Field Notes

News and Updates from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation

The Wine Press

Sunday Brunch…Liberated!

Eggs Benedict with Champagne…Mimosa with Fruit Crepes…Sorry, but you’ll have to wait until noon!

That has long been the situation in New York State…until this week when Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation to liberate Sunday brunch, along with several other measures to further advance New York’s craft beverage sectors, including wine.

Washington Gets a Taste of New York

On Wednesday, September 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will host “New York Farm Day” in the elegant Senate Kennedy Caucus Room at the crest of Capitol Hill. Attendees will include other Senators, the New York Congressional delegation from the House of Representatives, members of the Committees on Agriculture and the Congressional Wine Caucus, legislative chiefs of staff, agricultural specialists in Congress and the Administration, members of the Washington media, top area restaurants and fine wine shops.

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