Wine Export

Request for Proposals: Mexico Market Research Contractor

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals for a Mexico Market Research Contractor to support our efforts in the Mexican region. The RFP document can be downloaded here. We invite qualified firms or individuals to submit proposals in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the attached document. Proposals can be submitted to rfp@nywgf.org by Friday, November 20, 2026 at 5 pm ET. Please review the RFP

New York State Liquor Authority Announces Expanded Opportunities For Alcohol Manufacturers To Support Charitable Causes

New Policy Allows Alcohol Brands to Reference Charitable Contributions on Product Labels Reform Advances Governor Hochul’s EXPRESS NY Initiative to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) today announced a new policy allowing alcoholic beverage brand labels to identify and promote charitable organizations. Under updated SLA policy, labels may state that a specified amount or portion of sales or proceeds from a

Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP): Open for 2026

Overview Empire State Development (ESD) is working in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase the number of small businesses that begin to export; increase the value of exports for small businesses that currently export; and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities. Allowable Uses of Program Funds Approved STEP funds can assist New York State businesses with: Participation in programmed foreign trade

An Intense New York Wine Marketing Abroad Trip Leads to Optimism

How significant is a sighting of Finger Lakes Riesling by the glass in Tokyo? Significant enough to inspire a Food & Wine article about the “squeal” editor Lucy Johnson let out when she spied Hermann J. Wiemer’s Reserve Dry Riesling in Japan, as well as the details of how that wine made its way across the Pacific Ocean. The subheadline of that article reads “A glass of Finger Lakes Riesling

USDA Awards $629,205 to Support Global Promotion of New York Wines

Market Access Program funding will strengthen NYWGF’s export initiatives and expand market opportunities for New York wineries Image from R&R Teamwork. From left to right: Jen Menges (NY Kitchen), Julia Hoyle (Hosmer Winery & Apollo’s Praise), Kelby James Russell (Apollo’s Praise), Mario Mazza (Mazza Chautauqua Cellars), Dave Pittard (Buttonwood Grove & Six Eighty Cellars), Brooke Hosmer (Hosmer Winery), Ria D’Aversa (Ria’s Wines), Taylor Stember (Living Roots), Casey Erdmann (Fjord Vineyards),

Request for Proposals: New York Wines Warehouse

Request for Proposals New York Wines Warehouse January 16, 2026 1. Background Information The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) was created by the State of New York in 1985 as a private, non-profit organization. The enabling legislation established a financing mechanism for promotion and research, providing the industry with both short-term assistance and the potential for long-term viability. NYWGF’s programs are developed by a 22-member Board of Directors in

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Expands Export Program to the Caribbean

Strategos Consulting Group announced as new in-market partner supporting the growth of New York wines across the Caribbean region. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is proud to announce the expansion of its Export Program to include the Caribbean, marking a significant step forward in sharing New York wines with the world. This addition represents the program’s sixth international market – joining Western Europe, Japan, Canada, South Korea,

New York Wines Export Program: Enrollment Open for 2025-26

Make the most out of your efforts, sign up by July 1st! We are excited for another year of marketing New York wines around the world! With funding from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), NYWGF has supported international marketing for New York’s wineries for over 32 years. Our staff team, Board Promotions Committee, Marketing Consultants, and Industry Advisory Committee all help to execute the program’s strategy each year. This is an exciting opportunity that

NYWGF Issues RFP for Market Representatives in South Korea and Vietnam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Valerie Venezia-RossPhone: 1 (518) 229-3765Email: valerieross@nywgf.org The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is currently seeking proposals for a consulting partner(s) to manage marketing efforts directed at trade, media, and consumers in both the Korea and Vietnam markets with the goal of raising brand awareness and sales of New York Wines. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) was created by the State of New

Kelby James Russell, winemaker at Red Newt Cellars. Standing in cellar with glass of red wine.

A Hometown Winemaker’s Pride Shines Global Spotlight on New York

Kelby James Russell, Winemaker, Red Newt Cellars(Photo by Rima Brindamour) There are many different ways to think about what our purpose as a winery might be: selling wine and sustaining business, stewardship of the vineyard lands, or the character of the wine itself in the bottle. But the longer I work in wine, the more I feel that this world is about people. It is the connections from the wine

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Announces New Partnership Designed to Raise the Profile of New York Wines in Canada

PENN YAN NY, May 11th, 2022 – The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of a.m.c.c., led by Andrea Backstrom and Melissa Stunden, as the market representative for New York wines in Canada beginning July 1st, 2022. a.m.c.c. will help identify appropriate trade partners for New York wines and work to further develop a network of agents, buyers, sommeliers, educators, and influencers to

How Robert Ketchin, Despite Long Odds, Created a Market for New York Wine in Canada

Finding a niche for unfamiliar wine in a large market is a Sisyphean, largely unheralded, task. Given the choice between two similarly priced items, one of which is a known entity, and the other of which they’ve never heard of, most consumers—whether they’re shopping for lawn equipment or Riesling—are going to opt for the one they’ve heard of. Robert Ketchin has been honored by the New York Wine & Grape

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Seeks Canadian Market Representative.

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has been a longtime partner of the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), providing marketing services for New York wineries interested in exporting their products to international markets. The NYWGF staff, Board Committee, In-Market Consultants, and Export Advisory Committee (industry members) execute the strategy and activities for the Export Program annually. To deliver more effective and streamlined programming, NYWGF is outsourcing various marketing

JamesSuckling.com Publishes Review of New York Wines

Penn Yan, NY, September 21st, 2021 – Over 30 wineries participating in the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) International Export Program were invited to submit wines for review by JamesSuckling.com last Spring. JamesSuckling.com is an international wine publication that annually reviews and comments on wines from the world’s leading wine regions. Results are published to an audience of over 600,000 unique annual visitors. Of the wines submitted for review by 25 wineries, 69 received scores of 90 and above. According to JamesSuckling.com “a

lakeside vineyard at sunset. caption reads: Taste NY Wines. Diverse. Bold. Cool Climate.

New York Wines to be Featured by the LCBO

Six New York Wines to be released Online through the LCBO Destination Collection in AprilAdditional Offerings Available through Vintages Catalogue in May Wines from New York Featured in Ontario for the First Time in Almost 30 Years April 22nd, 2020, Penn Yan NY – The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is pleased to announce that The Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Canada (LCBO) will be offering New York wines for sale through their

NYWGF Issues RFPs for International Marketing Services

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) has been a longtime partner with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to provide marketing services for New York wineries interested in exporting their products to target international markets. The New York wines staff team, with the guidance of our Board Promotions Committee, In-Market Consultants, and Export Advisory Committee (made up of industry members) execute this program each year. To deliver more effective

NYWGF Partners with Bryant Christie Inc. to Increase Wine Exports

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Valerie Venezia-RossPhone: 1 (518) 229-3765Email: valerieross@nywgf.org New York Wine & Grape Foundation Partners with Bryant Christie Inc. to Increase Wine Exports PENN YAN NY, April 14th, 2020 – The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI) to further its Export Program objectives and expand the presence of New York wines globally. For over 25 years the New York Wine

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