Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Announces New Executive Director
GENEVA, NY June 9th , 2025 The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA), premier marketing association for wines of the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA), is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Navor as its new Executive Director. Navor will lead the organization’s efforts to elevate the visibility and prominence of the Finger Lakes […]
Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Celebrates the 10th Annual FLX Riesling Camp: A Decade of Trade Education, Collaboration, and Riesling Advocacy
GENEVA, NY – May 22, 2025 — The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, premier marketing association for wines in the region, proudly announces the successful completion of the 10th annual FLX Riesling Camp, a flagship educational immersion held in the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area (AVA). This year’s milestone gathering brought together 24 media and trade […]
Martin Family Announces New Ownership of Swedish Hill Winery & Vineyard
SENECA FALLS, NY – The Martin family is excited to announce their new ownership of Swedish Hill Winery & Vineyard located in Romulus, NY. This is the most recent endeavor for the Martin Family, who owns and operates Montezuma Winery & Hidden Marsh Distillery, Idol Ridge Winery & Alder Creek Distillery, and Penguin Bay Winery. […]
Fox Run Vineyards Celebrates 35 Year Anniversary
Fox Run Vineyards, a family-owned winery on the west side of Seneca Lake, celebrates their 35 year anniversary in 2025, a historic milestone in the Finger Lakes. What began as a small family-owned operation on the west side of Seneca Lake has evolved into a destination known for its award-winning wines, sustainable vineyard practices, and […]
Silver Thread Winery Moves to New Location
New Silver Thread Winegarden opens this February After 30 years at it’s off-the-beaten-path location on Caywood Rd. in Lodi, the reputable Silver Thread tasting room has moved to 9564 Rt-414. Silver Thread’s new location – the Silver Thread Winegarden – offers wine tastings, retail sales, and a limited food menu inspired by the previous, long-time […]
Trestle Thirty One Winery Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
Acclaimed Finger Lakes Winery Plans Year-Long Celebration to Mark Milestone Trestle Thirty One Winery, a family-owned pioneer from New York’s Finger Lakes region, is proudly celebrating its ten-year anniversary in 2025 and announcing a series of celebratory events throughout the year and special wine releases. Founded by Nova Cadamatre, the first female winemaker in the […]
Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Announces Exciting Initiatives and Leadership for 2025
Geneva, NY – January 14, 2025 — The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance, a leading voice for promoting the Finger Lakes as North America’s premier cool-climate winegrowing region, is excited to usher in a dynamic year of growth and innovation with its 37 Levy Contributor wineries. With a strong foundation built on its Strategic Plan, the […]
Cheers to Growth: Finger Lakes Wine Alliance and New York Wine & Grape Foundation Partner with La Piana Consulting on Organizational Development Project
PENN YAN NY, October 2nd, 2024– The Board of Directors of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA) and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) are pleased to announce that La Piana Consulting, one of the most experienced nonprofit consulting firms in the country, will be guiding our leadership teams through an Organizational Analysis […]
FLWA and NYWGF Issue RFP for Organizational Analysis and Partnership Development Consultant
The Board of Directors of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance (FLWA) and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) are pleased to announce an RFP for organizational analysis and partnership development consulting. NYWGF and FLWA are established organizations in the New York wine industry, with a shared mission of expanding market presence and brand […]
Finger Lakes Wine Alliance Releases 2023 Vintage Report
On April 3rd, 2024, the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance convened a group of member wineries for a blind tasting and discussion about the 2023 vintage, adding to a collection of over a dozen years of vintage reports published on their website. The gathering offered a look-back on an undeniably unique growing season, punctuated by the […]