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How New York Winemakers Are Pushing Sustainability Efforts Far Beyond the Vineyard

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox November 12, 2025

Image of Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyards courtesy of Rima Brindamour. At its root, sustainability is about life. Official definitions of sustainability, such as this one from the U.S. EPA, include the basic idea that we need a healthy natural environment to not just survive, but thrive. There’s more to it, of course.  A product that is cultivated in the most environmentally responsible way instantly becomes unsustainable the moment it fails to offer the person or

New York Cabernet Franc Moves Forward

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 5, 2025

“Most of all, I would love to see the group push hard on the wine and hospitality industry in one of the largest wine markets in the world. There is absolutely no excuse for the lack of New York wines on the wine lists of most New York City restaurants. It is time for New Yorkers to get on the ‘drink local’ bandwagon. These wines are too good to ignore.” – Alder Yarrow, JancisRobinson.com In

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Expands Export Program to the Caribbean 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 4, 2025

Strategos Consulting Group announced as new in-market partner supporting the growth of New York wines across the Caribbean region. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is proud to announce the expansion of its Export Program to include the Caribbean, marking a significant step forward in sharing New York wines with the world.  This addition represents the program’s sixth international market – joining Western Europe, Japan, Canada, South Korea, and Vietnam – and reinforces

Ten Vineyards Earn New York Sustainable Winegrowing Certification, Strengthening Statewide Commitment to Responsible Viticulture 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 4, 2025

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is proud to announce that ten vineyards have achieved certification through the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program (NYSWP), marking a significant milestone in the state’s leadership in environmentally sound and socially responsible grape growing.  The newly certified vineyards are:  Argetsinger Vineyards  Barnstormer  Hermann J. Wiemer Nursery  Knapp Vineyard  Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards  RGNY Winery  Ria’s Wines  Sheldrake Point Winery  Tabora Farm & Winery  Tuller Vineyards  This new cohort

Experts Flip New York Food & Wine Pairings on Their Head, With Delicious Results

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves October 15, 2025

When most of us think about ideal wine and food pairings, we think about what we’re eating and then select our wines.  What if, instead of selecting a wine to pair with food, we all picked dishes based on the wine we wanted? At many New York wineries, this philosophy is being deployed, with delicious results.  We spoke to winemakers and sommeliers to find out how they select their pairings, and emerged with several general