Exploring Oak: Introduction to Tonnellerie Berger [Business Spotlight]

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All are welcome to this spotlight on new NWYGF Business Partner Tonnellerie Berger & Fils. About this Event Join Tiffany Eicholz, Business Development Manager, as she gives an overview of the new “phygital” (physical + digital) tasting process from Tonnellerie Berger & Fils. Thanks to this innovative process launched in March 2021, Tonnellerie Berger & […]

Fireside Chat with Sam Filler & Guests

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Meet the capacity building partners who are providing education, tools, and consulting services to our members this year. The membership year is about to launch on April 1st. Do you know about our new capacity building programs that benefit members? Capacity building is not just about your ability to do business now, it is about […]

How Self-Distributed Wineries Can Leverage the Power of SevenFifty

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Learn more about the platform where over 90,000+ on- and off-premise retail buyers search, discover, and place orders. About this Event This session will cover the ways in which self-distributing New York wineries can leverage SevenFifty’s trade database and marketplace to reach the nation’s largest trade audience of retail buyers and distributor partners. You’ll learn […]

Climate Change and the Future of Sustainable Farming

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A presentation by Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Director of Climate Science at the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists How is climate change affecting us today and over our lifetime? These are important questions for the wine community ask. Climate change has the potential to impact everyone in the wine supply chain […]

New York Wine Classic Awards Presentation

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You are invited to attend the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s Live Awards Ceremony announcing the winners of the 35th New York Wine Classic competition on March 18th at 6:00pm/EST. This online event will reveal and celebrate the "Best in Category" winners, as well as the prestigious Governor’s Cup (Best Wine) and Winery of […]

New York State of Wine: Boldly, global with Felicity Carter

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. In the seventh episode, Felicity Carter, the executive editor for new wine discovery platform Pix, returns to the series to lead a winemaker panel discussion that seeks to define the distinctive profile […]

Member Update: New York Wines Online Marketing Activities

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Learn about the benefits and responsibilities for wineries participating in Tier 3 Membership. A detailed overview of BuyNewYorkWines.com About this Event New York Wine & Grape Foundation Tier 3 Members have the benefit of being featured in our Virtual Seminar series staring in late April. Our “New York Wines Online” program will host two events monthly, and we want to help […]

Packaging and Paper Solutions for Wineries & Growers [Partner Spotlight]

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Meet new Business Partner, Economy Products & Solutions, and learn more about the services they provide to the industry. About this Event Economy Products & Solutions has been serving the Finger Lakes Region for several years providing packaging and shipping supplies for various Wine Clubs. They look forward to growing relationships with other New York […]

B.E.V. NY Virtual Conference

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B.E.V. NY is the annual grape and wine conference presented by Cornell's Finger Lakes Grape Program and the Enology Extension Laboratory. The conference consists of three days of programming, each one focused on a different aspect of the industry: Business. Enology. Viticulture. B.E.V. NY. The conference invites academic and industry experts to present information that […]

New Tax Law & PPP Loan Updates Under the Consolidated Appropriations Acts

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NOTE: This session was rescheduled from January 26th, 2021. This Basic Webinar will provide an update on recent changes in the deductibility of expenses related to PPP Loans. About this Event Recent legislation has changed things since our Year-end Planning and Current Hot Topics webinar in December. For example, the deductibility of expenses related to PPP were […]

New York State of Wine: Boldly, sustainable. with Pascaline Lepeltier

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. The state is home to the first winery in the United States, and producers are drawing on that background to produce some of the most exciting wines in the country. Wine has […]

How to Create an Unforgettable Wine Brand

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Despite the pandemic, consumers continue to have access to quality wine from across the country. This is great news for wineries and wine drinkers—but it also presents a unique challenge: if there are numerous wineries within an hour of one another, how will consumers know which ones to visit? When shopping online, how will your brand stand apart from thousands of others? How will you attract and retain a steady stream of wine-loving customers? Wine consumers reward their favorite wineries with fierce loyalty—and Glenn will show you how to build a wine brand that creates raving fans who will support you for a lifetime.

