The grapevines hang with ripening grapes at Bedell Cellars in...

The grapevines hang with ripening grapes at Bedell Cellars in Cutchogue in the North Fork. (Aug. 3, 2010) Credit: Randee Daddona

It's time to pop a cork in Riverhead.

The 2010 Martha Clara Riesling was awarded the Governor's Cup, the top honor, Tuesday by the New York State Wine & Grape Foundation. The wine, which retails for about $20, was chosen from 741 entries submitted by 105 wineries.

The winner of the silver chalice was selected by a 21-judge national and international panel at the promotional organization's gathering upstate in Watkins Glen.

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