New York | Finger Lakes | Winery Without Walls

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Learn More About: Wineries Without Walls

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Reservations: littlecloverwine@gmail.com

Website: LittleCloverWine

State: New York Wineries

Wine Region: Finger Lakes Wineries

American Viticultural Area: Finger Lakes AVA

Wine Trail: Cayuga Lake Wine Trail

About Little Clover wine Company

Founder & Winemaker: Erin McMurrough
Founded: First vintage in 2018; released to the public in 2023
Specialty: 100% traditional method sparkling wines

The Story

Erin McMurrough didn’t begin her professional life in wine—she began it on Broadway. Working in theatre production, she became increasingly drawn to the energy and romance of wine regions. After falling in love with both the Finger Lakes and a vineyard manager, she and her husband David Stamp decided to build a life rooted in land, legacy, and traditional method sparkling wine. Little Clover was born from that vision: a winery dedicated to telling the Finger Lakes’ sparkling story through local grapes, long lees aging (minimum 36 months), and a stylistic commitment to elegance and authenticity. Erin is proud to be one of the few producers focused solely on méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines in the region.

To Read more about Finger Lakes Sparkling Wine read: Finger Lakes Sparkling Wine: America’s Sparkling Wine Capital

Specialty & Signature Style

Traditional Method Sparkling Wines
Grapes: Riesling, Cayuga White, Delaware
Signature Style: Refined, elegant, expressive with extended lees aging for complexity

Awards

2018 Sparkling Cayuga White: Gold – Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition 2024
2018 Sparkling Cayuga White: Silver – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2024
2018 Sparkling Riesling: Bronze – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2023
2020 Sparkling Delaware: Bronze – Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2025
Featured in VinePair’s 25 Best Sparkling Wines for 2024 (92 pts)
Included in VinePair’s 25 American Wines to Drink This Fourth of July

Wine Maker’s Favorite

Right now, Erin’s loving her 2020 Cayuga White. It starts off with this quiet, elegant nose—soft and subtle—but the moment you take a sip, it totally surprises you. Every time she revisit it, she find herself pulling the glass back and just saying wow. Every. Dang. Sip. It’s the kind of wine that slows you down in the best way, inviting you to really notice what’s in the glass. For her, it captures the essence of Little Clover: graceful, unexpected, and full of quiet energy.

Mentors and Supporters

Little Clover would not exist without the generosity and open doors offered by Finger Lakes wineries. Erin credits the winemaking community at large—particularly Lakewood Vineyards, where her wines are produced under an alternating proprietorship—for sharing their space, experience, and encouragement.” Erin is also deeply grateful for the sales and distribution mentorship she received from Finger Lakes legend Sandy Waters, whose guidance and generosity left a lasting impact.

Being Part of Wineries Without Walls

“Wineries Without Walls has been a lifeline,” Erin says. “Not just in terms of reaching customers, but as a morale boost and creative network. From the host side, I’ve been blown away by the generosity of the venues who showcase us. And from the peer side—owning a small business is hard. Being able to commiserate, brainstorm, and celebrate with others in the same boat has been deeply meaningful.”

Where to Buy and Taste

Website: www.LittleCloverWine.com – shipping available to 41 states
Retailers: Retailers: New York Kitchen (Canandaigua), GCP Liquors and Wine (Horseheads), Watkins Glen Wine & Spirits (Watkins Glen)
Restaurants: Kindred Fare (Geneva), Graft (Watkins Glen), Dean Lane Dining (Dundee)
Private Tastings: Available by appointment via email
Events: Wineries Without Walls pop-ups and other regional events