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New York Wine & Grape Foundation Releases 2023-2024 Annual Report

New York Wine & Grape Foundation July 2, 2024

Dear Friends, This past year, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation Board and Staff remained focused on the needs of growers, winemakers, and other partners as we worked to strengthen the state’s agricultural economy. NYWGF aims to play a vital role in promoting New York State’s top-quality grapes and wines by implementing innovative programs, practicing sustainability, and forming strategic partnerships to secure a prosperous future for New York wines worldwide.  The following pages provide

Why You Should Be Popping Empire State Fizz on Independence Day

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves June 25, 2024

Photo Credit: Sparkling Pointe Champagne had a good run. For centuries, fizz from France was the bottle to pop for celebrations large and small. But increasingly, winemakers across the world are producing sparkling wines in a range of styles—from a variety of grapes—and wine lovers can’t get enough of any of it. From the rarefied traditional method Blanc de Blancs to the unexpectedly exuberant and delightful offbeat Pet-Nats, and everything in between, wine drinkers are

NYWGF Issues RFP for Organizational Analysis and Partnership Development Consultant

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 25, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Valerie Venezia-RossPhone: 1 (518) 229-3765Email: valerieross@nywgf.org The Board of Directors of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA) and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) are pleased to announce an RFP for organizational analysis and partnership development consulting. NYWGF and FLWA are established organizations in the New York wine industry, with a shared mission of expanding market presence and brand recognition of Finger Lakes wines. Board leadership of both organizations recognize

Preventing Heat Stress and Strain in the Vineyard

American National & Farm Family Insurance June 21, 2024

Summer weather can place vineyard workers in dangerously hot environments. Combining physically demanding work and long days with hot temperatures puts workers at risk for several types of heat stress. Click below to download a flyer with vital information on heat stress and strain symptoms and education and training tips, courtesy of American National Insurance. THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY:

The First Trustmarks Are Showing Up on 2023 Bottles

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves June 4, 2024

It’s been a long time coming, but New York State wineries now have a way to let consumers know on their wine bottles if the wine is produced using sustainably grown grapes. Wines made with at least 85% of the grapes coming from vineyards certified in 2023 through the New York Sustainable Wine Growing program of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation are the first to add the prestigious New York Sustainable Winegrowing Trustmark

2024 New York Wine Classic Awards Ceremony to be Hosted by Wanda Mann, East Coast Editor of ‘The SOMM Journal’, and Founder of ‘Wine With Wanda’ 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation May 28, 2024

PENN YAN, NY– The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce that the 2024 New York Wine Classic Award winners will be honored on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00PM EST in a live virtual ceremony hosted by Wanda Mann.    The New York Wine Classic Awards Ceremony will reveal and celebrate the prestigious “Governor’s Cup” (Best Wine), “Winery of the Year” (Best Overall Showing by a Winery), and “Best in Category” winners.    Organized