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HAPPY NEW YEAR! How on earth did 10 years already go by since we were anxiously fretting about a possible Y2K computer meltdown?
During that time 161 new New York wineries opened, more than in the previous 170 years of the industry¡¯s history, with 106 of those in the past five years, which is more than in the 20-year period of 1980-1999.auto compare This is one of the few growth industries in New York State, largely because of the public-private partnership which we hope will continue this year and decade.
In any case, I wish you safety,auto compare health and happiness in the year and decade ahead.
.76 BILLION (with a ¡°B¡±) is what New York¡¯s grape, grape juice and wine industry contributed to our State¡¯s economy in 2008,auto compare according to a new study by Napa-based Stonebridge Research Group LLC. That figure is conservative, in that several new wineries opened in 2009, and anecdotal reports indicate that tourism and sales were up modestly in 2009 despite the recession.
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Wine is the ultimate value-added product, benefiting the agricultural, tourism, manufacturing, transportation and other sectors of the economy. In addition,auto compare wine is the only agricultural product which generates excise and sales taxes for the State and local economies. (In 2009, the State excise tax on wine was increased about 50% due to the fiscal crisis, which unfortunately continues.)
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The auto industry is a dramatic example of the downward spiral caused by an industry¡¯s decline, while the wine industry illustrates the upward spiral of a growing industry. Let¡¯s hope our State officials recognize that. More detail on the study will appear in the near future.
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WINE TRAILS throughout New York are a major reason there were nearly 5 million tourist visits in 2008, bringing lots of money to the rural economies.
This week we had a meeting of the wine trails and regional groups to compare notes and share experiences. While a few of the trails were essentially flat in 2009 (though some wineries along them had increased visits and sales),auto compare several showed significant growth.
In the Thousand Islands, our newest wine region, overall tourism was down but winery visits were up,auto compare and the wine industry has quickly become the #2 attraction after historic Boldt Castle. Coyote Moon Winery¡¯s grand opening last summer attracted over 2,000 people alone.
The Niagara Wine Trail,auto compare east of Niagara Falls, experienced 30-40% growth due to their promotion program, the ¡°staycation¡± phenomenon, and the new requirement for passports between the U.S. and Canada,auto compare which has reduced cross-border tourism. In other words, Americans who might have gone to the Ontario wine region are now opting for Niagara instead, and fewer Canadians are crossing the bridge.
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There is irony here: The Ontario government imposes ridiculously high customs duties on wines entering Canada, which strongly discourages our friendly Canadian visitors from buying wine and taking it home, which leads to ambivalence at wineries when Ontario license plates are spotted (especially on tour buses, since they taste but don¡¯t buy). For at least two decades, various public officials at the federal and state levels have tried to persuade the Ontario Liquor Control Board (a government monopoly) to reduce its border taxes to U.auto compare S. levels (essentially non-existent), with no success.
The passport requirement seems to have shifted the mix of winery visitors to those who actually buy wine!
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WINE MARKET COUNCIL will present its 5th Annual Presentation on U.S.Wine Consumer Trends on Tuesday, January 19 from 9 am to noon at the Museum of Modern Art (Titus 2 Theater). Featuring John Gillespie and Jennifer Pagano of the Wine Market Council,auto compare joined by Danny Brager of The Nielsen Company, this annual event is an incredibly informative and enlightening group of presentations for gaining perspective on the past, present and future.
It¡¯s free for Wine Market Council members,auto compare and for others, and there are still a few seats left. More information and registration is at www.winemarketcouncil.com/research_conf.asp/ or by contacting Sheri Fidel at 707-944-0996,auto compare admin@winemarketcouncil.com.
VITICULTURE 2010 is coming up fast, and the deadline for discounted early bird registration is this Friday,auto compare January 15. The 0 early bird registration fee includes the full-three day conference and trade show, with breakfast and lunch each day, and a unique opportunity to learn from experts around the world on the hot topics of the day.
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For example, Thursday morning is dedicated to ¡°Climate Change: Its Impacts on Grape Growing and Winemaking¡± presented by Dr. Greg Jones of Southern Oregon University and Dominik Sona of Weingut Dr. Loosen in Germany. The following morning will include a breakout session on ¡°Going Green¡± featuring Nancy Irelan, co-owner of Red Tail Ridge Winery,auto compare the first LEED-certified winery in the Finger Lakes; and a representative from the New York State agency (NYSERDA) which has specific incentive programs to encourage the greening of the wine industry (and others). And of course there are lots of seminars on viticulture, enology, marketing, laws and regulations, and great networking opportunities.auto compare
For full information and registration, visit www.viticulture2010.org.auto compare
DR. FRANK and SHELDRAKE POINT topped a list of ¡°15 Appealing White Wines¡± recently reviewed by Wine Spectator¡¯s James Molesworth, who led off by saying, ¡°From dry to sweet versions,auto compare the Finger Lakes is slowly but steadily cementing its reputation as this country¡¯s best source for Riesling.¡±
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2008 Finger Lakes Bunch Select Lake Harvest Riesling received a 92; and Sheldrake Point 2008 Finger Lakes Riesling Ice Wine a 91, joined by its Finger Lakes 2008 Late Harvest Riesling at 90.auto compare Receiving scores of 88 were Atwater Estate 2008 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling; Keuka Lake Vineyards 2008 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling, Goldman Vineyard; and Lakewood 2008 Finger Lakes Riesling. Congratulations to all.
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Having wine every night is such a civilized thing¡I¡¯m very fond of the idea of the family mean, complete with wine.¡±
¨CJulia Child.
