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New Multilingual Food Pairing Guides Launched Just in Time for Holiday Celebrations with New York Wines

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 15, 2024

Get ready to elevate your dining experience with the recent New York Wines Food Pairing Guides – an exciting update to the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s online Resource Library. We are thrilled to introduce our newly released Food Pairing Guides, available in English, French, Korean, and Japanese, and designed to help you discover the ideal New York wine for every meal. New York is rapidly gaining recognition as a premier wine-producing region, with

Living Roots Wine & Co.: Blending Tradition, Experimentation, and Sustainability Across Continents

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 15, 2024

Photo courtesy of Rima Brindamour. Living Roots Wine & Co. is a compelling story of family heritage, global craftsmanship, and a dedication to sustainable winemaking. Founded in 2016 by Sebastian and Colleen Hardy, the winery bridges generations of winemaking in South Australia with the vibrant possibilities of the Finger Lakes region in New York. By dividing their time between two hemispheres, the Hardys craft wines year-round, embracing both tradition and fresh approaches to their craft,

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Board of Directors Appoints New Members

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 11, 2024

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Adam Rak and Jen McCormick as its newest members. Adam Rak, Owner and Nursery Operations Manager at Double A Vineyards has been appointed to fill the open Table Grape Grower seat, and Jen McCormick, Consultant, has been appointed to the ‘at large’ seat and will also serve as the organization’s Treasurer. Adam Rak brings a wealth

Thirsty Owl Wine Company: A Legacy Rooted in Family and Vision

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 8, 2024

Image courtesy of Thirsty Owl Wine Company Thirsty Owl Wine Company is a testament to the transformative power of vision, passion, and commitment. Situated on the scenic west side of Cayuga Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region, this family-owned winery has become a beloved destination for wine enthusiasts, boasting not only award-winning wines but also a rich history rooted in family and tradition. The Origins: From Land Purchase to Winery Launch The story of

From Vineyard to Glass: Inside New York’s ‘Epic’ 2024 Harvest

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves October 8, 2024

Wagner Vineyards. Image courtesy of Rima Brindamour There’s no life like the wine life during the harvest season—especially one as auspicious as 2024’s appears to be. From the Hudson Valley to the tip of Long Island, up to the Finger Lakes and through the Niagara Escarpment to Lake Ontario, growers and winemakers found no rest, but plenty to look forward to in this harvest, a relief after a few challenging harvests characterized in many regions

Cheers to Growth: Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and New York Wine & Grape Foundation Partner with La Piana Consulting on Organizational Development Project

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 1, 2024

PENN YAN NY, October 2nd, 2024– The Board of Directors of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA) and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) are pleased to announce that La Piana Consulting, one of the most experienced nonprofit consulting firms in the country, will be guiding our leadership teams through an Organizational Analysis and Partnership Development process to be completed in Spring 2025. NYWGF and FLWA have long been leaders in promoting the

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