2026 New York Wine Classic

New York Wine & Grape Foundation Celebrates Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic

Ryan William Vineyard Earns Governor’s Cup for 2025 Pinot Blanc; Weis Vineyards Named Winery of the Year for Third Consecutive Year Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic were announced tonight during a live virtual Awards Ceremony hosted by Wanda Mann, East Coast Editor of The SOMM Journal & Tasting Panel and founder of Wine With Wanda. Organized by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF), the New York Wine Classic is the

The New York Wine Classic Shines a Spotlight on the Ever-Increasing Quality of New York Wines

Entering its 40th anniversary, the New York Wine Classic is the state’s premier wine competition, celebrating the excellence and diversity of New York wines. The bottle that’s rated highest receives the Governor’s Cup, a large silver chalice. The winery that achieves the highest score overall across the top seven grape-based wines it submits earns the honor of “Winery of the Year.” The origins of this competition go back to the

Discover New York’s Best Wines: New York Wine Classic Virtual Awards Ceremony Set

Join NYWGF and Host Wanda Mann on August 10th to Celebrate New York Wine The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is thrilled to announce that the 2026 New York Wine Classic Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday, August 10th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST. The live, virtual celebration is free and open to the public, and this year, New York’s best wines are ready to take center stage. Hosted for the third consecutive