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To Book
March 31st 2008 — (read more...)

New Uncork New York Logo
September 12th 2007 — This logo is for approved use by industry memebrs . If you are not a winery in New York State, please email the New York Wine & Grape Foundation at susanspence@nywgf.org and supply information on (read more...)

Board of Directors Meeting
April 30th 2007 — 9:00 (read more...)

Seminars, Trade Show, Networking…

Viticulture 2007 Brings Industry Together

October 5th 2006 — ROCHESTER, NY—Over 1,000 people will convene at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on February 7-9 for the Viticulture 2007 conference and trade show, including the 36th Annual New York Wine (read more...)

In new “varietal series”…

Foundation Showcases “New York’s Great Grapes”




October 4th 2006 — Just as the New York grape harvest starts winding down and the year-end selling season starts gearing up, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation has unveiled a totally new, web-based educational and (read more...)

At Annual “Unity Banquet”. . .Wine & Grape Foundation Says: “Thank You!”

April 6th 2006 — GENEVA, NY, April 6, 2006 – The New York Wine & Grape Foundation said a big “Thank You” to several individuals and businesses at its annual “Unity Banquet” on Wednesday, April 5th at Ventosa Vineyards (read more...)

Governor Pataki Issues Official Proclamation…



November is “New York Wines & Dines Month”

October 27th 2005 — Governor Pataki Issues Official Proclamation… ALBANY—Governor George E. Pataki has issued a Proclamation (read more...)

Senator Clinton to Host New York Farm Day
September 12th 2005 — New York Foods, New York Wines, New York Restaurants . . . WASHINGTON, SEPTEMBER 12—New York farm-fresh products, (read more...)

At the 2005 New York Wine & Food Classic in the Finger Lakes…


August 10th 2005 — At the 2005 New York Wine & Food Classic in the Finger Lakes… (read more...)

600 New YorkWines to be Judged by National Experts…



New YorkWine & Food Classic Will be Held in Canandaigua

June 2nd 2005 — 600 New YorkWines to be Judged by National Experts… JUNE 2005-The 2005 New York Wine & Food Classic (read more...)

At Annual "Unity Banquet"
Wine & Grape Foundation Says: "Thank You!"

April 7th 2005 — At Annual "Unity Banquet" GENEVA, NY April 7, 2005--The New York Wine & Grape Foundation said a big "Thank You" to several individuals and (read more...)

Wine and Food Pairings, Murder Mystery, Wine Festivals...
Something for everyone in New York's Wine Country!


March 30th 2005 — Wine and Food Pairings, Murder Mystery, Wine Festivals... April 2005--New York's wine country tourism season is warming up with a (read more...)

Celebrating Spring, Wine Camp, Cruisin' the Tropics, Leprechauns...

New York's Wine Country is Blooming with Events


March 1st 2005 — Celebrating Spring, Wine Camp, Cruisin' the Tropics, Leprechauns... MARCH 2005--Excitement is in the air as the New York wine (read more...)

At 2005 Wine Industry Workshop...

Focus on Compliance, Varietals, Unity

February 24th 2005 — At 2005 Wine Industry Workshop... Geneva, NY--The 34th Annual Wine Industry Workshop on April 5-8 will feature a broad range of timely topics, (read more...)

From Vine to Table . . .

Foundation Promotes Social Responsibility Initiatives



February 18th 2005 — From Vine to Table . . . PENN YAN, NY--The New York Wine & Grape Foundation has developed or endorsed a wide-ranging series of (read more...)

Swedish Hill Leads New York Gold Rush...

New York Wines Shine in the Sunshine State

February 15th 2005 — Swedish Hill Leads New York Gold Rush... TAMPA--Swedish Hill Vineyards led a strong showing of New York wineries at the Florida State Fair (read more...)

For Wine Educators, Media, Consumers . . .

Foundation Unveils New York Wine Course and Reference

February 11th 2005 — Friday,February 11, 2005 PENN YAN, NY--The New York Wine & Grape Foundation has (read more...)

From Farm to City...

New York Wines and Foods on Broadway!


February 5th 2005 — From Farm to City... NEW YORK CITY - Wine and food producers from throughout New York State will showcase their products to thousands of New (read more...)

Your sweet tooth, your sweet "heart", your sweet day . . .
Wine, Chocolate and Fun!

January 27th 2005 — Your sweet tooth, your sweet "heart", your sweet day . . . FEBRUARY, 2005-Red wines, white wines, blush wines . . . wine-filled chocolates, Chocolate Chili, (read more...)

