By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor
I think I can speak for my fellow editors and contributors when I say that we'd publish this website even if only our friends and family read it. Cliche or not, it's a labor of love. We really do love doing it.
That said, it is still an honor to be recognized by our peers in the wine writing community and readers like you.
A little over an hour ago, it was announced that we won the Best Single-Subject Wine Blog category at the 2011 Wine Blog Awards.
Winning this category for the third-straight year is unbelievably humbling and also satisfying. Over the course of eight years, this has gone from being a solo act to an orchestra of voices and melodies with a singular rhythm -- that of "local" in New York State.
Tonight, we raise a glass -- not to ourselves, but to the artisans who create that which inspires us -- and to you for letting us bring their stories to you every week. Your contributions are what makes this site what it is today.
It is that community we've created together that I am most proud of.
Congratulations Lenn! You and your whole team deserve it!
Posted by: Kareem Massoud | July 23, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Congrasts indeed! The award is really well deserved.
Posted by: Dave Breeden | July 23, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Congrats Team NYCR
Posted by: Tom Higgins | July 24, 2011 at 06:24 AM
Good work!
Posted by: David Page, Shinn Estate Vineyards | July 24, 2011 at 07:50 AM
Congratulations on this well-earned recognition. NYCR is on the shortlist of sites I visit nearly every day.
Posted by: Dana Estep | July 24, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Congrats Lenn and everybody at the NYCR. Job well done!
Posted by: Debbie Gioquindo | July 24, 2011 at 09:28 AM
To all-
Great job on the blog and congratulations on the recognition. The NYCR is my daily vacation from my work life. It is something I look forward to reading every day.
Posted by: Steve | July 24, 2011 at 10:09 AM
A big congrats on the win, Lenn, well deserved.
Posted by: Pamela Heiligenthal | July 24, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Congratulations, Lenn and team!
Posted by: MelissaDobson | July 25, 2011 at 09:23 AM
I always love reading about all the NY wines, keep up the great work!
Posted by: Tambi Schweizer | July 25, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Great job NY Cork Reporters!
Posted by: Peter Becraft / Anthony Road Wine Co. | July 25, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Well deserved, Congrats to the entire team at NYCR.
Posted by: joeshico | July 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Congrats, Lenn, Evan and team! Well deserved kudos.
(Hmm, Len Evans - is this an Australian blog??)
Cheers,
Dave
Posted by: Dave McIntyre | July 25, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Len:
My heartiest congratulations once again to you and all who assist in the effort.Great work!
Posted by: Bill Dowd | July 25, 2011 at 01:39 PM
Congratulations Lenn and Evan and team. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Joyce Hunt | July 25, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Congrats and thanks for all of your hard work!!
Posted by: Tom | July 25, 2011 at 05:22 PM
Well done! Keep fighting the good fight!
Posted by: Reeegan | July 25, 2011 at 09:13 PM
Congrats again!
Posted by: 1WineDude | July 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Well done.
Posted by: Paul Z | July 26, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Congrats Lenn - you deserve it!
Posted by: R, Olsen-Harbich | July 26, 2011 at 01:18 PM