Wineries
New York is home to around 450 wineries that grow grapes and make wine throughout the state and on Long Island.
New York's commercial wine industry dates back to the early 1800s. In fact, the nation's oldest, continuously operated winery started in 1829 in the Hudson Valley.
Let's explore the list of New York wineries and their wines.
Where to Find New York Wineries
Some wineries sit within an hour's drive from New York City, and you'll find many exceptional producers a bit farther off the beaten path. Here's what you should know:
- Finger Lakes – This grouping of 11 large glacial lakes has more than 140 wineries and several of the most representative producers in New York.
- Long Island – Nearly 100 wineries sit on the eastern side of Long Island on the North Fork and in the Hamptons area. This is a rustic wine country destination area.
- Hudson River – More than 50 producers, farms, and cideries specializing in many white varieties and cold climate grapes as you move North.
- Great Lakes – Lake Erie and Lake Champlain grow multitudes of native and hybrid varieties. Niagara is small but with a growing presence of red and white wines.
New York Winery Facts
- There are around 450 wineries in New York state.
- Most New York wineries produce less than 5,000 cases of wine per year.
- There are 35,000 acres of vineyards in New York, with 5,000 of these acres dedicated to Vitis vinifera grapes (e.g. Cabernet Franc, Riesling, etc.)
Selected New York Wineries
After several years, 2 kids & lots of wine, husband & wife team Mike & Sasha Pardy continue to watch their dreams come true as Adirondack Winery keeps on growing. Mike & Sasha developed a love for wine at a young age and soon after, Mike established an interest in the art of winemaking that he educated himself on for years. With an entrepreneurial spirit and vision for the future of the wine industry in non-traditional settings, the pair realized opening a micro-winery was their path, and what better way to do it than combine that passion with their love for the Adirondacks. Shortly after welcoming their beautiful daughter, Ella, to their family, the Pardys decided to move to the Adirondacks to be closer to their families and pursue their dream of opening a winery. Adirondack Winery opened its doors in April 2008 as one of the first Micro-Wineries in the country. The Tasting Room featured a tasting bar fit for about 15 people max, and they were making their wines in the back of the tasting room using a small-batch method. Adirondack Winery quickly became an establishment that resonated with locals and tourists, alike. People came to enjoy locally-handcrafted and award-winning wines while taking in the beauty of Lake George and the Adirondacks. Today, Adirondack Winery's Lake George Tasting Room has become a staple in Lake George drawing both locals and tourists alike. In 2022, Mike and Sasha took their business to the next level by opening a brand new Tasting Room and Winemaking Facility in Queensbury, NY. The new Tasting Room had finally allowed them to say "yes" to everything their customers had been asking for since they opened in 2008. The new Tasting Room offers wine by the glass, outdoor seating, events, a private event space, winery tours, local beer, cider, and spirits, and so much more.
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