Co-Owner, Winemaker

Mike met Ria while studying winemaking and viticulture in California and brings years of international winery experience from France, New Zealand, Washington, and California. Mike first fell in love with Riesling while working at Domaine Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace, France. He believes in transparent, terroir-driven winemaking.

Co-Owner, Vineyard Manager

With degrees in Botany and Viticulture and 15 years managing vineyards in California and New York, Ria brings thoughtful, hands-on care to our estate vineyard while nurturing her love of good food and travel.

Tasting Room Lead

Liz brings nearly two decades of hospitality experience and a genuine love for people to every guest interaction. A Paul Smith’s College graduate in Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management, she has worked across the industry and believes hospitality is a way of life. Liz is dedicated to creating welcoming experiences where every guest feels seen, cared for, and at home.

A small vineyard located 10 minutes south of Geneva on the western side of Seneca Lake, just 200 feet from the lakeshore along Route 14. The site, planted with Riesling and Gamay, sits on leased land from Christian Thompson, who originally established the Riesling vines in 2015.

Spans 40 acres, with 20 acres planted to vines on the eastern side of Seneca Lake in a warmer microclimate known to us as the 'sunny side'. First established in 1980 by Dave Bagley, the vineyard includes original plantings of Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay, now over 40 years old.

We source grapes from like-minded growers such as Ryan Fessenden of Lake Road Vineyard. These partnerships allow us to work with thoughtfully farmed sites that share our commitment to quality and expression of place.

With roots going back to the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, who farmed crops like corn, beans, and squash. Over time, the region grew into a hub for dairy farming and orchards, with generations of family farms shaping the landscape. Our neighbors include wheat, corn, soybean and grape farmers.

Shaped by deep glacial lakes that moderate temperatures, helping protect vines from harsh winters and extending the growing season. Its shale and gravelly soils provide excellent drainage, encouraging vines to develop concentrated flavors, giving the region’s wines their signature balance of acidity and minerality.

Seneca Lake and surrounding hills open up plenty of adventure. It’s a place where the landscape naturally invites you to get outside and explore with swimming, kayaking, hiking, biking and camping.

We spend our free time in the summer swimming in the deep, cool water.