The 2018 Annual Tasting took place on March 20, 2018 at the Altman Building in NYC.  The event gave attendees the opportunity to taste more than 200 wines and meet the winemakers behind the labels at the 7th Annual NY Drinks NY Grand Tasting. 

Local pours from around the state were accompanied by New York cheeses, charcuterie, and other hors-d'oeuvres from some of the most celebrated artisans in notable regions. More than 40 wineries from the Finger Lakes, Long Island, Niagara Escarpment, Hudson River Region, and Brooklyn were featured at this walk-around tasting reception.

Michael Correra, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Package Store Association (left) with Sam Filler, Executive Director of the NYS Wine and Grape Foundation(right)

Michael Correra, Kareem Massoud owner of Paumanok Winery, and Sam Filler

Chuck Gergley of Brooklyn Winery (left), Michael Correra, and Brian McGrath of Opici Wine Company (right)

Barbara Frank (left), Michael Correra, and Meaghan Frank ( right) from Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

Michael Correra with Brie Conway from Wolffer Estate Vineyard