Villa Bellangelo Emerges at the Site of the Former Squaw Point Vineyards

In the fall of each year of Michael Litterio's boyhood, he watched his father, his grandfather, and his uncles make wine for the family table. Now the enologist-turned-computer consultant is taking his turn at a new winery on the west side of Seneca Lake.

Belhurst Winery at Belhust Castle

Belhurst Winery is located on Route 14 south of Geneva at the Belhurst Castle, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The first harvest at its new, state-of-the-art facility took place this past fall. Award-winning Belhurst and White Springs wines from the 2003 harvest have already received much acclaim, winning medals from the New York State Fair, New York Wine and Food Classic, and the International Eastern Wine Competition. The new Belhurst and White Springs winemaking facility also includes the Vinifera Inn, Meritage Ballroom, Stonecutters Lounge, and a tasting room and gift shop.

Buttonwood Grove Winery is Lakeside at Romulus

Buttonwood Grove Winery on Route 89 in Romulus, is located about 20 mintues south of Seneca Falls. Their vineyard produces classic European grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Cabernet franc and Rielsing. Buttonwood's handsome lakeside grounds boasts a picnic area, gardens, a pond, and its own Buttonwood Falls; the winery's gift shop offers an extensive collection of wine country souvenirs.

Keuka gets new winery

Alan Hunt has been selling Yates Cellars wine at The Windmill Farm and Craft Market for three years. But on April 16, 2004, he'll celebrate the grand opening of his winery and tasting room on Route 54A.