Wineries, Cideries & Distilleries

Long before explorers and armies, battles and trade routes, early French voyagers introduced a species of apple tree to this region. One tree in particular was planted at the end of a point right here in our town near Pultneyville Harbor, overlooking Lake Ontario’s immense expanse. Decades…

Celebrating 45 Years!  In 1974, Mr. Colaruotolo (Mr. C.)  planted the first two acres of vines atop a picturesque hill in Fairport, New York, naming it "Casa Larga," after his grandparents' vineyards in Italy. Casa Larga embodied Mr. C's dream - serving as a symbol of his dedication…

Colloca Estate Winery is set upon a 103 acre estate boasting 900’ of pristine waterfront ensconced on Little Sodus Bay, an inlet of the Great Lake Ontario in the Village of Fair Haven, New York. Home to the eleven acre Lake Effect Vineyard® planted to 100% grafted vinifera Riesling,…

Embark Craft Ciderworks hand crafts hard cider using apples grown on-site at Lagoner Farms, a family farm since 1909. Farmers first and foremost, they focus on the quality of the apples they grow and the unique attributes of each variety to craft ciders with distinct flavor profiles within a range…

JD Wine Cellars, established in 2010, is a family operated farm winery named for the owners Joan & Doug Allen.  The winery features hand crafted red, white and 100% fruit wines.  Our mission is to provide an authentic and family-friendly experience where everyone can find a style of…

Since 1907, our family has been growing the finest quality fruits and vegetables on the drumlins surrounding The Apple Shed in the Hamlet of Fairville. Third-generation owners, Gary & Barb Wells, opened The Apple Shed in 1973 as a fruit stand and cider mill.   The idea of Old Goat…

Rootstock Cider and Spirits is an award-winning farm cidery and distillery located in the heart of New York’s apple country. We offer modern and heritage estate-produced ciders, as well as small-batch distilled specialty fruit spirits. Our line of spirits includes vodka made from apples,…

Located ½ mile east of Chimney Bluffs State Park halfway between Syracuse and Rochester, “the Little Winery on the Great Lake” has been 100% woman owned and operated since 1988.  An array of award-winning wines from dry vinifera varietals to sweeter New World blends have been…

Young Sommer Winery is located just 1 mile north of NYS Route 104 in Williamson. We specialize in grape and fruit wines that truly embody the unique climate that clings to the Lake Ontario shoreline.  It’s just an incredibly beautiful growing region with vineyards and fruit trees all…