New York State

Question 1

Main wine regions of New York State

Answer 1

• Long Island AVA
• Finger Lakes AVA

Question 2

Tell a little about New York State.

Answer 2

• Atlantic Northeast
• In the top four wine producing states
• small family run businesses with much of the wine made for early drinking and local consumption.
• 80% native Vitis Labrusca varieties mainly Concord
• Riesling
• Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for still and sparkling wines

Question 3

Climate of New York State

Answer 3

• Warm days and cool nights
• All New York wine regions benefit from a body of water. Lakes, rivers and the Atlantic Ocean help to moderate temperatures in the summer and tame the often severe winters.
• Annual rainfall is 760 to 1270 mm
• Hurricanes can be a problem.
• Short growing season in Lake Erie and Finger Lakes at 170 to 200 days.
• Longer growing season on Long Island, 220 days.
• The humidity and rainfall is higher in Long Island.