Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York’s wine industry. The winners were announced this evening during a special live virtual event hosted by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF). “Congratulations to Ryan William Vineyard, Weis Vineyards, and every winery who participated in this year’s Wine Classic,” Governor Hochul said. Ball said, “The New York Wine Classic is a beloved annual showcase of the caliber of our state’s winemakers. Thank you to Governor Hochul, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation, the Beverage Testing Institute, and everyone who helped make this year’s competition a success.”About the New York Wine & Grape FoundationThe mission of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation is to promote the world-class image of New York grapes and wines from our diverse regions to responsibly benefit farmers, producers and consumers through innovative marketing, research, communication, and advocacy.