Climate change is reshaping the future of winemaking in the Finger Lakes, where growers are adapting to increasingly unpredictable weather. At Ria’s Wines, owners Ria D’Aversa and Michael Penn are leading with resilience, embracing Cornell’s research and extension programs to stay ahead of climate challenges. After relocating from wildfire-prone California, they’ve found both opportunity and urgency in New York’s cool-climate region. Their story reflects the broader efforts of Finger Lakes growers working to ensure the region’s wine industry thrives for generations to come. Click here to read the full story!