During that time 161 new New York wineries opened, more than in the previous 170 years of the industry¡¯s history, with 106 of those in the past five years, which is more than in the 20-year period of 1980-1999.auto compare This is one of the few growth industries in New York State, largely because of the public-private partnership which we hope will continue this year and decade.
In any case, I wish you safety,auto compare health and happiness in the year and decade ahead.
.76 BILLION (with a ¡°B¡±) is what New York¡¯s grape, grape juice and wine industry contributed to our State¡¯s economy in 2008,auto compare according to a new study by Napa-based Stonebridge Research Group LLC. That figure is conservative, in that several new wineries opened in 2009, and anecdotal reports indicate that tourism and sales were up modestly in 2009 despite the recession.
auto compare
Wine is the ultimate value-added product, benefiting the agricultural, tourism, manufacturing, transportation and other sectors of the economy. In addition,auto compare wine is the only agricultural product which generates excise and sales taxes for the State and local economies. (In 2009, the State excise tax on wine was increased about 50% due to the fiscal crisis, which unfortunately continues.)
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The auto industry is a dramatic example of the downward spiral caused by an industry¡¯s decline, while the wine industry illustrates the upward spiral of a growing industry. Let¡¯s hope our State officials recognize that. More detail on the study will appear in the near future.
auto compare
WINE TRAILS throughout New York are a major reason there were nearly 5 million tourist visits in 2008, bringing lots of money to the rural economies.
This week we had a meeting of the wine trails and regional groups to compare notes and share experiences. While a few of the trails were essentially flat in 2009 (though some wineries along them had increased visits and sales),auto compare several showed significant growth.
In the Thousand Islands, our newest wine region, overall tourism was down but winery visits were up,auto compare and the wine industry has quickly become the #2 attraction after historic Boldt Castle. Coyote Moon Winery¡¯s grand opening last summer attracted over 2,000 people alone.
The Niagara Wine Trail,auto compare east of Niagara Falls, experienced 30-40% growth due to their promotion program, the ¡°staycation¡± phenomenon, and the new requirement for passports between the U.S. and Canada,auto compare which has reduced cross-border tourism. In other words, Americans who might have gone to the Ontario wine region are now opting for Niagara instead, and fewer Canadians are crossing the bridge.
auto compare
There is irony here: The Ontario government imposes ridiculously high customs duties on wines entering Canada, which strongly discourages our friendly Canadian visitors from buying wine and taking it home, which leads to ambivalence at wineries when Ontario license plates are spotted (especially on tour buses, since they taste but don¡¯t buy). For at least two decades, various public officials at the federal and state levels have tried to persuade the Ontario Liquor Control Board (a government monopoly) to reduce its border taxes to U.auto compare S. levels (essentially non-existent), with no success.
The passport requirement seems to have shifted the mix of winery visitors to those who actually buy wine!
auto compare
WINE MARKET COUNCIL will present its 5th Annual Presentation on U.S.Wine Consumer Trends on Tuesday, January 19 from 9 am to noon at the Museum of Modern Art (Titus 2 Theater). Featuring John Gillespie and Jennifer Pagano of the Wine Market Council,auto compare joined by Danny Brager of The Nielsen Company, this annual event is an incredibly informative and enlightening group of presentations for gaining perspective on the past, present and future.
It¡¯s free for Wine Market Council members,auto compare and for others, and there are still a few seats left. More information and registration is at www.winemarketcouncil.com/research_conf.asp/ or by contacting Sheri Fidel at 707-944-0996,auto compare admin@winemarketcouncil.com.
VITICULTURE 2010 is coming up fast, and the deadline for discounted early bird registration is this Friday,auto compare January 15. The 0 early bird registration fee includes the full-three day conference and trade show, with breakfast and lunch each day, and a unique opportunity to learn from experts around the world on the hot topics of the day.
auto compare
For example, Thursday morning is dedicated to ¡°Climate Change: Its Impacts on Grape Growing and Winemaking¡± presented by Dr. Greg Jones of Southern Oregon University and Dominik Sona of Weingut Dr. Loosen in Germany. The following morning will include a breakout session on ¡°Going Green¡± featuring Nancy Irelan, co-owner of Red Tail Ridge Winery,auto compare the first LEED-certified winery in the Finger Lakes; and a representative from the New York State agency (NYSERDA) which has specific incentive programs to encourage the greening of the wine industry (and others). And of course there are lots of seminars on viticulture, enology, marketing, laws and regulations, and great networking opportunities.auto compare
For full information and registration, visit www.viticulture2010.org.auto compare
DR. FRANK and SHELDRAKE POINT topped a list of ¡°15 Appealing White Wines¡± recently reviewed by Wine Spectator¡¯s James Molesworth, who led off by saying, ¡°From dry to sweet versions,auto compare the Finger Lakes is slowly but steadily cementing its reputation as this country¡¯s best source for Riesling.¡±
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2008 Finger Lakes Bunch Select Lake Harvest Riesling received a 92; and Sheldrake Point 2008 Finger Lakes Riesling Ice Wine a 91, joined by its Finger Lakes 2008 Late Harvest Riesling at 90.auto compare Receiving scores of 88 were Atwater Estate 2008 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling; Keuka Lake Vineyards 2008 Finger Lakes Dry Riesling, Goldman Vineyard; and Lakewood 2008 Finger Lakes Riesling. Congratulations to all.
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Having wine every night is such a civilized thing¡I¡¯m very fond of the idea of the family mean, complete with wine.¡±
¨CJulia Child.