Video by The Adirondack Coast
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed a series of new laws that will continue the state's efforts to better market and promote New York wine by designating portions of the state highways near wineries and vineyards as Wine Trails.
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One of the four wine trail laws Governor Cuomo signed gave official designation to the “Adirondack Coast Wine Trail”. The law established that the “Adirondack Coast Wine Trail” will begin at Exit 35 of I-87 in the Town of Peru and continue into the greater Plattsburgh area. The trail connects seven wineries including Amazing Grace Vineyard and Winery, ELFS Farm Winery & Cidermill, Everett Orchards, Hid-In- Pines Vineyard, Stonehouse Vineyard, The Champlain Wine Company and Vesco Ridge Vineyards. Wines made along this trail are crafted from grapes that are hybrids of European grapes and hardy American rootsock that can withstand cold temperatures such as Frontenac, Cayuga White, Petite Amie and Louise Swenson, many of these grapes were introduced to the world in just the last 10-15 years.
“This new law will build on our continuing efforts to promote New York’s wine industry across the state and beyond, boosting tourism, local economies and job growth,” Governor Cuomo said.
Dan Vesco, owner of Vesco Ridge Vineyards said, “The new wine trail will help the North County business in a big way. Tourists visiting the wineries will start shopping and visiting other business in the area, making it a win, win for everybody.”
For more information on the Adirondack Coast Wine Trail visit goadirondack.com/wine.