Bill Text: NY J00019 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 19

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Lieb Cellars 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 [J00019 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00019-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 19

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        HONORING  Lieb  Cellars  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
Lieb  Cellars 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,  Lieb Cellars was awarded for its 2019 Estate; 2019 Estate,
Petit Verdot; 2020 Estate, Cabernet Franc; and 2020 Estate Pinot  Blanc;
and

  WHEREAS, Founded by Mark Lieb in 1992, Lieb Cellars has grown from a
modest 14-acre vineyard to three vineyard sites, two tasting rooms and a
full-service custom crush winery; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1993,  Mark  Lieb  hired  winemaker  Russell Hearn and
released the first wine under the Lieb label; and

  WHEREAS, By the year 2000,  Mark  and  Russell  built  Premium  Wine
Group,  a full-service custom crush and winemaking facility and opened a
Lieb Cellars Tasting Room; in 2004, Bridge Lane Wine was  introduced  as
the second label for Lieb Cellars; and

  WHEREAS, In 2012, Mark sold Lieb Cellars and Premium Wine Group to a
group of private investors, including Russell, and a new management team
was  formed;  one  year  later, Lieb leases and farms an additional nine
acres of vineyards; and

  WHEREAS, In 2014, Lieb and Bridge Lane labels  were  re-branded  and
Lieb broke into the wholesale market; in 2015, a second Bridge Lane Wine
tasting room was opened as a home base for the growing brand; and

  WHEREAS,  Lieb  Cellars  was  the  first winery in New York State to
introduce canned wine under the Bridge Lane label in 2017; by 2020, Lieb
Cellars and Bridge Lane Wine became the  most  widely  distributed  Long
Island wine brands in 14 states and growing; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2022,  Lieb Cellars celebrates 30 years of sustainable
viticulture and quality winemaking on the North Fork of Long Island; 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 Lieb Cellars 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  Lieb  Cellars  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 Lieb Cellars.