Tour the lake erie grape belts more than 30,000 vineyard acres along a 50mile lake erie wine trail, including 23 wineries known collectively as lake erie wine country, plus the grape discovery center in westfield, ny. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lake erie wine country images of america. Lake erie wine country po box 44 westfield, new york 14787. We are located in the heart of wine country and within 10 mins from mayville, 10 mins from chautauqua institute, bemus point, fredonia, findley lake as well as erie pa, grove city shopping is a bit farther but within easy reach. Apr 08, 2020 lake erie wine country announced that its wineries are no longer serving wine samples to customers. Touring the scenic attractions of new yorks major wineproducing regions, this video journey visits vineyards and introduces winemakers from all parts of the state, with special focus on lake. Lake erie wine country, located in the largest grape growing region east of the rockies, extends roughly 40 miles from silver creek, new york chautauqua county to north east, pennsylvania. Over 42,000 acres 17,000 ha of the region are planted in grapevines, predominantly in the concord grape variety. Taller is a clevelandarea freelance writer who has been enjoying wine country adventures in.
There is so much to discover in vqa ontario wine country. You may also be able to take advantage of free shipping with some of our holiday gifts. Expedia has 241 hotels near wineries, making it convenient to toast, tour, and take in everything in erie. She was raised in north east, pennsylvania, and graduated as a grape picker, the north east high schools fitting mascot name. Lake erie wine country, pennsylvania images of america. Taller is a native of the cleveland area and lives within five miles of lake erie. Jewel leigh ellis has been the executive director of lake erie wine country since 2010. Enjoy quaint villages, 30,000 contiguous acres of luscious grape vineyards. Noble winery, westfield, ny in the middle of lake erie wine. About for books lake erie wine country images of america. The 50 miles of continuous road connects 22 wineries, which range from classic europeanstyle wines to unique american blends. Aug 10, 2015 lake erie and the niagara escarpment are in the far northwest corner of the state and are very much both under development as fine wine regions. The lake erie ava is an american viticultural area that includes 2,236,800 acres 905,200 ha of land on the south shore of lake erie in the u.
Claudia taller painted a vivid picture of everyday life in northeast ohio and its surrounding areas. Our wineries, lodging, dining, attractions, and transportation partners support this unique and beautiful. Our delightful gift baskets are great for anyone who likes warm beverages or may have a sweet tooth. Browse our selection of over 241 hotels in erie pa.
Visit lake erie wine country visit buffalo niagara. Each of our regions offers enticing wines and tempting tastes but so much more. Welcome to lake erie wine country, the largest grapegrowing region east of the rockies. However, the wineries are allowing bottles of wine. Ohios lake erie wineries and vineyards are rooted in tradition. The erie regional airport authority has postponed the tsa precheck enrollment event until june 2226, 2020. Mon ami winery and historic winery 3845 e wine cellar road port clinton, ohio 43452 4197974445. Feb 05, 2020 in 1818, deacon elijah fay planted the first grape vines of the lake erie wine country, located in the lake erie concord grape belt. Come experience highquality wines from 23 distinctive wineries in the largest grapegrowing region east of the rockies. Also known as chautauqua, the lake erie region is the largest grape growing region outside of california, with some 20,000 acres of vineyards, major processing plants and the headquarters of the national grape cooperative association which owns welchs foods. Although about 95% of its grapes are concord, primarily used for g. Download our wine country ontario travel guide or map using the links. Located on the southeast shore of lake erie, the port of erie has been promoting.
Exploring canadas fertile niagara wine region the new. While i may have only been able to visit two of the 11 wineries in erie county, i really enjoyed my time exploring the lake erie wine country. Our wineries, lodging, dining, attractions, and transportation partners support this unique and beautiful region. Lakeview wine cellars sam and becky and their dog cabernet are wonderful hosts to visitors of their winery with breathtaking views of lake erie and the surrounding countryside. A destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Find out about new york wine country, what to seek out and where to go. In the interest of setting the tone, i went and toured lake erie wine country. Lake erie wine country by jewel leigh ellis overdrive. We are 23 boutique wineries located on a 45mile stretch between the town of north east, pa eastward to silver creek, ny on the southern shore of lake erie. One of south shore wine companys awardwinning wines. Wmht specials new yorks wine country an overview of the.
