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Winery of the Year Hermann J. Wiemer’s Ceaseless, Delicious Evolution

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves May 9, 2023

Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard has consistently evolved since it was founded in 1979. “We are always pushing ourselves to move forward,” says Oskar Bynke, co-owner of Hermann J. Wiemer. This unflagging effort was recognized this year by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation with the Winery of the Year Award for contributions to the advancement of the image and reputation of the New York wine industry. “It felt like a true honor because it

Empire Merchants North’s Darrell Carey Honored with Distributor Award for Supporting New York Wine

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves April 26, 2023

New York State produces fine wines that rival those from prestigious wine regions around the globe. Finding those wines on a restaurant menu or on the shelves of a bottle shop isn’t as difficult as it once was, but it’s also not yet as common as it should be. Wine lovers who enjoy drinking quality New York wines frequently must go to a winery’s tasting room or head to their website to purchase the wines

Interpreting Wine Expands New York State Coverage With Series Focusing on Growers

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 19, 2023

UK wine podcast Interpreting Wine has published a new series exploring New York Wines from a fresh perspective. The series of seven episodes switches focus from winemaking towards grape growing. Episodes feature 1:1 conversations with six principals from Finger Lakes wine companies. The series also features Sam Filler and Justin Jackson of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, discussing the new Sustainable Winegrowing Vineyard Certification. See below for more information on this landmark series,

Jan Nyrop Earns Jim Finkle Industry Award for Career Driving Innovation and Research

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves April 17, 2023

“I was surprised,” says Jan Peter Nyrop, of the news that the New York Wine & Grape Foundation honored him with the 2023 Jim Finkle Industry Award in recognition of his achievements in the industry. “I didn’t feel like I was doing anything out of the ordinary. I was just doing my job as a faculty member and director. But now, I feel very fortunate and grateful to have my efforts recognized.” The award named

Available Assistance for Farmworker Housing

Jon Greenbaum, PathStone April 14, 2023

Are there tangible returns on investments in farmworker housing? Kaitlyn Ann Lutz, Dairy Management Specialist at Cornell Cooperative Extension points out that substandard housing is a driver of turnover on some farms. Jay Canzonier, Extension Support Specialist at Cornell Agricultural Workforce Development adds that a high standard of housing sends a message to farmworkers about standards on the farm. Many New York Wine & Grape Foundation members are familiar with the Farmworker Housing Program which

Kelby Russell on Earning the New York Wine & Grape Foundation Phyllis Feder Unity Award

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves April 11, 2023

A few hours before Red Newt Cellars’ winemaker Kelby Russell left to board a flight to represent New York State wines at the 2023 Wine Paris/VinExpo event, he hopped on the phone to discuss why he loves his wine community. That’s not surprising for the very busy Kelby—he also has his own wine label, Kelby James Russell Wines—who received the 2023 Phyllis Feder Unity Award from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. The award

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