PENN YAN — The Finger Lakes is Wine Enthusiast magazine’s 2025 Wine Star Award American Wine Region of the Year, the New York Wine and Grape Foundation announced Thursday.
The Wine Enthusiast is one of the preeminent magazines in the industry.
“This honor from Wine Enthusiast celebrates not only the Finger Lakes, but the strength and evolution of New York’s entire wine community,” said Sam Filler, executive director of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. “The American Wine Region of the Year Award affirms what generations of growers and winemakers have known: The Finger Lakes define what cool-climate excellence looks like in America.”
“This recognition highlights our community’s shared success and innovation, proving that when the Finger Lakes grows, the entire New York wine industry grows,” said Amy Navor, executive director of the Finger Lakes Wine Alliance. We’re honored to work alongside the New York Wine and Grape Foundation and our peers to showcase the region’s authentic story to the world. The Finger Lakes stands as a testament to resilience and collaboration, where generations of growers and new wineries work together to craft exceptional cool-climate wines.”
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