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Toast to Our Nation’s Veterans with These New York Wines

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves November 5, 2024

Toasting to the veterans who fight to protect our freedom is one thing, but toasting with wines made by veterans themselves adds a whole new layer of meaning to this important national holiday.  The groundwork for Veterans Day was laid on November 11, 1921, when an unknown soldier who died fighting for the United States and its allies during World War I was buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.  In England and France,

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Appoints HOPSCOTCH Season and Sohn’s Market Makers Ltd. as Market Representatives in Vietnam and South Korea

New York Wine & Grape Foundation November 5, 2024

The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is excited to announce the appointment of HOPSCOTCH Season (formerly SOPEXA) as the market representative for New York Wines in Vietnam, and Sohn’s Market Makers Ltd. as the market representative for New York Wines in South Korea. These new strategic partnerships aim to elevate the profile of New York wines in two dynamic markets, leveraging the expertise of HOPSCOTCH Season and Sohn’s Market Makers Ltd. to raise

Three Brothers Wineries & Estates: Promoting the Finger Lakes as a Community

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 29, 2024

Image courtesy of Three Brothers Wineries & Estates. Three Brothers Wineries & Estates in Geneva, NY, is more than a winery; it’s a bridge connecting visitors and locals to the unique spirit of the Finger Lakes. Founded in 2007 by Dave and Luanne Mansfield, the winery is a place that combines innovation and fun, built on the vision of showcasing the best of the region. Managing Partner Erica Paolicelli has been instrumental in this vision,

Suhru & Lieb Vineyards: A Journey of Family, Collaboration, and Craftsmanship

New York Wine & Grape Foundation October 22, 2024

Image courtesy of Suhru & Lieb Vineyards In January 2024, two beloved Long Island wine labels, Suhru Wines and Lieb Cellars, officially came together under the leadership of veteran winemaker Russell Hearn. The merger, a culmination of years of friendship and shared values, united the Hearn and Fondacaro families in a joint venture that not only brought together two brands but also two families. With a shared commitment to producing high-quality wines and upholding sustainable

Behind CK Cellars’ Best Fruit Wine & Inspire Moore’s Best Pétillant-Naturel Wins in the 2024 New York Wine Classic

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves October 22, 2024

Winners of the New York Wine Classic embody the incredible diversity, ambition, and quality of the 400+ wineries producing wine from the Empire State’s 1,600+ vineyards. Just consider CK Cellars and its win for Best Fruit Wine for the NV Earle Estates Apple Enchantment Semi-Sweet Apple Wine, which earned 93 points from the judges, and Inspire Moore and its victory for Best Pétillant Naturel (Pét-Nat) for the NV Unsupervised Pétillant Natural, which earned 91 points

Why Come Over October Is Inspiring New York Wine Enthusiasts To Share Their Passion With Others 

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves October 20, 2024

The consumption of wine in communal settings probably predates our species, according to findings from anthropologists and archeologists. (Cue the Drunken Monkey hypothesis).  The oldest-known winery was excavated in modern-day Armenia circa 4000 B.C. Remnants of wine on pots found in China date back 9,000 years.  Winemaking and consumption shaped ancient cultures and religions, from the ancient Greeks to the Christians. (Who can forget that Noah’s first to-do after parking the ark on Mount Ararat