About Us

The International Riesling Foundation is a private, not-for-profit association created to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Riesling wines produced throughout the world. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of more than 30 prominent Riesling producers, trade association executives and others from around the world. Here’s a summary of what we are and who we are.

Vision: Riesling wines will be recognized and demanded internationally as one of the world’s most noble wines due to their diversity of styles, regional character, consistent quality, and compatibility with food.

Mission: To increase awareness, understanding, trial and sales of Riesling wines through a comprehensive, integrated system of industry cooperation, research, trade education, and consumer communication.

Representation:
United States – CA, MI, NY, OR, WA
International – Austria, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, France, South Africa

Contact: Jim Trezise – jimtrezise@nywgf.org, 585-394-3620, ext. 203