A verified traveler from buffalo stayed at lakeview on the lake. The winery also offers periodic tasting tours of its wine cellar. Lake erie wine country announced that its wineries are no longer serving wine samples to customers. Lake erie wine country images of america kindle edition by ellis, jewel leigh. Wineries along the ohio river and the shores and islands of lake erie once produced so much wine that ohio became known as vinland. Daffodils and fireflies, a novel set lake eries wine country. Relax, refresh, unwindexperience lake erie wine country, located on the southern shore of beautiful lake erie in both pennsylvania and new york. Sampling the amazing wines of the lake erie wine country. Send warm and friendly holiday wishes with a festive collection of goodies from wine country gift baskets.
Vineyards were planted along the shore of lake erie in both new york and pennsylvania, attracting the likes of dr. The federal government has declared the winegrowing region near lake erie an official viticultural area, enabling local vineyards to specify on bottle labels where their wines were produced. Living in rochester ny, the finger lakes, lake ontario and lake erie wine country is in our backyard. Twentythree wineries in pennsylvania and new york will be pairing a wine with a sweet or savory treat for visitors on a feb. The erie visitor center inside the tom ridge environmental center. If these two wineries are any indication of the quality throughout the region, i would definitely recommend a visit, especially if you enjoy sweet. Growers in chautauqua county produce approximately 65% of new york states total annual grape harvest, which is then used in.
We drove up from pittsburgh this weekend and met family from buffalo to do the lake erie wine trail. It is one of five distinct growing regions in the state. Visiterie office 208 east bayfront parkway suite 103 erie, pa 16507 inside the intermodal center, mf 8. Guests will enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming, playground, camp store, arcade, fairy house trail, daily. Explore the wine country in the lake erie region of new york state. Fays relatives planted the premier concord vineyards in brocton, new york, where the mighty concord grape thrived. The lake erie ava is shared with the state of pennsylvania.
Fay s relatives planted the premier concord vineyards in brocton, new york, where the mighty concord grape thrived. Enjoy a halfmile walk along eries bay front while hearing the strange and paranormal stories told by stephanie wincik, a published author of three books about eries ghosts. Even while traveling on interstate 90, you will drive past vineyards. The authors research on this region is impeccable and the photos really bring it all to life. Of all of new yorks wine regions, you will feel more in grape country in the lake erie region. Hauntedthings to do in eerie erie, pa clements lake.
Noble winery, westfield, ny in the middle of lake erie. The wineries of lake erie wine country simply real moms. Located less than 10 miles from vineyard woods, lake erie is the 5th largest fresh water lake in the united states. Like the area at the eastern shore of lake erie in lake and ashtabula counties, where wineries abound, the central ohio lake erie coastline and lake erie islands offer excellent soil and climate for growing wine grapes. Nestled between the western border of new york and lake erie, this region is home to native grapes, such as chambourcin, european varietals like chardonnay, riesling, merlot, cabernet, and a variety of hybrids. Lake erie wine country is the largest grapegrowing region east of the rockies, extending 50 miles through erie county, pennsylvania into chautauqua county, new york. Aug 15, 2017 welcome to lake erie wine country, the largest grapegrowing region east of the rockies. When it ended, restaurant owners bottled their own fortified wines and some of the wineries started mass producing wine with new equipment. Wine has been the inspiration for numerous poems, songs, movies, and books. Fridays are included with no increase in cost so ticket holders have more time to spend at each of 24 participating wineries where they can enjoy a special wine paired with a delicious harvest food sample. Lake erie wine country wineries westfield, ny phone.
