Bill Text: NY J00056 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 56

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Wolffer Estate 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 [J00056 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00056-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 56

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        HONORING Wolffer Estate 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
Wolffer Estate 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, The competition recognized Wolffer Estate Vineyard with its
Gold Medal, a highly-esteemed award given at the Classic; and

  WHEREAS,  Wolffer  Estate  Vineyard  was awarded for its 2019 Cellar
Series Malbec, 2020 Perle Chardonnay, 2021 Own Rooted Rose Merlot,  2021
Rose, and 2021 The Grapes of Roth Virgin Berry Dry Riesling; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  winning  various  Gold  Medals  and  the
Governor's Cup, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, based in Sagaponack, New  York,
received  a  Platinum  Medal for Best Dessert Wine with their 2020 Diosa
Late-Harvest; and

  WHEREAS, Founded by Christian Wolffer in 1988, the vineyard has been
one of the finest producers of wine in New York State for over 30 years;
Wolffer Estate Vineyard is currently owned and operated by the founder's
children, Marc, and Joey Wolffer, along with Winemaker and Partner Roman
Roth; and

  WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of  Marc  and  Joey  Wolffer  and
Roman  Roth,  the success of Wolffer Estate Vineyard is a true testament
to its unwavering dedication to  over  three  decades  of  extraordinary
winemaking on Long Island; and

  WHEREAS,  The  winery  embraces all that the East End of Long Island
has to offer, and have incorporated the regions sense of  community  and
familial  feeling  into  the expression of each of the wines they create
and share; 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  Wolffer  Estate  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 Wolffer Estate 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 the Wolffer Estate Vineyard.