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The McGregor Vineyard Story: Celebrating 45 Years of Vision 

Yates County Chamber of Commerce June 17, 2025

Bob and Marge McGregor couldn’t have foreseen the profound journey they were beginning when they started searching for vineyard land near Keuka Lake in the late 1960s. What they did know was that this endeavor would forever change their lives and those of their children for the better. In 1971, the McGregors purchased approximately 70 acres on Keuka Lake’s eastern hillsides. Not only did the land offer an ideal location for viticulture, it also boasted

Toasting to New York’s Future With Sparkling Wine

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves June 17, 2025

California is the most well-known region for sparkling wine in the U.S. But New York’s sparkling star is rising, thanks to a cool climate that makes it ideal for producing fruit-forward, acid-driven wines, and producers who are eager to experiment with a range of promising varieties and techniques that consumers are responding to.  Sparkling wine is no longer just the wine we pop at weddings and New Year’s Eve—it has become the drink we crave

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 New York Wine Classic Awards to Spotlight State’s Top Wines 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 10, 2025

The spotlight is on New York’s finest wines as the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) prepares to unveil the winners of the 2025 New York Wine Classic on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 PM EST. The prestigious awards ceremony will be streamed live and hosted by acclaimed wine expert Wanda Mann, East Coast Editor of The SOMM Journal and founder of Wine With Wanda.  The highly anticipated event will honor standout producers from

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Expands Mini-Grant Program to Boost Marketing and Education for New York’s Wine & Grape Industry

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 9, 2025

**APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2025 MINI-GRANT PROGRAM. Each year, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) develops a comprehensive schedule of domestic and international marketing activities designed to promote the New York wine and grape industry. Funded by a mix of state, federal, and local entities, these marketing activities, along with educational and business development resources, are intended to significantly impact NYWGF’s mission goals and further the ability of wineries and

Adirondack Barrel Cooperage Introduces 225 Liter Wine BarrelExpanding Options for New York Wineries

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 6, 2025

Adirondack Barrel Cooperage, a passionate crafter of high-quality wine barrels, is pleased to announce the addition of a 225 liter (59 gallon) wine barrel, diversifying its production line to include five barrel sizes. This new offering is designed to meet the diverse needs of wineries across the State, from Long Island to western New York, providing the ideal volume for developing complex flavor profiles in both red and white wines. For years, Adirondack Barrel Cooperage

The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival Returns

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 3, 2025

For Immediate Release: May 28, 2025 Media Contact: Devin Kennedy | Adkwinefest@adirondackwinery.com | Mobile: (518) 207-4944 PRESS RELEASE The Lake George Region’s Choice for Best Annual Event Returns June 28 & 29 (LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.) The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival returns to Lake George on Saturday, June 28 & Sunday, June 29. Recently named the #1 annual event by LakeGeorge.com voters, the Festival will feature 120+ of New York’s best wineries, distilleries, breweries, cideries,