Fireside Chat with Sam Filler & Special Guests

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Join us in January for update on new Grower Membership Tiers and the benefits provided within each. We will also talk about NYWGF's new marketing campaign roll-out plan. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas on how we can best shine a spotlight on New York's growers.

Year-End Inventory & Impact on Your Winery’s Profitability [Basic Webinar]

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Join Liz Miranda for this in-depth examination of how to calculate year-end inventory value, a direct driver of your profitability. About this Event Join Liz Miranda for this in-depth examination of how to calculate year-end inventory value, a direct driver of your profitability. Key Learning Objectives Will Include: Tracking costs by production center Includes examples […]

New York State of Wine: Boldly, extreme. with Olivier Borneuf (French language only)

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. The state is home to the first winery in the United States, and producers are drawing on that background to produce some of the most exciting wines in the country. Wine has […]

New York Bubblies for New Year’s Eve with Wanda Mann

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Let’s bid a hearty farewell to 2020 and welcome the New Year with some authentic New York sparkle! New Year’s Eve celebrations may look different this year, but the holiday would be incomplete without the festive sound of a popping cork. Sparkling wine has driven New York’s industry since the very beginning: after Prohibition, Charles Fournier, originally of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, became the winemaker and production manager of Urbana Wine Company in the Finger Lakes. Join us as we honor New York State’s sparkling wine history, celebrate the future, and toast the new year in a lively virtual tasting with brand ambassador Wanda Mann. 

Leading Varietals of New York with Kevin Zraly

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If you know New York wine, you might immediately think of the Finger Lakes and Riesling or your mind might go South to Long Island where Merlot often takes center stage, but the story doesn't end there. Recently, many trade and media have been focusing on other leading varietals of New York’s major growing regions. […]

New York State of Wine: Boldy, rooted. with Jamie Goode

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. The state is home to the first winery in the United States, and producers are drawing on that background to produce some of the most exciting wines in the country. Wine has […]

New York’s Heritage & Hybrid Wines with Carlo DeVito

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Many wine enthusiasts across the world enjoy and recognize wines produced from Vitis vinifera, the European grapevine species responsible for beloved Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. But winemakers in the Northern United States have recognize the potential of, literally, going back to our roots. The term "heritage" or "heirloom" grape apply to grapes […]

Green for Grapes: Using Community Solar to Reduce Costs

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Green for grapes! Join us to learn how community solar can reduce operating costs for winemakers and grape growers, hassle free. Learn how you can utilize existing locally-based solar farms to become more sustainable and reduce electricity costs. Community solar allows you to reap the benefits of rooftop solar without having to worry about installation […]

DTC Metrics Intensive: Virtual Tasting, Event & Phone Sale Metrics for Wineries

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Part of the WISE Digital Series, these workshops are designed to work together to support a comprehensive digital strategy for your winery. This expanded 9-hour course (delivered in 3 separate sections) provides an overview designed to help winery executives and frontline DTC managers better understand the metrics required to manage the six primary DTC channels […]

Year-end Planning and Current Hot Topics

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Learn tax planning strategies, tips for 2021 in light of Covid, the status of PPP loan forgiveness and more. About this Event We are happy to be welcoming Anthony Sandonato from Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP back for our annual tax & finance year end webinar. During this session Tony will help clarify any […]

DTC Metrics Intensive: Wine Club and Digital Metrics for Wineries

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Part of the WISE Digital Series, these workshops are designed to work together to support a comprehensive digital strategy for your winery. This expanded 9-hour course (delivered in 3 separate sections) provides an overview designed to help winery executives and frontline DTC managers better understand the metrics required to manage the six primary DTC channels […]

DTC Metrics Intensive: CRM & Tasting Room Metrics for Wineries

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Part of the WISE Digital Series, these workshops are designed to work together to support a comprehensive digital strategy for your winery. This expanded 9-hour course (delivered in 3 separate sections) provides an overview designed to help winery executives and frontline DTC managers better understand the metrics required to manage the six primary DTC channels […]

