New York Wine

Though the first successful North American wine production is often credited to California, New York is where the industry was first pioneered in the United States. The Dutch and Huguenot settlers were the first to cultivate wine grapes in the 16th century. The oldest continuously operating winery, the Brotherhood Winery (which produces strictly sacramental wines, which is how they got around the Prohibition), first known as Jacques Brothers, was established in 1837. The country’s first bonded winery, the Pleasant Valley Wine Company (also known as the Great Western Wine Company), was established in the 1860s in Steuben County. 

 
For a long time, New York wines languished behind the high reputations of its west coast rivals. Most of the wines produced were labrusca varieties such as Concord, Diamond and Baco Noir, mostly in sweet styles that were embraced by certain drinkers, but ignored by much of the “serious” wine community. In the 1950s, Dr. Konstantin Frank immigrated Read more »

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Varietals Produced in New York View all

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

  • Merlot

    The Occitanian word “merlot” translates to “young blackbird.” An accurate description for this popular, early-budding...

  • Chardonnay

    British wine writer and critic, Jancis Robinson, once noted that throughout the 80’s and 90’s in the United States, C...

  • Cabernet Franc

    History of the grape: References to it in the Loire region of France date as far back as the mid 12th century. But it...

  • Concord

    Concord started out as a chance hybrid between vitis vinifera and vitis labrusca. It was first introduced in 1843 by ...

Subregions of New York

  • Finger Lakes

      The Finger Lakes wine region in upstate New York is centered around the Canandaigua (meani...

  • Hudson River

    "Longevity" aptly sums up the Hudson River Region of New York. The historic region claims both th...

  • Hudson Valley

Popular Wineries in New York View all

  • Lieb Family Cellars

    Lieb Family Cellars operates its tasting room and produces its wines at The Premium Wine Group (P...

  • Montezuma Winery

    Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes and adjacent to the breathtaking Montezuma National Wild...

  • Slyboro Cider House

    Ciders once ruled all other drinks in taverns and farmsteads in early colonial America. Apple see...

  • Pellegrini Family Vineyards

    The Pellegrini Family traces its heritage in winemaking to the early 1900s when brothers Nello an...

  • Taylor Family Vineyards

    Small family winery making less than a thousand cases a year. Producing Cabernet, Reserve Caberne...

  • Macari Vineyards & Winery

    Macari Vineyards, located on the North Fork of Eastern Long Island in Mattituck, is owned and ope...

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New York on Snooth

  • This just arrived in my email--hoping the nested Snooth link doesn't cause ... have dinner... I love New York. Sure, it’s been said by others, but the fact is, I really do love New York- there’s an energy there that no place on earth can duplicate. During my last visit in March I had an epic run through Central Park (in the snow!)- all the whi... Read More

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  • Next week Argovino, a new reference for Argentine wines, is launching officially in New York.We already have about 200 wines reviewed on argovino.com - please stop by or follow us on Twitter at @TryArgovino.This week the Huffington Post published our manifesto on tasting, which explains why we don't taste wines blind: http://www.huffingtonpost.c... Read More

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  • Bully Hill Vineyards le Goat Blush New York State

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    Very pleasant and sweet table wine. Read More

    Wine review by concordsontop


  • Bully Hill Vineyards Riesling Keuka Lake American Riesling

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    Bully Hill vineyard, although my favorite vineyard, didn't produce a fine riesling with this product. Read More

    Wine review by concordsontop


  • Torrey Ridge Winery Blue Sapphire NV

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    I bought the Blue Saphhire concord wine, and it was splendid. Obviously a sweet wine, very tasty & not tacky (as in cheap flavor). Read More

    Wine review by concordsontop


  • Ventosa Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Seneca Lake Saggio 2004

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    No written review

    Wine review by WineSplash


  • Ventosa Vineyards Red Bordeaux Blend Seneca Lake Saggio 2004

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    When you can't make it to Napa or Bordeaux, then the next best thing is to ... ... ... your local wineries! The New York Finger Lakes is a 7 hour drive away from us but worth the time in its beautiful landscape and great tasting wines! Last spring, we went to the Finger Lakes and stocked up on wine from many different wineries. This is one win... Read More

    Wine review by WineSplash


  • Heron Hill Vineyards Eclipse Red 2008

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    Bad. Another overpriced cab franc driven meritage from NY State. Dry, thin, and bitter. Read More

    Wine review by joebernardinoATyahoo


  • Hazlitt Red Cat

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    One of my favorites wines for just kicking back. Definitely sweet, but pairs great with things like pizza and hot wings. This is one of my go-to's for when I just want wines on hand. Read More

    Wine review by SweetWineJenn


  • Sheldrake Point 04 Pinot Noir Ny Finger Lakes Cayuga Pinot Noir 2008

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    Wine review by merchoa


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