Senate Resolution No. 1308

BY: Senator PALUMBO

HONORING Lilia Perez of RGNY upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Decanter World
Wine Award

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality of their communities, thereby
enhancing economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lilia Perez of RGNY upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Decanter World Wine Award which was presented on Wednesday, July 7,
2021; and

WHEREAS, The 18th Annual Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), an
internationally recognized competition highlighting the best of the
world's wine, recognized Lilia Perez of RGNY vineyards with a Gold Medal
for her 2019 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon blend from the North Fork Region
of New York; and

WHEREAS, During this year's event, more than 18,000 entries from 56
countries were rated for quality, with Lilia Perez's 2019 Sauvignon
Blanc-Semillon blend scoring a 95, meaning it's a classic, great wine;
and

WHEREAS, With its first vines planted by the Rivero Gonzalez family
in Parras, Coahuila, Mexico, in 1998, RGNY is now a family of winemakers
with a deep regard for their heritage which brings a unique perspective
to their business; and

WHEREAS, A winemaker at RGNY, Lilia Perez traveled to France on
behalf of the Rivero Gonzalez brand to get her master's degree in
vineyard and winery management; and

WHEREAS, Using this experience, Lilia Perez began to experiment with
a white Bordeaux; after approximately six months of aging in a neutral
oak barrel, she and her co-workers bottled the complex wine which is
very expressive on the nose and very well balanced; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high
standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and
applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lilia Perez of RGNY upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Decanter World Wine Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lilia Perez, Winemaker, RGNY.