A Thanksgiving Message from the Vineyards

Last week, another harvest was completed; today the first flakes of snow swirl, but melt as they touch the golden leaves.  It is time for giving thanks.  Thanks to our creator and shepherd who has given us the most glorious fall in many, many years. Not only that, but a growing season that has delivered the cleanest, ripest, most luscious bunches of grapes; bunch upon bunch, ton upon ton.  It should be a memorable vintage.
We owe abundant thanks too, for the loyalty of our customers, the steady, unstintingly cheerful work of our teammates in the vineyards, cellar, and wine-shop.  We are grateful, as well, for the community that surrounds and supports us, and we wish all good cheer.

As is our custom after harvest, we are again pleased to offer free shipping to customers nearby and far away.  We know that many of the people who visit us during the season have roots in our community, but either now live at some distance or have family or friends that do.  It is with this broad, western New York 'diaspora' in mind that we reach out in gratitude with this humble offer of wine transport - free as Santa’s sleigh, if not so magical!

As the first bands of snow march off Lake Erie, I am warmed by the memories of summer just past: the vineyard walks with cheerful, interested and interesting visitors, the golden sunsets out over Lake Erie, the planting of our newest Pinot vineyard block, the breathless unloading of our newest wine tanks and barrels, and the raising of a new barn among the vineyards.  I eagerly look forward to tasting the wines of 2017.  I forecast that they will be excellent.

Jennifer and I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving among family and friends.  We thank you for your interest and support and may your holiday season be joyful.  May you return to visit us, preferably in person if you can, or on-line in the meantime!