The Associated Press recently highlighted the growing challenges that Finger Lakes wineries face due to climate change, economic pressures, and shifting consumer trends. Scott Osborn of Fox Run Vineyards expressed concern over increasingly unpredictable weather and the rollback of federal support for sustainability, despite his winery’s significant investments in solar energy. Another featured winery included Billsboro Winery, where owner Vinny Aliperti advocated for greater environmental responsibility in the region. Despite these obstacles, many in the Finger Lakes wine community remained committed to innovation and climate resilience.
