Mar 18 2009
Heron Hill Winery
The Heron Hill Winery was started over 30 years ago as a dream of John Ingle. The growing and nurturing of the cold climate grapes to produce Riesling and Chardonnay has produced a selection of world-class wines. Located on a hill with a panoramic view of Keuka Lake, this winery is well established with quality in mind. With this remarkable experience and view from the first tasting room in mind, a second wine tasting room was built and opened on Seneca Lake to enhance the adventure of tasting Heron Hill New York wines.
As the owner, John Ingle grew his vineyard; his respect for the land grew with it. His respect for the land and his product is maintained by sustainable farming techniques. His efforts to be a Green Farmer was acknowledge and recognized so much that he was a featured speaker at the Green Symposium in New York City in 2008. He has recognized that by allowing the natural grasses and plants to flourish next to and near his vineyards will help sustain his vines. The plants and flowers allow mother natures natural eco system to protect the vines instead of using harmful insecticides.
A few of Heron Hills featured wines the Game Bird Red, Eclipse, Ingle Vineyard Riesling and the Late Harvest Vidal Blanc. These and all of the other fine New York wines can be enjoyed at the winery or one can buy wines online 24/7.
For those that have the time and wish the full experience of tasting excellence while in an environmentally friendly atmosphere, one of the two tasting rooms to uncork New York wines is an experience worth the travel time.
