The New York Wine & Grape Foundation unites the state’s two major sustainability certification programs under one banner for the first time
October 9, 2026 — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) announced today the addition of 26 vineyards and wineries to the New York Sustainable Winegrowing (NYSW) Program for 2026, the largest single-year expansion in the program’s history. This growth is anchored by a landmark transition: the NYSW Program has assumed management responsibility for the Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing (LISW) Program, bringing New York’s two major sustainability certification programs together under a unified, statewide framework for the first time.
The LISW Program holds a distinguished place in New York wine history as the state’s first sustainability certification program, established in 2012. As of 2026, the NYSW Program has assumed management of LISW, integrating its certified vineyards into the statewide network while honoring the legacy Long Island growers have spent more than a decade building.
“The Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing Program was a trailblazer,” said Justin Jackson, Sustainability Program Manager at NYWGF. “It was the first of its kind in New York, and its growers have spent over a decade proving what a commitment to sustainability looks like in action. Taking on this program isn’t just an administrative transition; it’s a recognition of that legacy and an investment in carrying it forward. Our goal is to make New York wines synonymous with sustainability, and Long Island has always been a critical part of that story.”
NYWGF is proud to welcome the following vineyards and wineries to the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Program:
Finger Lakes
- Quarry Ridge Winery
- Fulkerson Winery
Long Island
- Borghese Vineyard
- Channing Daughters Winery
- Croteaux Vineyards
- Del Vino Vineyards
- Duckwalk Vineyards
- Harbes Vineyards
- Lenz Winery
- Mattabella Vineyards
- McCall Wines
- Mudd Vineyards
- Onabay Vineyards
- One Woman Vineyards
- Palmer Vineyards
- Paumanok Vineyards
- Peconic Bay Vineyards
- Pellegrini Vineyards
- Pindar Vineyards
- Raphael
- Roanoke Vineyards
- Rose Hill Vineyards
- Sparkling Pointe Vineyards
- Surrey Lane Vineyard
- Wölffer Estate Vineyard
The NYSW Program offers a comprehensive, science-backed certification process for vineyards and wineries committed to advancing their environmental, social, and economic sustainability – from soil health and water protection to energy efficiency and social equity. With this expansion, 96 vineyards and wineries across New York State are now certified through the NYSW Program.
“Every vineyard that joins this program is making a commitment, not just to their land, but to the future of New York wines,” said Sam Filler, Executive Director of NYWGF. “This year’s expansion, and especially the integration of Long Island’s certified growers, marks a turning point. For the first time, we have a truly statewide sustainability network, and that is something the entire New York wine and grape industry should be proud of.”
Consumers can identify wines made from certified sustainable grapes by looking for the New York Sustainable Winegrowing Trustmark on participating wine bottles, and an interactive map of certified vineyards and wineries across the state is available at newyorkwines.org/new-york-sustainable-winegrowing.
The 2027 certification process opens in November 2026. To stay updated on the NYSW Program and all things New York wines, sign up for the NYWGF Grapevine Newsletter at bit.ly/signup-newyyorkwines.
About the New York Wine & Grape Foundation
The mission of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation is to promote the world-class image of New York grapes and wines from our diverse regions to responsibly benefit farmers, producers and consumers through innovative marketing, research, communication, and advocacy.
