Let’s raise a glass to the Long Island wine region.
The New York Wine & Grape Foundation awarded several North Fork vineyards at the 34th annual New York Wine Classic held upstate earlier this week. The statewide competition is one of the non-profit wine foundation’s largest annual events, honoring the best of New York wines.
This year’s competition included 883 entries from 113 wineries from across the state.
The North Fork had a strong showing at the awards, with seven local wineries placing in the “best of” categories.
Best Sparkling Wine
Harbes Vineyard, Blanc de Blancs
Best Traditional Method Sparkling
Harbes Vineyard, Blanc de Blancs
Best Syrah
Harbes Vineyard, 2015 Syrah
Best Rosé Wine
Coffee Pot Cellars, 2018 Rosé
Best Oaked Chardonnay
Lieb Cellars, 2018 Chardonnay
Best Overall Chardonnay
Lieb Cellars, 2018 Chardonnay
Best Medium Dry Riesling
Baiting Hollow Farm Vineyard, 2015 Riesling
Best Pinot Gris
The Lenz Winery, 2015 Pinot Gris
Best Cabernet Sauvignon
The Lenz Winery, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Red Vinifera Blend
Osprey’s Dominion Vineyards, 2013 Flight Meritage, Estate Grown
Best Other Red Vinifera Varietal
Clovis Point, 2017 Petit Verdot
Six Mile Creek Vineyard from the Finger Lakes region took home the most prestigious award of the competition, The Governor’s Cup, with its 2016 Cabernet Franc. The “Winery of the Year” award was presented to Wagner Vineyards, also from the Finger Lakes region.
All the New York Wine Classic winners will be featured at this month’s Great New York State Fair in Syracuse and at regional events and wine dinners hosted by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation throughout 2019.
For a full list of winners, visit newyorkwines.org
