning and compliance updates just in time for tax season. Topics will include:

Year-end tax planning strategies
Legislative updates
Inventory best practices
1099 and payroll compliance
Preparing for the best results on your tax returns and financial statements

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This webinar is free to all NYWGF members as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association.
This session is proudly sponsored by American National Insurance.

Wine Folly: New York Region Guide Refresher
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
It has been an incredible year since the New York Region Guide launched on Wine Folly! The world loves it, and they can’t wait to learn more about you. We want to invite you to explore your New York Region Guide with Wine Folly in an exclusive live webinar! It’s going to be a great session for everyone to attend.
Everyone is welcome, if you’re new to the guide or you’ve already started your profile and it’s time for a refresher.
Join us as we:

Uncover Hidden Treasures: Discover the secrets within your guide.
Master your Data Management: Control your brand story and data in GWDB.
Engage in Open Q&A: Get answers to all of your questions.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your impact your New York Region Guide.
Presented by: Erin Jewan, Wine Data Specialist, Folly Enterprises
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Tracking Grapevine Cold Hardiness Across New York in 2022-2023
2023-12-11 08:00 - 08:30 | Virtual Event
Join Jason Londo, Associate Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section, Cornell AgriTech as he discusses his findings from tracking grapevine cold hardiness across New York in 2022-2023.
Since its creation in 1985, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has sponsored an ambitious and comprehensive research program in close coordination with the industry and academia. NYWGF’s annual research budget is normally between $350,000-$500,000 each fiscal year and consists of private sector funding which is required to leverage state matching funds. NYWGF’s research program is enhancing the organization’s overall strategic goal: To have the New York grape and wine industry recognized as a world leader in quality, productivity, and social responsibility.
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This webinar is free to all New York wineries and growers as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association.
This session is proudly sponsored by American National Insurance.

Unlocking Unforgettable Moments: Elevating Guest Experiences
2023-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Are you a winery owner or manager looking to capture hearts, palates, and memories with extraordinary guest experiences? Join us for a transformative workshop dedicated to creating unparalleled wine tasting encounters that will leave a lasting impression on your visitors.
Review the standards of a quality guest experience with:

Crafting Lasting First Impressions
Storytelling that Resonate
Engagement Beyond Transactions
Forging Lasting Connections

Then raise the bar to elevate the experience by considering other elements:

Perfecting Sensory Exploration
Personalized Wine Journey
Pairing Perfection or Culinary Collaborations
Legacy Tastings
Measuring Success
And More

Cheers to creating memories that linger in glasses and hearts alike!
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This webinar is free to all NYWGF Tier 2 & Tier 3 members as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association.
This session is proudly sponsored by American National Insurance.

Get a Jump Start on Business Strategic, Financial and Tax Planning for 2024
2024-01-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Join Anthony Sandonato of Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP to learn proactive steps you can take for each month in 2024 to grow and strengthen your winery and vineyard’s financial health.
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This webinar is free to all NYWGF members as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association.
This session is proudly sponsored by American National Insurance.

Update on New Wine Grapes with Improved Cold Tolerance & Disease Resistance
2024-01-23 08:00 - 08:30 | Virtual Event
Join Bruce Reisch, Professor, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section Plant Breeding and Genetics Section Cornell AgriTech, as he presents an update on his continued research – Breeding and evaluation of new wine grape varieties with improved cold tolerance and disease resistance.
Since its creation in 1985, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has sponsored an ambitious and comprehensive research program in close coordination with the industry and academia. NYWGF’s annual research budget is normally between $350,000-$500,000 each fiscal year and consists of private sector funding which is required to leverage state matching funds. NYWGF’s research program is enhancing the organization’s overall strategic goal: To have the New York grape and wine industry recognized as a world leader in quality, productivity, and social responsibility.
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This webinar is free to all New York wineries and growers as well as Members of the Garden State Winegrowers Association.
This session is proudly sponsored by American National Insurance.

