Winery Membership
NYWGF Winery Membership provides wineries with the tools, savings, and support needed to succeed in New York’s dynamic wine industry. With three membership tiers, wineries can access exclusive discounts on industry conferences, educational programs, and analytical services, along with expert consulting, grant opportunities, and marketing support.
Whether you’re looking to refine operations, expand market reach, or gain national visibility, NYWGF membership delivers tailored resources to help you achieve your goals. Join or Renew today and connect with a statewide network dedicated to advancing New York wines.
Be sure to explore all of the NYWGF membership benefits available to New York wineries here.
A comparison of membership benefits can be found below. Click here to view our full list of benefits.
Tier 1 Membership: $300
Designed for wineries looking to save on essential industry resources, Tier 1 membership offers cost-saving discounts and access to valuable educational opportunities. Members receive exclusive discounts on key industry conferences, online training programs, and the New York Wine Classic. Additional benefits include a subsidy for Cornell Craft Beverage Analytical Wine Lab services, eligibility for NYWGF Mini Grants (up to $1,000), and access to expert-led webinars. This membership is ideal for wineries seeking to enhance operations while keeping costs in check.
Tier 2 Membership: $750
For wineries aiming to expand or diversify sales and build operational efficiency, Tier 2 membership includes all Tier 1 benefits plus increased savings and additional industry resources. Members enjoy greater discounts on training, analytical services, and participation in the Farm Credit East Winery Benchmarks program. They also gain access to the Vine Hotline consulting service and enhanced educational webinars at no cost. This level is perfect for wineries looking to elevate their business and strategic growth.
Tier 3 Membership: $1,750
The most comprehensive membership option, Tier 3 membership provides wineries with maximum value, enhanced exposure, and top-tier industry support. Along with all Tier 1 and Tier 2 benefits, members receive the highest discounts on analytical services, TiPS training, and consulting resources. Exclusive to Tier 3 are high-impact marketing benefits, including participation in NYWGF’s Domestic Marketing Program and a subsidized two-year listing in Wine Enthusiast’s Enhanced Tasting Room Directory ($5,000 value). This membership is best suited for wineries focused on national visibility, competitive advantage, and long-term growth.
Email Jennifer Cooper for assistance or questions about membership.
"While there are a range of things which recommend membership to the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the Foundation's sustained and oft-times critical support of New York's wine trails, their member wineries, and the wine tourism industry, make the decision to join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation a simple one."
Jennifer JohnsonOwner, Johnson Estate Winery 
"With the New York Wine & Grape Foundation I see an ally that reflects our industry in all the best ways. And by that I don't only mean representing us locally. Rather, I mean that the Foundation shares the same passion, hard work, and energy in their work that all of us put into pushing our own wines forward."
Kelby James RussellWinemaker, Apollo's Praise 
“We support the New York Wine & Grape Foundation because of their tireless efforts to streamline the complicated processes of exporting wines and exhibiting at trade shows worldwide. New York wines deserve to be regarded as part of the world stage and the Foundation helps us all achieve this.”
Meaghan FrankGeneral Manager, Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Comparison of Winery Membership BenefitsThe membership term runs from April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026. | |||||
| Non-Member NYS Wineries | Tier 1 Membership | Tier 2 Membership | Tier 3 Membership | ||
| Annual Membership Dues | N/A | $300 | $750 | $1,750 | |
| B.E.V. NY Conference Discount |  | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Eastern Winey Exposition Conference Discount | | 10% | 10% | 10% | |
| NY Wine Classic Entry Fee Discount | | Save $10/entry | Save $10/entry | Save $10/entry | |
| Online TiPS Training Discount | | $10/person (up to 5) | $20/person (up to 5) | $30/person (up to 5) | |
| WISE (Wine Industry Sales Education) Discount | | 15% | 15% | 15% | |
| Free NYWGF Job Board Listings COMING SOON! | |  | | | |
| The Vine Hotline Consulting: MMB+CO Business Advisors and CPAs | | | | | |
| Cornell Craft Beverage Analytical Wine Lab Subsidy | Save 10% | Save 30% | Save 40% | Save 50% | |
| NYWGF Mini-Grant Program | Eligible (up to $500) | Eligible (up to $1,000) | Eligible (up to $1,000) | Eligible (up to $1,000) | |
| Grants and Incentives Guide for New York Vineyards and Wineries | | | | | |
| Farm Credit East Benchmarks Subsidy ($350) | | | $350 | $350 | |
| Access to Porto Protocol’s “Unpacking Wine Guide” | | | | | |
| Basic Educational Webinar Access (accounting, regulations, business planning, research updates, etc.) | $50/webinar | | | | |
| Enhanced Educational Webinar Access (DTC strategies, SEO optimization, digital metrics, consumer insights, etc.) | $150/webinar | $100/webinar | | | |
| Access to Domestic Marketing Program | | | | | |
| Wine Enthusiast Enhanced Tasting Room Directory Listing (2-year listing) | | | | | |
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