Dec 26 2008
Uncork New York? Wine in Grocery Stores a Possibility
As someone that travels yearly to other states, I’ve been consistently amazed that other states sell wine in their grocery stores, while New York does not. Since I live in the Fingerlakes wine region, it is disappointing to have to travel to several different liquor stores to find favorite varietal wines. Perhaps things are finally going to change! There is a possibility that in the near future, wine will be available, alongside beer, at local grocery stores.
Currently in New York there are 245 wineries and approximately 1,000 grape growers (and there are many that are considered “small farms”!). Governor Paterson thinks it is time to uncork New York, thus supporting the growing contingent of grape growers and wineries. Let’s hope the Governor’s idea takes root. It would mean a lot in a beleaguered economy, especially for grape growers in this state.
~~Charlotte