Wine and Chocolate Month
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29
Join Lake Erie Wine Country during the whole month of February while they celebrate the wonderful combination of Wine & Chocolate! Each of their member wineries will offer a special pairing of one of their selected wines with a chocolatey delight. Each winery’s pairing will be different. Your ticket includes 3 additional tastings at each winery and a special gift.
After picking up your ticket and gift at your host winery, your ticket will allow you access to every participating winery during the month of February.
Learn more here

Chocolate & Wine
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-04
Join us on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for Chocolate & Wine: February 2-4, 2024! Enjoy a self-guided tour around the beautiful Seneca Lake Wine Trail while exploring delicious pairings of local wines with foods featuring chocolate as a key ingredient. Since this is a chocolate-themed event, you can expect to sample a lot of desserts and sweeter style foods, but there are usually at least a couple of savory foods along the way, too! Often our events sell out well in advance, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
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Sweet Treats for your Sweetheart
2024-02-03 10:00 - 17:00
Can you think of a better way to celebrate an early Valentine’s Day than with wine, sweets, flowers, and your favorite person?
Travel along the Cayuga Wine Trail and snack on different decadent treats paired with tasty wines. At each stop, you’ll receive a beautiful rose to take home, along with your sweet treat and wine pairing. You’ll also take home a souvenir wine glass and a digital recipe collection to recreate your favorite treats.
Tickets are sold as a Couple Ticket for $95, a Single Ticket for $65, and a single Designated Driver Ticket for $45.00. Tax and service fee apply.
Here’s a quick rundown on how this event will work:

The event day is Saturday, February 3rd, from 10am to 5pm.
Tickets are sold as a Couple Ticket for $95, a Single Ticket for $65, and a DD Ticket for $45, plus tax and services fees.
Ticket price includes all participating wineries
Ticket price also includes a souvenir wine glass for each person, plus a stemmed rose at each stop
Groups and ticket sales are limited to 12. If you ignore this limit, you risk being turned away from the participating wineries. Please help us make this event as fun and pleasant as possible for all by respecting the event policies and winery staff.
Expect diversity. Some wineries will be offering the standard bar tasting while others will be offering a sit-down experience* that may take longer. Take your time during the day and enjoy both!

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Love Is in the Wine: Romantic Rosés, Sparkling Delights & Silky Reds
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
A Virtual tasting of New York wines for Valentine’s Day.
This virtual tasting, featuring four (4) New York wineries — Wagner Vineyard, Bully Hill Vineyards, Whitecliff Winery, and Colloca Estate Winery — will set the perfect backdrop for the year’s most romantic holiday. This virtual tasting will offer the opportunity for wine lovers to discover captivating rosés, sparkling selections, and velvety reds. What wines are perfect for Valentine’s Day? What pitch-perfect pairings are best suited to this time of year? Tune in online, meet the winemakers, and find out!
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Savoring Sweets
2024-02-10 10:00 - 17:00
The Keuka Lake Wine Trail brings you another immersive wine and food experience! Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at each of their five member wineries along Keuka Lake. You’ll have a custom itinerary for the day where you’ll be treated to special tastings, wine samples, and light food pairings featuring items curated by a local chef with a sweet inspiration in mind.
Your ticket includes, a unique tasting experience at all 5 member wineries with a custom itinerary including 4 wine samples at each stop and sweet pairings. This is not just your average tasting! Experiences range from owner/winemaker led tastings, behind the scenes discussions, vertical tastings, tasting unreleased wines, and more!
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B.E.V. NY 2024
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-06 | Hotel Canandaigua, 205 Lakeshore Drive, Canandaigua, NY, 14424, United States
This annual grape and wine conference is a collaborative effort between Cornell’s Finger Lakes Grape Program and the Enology Extension Laboratory, with support from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. B.E.V. NY serves as a vital gathering for professionals and enthusiasts in the grape and wine industry. The event offers a diverse range of programming with a strong focus on three key areas: business, enology, and viticulture.
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Winter Warm Up & Wine
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10
Join us on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail for a new event: Winter Warm Up and Wine, March 8-10, 2024! Enjoy a self-guided tour around beautiful Seneca Lake while exploring unique, delicious pairings of local wines with foods featuring winter comfort foods such as soups, stews, and other yummy winter dishes; visit any of the 20 participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries. Often our events sell out well in advance, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
We’ll post a link to the recipe book soon. Then, you can review the recipes before purchasing tickets, so you know what to expect, especially if you have food allergies or dietary restrictions. We’re sorry for any disappointment, but wineries cannot accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions during Wine Trail event weekends.
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2024 Bacon on the Lakein
2024-03-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
You read it right; we said BACON! The wineries have skillfully matched delectable bacon creations with Cayuga Lake Wine Trail wines to delight your palate. Your taste buds will thank us!
In addition to savoring bacon-infused delights, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a wine that perfectly complements each dish and enjoy up to three more additional wine tastings at each winery you visit.
Here’s a quick rundown:

The event days are Saturday, March 9th and 10th, from 10am to 5pm.

Tickets are good for both days.