Celebrating the TOTAL New York…Top Restaurants Feature New York Wines & Foods The Entire Month of October

September 27th 2004 — NEW YORK CITY, September 24—Over 50 of New York City’s finest restaurants will be celebrating the harvest and New York State’s agricultural bounty with special recipes, menus and wine lists created (read more...)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:New York Foods, New York Wines, New York Restaurants . . .“New York Wines & Dines” in October
August 24th 2004 — NEW YORK CITY—A month-long celebration of New York foods, wines, restaurants—and the New York spirit—will begin on October 1 as over 50 of New York’s top restaurants unveil their versions of “New York (read more...)

At 2004 New York Wine & Food Classic on Long Island...
August 4th 2004 — Rivendell Winery wins "Governor's Cup" WADING RIVER, LONG ISLAND-Rivendell Winery of the Hudson River region won the coveted "Governor's (read more...)

625 New York Wines to be Judged by Experts…New York Wine & Food Classic Goes to Long Island

July 17th 2004 — The 2004 New York Wine & Food Classic competition will be held on August 2 and 3 at The Inn at East Wind in Long Island wine country. This is the first time in the competition’s 19-year history that (read more...)

At the San Francisco International Wine Competition…Heron Hill Riesling Wins Best White Wine

June 14th 2004 — SAN FRANCISCO, JUNE 13th— Heron Hill Winery Finger Lakes 2002 Riesling (Ingle Vineyard) was voted Best of Show White Wine at the San Francisco International Wine Competition, which included over 3800 (read more...)

Swedish Hill, Hunt Country Lead New York Charge…New York Wines Shine in the Sunshine State

February 10th 2004 — TAMPA—Swedish Hill Vineyards and Hunt Country Vineyards led a strong showing of New York wineries at the Florida State Fair International Wine Competition, held in Tampa on February 5-7. This (read more...)

King Concord: 150 Years Old and Growing Strong
Great for Farming, Food, and Health

October 26th 2003 — OCTOBER 2003—As if on cue to sing “Happy Birthday”, New York vineyards this year are producing the largest Concord crop in the State’s history. While definitely a mixed blessing, the bumper crop (read more...)

New York Wines, New York Foods, New York Restaurants..."New York Wines & Dines" in November
October 10th 2003 — ALBANY-A month-long celebration of New York wines, foods, restaurants-and the New York spirit-will begin on November 1 as over a dozen of the Albany area's top restaurants unveil their versions of (read more...)

To Promote Highway Safety...

Wine & Grape Foundation Helps State Police Promote .08 BAC Law

October 9th 2003 — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation is partnering with the New York State Police to increase consumer awareness of New York State's new law establishing .08 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) as the (read more...)

New York Foods, New York Wines, New York Restaurants . . .New York Agriculture Goes to Washington


September 15th 2003 — New York farm-fresh products, award-winning wines, and fine restaurants are descending on the nation’s capitol to show Congress, the Administration, and others that New York is a major agricultural (read more...)

New York Wines to be Judged in California…New York Wine & Food Classic Will be Held at COPIA in Napa
July 12th 2003 — NAPA, CA—The 2003 New York Wine & Food Classic competition will be held on August 3 and 4 in the middle of California’s premiere wine region at COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in (read more...)

New York Foods, New York Wines, New York Restaurants . . .“New York Wines & Dines” in September
July 11th 2003 — NEW YORK CITY—A month-long celebration of New York foods, wines, restaurants—and the New York spirit—will begin on September 1 as over 40 of New York’s top restaurants unveil their versions of “New (read more...)

Cross-Country Cookin’ . . .New York Cuisine Goes to LA


May 11th 2003 — NEWPORT BEACH, CA-A west coast version of “New York Cuisine” will debut on Friday, May 16 when New York wines and foods will be featured at the exclusive Pacific Club in Newport Beach south of Los (read more...)

At Annual “Unity Banquet”. . .Wine & Grape Foundation Says: “Thank You!”
February 24th 2003 — BUFFALO, February 21, 2003 - The New York Wine & Grape Foundation said a big “Thank You” to 8 individuals or businesses at its annual “Unity Banquet” on Friday, February 21 in Buffalo. The banquet (read more...)

At Florida International Wine Competition . . .New York Wines Shine in the Sunshine State


February 10th 2003 — TAMPA, February 8-Pindar Vineyards from Long Island and Goose Watch Winery from Cayuga Lake led a strong showing by many New York wineries at the Florida State Fair International Wine and Grape Juice (read more...)

