Keuka Spring Vineyards
New York | Finger Lakes | Keuka Lake Wine Trail
Location
Address: 243 Route 54, East Lake Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: (315) 536-3147
Website: www.keukaspringwinery.com
Email: info@keukaspringwinery.com
State: New York Wineries
Wine Region: Finger Lakes Wineries
American Viticultural Area: Finger Lakes AVA
Wine Trail: Keuka Lake Wine Trail
About Keuka Spring Vineyards
Keuka Spring Vineyards offers a diverse range of wines, catering to various preferences with their selection of both red and white, dry and sweet varieties. Visitors can enjoy award-winning wines, with no reservations required for tastings. The winery is family and dog-friendly, often providing local cheeses and snacks, and occasionally hosting outside vendors for special events like their Music, Food, & Wine Series. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic food to enjoy alongside breathtaking views of Keuka Lake and the Bluff, complete with comfortable Adirondack chairs.
The story of Keuka Spring Vineyards traces back to founders Len and Judy Wiltberger, who purchased 30 acres of land on Keuka Lake and planted various wine grape varieties in 1981. Their inaugural vintage debuted in 1985, alongside the opening of the first tasting room. Upon the Wiltbergers' retirement, the Simmons family eagerly assumed the responsibility of continuing the legacy, building upon the foundation laid by the Wiltbergers and envisioning further growth into the future. The transition from the Wiltberger family to the Simmons family occurred in 2022.
euka Spring wines have garnered multiple awards, including notable accolades such as the Best Red Wine in New York State at the New York Wine Classic for their 2021 Blaufränkisch, 2016 Winery of the Year at the New York Wine & Food Classic, and Governor's Cup awards for their Riesling in 2012 and Gewürztraminer in 2017.
Vineyard Sites:
WILTBERGER VINEYARD: The estate vineyard, planted by the Wiltbergers in 1981, features Vignoles, Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Chardonnay, Lemberger, and Cabernet Franc vines, accounting for approximately 30% of the winery's production.
HUMPHREYS VINEYARD: Situated on Seneca Lake, this vineyard has east-facing rows on a gentle slope, resulting in grapes with slower ripening, particularly ideal for Riesling. This row layout is unusual for the Finger Lakes as most are planted north to south.
SIMMONS VINEYARD: Owned by the Simmons family, who have been prominent grape growers in the Finger Lakes region since 1963, this vineyard spans over 500 acres near the bluff of Keuka Lake and cultivates native, hybrid, and vinifera grapes.
Wine to Try: Blaufränkisch smooth and earthy with black cherry and pomegranate
Grapes and Wine Styles:
Wines: Riesling, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris
Red Wines: Blaufränkisch (Lemburger), Zweigelt, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Saperavi
Hybrid Wines: Seyval Blanc, Traminette, Vignoles
Other Styles: Rosé, Sparkling, Late Harvest, Dessert, Ice Wine
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