In 1994 Marti and Tom Macinski, owners of Standing Stone Vineyards, planted an acre of Saperavi grapes. Two other winemakers in the Finger Lakes—McGregor Vineyard and Dr. Frank Vinifera Wine
ALBANY, N.Y. â New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball recently congratulated the winners of the 2021 New York Wine Classic. This distinguished New York wine competition is organized by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF). Wineries from Long Island, the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Western New York, Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and New York City regions were honored with âBest of Classâ Awards in 25 categories.
âCongratulations to the winners of the New York Wine Classic, and to all the wineries who entered this most prestigious competition. New York stateâs wine makers continue to set themselves apart and produce some of the very best wines in the world. I am pleased that, despite the challenges we have all faced this year, we have been able to recognize and celebrate the diverse and unique array of wineries that call New York home, Ball stated.