Founded in 2008 by Brooklyn native Mark Snyder, The Red Hook Winery makes New York state wine in an urban cellar on Pier 41, from grape to bottle. Managing winemaker Christopher Nicolson works with consulting winemakers Robert Foley and Abe Schoener to translate the distinct character of vineyards in the Finger Lakes and North Fork of Long Island. Its Red Hook tasting room pairs those site-focused wines with views of the East River and Verrazzano Bridge.
Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing (LISW) Certified Sustainable
Brooklyn WineryBorn from two New York City co-workers’ recreational winemaking, Brooklyn Winery is an urban winery in Williamsburg producing small-batch wines from grapes sourced through partnerships with vineyards across the United States. Winemaker Conor McCormack combines traditional winemaking methods with a modern perspective, while the working winery also serves as a tasting room and event venue. Its sustainability work includes composting all grape-production waste and donating more than 20,000 pounds of surplus food since 2018.BROOKLYN, NY
Niagara Landing Wine Cellars, LLCNiagara Landing Wine Cellars has been making 100% New York State wine in Lockport since 1998, tucked beneath the Niagara Escarpment among vineyards dating to the late 1800s. The Smith family has cultivated those vines for three generations, while winemaker Domenic Carisetti—at Niagara Landing since 2005—brings decades of commercial winemaking experience to the cellar. The winery’s distinctive Rosebud line offers lighter, fruitier wines, alongside a range that runs from very dry to very sweet and includes its unusual hot pepper wine.LOCKPORT, NY
Ports of New YorkFounded in 2003 by French winemaker Frédéric Bouché, Ports of New York is a small artisanal urban winery in Ithaca producing Finger Lakes wines, including its specialty Meleau wines. A scion of Maison Bouché, the Normandy winery established by his family in 1919, Bouché continues family winemaking techniques while using grapes grown entirely in the Finger Lakes AVA. The winery also houses artifacts from Maison Bouché and offers tastings and tours.ITHACA, NY
Red Newt CellarsFounded in 1998, Red Newt Cellars makes Finger Lakes wines in Hector and pairs them with a wine-focused bistro experience. The winery is especially rooted in Riesling and site-driven bottlings from nearby vineyards, while its small-lot Laboratory Wine Series reflects an experimental, inquisitive side. Visitors can taste current releases alongside reserve and library wines and enjoy seasonal, shared-table food in the bistro.HECTOR, NY