This book explores the wineries in the great lake erie wine region of ohio. In 1818, deacon elijah fay planted the first grape vines of the lake erie wine country, located in the lake erie concord grape belt. From erie where most of my books are set, north east is about a twenty minute. Wine on the lake eries premier wine tasting festival. As we are wine enthusiasts we also know a small amount about the 4 big wine areas in the us. Lake erie wine country by jewel leigh ellis arcadia. Whether you are looking for an active adventure, a cultural excursion or the solace of a relaxing rural retreat, we have exactly what you are looking for. Vineyards were planted along the shore of lake erie in both new york and pennsylvania, attracting. Once off the interstate, dark green vineyards cover much of the farm area. The lake erie region is mostly in chautauqua county and comprises more than 20,000 acres of vineyards. Jun 11, 2014 one of south shore wine companys awardwinning wines. Even for that matter canada being close by with the ontario region. Dec 15, 2015 lake erie wine country is the largest grapegrowing region east of the rockies, extending 50 miles through erie county, pennsylvania into chautauqua county, new york.
Wine on the lake is eries premier wine tasting festival. Lake erie wine country consists of 24 boutique wineries on a 50mile span along the southern shore of lake erie between harborcreek, pa and silver creek, ny. During the summer, the lake keeps the temperature mild while in the winter, the lake and the snow it brings, acts as a blanket to protect crops. The southern shore of lake erie makes up the heart of lake erie wine country, and our hotel is close to 30,000 acres of grape vineyards. Enjoy a scenic ride to north east and stop in mazza vineyards and the historic south shore wine company to sip and savor the local flavor. The 10,000 square mile lake was named by the erie people, an iroquoian group of native american people who lived along its southern shore. Lake erie wine country consists of 24 boutique wineries on a 50mile. New yorks wine country an overview of the series watch an overview of the new yorks wine country ninepart series. Aug 18, 2014 jewel leigh ellis has been the executive director of lake erie wine country since 2010. Lake erie wine country hotel the southern shore of lake erie makes up the heart of lake erie wine country, and our hotel is close to 30,000 acres of grape vineyards. Lake erie wine country is home to the nations largest grapegrowing territory outside of california. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Lake erie wine country hotel fairway suites at peekn peak. Over 42,000 acres 17,000 ha of the region are planted in grapevines, predominantly in the concord grape variety grapes were first cultivated in the area in the early 19th century, and many wineries. Relax, slow down and take your time to experience our awardwinning wines. This is an amazing book about the wonderful lake erie wine country. The lake erie region, which bills itself as lake erie wine country, has more than two dozen commercial and estate wineries. European immigrants settled on the lake erie islands and nearby shoreline in the mid1800s, and the grape industry flourished in ohio into the early 20th century.
Lake erie and the niagara escarpment are in the far northwest corner of the state and are very much both under development as fine wine regions. For unique christmas gift baskets to make anyone happy, browse around and find just what you need today. One keuka business park, suite 208, penn yan, ny 14527. Explore 24 unique wineries, quaint villages and beaches nestled among rolling hills in the midst of 30,000 contiguous acres of luscious grape vineyards. Lake erie, the port of erie has been promoting industrial, commercial, and recreational opportunities on the waters of lake erie since 1959. Oct 21, 2017 enjoy a halfmile walk along eries bay front while hearing the strange and paranormal stories told by stephanie wincik, a published author of three books about eries ghosts. A drive through this area will transport you to a bygone era, with friendly people, quaint victorian towns, beautiful views, and some of the absolute best wine that pennsylvania has to offer. Touring the scenic attractions of new yorks major wine producing regions, this video journey visits vineyards and introduces wine makers from all parts of the state, with special focus on lake. You must be 21 or older to be admitted to wine on the lake. Lake erie vineyard woods couples getaway in wine country.
Jordan, ontario wine country on the niagara peninsula of ontario, canada, may sound a little incongruous. However, the wineries are allowing bottles of wine to be purchased and then picked up curbside. There was a time when ohios wine production was so great that it was nicknamed the rhineland of america. While not as productive as it once was, ohio still ranks as the number ten wineproducing state in the country. The southern shore of lake erie has a long grape and wine heritage that begins with the geological history of the area.