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Cheers to 40 Years of New York Wine & Grape Foundation (and to 40 More!)

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox December 3, 2025

Back: Charlie Cramton, Dr. Jim Hunter, Jim Finkle, Gene Pierce, Joe Gerace, NYS Commissioner of Agriculture, Front: Martha Borgeson, Deputy Commissioner of NYSDAM, Governor Mario Cuomo, Jim Trezise It was 1985, the year of Live Aid, New Coke, and the first versions of Microsoft Windows and the Sony Discman. There was the inaugural Wrestlemania, the Iran-Contra affair, Whitney Houston’s debut album, and “Back to the Future” was number one at the box office for the

Your Ultimate Guide to Pairing New York Wines This Thanksgiving (and All Holiday Season Long)

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 25, 2025

Whether you’re hosting a full-house Thanksgiving feast or bringing a single special bottle to share, the right wine can elevate every dish on the table. New York’s cool-climate wines shine this time of year. That’s exactly why we created our New York Wines Food Pairing Guides. Designed to help everyone, these guides offer easy, go-to pairing recommendations for white, red, hybrid, rosé, and sparkling wines, to help you choose the perfect bottle for every dish,

Enrollment Now Open for the 2026 New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 21, 2025

New York Sustainable Winegrowing builds momentum in 2026, offering growers a clear path to certification and long-term environmental and community impact. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today announced that enrollment is officially open for the 2026 New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program (NYSWP), the statewide, third-party-certified sustainability initiative for vineyards and wineries committed to continuous improvement, environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term economic resilience.  The program continues to build momentum, with ten new

Survey on Unsold Grapes in NY and PA

Andrew Holden November 21, 2025

The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, along with our collaborating land grant universities (Penn State University Extension & Cornell Cooperative Extension), is asking grape growers to contribute to the 2025 Unmarketable Grapes Survey. Growers from both New York and Pennsylvania are encouraged to complete the following form. Survey Link:  https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9TEV2wdiHGqknEa You are asked to answer questions about the grape varieties you grew in 2025 and couldn’t sell due to current market conditions. Please share the approximate

Grower Tour: Explore Global Viticulture in Ontario’s Niagara Peninsula & Austria

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 21, 2025

Hello New York Grape Growers,   In partnership with Sojourn Travel Advisors, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation will host two immersive, educational ‘skillcations’ next year designed exclusively for New York grape growers. Each experience offers the chance to explore a viticulture region similar to our own, meet with local growers, tour vineyards and processing facilities, and engage with university research specialists.  You’re invited to choose between — or join us for both — of our

Washington Post Highlights New York Wines in Thanksgiving Guide

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 19, 2025

A new Washington Post feature exploring the best wines for Thanksgiving spotlights New York as a top source for versatile, high-quality bottles that shine at the holiday table. In the article, Finger Lakes Dry Riesling is named one of the most food-friendly wines for Thanksgiving—praised for its bright acidity and ability to complement rich, savory dishes. New York’s cool-climate Cabernet Franc is also highlighted as a perfect match for turkey and classic sides, thanks to