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New York Wine & Grape Foundation Releases 2023-2024 Research Reports

New York Wine & Grape Foundation September 19, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of wine and grape production, research plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge, improving practices, and ensuring the sustainability of the industry. The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF), since its inception in 1985, has been sponsoring an ambitious and comprehensive viticulture, enology, and business research program in close coordination with industry and academia. We are happy to announce the release of the research reports for the 2023-2024 fiscal year,

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

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves September 17, 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

Whitecliff Vineyard: A Story of Passion, Community, and Sustainability

New York Wine & Grape Foundation September 17, 2024

Image provided by Whitecliff Vineyard At the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, we celebrate the stories behind our state’s remarkable wineries. Our latest Member Spotlight shines on Whitecliff Vineyard, a pioneering force that exemplifies the passion and innovation that define New York’s wine industry. Nestled in the heart of New York’s Hudson River Region, Whitecliff Vineyard stands as a testament to the power of passion, community engagement, and a deep-rooted commitment to sustainability. Founded

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Announces 2025 Research Themes

New York Wine & Grape Foundation September 13, 2024

Every year, research priorities are discussed and finalized by the Research Committee of the Board of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) in collaboration with additional stakeholder input, to help the researchers focus their research proposals to meet the current needs of the wine and grape industry. The priority themes for NYWGF FY25-26 starting in April 2025 are as follows: VITICULTURE: Disease & Pest Management, Including Invasive Species: Develop effective, efficient, and sustainable

There’s Something for Everyone in the Niagara Escarpment AVA

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves September 10, 2024

There’s no reason why the wines coming out of New York’s Niagara Escarpment AVA shouldn’t enjoy the same fine reputation that its Canadian contemporaries along the Niagara Escarpment do. New York has the same growing conditions, they just happen to be on the U.S. side of the border between the two countries. But, with just nine wineries currently operating in the American Viticultural Area, the wine region has remained a little under the radar. But

Fulkerson Winery Wins ‘Best Pink Wine’ in New York Wine Classic

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves September 3, 2024

With more and more wine lovers eager to think and drink pink, Fulkerson Winery has had a lot to celebrate since first launching its line of Syrah Rosé. That the wine was even released, never mind won ‘Best Pink Wine’ is a coup in and of itself, its sixth-generation owner and operator admits. “I was very reluctant to use Syrah for rosé because it’s such a rare grape in the Finger Lakes, and it felt