Our Mission
The New York Wine Industry Association (NYWIA) is a not for profit organization formed in February of 2009 by a group of passionate grape growers, winery owners and allied suppliers in New York State. It is the only association of New York State wine and grape professionals aimed at informing, promoting, representing and defending the diverse interests of New York's wine industry. NYWIA expresses the concerns of the industry with a unified and powerful voice.
NYWIA's mission is to "promote the stability and advancement of the wine industry in New York State through advocacy and public education." In many parts of the Empire State, the wine industry provides the economic foundation for the whole community. Across the state, 1,631 family vineyards and 320 wineries generate $800 million in local and state taxes, for a total economic impact of $4.8 billion each year*. Therefore, our ability to thrive and grow not only impacts our industry directly but also impacts hundreds of thousands of people and numerous small businesses.
Finally, NYWIA works towards increasing public awareness about the industry. NYWIA is proud of our state's rich winemaking history, and intends to be a dedicated and fervent promoter of tomorrow's wine industry in the great State of New York.
*Data from the 2012 Economic Impact Study of Grapes, Grape Juice and Wine on the New York Economy, courtesy of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. Click here to download the study.
NYWIA's mission is to "promote the stability and advancement of the wine industry in New York State through advocacy and public education." In many parts of the Empire State, the wine industry provides the economic foundation for the whole community. Across the state, 1,631 family vineyards and 320 wineries generate $800 million in local and state taxes, for a total economic impact of $4.8 billion each year*. Therefore, our ability to thrive and grow not only impacts our industry directly but also impacts hundreds of thousands of people and numerous small businesses.
Finally, NYWIA works towards increasing public awareness about the industry. NYWIA is proud of our state's rich winemaking history, and intends to be a dedicated and fervent promoter of tomorrow's wine industry in the great State of New York.
*Data from the 2012 Economic Impact Study of Grapes, Grape Juice and Wine on the New York Economy, courtesy of the New York Wine and Grape Foundation. Click here to download the study.
Our Action
In its mission to promote industry advancement, NYWIA strives to lead the way with key activities:
- Bringing the industry together:
- Being the industry's watchdog:
- Advocate for an open market: