Pinot Gris grapes hanging on vines under nets being protected from the birds.

Contributed by Dan Wolfe, Associate Winemaker.

This week at Presque Isle Wine Cellars, we are busy pressing Niagara, Seyval , Pinot Gris and Fredonia grapes. The aromas from the freshly pressed juice are amazing- if you’ve never visited us during harvest before, now is the time to visit!

Although our local Niagara juice is sold out, we still have plenty of Seyval and Fredonia juices that should be ready for pickup next weekend (Subject to change, see updated pick up dates). Remember that if we don’t have the local varieties you are looking for (due to the harsh winter), we have west coast grapes and juices you may be interested in. See all grapes and juices.

Next week we look forward to pressing more Fredonia, Niagara and also Cayuga grapes. Be sure to pre-order your juice now to ensure availability. You can really see harvest is in full swing with tractors, grape harvesters and trucks loaded with grape bins moving along the highways in grape country. Please use extra caution when driving around our grounds.

Pinot Gris grapes loaded on the truck ready to be brought to Presque Isle Wine Cellars for pressing.

Consider visiting our Isle House for a wine tasting and to see all the harvest action and smell the freshly pressed juice!

Dan Wolfe joined PIWC in 2011 and is our Associate Winemaker. Dan started making wines from Wine kits in 2007 and the hobby quickly became an obsession. His habit then escalated to buying Fresh Grape Juice at harvest time, and he started experimenting with blending different wines. Dan has entered his wines in many local and out of town competitions, bringing home Gold medals and best of show in places like California. He is a member of the American Wine Society and judges wine competitions locally and around the state.