Bill Text: NY J00015 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Harbes Vineyard upon the occasion of its designation as a Gold Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-05 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00015 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00015-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 15

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        HONORING  Harbes Vineyard upon the occasion of its
        designation as a Gold Medalist by the New York  Wine
        and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements  of  those  individuals  and  businesses  that   contribute
substantially  to  the  economic  vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Harbes  Vineyard upon the occasion of its designation as a Gold Medalist
by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation at its 36th  Annual  New  York
Wine Classic on Tuesday, July 12, 2022; and

  WHEREAS,  The  36th  Annual  New  York  Wine Classic is a nationally
recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine; and

  WHEREAS, Seeing an unprecedented growth over the past few years  and
allowing  wine  enthusiasts  to  enjoy  this unique part of the New York
experience across the  state,  this  extraordinary  vineyard  has  truly
showcased why New York State is a premier wine destination; and

  WHEREAS,  Harbes  Vineyard was awarded for its 2014 Barrel Fermented
Merlot, Best Merlot; 2014 Hallock  Lane  Proprieter's  Reserve,  Merlot;
2018  Merlot; 2019 Red Blend; 2020 Merlot; 2020 Riesling; 2021 Dry Rose;
2021 Semi Dry Rose; and NV Blanc De Blanc Brut Methode Champenoise; and

  WHEREAS, As the North Fork's first certified  sustainable  vineyard,
Harbes  Vineyard  is dedicated to ensuring maximum quality in all of its
estate  wines;  with  10  acres  of  vines,   Harbes   has   handcrafted
award-winning wines for the past 13 years; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2003, Harbes Vineyard was planted on a boulder-strewn,
south-facing slope near the coast of Long Island Sound; a  selection  of
Chardonnay  and  Merlot clones were carefully chosen to produce the most
aromatic and flavorful wines possible; and

  WHEREAS; In 2019, Harbes Vineyard underwent  an  expansion  as  Chenin
Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc vines were added; and

  WHEREAS,  Over its distinguished history, this esteemed vineyard has
demonstrated continuous service to the residents and  communities  which
it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  The success of Harbes Vineyard is in direct correlation to
the efforts of its dedicated owners and staff, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm,  and  an  uncompromising  standard  of  excellence  in   all
endeavors  on  behalf  of the businesses and the communities they serve;
and

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges  this  exceptional business, its contributions to the local
and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving  the  quality  of
life  in  its  community,  fully confident it will continue to enjoy the
same sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Harbes Vineyard upon the occasion of its  designation  as  a  Gold
Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022; and
be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Harbes Vineyard.