Finger Lakes winery guide

Three Brothers Wineries & Estates

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates bills itself as the ultimate New York State tasting experience: three distinct wineries, a microbrewery, and a cafe…

Three Brothers Wineries & Estates

About Three Brothers Wineries & Estates

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates bills itself as the ultimate New York State tasting experience: three distinct wineries, a microbrewery, and a cafe gathered on a single estate overlooking Seneca Lake, just south of Geneva in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Dave and Luanne Mansfield purchased the former Nagy's Newland Vineyard property in 2006 and opened the first tasting rooms in 2007, creating what the estate describes as the first multi-winery campus of its kind in the United States; Erica Paolicelli (2014) and Justin Paolicelli (2018) later joined as partners, and the property has grown into one of the most visited craft beverage destinations in the region.

Each building has its own personality. Stony Lonesome Wine Cellars is the classic, scenic cornerstone, pouring dry, certified-sustainable estate wines - award-winning dry Rieslings, estate-grown Chardonnay, and a bold bourbon-barrel-aged Barbera - with views over Seneca Lake. Passion Feet Wine Barn is a boutique-style room honoring bold, brazen, and brilliant women, with semi-sweet to sweet wines and famous house-made wine slushies. Bagg Dare Wine Co., a bayou-themed tasting room at the end of an old dirt path, leans fully into sweet wines and irreverent humor and is often called the most photographed winery in the Finger Lakes. War Horse Brewing Co. is a WWII-themed brewery and cidery honoring those who serve, home to Lieutenant Dan IPA, Bombshell Hard Cider, and Iron Heart Craft Soda.

The estate farms 40 acres of primarily vinifera grapes - including Riesling, Chardonnay, Gruner Veltliner, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Valvin Muscat, Chambourcin, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Zweigelt, and Barbera - and was among the first New York State vineyards certified sustainable by the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Wine, beer, cider, and soda are all produced on site. Tastings are walk-in only, all ages are welcome on the grounds, and visitors can fuel up at the on-site Iron Heart Coffee Co. & Eatery or even stay overnight in the estate's vineyard cottage.

Plan your visit

Address
623 Lerch Rd, Geneva, NY 14456
Phone
(315) 585-4432
Hours
June - October: Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM November - May: Open Daily: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Dec 24, Dec 25, Jan 1, and Jan 5-9

Visitor amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Family-friendly
  • On-site dining at Iron Heart Coffee Co. & Eatery

Wines to explore

  • Riesling — Award-winning, crisp & dry
  • Chardonnay — Estate-grown & balanced
  • Gruner Veltliner — Zesty, dry white
  • Gewurztraminer — Aromatic & lightly spicy
  • Sauvignon Blanc — Bright & herbaceous
  • Valvin Muscat — Floral & sweet
  • Pinot Noir — Light-bodied red fruit
  • Cabernet Franc — Cool-climate, peppery red
  • Zweigelt — Juicy red, crisp rose
  • Barbera — Bold, bourbon barrel aged
  • Chambourcin — Smooth, dark-fruited red
  • Sweet & Fruit Wine Blends — Playful, sweet & fruity

More at this winery

Iron Heart Coffee Co. & Eatery (American cafe & pub fare)

The estate's on-site cafe and eatery, serving coffee roasted locally by Working Class Coffee Co. alongside scratch-made comfort fare: breakfast sandwiches (until noon), the signature 'Big Ass Pretzel' with dips or charcuterie, pulled pork nachos and sandwiches, beer brats made with War Horse honey brown ale, Beef on Weck, gluten-free chicken tenders, and grilled cheese. Drinks include Three Brothers wine, War Horse beer, Bombshell hard cider, Iron Heart craft sodas, and ice cream floats. Note: outside food is not permitted on the estate, and the estate ATM is located in the cafe's dining room.

War Horse Brewing Co.

A WWII-themed brewery and cidery on the estate honoring those who serve, with walls adorned in photographs and memorabilia of service members. All beers, hard ciders, and craft sodas are brewed and packaged on site - home of Lieutenant Dan IPA, Bombshell Hard Cider, and Iron Heart Craft Soda, plus a 'Pint It Forward' tradition in the taproom.

Guided Estate Tours

Three appointment-only tour options: the 'Behind the Label' production facility tour ($75/person, ~45 min, all ages), the seasonal 'Sip & See' vineyard discovery tour with 4-5 samples ($65/person, ~45 min), and the 'Harvesting Knowledge' full immersion tour combining both ($100/person, ~2 hours). Booked online via FareHarbor.

Vineyard Cottage (Overnight Rental)

A rentable cottage nestled in the estate's vineyard, bookable through Airbnb; overnight guests receive free tastings with their stay.

Live Music at Bagg Dare

The bayou-themed Bagg Dare Wine Co. tasting room hosts live music from its truck-bed bandstand during the warmer months, featuring local musicians in a laid-back, anything-goes atmosphere.

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