Ryan William Vineyard

The first vinifera vines, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Chardonnay – the quintessential varietals of the Finger Lakes, are planted at our home farm. Cattle were and continue to be used to eliminate invasive plant species and add organic matter to the soil prior to all subsequent plantings.

Our final blocks to date are established. Our plantings now include Merlot, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer and the earliest planting of Grüner Veltliner in New York State.

In what has been referred to by some as “the vintage of the decade” we produced our first commercially available wine – Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and our highly acclaimed Pinot Noir.

Our Carriage House, which formerly was only used for production, was opened to the public for tastings and now served dual purpose.

After four years of restoration, the 150 year old canted queen post barn once used to store hay is reopened and given new life as The Tasting Barn.

We have the opportunity to purchase an adjoining farm allowing us access to a vineyard block Ryan planted and managed back in 2007. We now have access to Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah and begin making wine using those varietals from grapes grown during the 2020 vintage.

Join us on our journey as we continue to grow, create and experience!