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Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Introduces Travel Scholarship for Riesling Camp

New York Wine & Grape Foundation February 16, 2024

Geneva, NY – February 15, 2024 – The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, premier trade association for wines in the region, announces new travel scholarships to Riesling Camp in service of the organization’s goals to promote diversity and inclusivity in the wine industry. Riesling Camp, the FLWA’s signature annual event, is an immersive multi-day educational visit for the wine trade and media to learn about the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area and the key varietal of the

Prejean Winery Celebrates Five Award-Winning Wines

New York Wine & Grape Foundation February 14, 2024

February 9, 2024– Prejean Winery, a family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, is proud to announce that five of its 2022 vintages have won medals of distinction in two prestigious wine competitions. The 2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, the largest competition of North American wines, awarded gold medals to Prejean Winery’s 2022 Goldfinch Vineyards Dry Riesling, 2022 Semi-Dry Riesling, and 2022 Vignoles, and silver medals to its

New York Wineries Find Success Embracing Consumers Desire to Fit Wine Into A Healthy Lifestyle

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves February 13, 2024

By the end of January, many people lose their resolve to be healthier in the new year.  But recently, particularly in the alcohol space, people are choosing to be more mindful about what they consume throughout the entire year. Inherently, this is a good thing, but it leaves some confusion for those who make wine. How can winemakers navigate the intersection between wine and a healthy lifestyle? What many refer to as the “No and

How New York Wineries Stoke Bottom Lines By Building Relationships

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves February 6, 2024

With more than 11,500 wineries to choose from in the U.S. alone, beverage enthusiasts could drink a bottle of wine from a different winery every day, and not run out of new options for several years. Exciting for thirsty, novelty-loving wine lovers, less so for vintners eager to establish a loyal base of supporters. These days, that entails a tightrope walk: wineries have to establish personal relationships with people who can feel like they’re part

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Launches 2024 Vineyard Survey 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation February 5, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Valerie Venezia-RossPhone: 1 (518) 229-3765Email: [email protected] Penn Yan, NY, February 6, 2024: The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is excited to unveil its highly anticipated 2024 Vineyard Survey. In collaboration with Agency 29, Ag Access, and Deep Planet, NYWGF aims to chart a new course for the state’s wine and grape industry.  Sam Filler, Executive Director of NYWGF, highlighted the survey’s significance, stating, “This marks a pivotal moment for the New

​How New York Wine Is Popping Up on Menus in Japan, the U.K., and Denmark

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves January 30, 2024

There are more than 400 wineries in New York, and they are garnering increasingly enthusiastic raves from national critics at Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, The New York Times and others. And thanks to an innovative program, and the hard work of winemakers willing to travel and share their story, the good word on New York’s incredible wines is spreading across the globe. How it Works  The New York Wine & Grape Foundation offers programs and