The Finger Lakes area is New York's largest wine producing region, and the second largest in the United States - behind the Napa Valley Region of California Over 100 wineries and vineyards are centered around Seneca, Cayuga, Canandaigua, and Keuka Lakes. Because of the lakes' great depth, they provide a lake effect to the lush vineyards that flank their shores. Retaining residual summer warmth in the winter, and winter's cold in the spring, the grapes are protected from disastrous spring frost during grape formation, and early frost before the harvest. The main grape varietals grown are: Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Vidal Blanc, and Seyval Blanc. With the passage of the Farm Winery Act in 1978, countless numbers of wineries have opened their doors to visitors from all over the world. Wineries are a major growth industry of the region, not merely contributing to the economy through production, but increasingly because they attract large numbers of visitors who support other components of tourism.
Arbor Hill Winery
Arbor Hill Winery is located near Canandaigua Lake in the famous Finger Lakes Region. In this warm, wonderful New England country setting, the Brahm family has created a unique complex of antique buildings to showcase their award-winning wines, gourmet wine food products, gifts and gift boxes.
The Arbor Hill Grapery Store and Wine Shop has some of the the best Finger Lakes specialities around, featuring our own Award-Winning Wines and a wide variety of New York State cheeses. Stop by for our FREE award-winning wine and gourmet food tastings daily.
6461 Route 64
Naples, NY 14512
Billsboro Winery and Tasting Room
Experience the rustic charm of Billsboro Winery, housed in a beautifully restored nineteenth century barn. When you come into the winery, you will be in the tasting room, where you'll find the environment friendly and informative. Enjoy a glass or bottle of wine and the beautiful view on our deck overlooking Seneca Lake. Enjoy local artisan breads, cheeses and meats.
Billsboro Winery was opened as Geneva's first winery in the spring of 2000 by Bob Pool and Jennifer Morris and is home to 26 acres of rolling hills, vineyards and forest. It is now owned by local winemaker, Vincent ("Vinny") Aliperti, and his wife Kim who plan to continue the Pool-Morris vision of a small, friendly, family-run vinifera winery.
In addition to making wines for Billsboro Winery, Vinny is also head winemaker for Atwater Estate Vineyards in Burdett, NY. Select Atwater wines will be available for tasting in the Billsboro Tasting Room.
Billsboro Winery is conveniently located along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, just 5 miles south of Geneva, NY at 4760 West Lake Road, also known as Route 14. We are .8 miles south of Billsboro Road. Look for our sign on the west side, between Armstrong and Reed Roads.
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