Funding Opportunities through the New York Forward Loan Fund

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Learn how to access low interest loans specifically designed to help businesses reopen for business after the Covid-19 shutdown. About this Event This webinar will present information on acquiring capital for small businesses trying to recover from the COVID-19 and information for small agribusinesses looking for capital to expand. The New York Forward loan fund can offer […]

New York Wines for the Thanksgiving Table with Dan Belmont

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After the year we've all had, the upcoming holidays will be an even more special time to give thanks. There is no better pairing for your Thanksgiving feast, from appetizers to dessert, than New York wines. Perhaps a sparkler to kick things off, and a crisp dry Riesling or a playful Cabernet Franc to compliment rich foods […]

An Update on New York’s Paid Sick Leave Regulations

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Learn how to use HR best practices to comply with the new regulation and get your questions answered live! About this Event Beginning in 2021, almost all employers in New York State will be required to provide up to forty hours of paid sick leave to every employee. Now is the perfect time for employers […]

New York State of Wine: Boldly, individual. with Essi Avellan MW

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. The state is home to the first winery in the United States, and producers are drawing on that background to produce some of the most exciting wines in the country. Wine has […]

New York Winter Whites with Cha McCoy

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There is no mistaking that New York produces some refreshing, high-acid, white wines like Riesling. However, for this seminar, Cha McCoy shines a spotlight on the diversity and warmth of other white wines being produced across the state, just in time for colder weather. As the season has officially changed, so have our palates. For […]

Sparkling Wines of New York with Lenn Thompson

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Diversity is the greatest strength of New York wine country. There is so much more to it than Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay. Sparkling wine – made in myriad styles of styles using myriad grapes is the unappreciated star of the state’s wine industry. And it’s made in every corner of the state’s cool-climate wine […]

Developing and Managing Winery Loyalty Programs

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Join Sandra Hess for this hands-on seminar that will include one breakout session - so be ready to join in! About this Event Free for NY Drinks NY Participants; Limited space available for NYWGF Tier 2 Members for $50. This session will begin by defining what “Loyalty Management” means to your unique wine brand by asking: […]

Digital Mastery for Wineries: Websites in 2020

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Part of the WISE Digital Series, these workshops are designed to work together to support a comprehensive digital strategy for your winery. About this Event Websites in the year 2020 - November 3rd / 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Now that your website has to do some heavy lifting – when’s the last time you […]

New York Wines: Best Buys with Dan Belmont

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It is always a great time to get more for your money, and these New York wineries deliver the goods. 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 […]

Fireside Chat with Sam Filler & Special Guests

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Join us for a sneak peek at our new marketing plan and an update on how the new membership model and virtual seminars are progressing. About this Event Join us in October for a sneak peek at our new marketing plan and an update on how the new membership benefits and virtual seminars are progressing. […]

Digital Mastery for Wineries: Social Media

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Part of the WISE Digital Series, these workshops are designed to work together to support a comprehensive digital strategy for your winery. About this Event Social Media - October 29th / 1:00PM to 4:00 PM Social media is today’s awareness platform – but it’s confusing where to go and how much to pay. The first […]

Digital Mastery for Wineries: Email Marketing

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Part of the WISE Digital Series, these workshops are designed to work together to support a comprehensive digital strategy for your winery. About this Event Email Marketing - October 27th / 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn the elements of a strong email campaign including database, essential metrics, targeting and design tricks; this workshop also […]

New York State of Wine: Boldly, redefined. with Felicity Carter

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. The state is home to the first winery in the United States, and producers are drawing on that background to produce some of the most exciting wines in the country. Wine has […]

WISE Community Forum – Tasting Room COVID-19 Challenges

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Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the Wine Industry Sales Education (WISE) Academy for a special Community Forum Series designed to help New York wineries optimize the guest experience as they grapple with different, and ever-changing COVID-related challenges. Things are constantly evolving, and we want to quickly share what we are learning […]

The Value of Premium Experiences in Today’s Times & Beyond

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This workshop is designed to help attendees learn key facets to consider when creating premium experiences at their wineries. “Experiences” has been the buzzword in tourism for the past 10 years, and the New York State wine industry has recognized the importance of experiential tourism for creating brand loyalty and driving wine sales at its […]