Tickets are sold as a Single Ticket for $59, and a single Designated Driver Ticket for $32.00. Tax and service fee apply.
Ticket price includes all participating wineries.
Ticket price also includes a souvenir wine glass for each person.
Groups and ticket sales are limited to 12. If you ignore this limit, you risk being turned away from the participating wineries. Please help us make this event as fun and pleasant as possible for all by respecting the event policies and winery staff.
Expect diversity. Some wineries will be offering the standard bar tasting while others will be offering a sit-down experience* that may take longer. Take your time during the day and enjoy both!

Single Ticket includes:

1 wine and food pairing at each winery
3 additional wine tastings per winery
1 recipe collection
1 souvenir wine glass

Designated Driver Ticket Includes:

1 food sample at each winery
Non-alcoholic beverages
1 recipe collection
1 souvenir coffee mug

Participating Wineries:

Americana Vineyards
Buttonwood Grove Winery
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
Hosmer Winery
Knapp Winery
Lucas Vineyards
Montezuma Winery
Six Mile Creek Vineyard
Swedish Hill Winery
Thirsty Owl Wine Co.

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Eastern Winery Expo
2024-03-12 - 2024-03-14 | Oncenter Convention Center
Registration for the 2024 Eastern Winery Exposition opens November 8. NYWGF is a Supporting Sponsor of EWE and as one of our member benefits, a registration discount of 10% is provided. Simply email the New York Wine & Grape Foundation Team, for your code.
If you register before 1pm ET Friday, 11/10, you’ll receive an additional 10% “First 48 Hours” discount!:
Now in its 12th year, EWE returns to Syracuse as the largest winery and vineyard trade show held east of the Pacific states. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with more than 200 exhibiting companies; attend workshop & conference sessions covering all aspects of the winery and vineyard business; network with 1,000+ other industry professionals; and attend the numerous social & networking events.
New in 2024: the License to Steal ® wine marketing conference is returning to EWE and will be presented as a Marketing track within the EWE Conference. That means all conference attendees can attend LTS Marketing sessions without needing to register for a separate pass and vice versa.
Visit EasternWineryExpostion.com for the details.

New York Winemaker Dinner
2024-03-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Rafele Ristorante, 29 A 7th Ave S, New York, 10014, United States
New York Winemaker Dinner
Wednesday, March 27 | 6:30-9:00 PM
Rafele Ristorante
Experience an exquisite evening hosted by Crush Wine Experiences at NYC’s Rafele Ristorante on March 27th for an exclusive winemaker dinner showcasing the best of New York State wines. Limited to 35 guests the experience includes a four-course meal curated by Rafele and 10 hand-selected wines from Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard & Winery, Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars, and Stoutridge Vineyard.
With the winemakers present, immerse yourself in their expertise as they introduce and discuss each wine. Rafele’s culinary mastery will be on display with 10 tantalizing dishes served throughout the four courses.

Winemaker Dinner
📅 Wednesday, March 27
WINEMAKER CO-HOSTS
Oskar Bynke, Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard & Winery
Josh Wig, Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

Steve Osborn & Kim Wagner, Stoutridge Vineyard
The full wine list and 4-course menu can be found here.
PRE-SALE Tickets are on Sale Now
Use Promo Code PRE15 at checkout for 15% Off*

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New York Grape & Wine Industry Roadshow: Long Island
2024-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC), 3059 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY, 11901, United States
During this visit, NWYGF will host an information session about programs affecting our industry. As you may know, NYWGF is sponsoring a Vineyard Survey aimed at gathering accurate and insightful data about grape growing in New York. If you are a grape grower or wine maker in the state, your input is crucial in shaping the future of funding and promotion for the industry. By participating in the survey, you will be contributing valuable data that will help inform decisions about the industry’s future growth. We invite you to learn more about the Vineyard Survey, how you can help by providing your data, and how the results will be shared and will support the industry.
The NYWGF team will also be sharing information about our valuable membership benefits and services, as well as giving you an overview of the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program. The New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program provides a clear pathway for vineyards to achieve certification by implementing regionally defined sustainability standards.
To make the visit even more valuable, a free lunch will be provided.
This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the exciting developments happening in New York’s wine and grape industry. NYWGF is thankful to our partner, American National Insurance, for making this visit possible. This public-private partnership showcases the impact that we can have when we work together towards a common goal.

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New York Grape & Wine Industry Roadshow: Hudson Valley
2024-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Hudson Valley Research Laboratory, 3357 Us Highway 9W, Highland, NY, 12528, United States
