Whitecliff Vineyards’ new gamay planting in their new Olana Vineyard

NEWS
Thrillist – 4/29/2016
The Finger Lakes top this wine pros list of “Best US Wine Regions” to visit.

TimeOut – 4/29/2016
Hudson Valley wineries are suggested as great out-of-town destinations for NY City dwellers.

Your Niskayuna – 5/4/2016
Copoccia Winery has already outgrown its first home and seeks new space in the Capital District.

Wine Enthusiast – 5/5/2016
Profiles of wine makers who dream big, on the east end of Long Island.

New York Upstate – 5/12/2016
Two new wines on the market: a Billsboro sparkling Riesling appears and Heron Hill offers a white blend to benefit the endangered white deer of Seneca Lake.

Patch – 5/14/2016
Neighbors complain that Long Island winery’s temporary suspension and fine are just a “slap on the wrist“.

Suffolk Times – 5/14/2016
Vineyard 48 legal punishments have been meted out but many wonder if they will have the intended impact.

Examiner – 5/14/2016
Thousand Island region Coyote Moon Winery has been driving judges wild in recent wine competitions.

WAMC – 5/14/2016
Newschannel 13 Meteorologist Jason Gough is a lifelong foodie with a new project called ‘Wine about the Weather‘.

WIVB – 5/15/2016
Meteorologist Kaylee Wendt investigates the impacts of cold temperatures on vineyards in western New York.

WHAM – 5/13/2016
Video reporting from Rochester’s Lilac Festival on attendance and economic impact.

NorthForker – 5/16/2016
Jamesport Vineyards releases a Thimeo Reserve to celebrate 30 years of business on the North Fork.

EVENTS
North Country Wine, Beer and Food Festival – May 20-21, 2016 – Ogdensburg, NY
7th annual festival, earlier in the year than usual, 40 vendors, $5 admission.

Wine in the Wilderness – June 4, 2016
17th annual fundraiser in support of the Utica Zoo sponsored by Mohawk Valley Winery and Saranac Brewery.