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Mazza Chautauqua Cellars: A Family Legacy of Winemaking Excellence 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation January 14, 2025

Image courtesy of Mazza Chautauqua Cellars. Mazza Chautauqua Cellars stands as a testament to generations of passion, craftsmanship, and dedication to the rich heritage of winemaking. Located in the Lake Erie AVA, the winery reflects the Mazza family’s deep-rooted connection to the land and a tradition that began thousands of miles away in Calabria, Italy. From their origins as farmers cultivating figs, chestnuts, and, of course, grapes, the Mazza family has brought their agricultural expertise

The Heartfelt Story Behind Heart & Hands Winery: Crafting Legacy and Sustainability in the Finger Lakes 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation January 7, 2025

Logo courtesy of Heart & Hands Wine Company. The Claddagh symbol—a heart, hands, and crown—traditionally represents love, loyalty, and friendship. For Heart & Hands Wine Company, nestled on the east side of Cayuga Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes, this emblem takes on an additional, deeply personal meaning. It reflects the winery’s dedication to a heartfelt connection to the land, a hands-on commitment to winemaking, and the loyal stewardship of its unique terroir. This ethos

The 2024 Vineyard Report Is Set To Transform the Current Perception and Future of New York Wine 

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves January 7, 2025

For anyone who has grown, produced, or sipped wine grown and made in the Empire State in the past decade, the notion that New York can make world-class wine feels like old, if not patently the-sky-is-blue-obvious, news. But for less lucky wine enthusiasts who have not had the pleasure, New York wine still often feels up-and-coming.  But that is set to change, now that winemakers, subregions and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF)

Uncorking Collaboration: Introducing the New York Wine & Retailer Roundtable Series 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation January 3, 2025

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is excited to announce the launch of the Uncorking Collaboration: The New York Wine & Retailer Roundtable Series, a dynamic three-part webinar series designed to strengthen partnerships between New York wineries, retailers, and distributors. This new initiative aims to foster collaboration and explore innovative strategies to elevate the presence of New York wines in retail settings.  Kicking off on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the series will bring

Last Chance to Sign Up: Grand Tasting of NY Cabernet Franc – Deadline January 17th!

New York Wine & Grape Foundation January 3, 2025

This is your final chance to join the Cab Franc Forward Grand Tasting in New York City on February 4th, 2025. The event will be held at the Prince George Ballroom from 11 AM to 3 PM for trade and media, and 5 PM to 7 PM for consumers. If you want to showcase your finest New York Cabernet Franc and help establish it as the state’s signature red grape, don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

USDA Awards $1 Million Grant to Strengthen Global Reach of New York Wines

New York Wine & Grape Foundation December 19, 2024

Contact: Valerie Venezia-RossPhone: 1 (518) 229-3765Email: [email protected] December 19 – Penn Yan, NY – The New York Wine and Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is honored to be among 67 organizations awarded funding today in the second round of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. This funding is dedicated to building demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the globe.  NYWGF has received an additional $1 million to support New York Wine export marketing efforts in