“New York Cuisine” Goes West . . .Uncork New York! at COPIA in Napa

November 11th 2002 — NAPA, CA, November 8, 2002-A broad selection of New York wines and foods will be offered to Californians during Thanksgiving weekend at COPIA: the American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in Napa. (read more...)

“New York Cuisine” Hits the Road . . .In November, Albany Will Uncork New York

October 29th 2002 — ALBANY-New York’s Capitol region is celebrating the bounty of the State’s agriculture in November with a month-long celebration of New York wines in restaurants and wine shops, complemented by a “New (read more...)

New Yorkers Meet New Yorkers
October 21st 2002 — On October 15 “Trade Mission” Hosted by Senator Clinton . . . PENN YAN, NY-In an effort to acquaint New Yorkers with New Yorkers, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton led (read more...)

New York Agriculture Goes to Washington
October 21st 2002 — New York Foods, New York Wines, New York Restaurants . . . New York farm-fresh products, award-winning wines, and fine restaurants are descending on the nation’s (read more...)

At 2002 New York Wine & Food Classic . . . Hosmer Winery 2001 Riesling wins “Governor’s Cup”
August 14th 2002 — NEW YORK CITY-Hosmer Winery’s 2001 Dry Riesling won the coveted “Governor’s Cup” trophy at the 2002 New York Wine & Food Classic competition, held on August 12 & 13 at the new Ritz-Carlton Battery (read more...)

At International Wine Competition . . .New York Rieslings Shine in San Francisco
June 25th 2002 — SAN FRANCISCO-Riesling wines from New York made a major impression on expert judges at the 2002 San Francisco International Wine Competition, the nation’s largest and toughest judging with over 3,800 (read more...)

At International Marketing Conference . . .FIVS Creates Dynamic New Structure
May 28th 2002 — LONDON-The Fédération Internationale des Vins et Spiritueux (FIVS), based in Paris, has created a new organizational structure designed to enhance the group’s efficiency and effectiveness in pursuing (read more...)

At Taster’s Guild International Competition . . .New York Wines Find Gold Mine
May 7th 2002 — MICHIGAN— Chiappone Cellars of Niagara county, and the sister wineries of Swedish Hill Vineyards and Goose Watch Winery on Cayuga Lake, led a strong showing of New York wines in the recent Tasters (read more...)

New York Strikes Gold in the Sunshine State
February 14th 2002 — TAMPA—New York wineries took two of five “Best of Show” awards and captured a slew of Double Gold, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the Florida State Fair International Wine & Grape Juice Competition (read more...)

Wine Industry Boom Sparks Economic Growth
January 18th 2002 — The New York wine industry has grown explosively over the past 15 years and sparked significant growth in other sectors of the State’s economy, according to recently released statistics. Of (read more...)

Albany Area Celebrates “New York Wine & Food Month”
October 28th 2001 — ALBANY—As the “New York Cuisine” program concludes in New York City, Albany area restaurants and wine shops will uncork New York wines to celebrate New York Wine & Food Month throughout November (read more...)

New York Vintage 2001: “Fantastic”
October 22nd 2001 — As New York’s grape harvest winds down, grape growers and winemakers across the State are reporting that 2001 should be one of the best years ever in terms of grape and wine quality. “New (read more...)

Dr. Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars Named “Winery of the Year”
September 30th 2001 — NEW YORK CITY—Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars has been named “Winery of the Year” based on the results of the New York Wine & Food Classic competition held last month at the Hudson River (read more...)

“New York Cuisine” Debuts in October
September 27th 2001 — NEW YORK CITY—A celebration of New York agriculture, wines, and restaurants begins Monday, October 1 as some of New York City’s top restaurants unveil their versions of “New York Cuisine” featuring (read more...)

Red Newt 2000 Riesling wins “Governor’s Cup”
August 27th 2001 — NEW YORK CITY—Red Newt Cellars 2000 Riesling won the coveted “Governor’s Cup” at the 2001 New York Wine & Food Classic competition, held on August 21 & 22 at the Hudson River Club in the World (read more...)

NY Wine and Grape Foundation Announces its First Market Region Site!  
October 31st 2000 — A special section of our web site focusing on the Albany market. Wineries, retailers and restaurants have partnered together to create a unique opportunity for consumers to enjoy New York (read more...)