![]() ![]() But I resist that because plenty of these less-familiar values are still in a $15 to $20 sweet spot. Some people have suggested that I raise the price cap to reflect the effect of inflation. Some people are not interested, which is fine, but the rewards are many.įor more than a decade I’ve been offering selections of 20 bottles under $20. It takes a spirit of adventure to try, say, a blend of grasevina and grüner veltliner from Austria, a país from Chile or a chambourcin from Virginia. The wines they make are sound, and might even be delicious, but something is often lost, a sense of place, soulfulness or whatever you want to call it.Ī little bit more money, though, say $15 to $20, can buy those qualities in wines from lesser-known places, made often from little-known grapes. They scale up, industrializing both the farming and the winemaking. But to sell bottles for under $15, producers, especially those in the United States, where labor and land costs are often higher, must compromise. Myriad wines sell for less than $15, including many American bottles that younger Americans are apparently no longer buying, according to a recent report on the American wine industry from Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, Calif. I’ve long believed that the best values in wine can be found in the $15 to $25 range. These producers have been a great source of inexpensive wines year after year, names like Broadside and Foxglove from Paso Robles, The Whole Shebang and Tendu, which sell under the California appellation, Montinore Estate in Oregon, and any number of bottles from the Finger Lakes. Drink in our breathtaking views and savor our fine wines, all inspired by nature.My choices were limited because I wanted to branch out from American producers whom I’ve cited repeatedly. Our knowledgeable winery staff look forward to meeting you. The stony shale soil and rolling slopes of Seneca Lake-the deepest of the glacier-cut Finger Lakes-are ideally suited for growing cool-climate grapes. New York is consistently in the top 10 states in terms of grape growing and wine production Johnson Estate Winery Westfield, New York Visit the Johnson Winery in Chautauqua County, NY Whether you love wine or just enjoy visiting beautiful wineries, you’ll appreciate a visit to Johnson Winery in Westfield, NY. Our commitment to quality and integrity in grape growing and winemaking results in the finest Finger Lakes wines.Ĭhateau LaFayette Reneau is situated in a fully-restored, century old barn nestled on the east side of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes. We are home to three highly acclaimed Governor's Cup Awards and five Jefferson Cups, in addition to innumerable other awards and gold medals. Shop online today! All wines start at 5% off and you can take advantage of our currently discounted shipping rate!įor nearly 35 years, Chateau LaFayette Reneau has produced estate-grown vinifera wines. Our 110-acre estate provides optimal sun exposure and air flow for consistently aromatic white wines and rich, full-bodied red wines. Please know that we have a variety of delicious Tapas style snacks available for you to purchase and enjoy with your Tasting Flight and with our view. While Riesling grapes are grown and wines made in other winegrowing regions of New York State, the Finger Lakes accounts for more than 90 of total production. ![]() With this goal in mind we are ready and able to safely comply with all NYS Public Health Mandates. ![]() Message from the Chateau LaFayette Reneau team:Īs we navigate this ever changing landscape it is our highest priority to keep our guests, our staff, and our community safe. ![]()
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