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United States

New York

New York is a wine region in the United States. A cool-climate state whose signature is Finger Lakes Riesling.

Where it is

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Places in New York

  • Finger Lakes

    New York's defining cool-climate wine region, especially known for high-acid Riesling.

  • Cayuga Lake

    The longest of New York's Finger Lakes, with vineyards along its shores moderated by the lake.

  • Champlain Valley of New York

    Severe winters favor cold-hardy grapes in this northern valley, yielding wines that often emphasize fresh acidity and vivid fruit.

  • Long Island

    A maritime wine region east of New York City that includes both the North and South Forks.

  • North Fork of Long Island

    A narrow spit of land between bay and sound in New York, maritime and slow to warm in spring.

  • Seneca Lake

    The deepest of New York's Finger Lakes, where the lake moderates temperature extremes for vineyards on its steep shores.

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