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NYWGF Seeking Applications for Board of Directors

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 11, 2026

Please submit your application by May 4, 2026. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) was created by the State of New York in 1985 as a private, non-profit organization. The enabling legislation established a financing mechanism for promotion and applied research, providing the industry with both short-term assistance and the potential for long-term viability. NYWGF’s programs are developed by a 22-member Board of Directors in consultation with representatives from industry and state government,

Tasting Rooms Across New York Are “Spring”ing Into Action

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves April 1, 2026

It’s safe to leave our houses and socialize again without fear of encountering a massive snowpocalypse. Winemakers are just as excited as you are to toast to Spring, and perhaps it’s our own wishful thinking, or perhaps it’s a bad case of Spring Fever, but the events they have in store in the coming months seem more numerous and tempting than ever.  No matter where you live in New York, chances are, there is a

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Mini-Grant Program Delivers Measurable Impact Across New York’s Wine & Grape Industry

New York Wine & Grape Foundation March 31, 2026

41 wineries, growers, wine trails, and regional organizations funded in 2025 program year The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today announced the successful completion of its 2025-26 Mini-Grant Program, which awarded $21,000 in small grants to wineries, grape growers, wine trails, and regional organizations across New York State. The program supported a diverse range of marketing, education, and business development initiatives, from targeted digital advertising campaigns and professional video production to business consulting,

Growers and Vintners Still Buzzing From 2025 Vintage

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves March 18, 2026

Bully Hill Vineyards Across the Empire State, the buzz on the 2025 harvest was excellent.  Most reports pointed to a cool spring, followed by a warm and dry summer, and a drama-free harvest season. Add those conditions to the lack of zero widespread early or late frost incidents, and you get long, interrupted hang times for the fruit, which results in steady ripening and concentrated flavors in the glass.  It’s the type of harvest, in

40 Years of the New York Wine Classic 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation March 14, 2026

Submissions are now open for the 2026 competition, celebrating the excellence and diversity of New York wines.  The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is proud to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 New York Wine Classic, marking the 40th year of the state’s premier wine competition. For four decades, the New York Wine Classic has recognized excellence in winemaking and celebrated the remarkable diversity of wines produced across New York State. Since its founding,

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Announces Statewide Listening Sessions for Wineries and Growers

New York Wine & Grape Foundation March 12, 2026

Regional gatherings invite industry members to share perspective and help shape the future of New York wine The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) will host a series of Regional Listening Sessions this spring, bringing together wineries, growers, industry professionals, and partners from across New York State for open conversation about the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s wine and grape industry.  The sessions are designed to strengthen industry collaboration while ensuring that the