Vineyard Photos by Michelle Oakes
Vineyard overlooking Seneca Lake

Our Vineyards

Phil Davis and Lou Damiani consider viticulture - grape-growing - to be the single most important aspect of their craft. Phil's family has had a long-standing connection to farming in Hector; his father had been a grape-grower 30-40 years ago for Taylor and Great Western Wineries. Knowing this, Lou consulted Phil and then began planting vinifera grapevines on his property in 1996. Just one year later, Phil began planting vinifera on his own land. Now each manages his own vineyard, supplying grapes to the business for its winemaking. Altogether, the two properties produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. Recently, new Riesling vines were added to the many varietals produced by the vineyards.

Closer view of some Cabernet Sauvignon vines