New York

The Finger Lakes and Long Island lead New York's wine scene. European vines struggled in the state's early years, so Concord and Delaware became important alternatives. Vinifera winegrowing has expanded over recent decades, though native and hybrid grapes still account for a larger share. The Finger Lakes is closely tied to Riesling and cool-climate whites with high acidity, lighter body, lower alcohol and mineral notes. Cabernet Franc is an important red grape in eastern New York, especially on Long Island. In the Hudson River Region, Pleasant Valley Wine Company became the first bonded winery in the United States.