New York Wines From Corner to Corner

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Join Yannick Benjamin, one of the stars of Esquire TV’s “Uncorked” and “the new star of New York's gastronomic firmament,” as he takes you on a vinous journey from the far east end of Long Island to the western pocket of the Niagara Escarpment, visiting the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes along the way! Get […]

New York State of Wine: Boldly, authentic. featuring Richard Siddle

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Diverse and bold, with a long history stretching back hundreds of years, New York is reinventing itself as an epicenter of dynamic winemaking. The state is home to the first winery in the United States, and producers are drawing on that background to produce some of the most exciting wines in the country. Wine has […]

WISE Community Forum – Tasting Room COVID-19 Challenges

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Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the Wine Industry Sales Education (WISE) Academy for a special Community Forum Series designed to help New York wineries optimize the guest experience as they grapple with different, and ever-changing COVID-related challenges. Things are constantly evolving, and we want to quickly share what we are learning […]

Best Practices for Winery Websites

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Join Sandra Hess for this hands-on seminar that will include one breakout session - so be ready to join in! About this Event Free for NY Drinks NY Participants; Limited space available for NYWGF Tier 2 Members for $50. This two-hour session will be a deep dive into the building blocks of the best winery websites. Join […]

WISE Community Forum – Tasting Room COVID-19 Challenges

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Join the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the Wine Industry Sales Education (WISE) Academy for a special Community Forum Series designed to help New York wineries optimize the guest experience as they grapple with different, and ever-changing COVID-related challenges. Things are constantly evolving, and we want to quickly share what we are learning […]

Fireside Chat with Sam Filler & Special Guests

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We invite you to join Sam Filler, members of our board of directors, and special guests - perhaps with a glass of your favorite New York wine - for an informal but informational online chat each month. If there is a silver lining as a result of recent events, it is that many of us […]

Budget Best Practices in a Struggling Economy

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Exploring ways that wineries can identify opportunities to reduce expenses and increase cash flow. In these stressful times businesses are reviewing all expenses and revenue sources to figure out how to stay afloat. Join Liz Miranda, of Miranda Tax & Consulting for this hands on webinar. Liz will help us walk through an example of a […]

Fireside Chat with Sam Filler & Special Guests

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On July 23rd, we invite you to join Sam Filler, Executive Director, and Charlie Marshall, Board President - perhaps with a glass of your favorite New York wine - to learn more and ask your questions about the changes coming to membership. Thursday, June 23rd, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Times have changed, […]

Telling Your Winery’s Brand Story with Video

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Learn about the importance of video and how to create moving and effective pieces, even while following social distancing protocol. Video is a strong storytelling tool. In a time of limited contact, it has been our view into the outside world, harking us back to a pre-COVID life while giving us hope for a post […]

New York Wines Export Program 2020 Overview

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A comprehensive look at the benefits of the NYWGF program, including information from successful exporters. Have you ever wondered how some New York wineries are selling their products successfully in international markets and garnering worldwide press? Much of the behind the scenes work is done by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation's Export Program. […]

Fireside Chat with Sam Filler and Special Guests

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We invite you to join Sam Filler, members of our board of directors, and special guests - perhaps with a glass of your favorite New York wine - for an informal but informational online chat each month. If there is a silver lining as a result of recent events, it is that many of us […]

Financial Strategies for Wineries & Vineyards After the Impact of COVID-19

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Join Tony Sandonato, from Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. LLP, as he discusses important financial strategies to consider in the wake of COVID-19. About Anthony G. Sandonato As a partner in our tax department in the Rochester office, Tony specializes in a variety of areas, including corporate tax, business valuations and superior client service. A […]

Top 5 Wine Consumer Engagement Strategies for 2020

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Join Sandra Hess of DTC Wine Workshops, as she discusses Tasting Room & Direct-to-Consumer tactics to help your winery excel. This webinar is brought to you in partnership with our friends at the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and is sponsored by American National Insurance. Topics to be covered will include: Pre-Visit: Reaching new […]

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