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The New York Wine Classic Shines a Spotlight on the Ever-Increasing Quality of New York Wines

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox August 5, 2026

Entering its 40th anniversary, the New York Wine Classic is the state’s premier wine competition, celebrating the excellence and diversity of New York wines. The bottle that’s rated highest receives the Governor’s Cup, a large silver chalice. The winery that achieves the highest score overall across the top seven grape-based wines it submits earns the honor  of “Winery of the Year.” The origins of this competition go back to the mid-80s, when Jim Trezise, New

Cheers! In a Major Wine for New York’s Wine Industry, Governor Hochul Announces Vine Enterprises LLC will Invest $47 Million to Acquire and Modernize the Former Pleasant Valley Winery in Steuben County

New York Wine & Grape Foundation July 31, 2026

$12 Million in State Support Will Help To Restore Operations at New York’s Second Largest Winery Facility in the Village of Hammondsport and Spur More Demand for New York-Grown Grapes Will Create Almost 70 New Jobs, Redevelop Operations and Boost the Wine Industry Statewide Finger Lakes Wine Country Anchors New York’s Agritourism Economy Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Vine Enterprises, LLC will invest at least $47 million to restore operations at New York State’s

Discover New York’s Best Wines: New York Wine Classic Virtual Awards Ceremony Set 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation July 31, 2026

Join NYWGF and Host Wanda Mann on August 10th to Celebrate New York Wine  The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 New York Wine Classic Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, August 10th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST. The live, virtual celebration is free and open to the public, and this year, New York’s best wines are ready to take center stage.  Hosted for the third consecutive year by acclaimed wine expert Wanda

The Sun Was Shining on the 10th Annual Adirondack Wine & Food Festival in Lake George

Devin Kennedy (she/her) July 24, 2026

With nearly 6,000 attendees and 8,621 Room Nights, the Festival generated $3.7 Million for the region The sun shone on June 27th and 28th in Lake George, New York for the 10th anniversary of the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival. Nearly 6,000 attendees were present throughout the weekend, enjoying samples from over 130 wineries, distilleries, cideries, breweries, non-alcoholic beverage producers, artisan food vendors, and more! “We were blessed with ideal weather in Lake George for the Festival once

Weis Vineyards Introduces Its First Dealcoholized Wine: Ohne

Weis Vineyards July 23, 2026

Image courtesy of Weis Vineyards. Weis Vineyards is pleased to announce the release of Ohne, the winery’s first-ever dealcoholized wine. Crafted from Finger Lakes-grown Gewürztraminer and containing just 0.5% alcohol by volume (ABV), Ohne offers wine lovers a flavorful, premium option for those seeking to reduce their alcohol consumption without sacrificing the experience of enjoying a glass of wine. As consumer demand for low- and no-alcohol beverages continues to grow, Weis Vineyards is proud to

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,