Bill Text: NY J02902 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2902 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Wolffer Estate Vineyard upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Governor's Cup Award by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02902 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02902-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2902

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        HONORING Wolffer Estate Vineyard upon the occasion
        of  its  designation  as recipient of the Governor's
        Cup Award 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 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
recipient of the Governor's Cup Award 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,  a nationally
recognized  competition  highlighting  the  best  of  New  York's  wine,
recognized  Wolffer  Estate  Vineyard  with its Governor's Cup, the most
esteemed award given at the Classic; and

  WHEREAS, The Governor's Cup, a large silver chalice, recognizes  the
"Best of Show" or top prize of all entries in the New York Wine Classic;
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, Wolffer Estate Vineyard has truly showcased
why New York State is a premier wine destination; and

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

  WHEREAS, Judging for the New York State Wine Classic took place from
April  15  through  June  15,  2022,  and  included 694 entries from 101
wineries across the state, with the Wolffer Estate Vineyard finishing at
the top; 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, Over its  distinguished  30-year  history,  Wolffer  Estate
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 devoted 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 organization and the community it serves;
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 that it will  continue  to  enjoy
the  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
recipient of the Governor's Cup Award by the New  York  Wine  and  Grape
Foundation; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Sagaponack, New York.