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Registeration OPEN: New York Wines Leadership Summit

New York Wine & Grape Foundation December 20, 2025

Register for the Leadership Summit Here A Pivotal Moment for New York Wine — Register Today Registration is now open for the inaugural Industry Leadership Summit, hosted by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City. This special gathering will bring together winery owners, grape growers, marketers, distributors, policymakers, and allied professionals from across the state for an open, solutions-driven dialogue about the future

The 31st New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival Returns on Valentines Day February 14, 2026

New York Wine & Grape Foundation December 19, 2025

Fire and Ice are in the air….Casa Larga Vineyards announces the return of the 31st New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival on Saturday, February 14. This annual event, first held in 1995, celebrates the art of traditional Ice Wine production with tastings, culinary pairings, and unique experiences. Falling on Valentine’s Day, the festival offers an inviting setting for couples and friends to enjoy New York’s award-winning wines and seasonal cuisine together. Ice Wines are rare,

Heritage Mixed With Innovation: New York Wines Have Both a Deep History and a Bold Future

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox December 18, 2025

Wine publications frequently herald “emerging wine regions,” and New York is often cited as one of them, perhaps giving an impression that it’s only recently that the state has made strides in producing fine wine. But the truth is that New York has a deep history of grape growing, winemaking, and innovation. Prohibition devastated much of the early success of winemaking in the state, but post-Prohibition, the Empire State reclaimed its place at the forefront

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Issues RFP for 2026-27 Grape and Wine Research

New York Wine & Grape Foundation December 5, 2025

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today announced the release of its Request for Proposals (RFP) for research projects to be funded in Fiscal Year April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Proposals are due January 16, 2026. Established in 1985, NYWGF administers state-backed funding for research that supports the long-term growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of New York’s wine and grape industry. Each year, the organization invests in research that addresses production challenges,

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,