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New York Wine & Grape Foundation Mini-Grant Program Delivers Measurable Impact Across New York’s Wine & Grape Industry

New York Wine & Grape Foundation March 31, 2026

41 wineries, growers, wine trails, and regional organizations funded in 2025 program year The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) today announced the successful completion of its 2025-26 Mini-Grant Program, which awarded $21,000 in small grants to wineries, grape growers, wine trails, and regional organizations across New York State. The program supported a diverse range of marketing, education, and business development initiatives, from targeted digital advertising campaigns and professional video production to business consulting,

Growers and Vintners Still Buzzing From 2025 Vintage

Kathleen Willcox and Robin Shreeves March 18, 2026

Bully Hill Vineyards Across the Empire State, the buzz on the 2025 harvest was excellent.  Most reports pointed to a cool spring, followed by a warm and dry summer, and a drama-free harvest season. Add those conditions to the lack of zero widespread early or late frost incidents, and you get long, interrupted hang times for the fruit, which results in steady ripening and concentrated flavors in the glass.  It’s the type of harvest, in

40 Years of the New York Wine Classic 

New York Wine & Grape Foundation March 14, 2026

Submissions are now open for the 2026 competition, celebrating the excellence and diversity of New York wines.  The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is proud to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 New York Wine Classic, marking the 40th year of the state’s premier wine competition. For four decades, the New York Wine Classic has recognized excellence in winemaking and celebrated the remarkable diversity of wines produced across New York State. Since its founding,

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Announces Statewide Listening Sessions for Wineries and Growers

New York Wine & Grape Foundation March 12, 2026

Regional gatherings invite industry members to share perspective and help shape the future of New York wine The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) will host a series of Regional Listening Sessions this spring, bringing together wineries, growers, industry professionals, and partners from across New York State for open conversation about the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s wine and grape industry.  The sessions are designed to strengthen industry collaboration while ensuring that the

The Women Reshaping New York Wine

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox March 3, 2026

For centuries, the job of growing and making wine was considered a man’s domain. Even today, the most recent numbers show that just about 14% of winemakers in California are female. (Because California makes 85% of our country’s wine, this is a significant statistic.)  But in the Empire State, a growing number of women are leading winemaking and, in the process, reshaping the state’s viticulture.  Launching Pads & Mentors  As anyone who has had a

Get To Know the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s Staff

Robin Shreeves and Kathleen Willcox February 27, 2026

You may know a lot about New York wine. You may know a lot about your favorite New York wineries or the people who work at them, making the wines you love. But what do you know about the people here at the New York Wine & Grape Foundation who work to promote the world-class image of New York grapes and wines? Now’s the chance to get to know this organization’s staff, who devote their