Rasta Ranch Vineyards

United States - New York - Seneca Lake

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About us

We are a small family owned and opperated farm winery on the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. 

History

The owner spent many years in management positions in other Finger Lakes wineries, so she knew exactly the type of winery that she wanted to establish. 

We produce Wine For Good Times and believe that wine should be a fun part of every day life!

The Tasting room is housed in an 1860's barn chock full of Rock & Roll Memoribilia. Music is a very imprtant part of everday life here and your comfort is our desire, be it in the tasting room, on the deck, in the gazebo or even out in the lawn. 

Vineyard & Terroir


Our vineyard consists of 30 acres surrounding the winery. We grow grapes for our own production but also for some other local wineries. It our belief that a great wine is made in the vineyard so fruit production is of great importance to us. The 10 acre plot right beside the winery is called the Memorial Vineyard...it was planted and dedicated to the owner's brother and uncle who passed away suddenly just days apart. The vineyard was blessed by our dear friend Thomas Fassett in a traditional Iroquois ceremony and remains a very special place on the farm. Each May the winery hosts a celebration of life called Ray Day and people are encouraged to stroll the beauty of our vineyards. 

Winemaking & Aging

Many of our wines are produced to be enjoyed in their youth. Fresh, fruitty whites and light reds. We use Labruska grapes in a number of ways-fermented drier to empathsize the grape flavor without being heavy and foxy. Drier reds include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Baco Noir, as well as some fanciful blends. 

At The Winery

During the summer months (April 1st-October 31st) there is live music 2 days a week. Monday Night Blues features Brett Beardslee from 5-8 and Sunday Sessions is from 2-5 and features Scott Adams or Delta Mike Shaw. There is a food truck here for your delight, but we also carry a line of organic smoked meats and cheeses from Englebert Farms, as well as a variety of other snacks. Once a month (on the 3rd Sunday of each month) we host a farmer's market style craft fair called Sip & Shop from 11-5. 

Our Wine Club

Our wine club is avaliable through VinoShipper.com and is custom to your likings! The choice of our entire inventory is yours as a member, but also includes special discounts, a free flight in the tasting room and an inventation only Wine Club appreciation event annually. 

LOCATION

OPENING HOURS

Monday 11-8
Tuesday 11-5
Wednesday 11-5
Thursday 11-5
Friday 11-5
Saturday 11-5
Sunday 11-5

Our Wine Club

Our wine club is avaliable through VinoShipper.com and is custom to your likings! The choice of our entire inventory is yours as a member, but also includes special discounts, a free flight in the tasting room and an inventation only Wine Club appreciation event annually. 

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