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New York Food and Wine Pairings for Warmer Weather

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves July 9, 2026

Image courtesy of Macari Vineyards. We’ve all heard it before: what grows together goes together. In New York, that old chestnut pays double dividends, because while the character of the wines here is shaped by the weather, even in warmer years, the aromatic varieties that thrive here manage to maintain freshness and acidity, even if they develop riper and rounder flavors and textures.  Unlike warm wine-growing regions, where grapes and growers enjoy fairly steady sunshine,

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Releases 2025–2026 Annual Report Highlighting a Landmark Year of Recognition, Sustainability, and Global Growth 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation July 2, 2026

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is proud to announce the release of its 2025–2026 Annual Report, capturing a defining year in which New York wine earned unprecedented national recognition while NYWGF expanded its sustainability, export, domestic marketing, and industry-engagement programs statewide.  The report details a year in which NYWGF’s public-private partnership continued to drive the industry’s growth as a major economic engine, generating more than $16.81 billion* in direct economic impact for New York State. It

Governor Hochul Announces the Launch of $30 Million Tariff Relief Program for New York Agricultural Producers

New York Wine & Grape Foundation July 2, 2026

Applications for Dairy, Livestock, Specialty Crop and Aquaculture Producers Now Available Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program for New York agricultural producers. The program, first announced in the Governor’s 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs and market loss that New York farmers faced in 2025 because of federal tariff policy. Applications for dairy, livestock, specialty crop and aquaculture producers are now

New York Wine Labels That Tell Stories While Capturing Consumer Attention

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox June 24, 2026

Image courtesy of Billsboro Winery. Let’s butcher Shakespeare for a moment, shall we?  “What’s in a label? That which we call a wine by any other label would taste as fine.”  And while Shakespeare may be groaning from his grave at the moment, it’s true. The wine inside a bottle tastes the same regardless of what its label looks like.  But, and here we go again (sorry, Will), “The label’s the thing wherein we catch

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Releases 2025-2026 Research Reports 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 10, 2026

Annual portfolio addresses pressing industry challenges, from Spotted Lanternfly to climate resilience and canned wine quality  The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today released its 2025–2026 Research Reports, delivering a new body of science-backed findings to help New York’s growers, winemakers, and industry professionals navigate the challenges and opportunities defining the industry right now.  The annual reports are the product of NYWGF’s Research Program, a collaborative effort between the NYWGF, Cornell AgriTech in

Federal Assistance Available for New York Grape Growers: USDA Specialty Crop Program

New York Wine & Grape Foundation June 10, 2026

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced $1.625 billion in assistance for specialty crop growers through the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program, and New York grape growers are eligible. This is a one-time bridge payment based on reported 2025 planted acres, designed to support specialty crop farmers impacted by unfair market conditions. Are Grapes Eligible? Yes! Both fresh and processed grapes qualify for assistance under this program: