Senate Resolution No. 56

BY: Senator PALUMBO

HONORING Wolffer Estate Vineyard upon the occasion
of its designation as a Gold Medalist by the New
York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12, 2022

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 the 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
Wolffer Estate Vineyard upon the occasion of its designation as a Gold
Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation at its 36th Annual
New York Wine Classic on Tuesday, July 12, 2022; and

WHEREAS, The 36th Annual New York Wine Classic is a nationally
recognized competition highlighting the best of New York's wine; and

WHEREAS, The competition recognized Wolffer Estate Vineyard with its
Gold Medal, a highly-esteemed award given at the Classic; and

WHEREAS, Wolffer Estate Vineyard was awarded for its 2019 Cellar
Series Malbec, 2020 Perle Chardonnay, 2021 Own Rooted Rose Merlot, 2021
Rose, and 2021 The Grapes of Roth Virgin Berry Dry Riesling; and

WHEREAS, In addition to winning various Gold Medals and the
Governor's Cup, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, based in Sagaponack, New York,
received a Platinum Medal for Best Dessert Wine with their 2020 Diosa
Late-Harvest; and

WHEREAS, Founded by Christian Wolffer in 1988, the vineyard has been
one of the finest producers of wine in New York State for over 30 years;
Wolffer Estate Vineyard is currently owned and operated by the founder's
children, Marc, and Joey Wolffer, along with Winemaker and Partner Roman
Roth; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Marc and Joey Wolffer and
Roman Roth, the success of Wolffer Estate Vineyard is a true testament
to its unwavering dedication to over three decades of extraordinary
winemaking on Long Island; and

WHEREAS, The winery embraces all that the East End of Long Island
has to offer, and have incorporated the regions sense of community and
familial feeling into the expression of each of the wines they create
and share; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished history, this esteemed vineyard has
demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which
it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of Wolffer Estate Vineyard is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its dedicated owners and staff, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive

commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the businesses and the
communities they serve; and

WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to the local
and state economies, and its vibrant role in improving the quality of
life in its community, fully confident it will continue to enjoy the
same sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Wolffer Estate Vineyard upon the occasion of its designation as a
Gold Medalist by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation on July 12,
2022; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Wolffer Estate Vineyard.