Hammondsport wineries

Surrounding the Hammondsport area and lining the shores of Keuka Lake are several local wineries. This is the heart of the New York State's wine industry.

In 1829, the Reverend Bostwick planted a few grapevines behind his church. This evolved over time to become the center of winemaking in New York. The Pleasant Valley Wine Company opened in 1860. The area contains over a dozen wineries that produce a variety of wines, ranging from dry to sweet and champagne to sherry.

To the south of Hammondsport are the Pleasant Valley Wine Company and Chateau Renaissance Wine Cellars. The Pleasant Valley Wine Company is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Chateau Renaissance offers complimentary tastings. To the north of Hammondsport are several more wineries. The two closest to the town are Keuka Lake Vineyards, which opens daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, and Bully Hill Vineyards, which has tours, a museum, tastings, a restaurant, and a gift shop.

The Hammondsport wineries are located a little over 80 miles south of Syracuse Hancock International Airport. It is also about 20 miles north of the New York state line. Local destinations include the National Warplane Museum, Harris Hill Amusement Park, Finger Lakes Wine Country, West End Gallery, Canfield Park, and Vitrix Glass Studio.