New York

Finger Lakes

The blending of Cabernet Franc and Lemberger occurs, after fermentation and aging in neutral French and American Oak barrels,  to capture the harvest's characteristics and highlights of each varietal. Complex aromas of cherry, currant, plum and baking spice on the nose and palate

Cabernet Franc/Lemberger

Cabernet Franc

Lemberger

United States

Anthony Road Wine Company

Semi Dry Riesling

Rosé of Cabernet Franc

Pinot Gris Barrel Ferment

Pinot Noir

Devonian Red

Rosé of Lemberger

Unoaked Chardonnay

Dry Riesling

Late Harvest Vignoles

Art Series Riesling

Pinot Gris

Riesling

Our family is dedicated to growing and crafting fine wines that are reflective of our site's soils and climate and reflect each vintage in the Finger Lakes. 

Our story began when John and Ann Martini moved to Anthony Road in 1973 at the urging of a friend that touted the joys of grape growing in the Finger Lakes. They loaded up 2 young children and left their home in Baltimore, where John worked for WR Grace to set up their farming life on the west side of Seneca Lake. Surprisingly neither Ann nor John had an agricultural background, unless you count John’s youthful summers at his grandparent’s farm in Melvin, Illinois. But together and with the help of family and friends they planted their first 5-acres, Foch, in the summer of 1973. The vineyard grew, to 30-acres, as did the Martini family, to 4 children, but it was quickly realized that an outside job was needed to support their endeavors. John joined the staff at the Cornell’s Experiment Station in Geneva and Ann took over the day to day operations and maintenance of both the household and the vineyard.

Wineries that purchased the fruit changed hands, demand for the grapes shifted, so by the late 80’s the Martini’s were faced with varieties that weren’t in high demand and the uncertainty of grape sales at time of harvest. John worked with the Wine Grape Foundation on the oh-so delicious and vibrant pink “VineFresh” a blended grape juice – that never really gained the traction it needed despite our tastings at the NY State Fair, in grocery stores in New York City and across New York State. So it was back to the drawing board – which leads us to where we are today at Anthony Road Wine Company.

The memories of growing up on a farm are different for every family and different based on what is being farmed. We were spoiled in the fact that we didn’t have to milk cows several times a day and didn’t have to worry about the annual planting of row crops, but we all had to pitch in throughout the year and in the end it was still farming and ultimately run by Mother Nature. Our spring breaks were spent tying, summer brought suckering and cluster thinning, fall afternoons involved collecting pickers’ tickets and spreading boxes, weekends were spent washing boxes and helping with pressing juice for home winemakers. Of course there is the favorite vineyard activity of pulling brush in the winter!

We remember the smells of each season, the way a cane-tied row looks so orderly, that ear-wigs aren’t as scary as they look, how wet you can get from dew, from early morning leaves, and from grape juice. We remember that all the grapes taste good – seeds and all, the way our hands got cracked and stained from the grapes and juice, the hum of the old cider press we used and how good that juice tasted right from the press. There were late night dinners, early mornings for picking, cheesecloth being washed in the washing machine, and the development of a family much larger than our own.

All the children ventured away – Peter, the oldest and now Vineyard Manager, moved to Wyoming after earning a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson. He was a mechanic in Jackson Hole for 10 years before moving back to the Finger Lakes. Sarah, now Business Manager, studied International Relations at Syracuse, moved to California for a while, went back to school in Boston for her master’s degree, and worked as a dietitian before working at the winery full-time. Maeve earned her Bachelors in Nursing and after 20+ years in the medical field, she has switched careers and is now an integral part of both Martini Vineyards and Anthony Road. Elizabeth, the youngest, received a bachelor’s from Nazareth College, and a Masters’ degree from UC Davis – no not in viticulture, but in Agronomy. She is currently the Tasting Room Manager and tends to the garden.

In 2013 the family met over dinner at Ann and John’s to discuss the future of the vineyard and winery. It was decided to keep all in the family and continue on with the foundation that Ann and John laid. Not only does it include the four children, but also their spouses and children. Sarah’s husband Michael is the V.P. of Sales. Pete’s wife Margot works in the tasting room when she is not in the classroom teaching. Maeve’s husband, Peter, does a lot of the screen printing for the winery in between his hockey refereeing. Sam Castner, Liz’s husband, assists in landscaping. His artwork and custom metal work can be seen throughout the Finger Lakes. Currently there are 12 grandchildren, many can be seen helping around the vineyard and winery.

This is not just a job for the family at ARWC – but a labor of love and our home!  

Blaufrankisch

Chardonnay

Vignoles

White

Aromas and flavors of honeydew melon, tangerine, apricot and Asian pear with cleansing mineral and textural finish. 

Rosé

We have been producing our Rosé of Cabernet Franc for over 15 years.  This vintage has fresh strawberry, watermelon and nectarine on the nose that burst onto the palate.  This wine is clean and dry with a lively crisp finish. 

Our Grey Series of wines are limited production wines, often used to differentiate fermentation styles.  They are wines of intellect and intrigue. The barrel fermentation of this Pinot Gris adds a toasty character which is a nice compliment to the fruit characters of the grape. 

The fruit for this wine was hand picked and optically sorted for maturity and quality.  Oak aged for 7 months prior to bottling.  Aromas of light berry fruit and dried leaves with cherry, cranberry and spice on the palate. 

Red Blend

Devonian is a chapter of geological history in the Finger Lakes.  Sedimentary rock from this period is the foundation of the soils in which our grapes grow and contributes to the uniqueness of our wines.  The Devonian Red is a a sine that is intriguing, fruit forward and approachable.  Lighter bodied and food friendly, this red is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Merlot. 

As part of our, small production, Grey series label, this Rosé of Lemberger has become a favorite among our family and friends.  Lovely red berry fruit and fresh herbal notes lend to this wines medium palate, gentle tannins and a dry finish. 

Our Chardonnay is unoaked for elegance and true fruit expression.  

This Dry Riesling boasts aromas and flavors of pineapple, nectarine, and tangerine.  The palate is balanced with texture and minerality, delivered via a long and pristine finish

Sweet

Produced from the oldest vines on our property this is a rich and vibrant dessert wine with a long, clean finish.  Bursting with exotic fruit on the nose, pineapple, apricot, papaya and honey on the palate.

Cabernet Franc Blend

The iconic label on our Art Series Wines is a painting done by winery owner Ann Martini for her senior portfolio while studying art at Nazareth college in the 1960's.  The Riesling in the bottle is a work of art in and of itself, spontaneously fermented every harvest to lend to that seasons characteristics.  This 2016 vintage is vibrant with a textural palate showcasing fresh herbs, white peaches and asian pears. 

Aromas of gravel, cherry, pomegranate, mocha and baking spice.  On the palate hints of pomegranate, dark cherries and dark chocolate with a  lovely mineral impact that lends to a long finish

A ripe and juicy Pinot Gris with a wonderful balance of fruit, a fleshy medium body and bright acidity. 

This wine was blended from many Riesling fermentations.  Each fermentation reflected unique character of site, picking date and yeast selected and not selected.  Aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, tangerine, lemon curd and sweet apple. A perfect balance of acidity keeps the palate and finish fresh.

Deep nose of red fruit, savory notes and dry earth.  Gentle tannins and bright acidity.

New York

Anthony Road Wine Company

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