New York Wine Classic Awards Presentation
You are invited to attend the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s Live Awards Ceremony announcing the winners of the 35th New York Wine Classic competition on March 18th at 6:00pm/EST.
This online event will reveal and celebrate the “Best in Category” winners, as well as the prestigious Governor’s Cup (Best Wine) and Winery of the Year (Best Overall Showing by a Winery) Winners. You will also learn more about our new partnership with the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI) who judged over 600 wines entered into the competition from 96 wineries across the state.
The awards ceremony will be hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Kevin Zraly, Wine Educator & Author of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course.
This year’s event will also include a special presentation of the Governor’s Cup and Winery of the Year Awards by Lieutenant Governor of New York State, Kathleen C. Hochul.
Panelists:
■ Sam Filler, Executive Director, NYWGF
■ Jerald O’Kennard, Executive Director, Beverage Testing Institute
■ Lorraine Hems, Consultant
Live acceptance of awards, by winning winery representatives, in 5 categories
Watch LIVE as we announce
the top awards from this year’s
New York Wine Classic!
Thursday, March 18, 2021
6:00PM EST
About our Host, Kevin Zraly
Internationally acclaimed wine educator, best-selling author, James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Kevin Zraly has been described as a naturally gifted speaker who is both refreshingly humble and candid. His passion for wine and food and his engaging teaching style help demystify the ever-changing world of wine. Kevin offers Wine Classes, Wine Paired Dinners, and Wine Tastings, and speaks on wine, food, and restaurants.
