Winery Membership
Our membership programs and services are dedicated to telling the amazing story of New York’s wineries and growers, and to improving our ability to succeed in a new business reality. NYWGF Membership provides three categories of benefits to wineries 1) basic business support services; 2) capacity building and educational services; and 3) marketing and sales services.
Tier 1 Membership
While Tier 1 membership benefits will be similar to years past, annual dues are now $300 regardless of the production size of your winery. This includes industry conference discounts, an increased wine lab subsidy, discounted entry in the New York Wine Classic, and access to a variety of informational webinars.
Tier 2 Membership
For those looking to expand or diversify your business model and build the capacity of your business, Tier 2 membership benefits include access to enhanced webinars on topics like DTC strategies website development, digital metrics, and website building. We will also provide printed point-of-sale collateral, and access to one-on-one coaching with experts in areas like marketing and sales. Annual dues are $750 regardless of the production size of your winery.
Tier 3 Membership
Our highest level of membership is for wineries that want to expand their reach through marketing and sales campaigns designed to reach target markets. Previously known as the NY Drinks NY program, our Tier 3 membership benefits connect wineries directly with influential members of the trade and media. Annual dues are $1750 regardless of the production size of your winery.
A comparison of membership benefits can be found below. Click here to join now!
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
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Comparison of Winery Membership BenefitsThe membership term runs from April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024. | |||||
| Non-Member NYS Wineries | Tier 1 Membership | Tier 2 Membership | Tier 3 Membership | ||
| Annual Membership Dues | N/A | $300 | $750 | $1,750 | |
| Wine Competition Subsidies |  | | | | |
| Informational Webinars | | | | | |
| B.E.V. NY Conference Discount |  | | | | |
| NY Wine Classic Entry Fee Discount | | | | | |
| Wine Lab Subsidy | 10% | 30% | 40% | 50% | |
| Online TiPS Training Discount | $5/person (up to 5) | $10/person (up to 5) | $20/person (up to 5) | $30/person (up to 5) | |
| Basic Webinar Access | $50/webinar | | | | |
| Enhanced Webinar Access | $150/webinar | $100/webinar | | | |
| Farm Credit East Benchmarks Subsidy ($350) | | | | | |
| The Vine Hotline Consulting: MMB+CO Business Advisors and CPAs | | | | | |
| Access to Domestic Marketing Program | | | | | |
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