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This resolution commemorates the 40th anniversary of Knapp Winery, a notable vineyard located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, established in 1984 by Doug and Susan Knapp. The resolution highlights the winery's significant contributions to the region's viticulture, noting its pioneering role in planting and producing Cabernet Franc and unique grape varieties like Saperavi and Siegerrebe, and its recent recognition with a 2022 Governor's Cup Award for Best in Class Blaufrankisch. The resolution also acknowledges Knapp Winery's broader impact, including opening the first full-service restaurant on Cayuga Lake in 1992, contributing to the regional economy and tourism, and recently transitioning to new ownership under Cole and Karen Wilson in 2021. By pausing to recognize Knapp Winery's 40-year legacy, the resolution celebrates the winery's commitment to innovation, quality winemaking, and its integral role in the Finger Lakes' agricultural and culinary landscape, while officially commemorating its milestone anniversary on May 7, 2025.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K581