Finger Lakes winery guide

Stever Hill Vineyards

Stever Hill Vineyards is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated farm winery in Branchport, New York, set in the heart of Keuka Lake wine country.

Stever Hill Vineyards

About Stever Hill Vineyards

Stever Hill Vineyards is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated farm winery in Branchport, New York, set in the heart of Keuka Lake wine country. The owning family — the Tones brothers, Harold, Don, and Jim — have grown grapes in the Finger Lakes for five generations at Clearview Farms, and today the tasting room and winemaking operation are run by Liz and Jay Sprague, both graduates of Cal Poly's Wine & Viticulture program, with Mike and Jon serving as vineyard managers.

The centerpiece of the property is the hilltop Crooked Barn Tasting Room, a renovated barn dating to roughly the 1850s. Original hand-hewn beams and antique hardware are paired with newer construction milled from oak, hemlock, and walnut harvested on site, giving the space the feel of a casual rustic lodge. A 25-foot tasting bar anchors the interior, while a wraparound deck outside opens onto roughly 180-degree hillside views across mature woods and acres of vineyard. Picnic tables, a gazebo, and a seasonal firepit round out the outdoor space.

The winery produces about 2,000 cases a year across roughly 20 to 30 distinct dry, semi-dry, and sweet wines drawn from vinifera, hybrid, and native varieties grown on the family's land. Beyond wine tastings, visitors can order wine and cheese or wine and chocolate pairings, wine slushies, craft cocktails, guest beers from Grist Iron Brewing, and hard cider from 1911 Established. Live music and visiting food trucks are a regular feature during the warmer months.

Plan your visit

Address
3962 Stever Hill Road, Branchport, NY 14418
Phone
(315) 595-2230
Hours
January - May: Thursday - Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM June - December: Daily: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wines to explore

  • Chardonel — Dry house white, crisp
  • Lake Farm Dry Riesling — Dry, fruit-forward white peach
  • Semi-Dry Riesling — Lime zest, slate minerality
  • Sweet Riesling — Fragrantly fruity, balanced sweetness
  • Vignoles — Semi-dry, aromatic and tropical
  • Traminette — Aromatic Gewurztraminer-style bouquet
  • Dry Traminette — Dry, floral and spicy
  • Colonial White — Blended white, grapefruit citrus
  • Seyval Blanc — Light, clean, crisp white
  • Cayuga White — Floral with crisp acidity
  • La Crescent — Semi-dry, bright stone fruit
  • Diamond — Sweet, refreshing, floral aromas
  • Niagara — Sweet native, white peach
  • Concord — Sweet best-seller, serve chilled
  • Catawba — Sweet melon, spiced strawberry
  • Cooper's Pink — Sweet pink, fruit forward
  • Mae's Rose — Sweet rose, Concord character
  • Saperavi Dry Rose — Dry rose, aromatic and bright
  • Crooked Barn Red — Dry Marquette-based red blend
  • Old Barn Red — Semi-dry hybrid, dark and rich
  • Woodshed Red — Oak-aged Cabernet Franc blend
  • Heritage Red — Raspberry with smoky nose
  • Stever Hill Red — Sweet, easy-drinking house red
  • Trimmer's Red — Semi-dry red blend
  • Clearview Reserve Saperavi — Bold, dark reserve red
  • Clearview Reserve St. Croix — Oak-aged reserve red
  • Clearview Reserve Frontenac — Reserve red, dark cherry
  • Frontenac Port — Rich fortified dessert wine
  • Blueberry Dessert Wine — Sweet blueberry dessert wine

More at this winery

Crooked Barn Tasting Room

A circa-1850s barn renovated into the winery's tasting room, with original hand-hewn beams, antique hardware, and new woodwork milled from oak, hemlock, and walnut harvested on the property. A 25-foot tasting bar anchors the room.

Wraparound Deck, Gazebo & Firepit

An elevated wraparound deck with roughly 180-degree hillside views over woods and vineyard, plus picnic tables, a gazebo, and a seasonal firepit. Wine by the glass or bottle can be purchased in the tasting room to enjoy outside.

Live Music Series & Food Trucks

A seasonal live music series on the deck, frequently paired with visiting food trucks. Beer from Grist Iron Brewing, hard cider from 1911 Established, wine slushies, and craft cocktails are also available.

Wine Pairings

Wine and chocolate pairings ($15) featuring four locally handcrafted chocolates matched to dry or sweet flights, and a seasonal wine and cheese pairing ($15) with a board of in-season local artisan cheeses.

Gift Shop & Private Events

An on-site gift shop stocked with wine accessories and branded merchandise, plus tasting room and deck space available to book for private events and gatherings.

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