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The future of farming and great winemaking in New York: Sustainability at Wagner Vineyards

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 30, 2020

Five generations of the Wagner family have been growing grapes and making wine in the Finger Lakes for decades. The Wagner Vineyards philosophy is that great wines begin in the vineyard and their success can be attributed to the strict standards of excellence that they employ in their grape growing and winemaking processes. As stewards of the land, they believe that sustainable practices are responsible and respectful to the environment. As a business, they believe that their economic stability is tied directly to how they treat the environment. Although there is a genuine collaborative effort among wineries and grape

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The future of farming and great winemaking in New York: Sustainability at Bedell Cellars

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 29, 2020

At Bedell Cellars, sustainability is at the forefront of their vineyard management and winemaking programs. Their distinctive, terroir-driven wines are a direct result of their focus on biodiversity in the vineyard. Bedell Winemaker, Rich Olsen-Harbich has been a pioneer of winemaking in New York for over 30 years and co-founded Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing (LISW) in 2012.   LISW consists of a group vineyards and wineries who have joined together to be stewards of the Long Island region by adhering to core management criteria – it is the first of its kind on the East Coast. This program of international sustainable

Organic Carrot-Ginger Soup

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 28, 2020

As we find ourselves cooking at home much more these days, one thing is certain… deciding on a dinner menu can be a daunting task. If you’re not quite sure what you’re in the mood for, let us help! This mouth-watering soup from Chef Samantha Buyskes, of Simply Red Catering a great start to a Summer meal. Quick and easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Of course, all of our recipes are

New York Wines: April 2020 Best Buys

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 23, 2020

Love Scoring Deals? Check out this month’s New York Wine Best Buys… New York wineries produce a myriad of world-class, quality wines that are impressive on their own, but even more remarkable when paired with food. For those looking to score a great bottle of wine at a great price, these New York Wine Best Buys are for you. This month’s list spans the state from Long Island to the Niagara Escarpment. The wines come

Meet Rocky Road, Birdie & Fenway: New York Winery Dogs

Jennifer Cooper April 22, 2020

Dogs give us plenty to be thankful for. Their ability to feel happiness so effortlessly teaches us to remember life’s simple pleasures, to live in the moment, and to love unconditionally. New York State’s winery dogs transform the lives and experiences of everyone who has the pleasure to meet them. Discover the winery pups that serve as greeters, morale builders, sales pooches, and vineyard helpers to make New York’s wineries even more special. Whether they’re

lakeside vineyard at sunset. caption reads: Taste NY Wines. Diverse. Bold. Cool Climate.

New York Wines to be Featured by the LCBO

New York Wine & Grape Foundation April 22, 2020

Six New York Wines to be released Online through the LCBO Destination Collection in AprilAdditional Offerings Available through Vintages Catalogue in May Wines from New York Featured in Ontario for the First Time in Almost 30 Years April 22nd, 2020, Penn Yan NY – The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is pleased to announce that The Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Canada (LCBO) will be offering New York wines for sale through their Destination and Vintages collections beginning