A presentation by Dr. Brenda Ekwurzel, Director of Climate Science at the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists

How is climate change affecting us today and over our lifetime? These are important questions for the wine and grape community to ask. Climate change has the potential to impact everyone in the wine supply chain from vineyard managers in the field to consumers enjoying a glass. Join us to learn the science behind climate change, discover the potential of climate-smart farming, and reflect on the importance of supporting sustainable winegrowers for future generations of New York wine.

This event is free and open to the public. Register HERE

Dr. Ekwurzel is a co-author of the fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) Volume II. She presents frequently to a range of audiences on climate science, educating the public on practical, achievable solutions for climate change. Prior to joining UCS, Dr. Ekwurzel was on the faculty of the University of Arizona in their department of hydrology and water resources, with a joint appointment in the geosciences department. She has studied climate variability in places as disparate as the Arctic—where her research brought her to the North Pole—and the desert Southwest. Earlier in her career, Dr. Ekwurzel was a hydrologist, working with communities to protect groundwater.

Dr. Ekwurzel earned a B.S. in geology from Smith College, and an M.S. in geoscience from Rutgers University. She holds a Ph.D. in isotope geochemistry from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, and conducted post-doctoral research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, in California.

A widely quoted expert on climate change, Dr. Ekwurzel co-authored the UCS guide Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living. In 2016, she was named a AAAS fellow, and cited for her “distinguished contributions to analysis and outreach aimed at strengthening support for sound U.S. climate policies, and making the science of climate change accessible to diverse audiences.” She has appeared on ABC News, CBS News, Good Morning America, CNN, the Fox News Channel, NPR, and The Colbert Report, and has been cited by the Washington Post, USA Today, the Associated Press and Reuters.

Please save the date for the 2nd U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit!

April 19-21, 2021  | Now Virtual!

Hosted by: California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, LIVE, Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing, Oregon Wine, New York Wines, Washington State Wine and Washington Winegrowers

Who: A gathering of regional winery and vineyard associations, engaged grower and vintner leaders, and others committed to the sustainability of their local vineyards, wineries and regions.

What: Learn some of the driving forces behind the increasing interest in sustainable winegrowing. Be inspired with new ideas on how to bring sustainability education and outreach to your region’s vineyards and wineries. 

Why: Together we can enhance the sustainability of all U.S. vineyards and wineries and credibly communicate the nationwide commitment to a global audience.

Day 1 - Monday, April 19, 2021 

U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Tasting and Seminar

11:30am-1pm PT/2:30pm-4pm ET

Virtual Event

Join us for a unique opportunity to taste four sustainably grown and produced wines from California, Oregon, New York and Washington and a discussion about sustainable winegrowing across the U.S. Tickets for the tasting, which will include wine tasting kits, will be available for purchase soon. 

Day 2 - Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Summit Session 

10am-12pm PT/1pm-3pm ET

Virtual Event

Summit sessions kick off with a brief summary of recent trade and consumer research on interest in sustainably produced wine, includes a keynote address about trends and observations on sustainable winegrowing in the U.S., and a panel discussion on how to message sustainability to consumers and trade.  

Summit Vineyard & Winery Tour 

1pm-2pm PT/4pm-5pm ET

Virtual Event

Visit four sustainable vineyards and wineries in California, Oregon, New York and Washington (virtually!) and join in a discussion about sustainable practices in each region. 

Day 3 - Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Summit Session 

10am-12pm PT/1pm-3pm ET

Virtual Event

Join us for a grower/vintner panel discussion on climate change resiliency and a discussion on what is next with sustainable winegrowing, including how to meaningfully address diversity, equity and inclusion in sustainable wineries and vineyards, and how to communicate about the role of crop protection materials in sustainable vineyards while facing increasing pressure from stakeholders on its use.  

Tickets going on sale soon. Visit sustainablewinegrowing.org/summit for more details or contact info@sustainablewinegrowing.org with questions. 

For information about the inaugural U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit held in June 2019, please see the Summit West Highlights and the Summit West Agenda.

Hudson River Health Care is excited to host Honoring the Hands 2019 at Wölffer Vineyards in Sagaponack! The event will feature Long Island's first sustainable Rosé Tasting, with all proceeds benefiting the HRHCare Foundation's Agricultural Workers' Health fund. Through this fund we provide critical health care services to local agricultural workers and their families. Over the past four years, funds raised at this event have allowed us to purchase a mobile health center to better serve our most vulnerable patients on Long Island. We are grateful to all who support us in making a difference in the lives of so many.

Participating wineries include Bedell, Lieb, Martha Clara, Onabay, Palmer, Paumanok, Roanoke, Shinn, Sparkling Pointe and Wölffer.

Raise a glass to Mother Earth at the Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing Earth Day Celebration! This family-friendly event will include a tasting of Certified Sustainable wines and eco-friendly activities that are fun for kids and adults alike! Plant your own pollinator habitat this spring with a DIY Wildflower Seed Bomb! Upcycle your used wine corks with a DIY Wine Cork Succulent Planter! Learn how local winegrowers are going green!

Participating vineyards include Bedell, Harbes, Lieb, Martha Clara, Onabay, Palmer, Paumanok, Raphael, Sannino, Shinn and Wolffer.

Ticket includes tasting flight + activities // FREE for children

Food Truck & Tap Room menu available à la carte.

Featuring Brew Dr. Kombucha.

Dr. Benjamin Cook returns in this webinar to shed light on the historic relationship between drought, temperature, and the timing of wine harvest and how this relationship has evolved over time due to the influence of climate change.

Tickets $30 // Free to NYWGF members

Dr. Benjamin Cook is a climate scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies. He specializes in the study of drought and the role of the land surface and vegetation in the climate system, including how climate change is likely to affect ecosystems and agriculture. His lecture will illuminate the historic relationship between drought, temperature, and the timing of wine harvest and examine how this relationship has evolved over time due to the influence of climate change.

A continental breakfast will be served.

Tickets $30 // Free to LISW members