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New York Wine & Grape Foundation
February 9, 2026
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NYWGF Membership
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation supports the success of New York’s wine and grape industry through marketing initiatives, research and educational programming, industry advocacy, and member services.
Membership is open to New York wineries and grape growers, with tiered options designed to support businesses of all sizes. The NYWGF also offers Business Partner memberships for companies that provide products and services to the wine and grape industry and want to connect with this vibrant community.
Members gain access to a range of benefits designed to support and strengthen New York’s wine and grape community, including educational webinars, industry insights, marketing opportunities, and valuable connections across the industry.
To explore membership options, manage your account, and/or access your benefits, please visit our NEW Membership Portal.
Jennifer Cooper
Membership & Events Manager
New York Wine & Grape Foundation Programs
New York Sustainable Winegrowing
The New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program is a sustainability certification for Vineyards who are seeking to advance their environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Certification is based on science backed regionally defined standards and independent third-party audits so you can feel confident in the wine you are drinking.
Export Program
For several years, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation has conducted an exciting Export Program with funding support from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). The New York wines staff team, with the guidance of our Promotions Committee, Market Consultants, and Export Advisory Committee (made up of industry members) execute this program each year. The program year runs from July 1 – June 30.
Research Program
Since its creation in 1985, NYWGF has sponsored an ambitious and comprehensive program in close coordination with the industry and academia. NYWGF’s annual research budget supports dozens of individual projects, mostly conducted by Cornell University’s New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva. Public and private sector funds come together to support the three main areas of research: viticulture (grape growing), enology (winemaking), and wine and health.
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2025 New York Vineyard Report
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 New York Vineyard Report. This report marks the beginning of a two-year initiative aimed at re-establishing benchmarks for accurate data on vineyard acreage across the state. In this effort, NYWGF has collaborated with Agency 29, Ag Access, and Deep Planet LLC to evaluate vineyard acreage through direct grower reports and advanced machine learning detection technology.
The New York Wine Classic
Known as “The Oscars®” of New York wine competitions, the New York Wine Classic was created and is annually hosted by The New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Open to all New York State wineries, categories include vinifera wines like Riesling and Cabernet Franc, and hybrid wines like Traminette and Maréchal Foch. The contest also includes categories for wines made from labrusca grapes, other fruits, and honey.
The Unity Awards
The Unity Awards were created in 1990 as a way to recognize, encourage, and celebrate cooperation among grape growers, wineries (and their staff), researchers, retailers and others to advance the entire industry. The winery and grower community in New York state has a rich history of working and succeeding together despite facing a variety of challenges through the years.
B.E.V. NY Conference
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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