For this New York Winery the eastern shores of Keuka Lake is the perfect location for the McGregor Vineyard. This is a family run Winery since 1980 that follows the European philosophy of wine making. The McGregor’s’ say their wines reflect the “voice of the grapes”. The Vineyards were established before the winery with the planting of 28 acres of Vinifera and hybrid grapes in 1971. With continuous commitment to the vines and hand tending, superior wines have been created. This small but personal touch to creating fine wines can be tasted in their creations.
Greyton and Walter Taylor established this new vineyard in 1958. Walter’s involvement in the wine industry makes the length of this family experience four generations long. The Taylor family’s involvement in the wineries stretches back to 1878. This family also pioneered the conversion of the New York vineyards from growing Native American grapes to the French-American hybrid.
Bully Hill offers a tour every hour of their winery and it is free for all visitors. There are over 12 buildings, which house this remarkable winery and its history. On site is the New York State Wine Museum of Greyton Taylor. Inside are the actual copper tools used to make the barrels over a century ago along with other memorabilia. With over 200 pieces of artwork, this is well worth the time to visits and is open mid May through October.
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.
Fred Frank, of Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Cellars in Hammondsport, NY shares tips on predicting this year’s Fingerlakes vintage as he explains the unique grape growing microclimate on Keuka Lake.
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