Finger Lakes winery guide

Yates Cellars

Yates Cellars is a small, limited-production boutique winery in the Finger Lakes wine region, established in 2000.

Yates Cellars

About Yates Cellars

Yates Cellars is a small, limited-production boutique winery in the Finger Lakes wine region, established in 2000. Its tasting room and sales shop occupy the Hampstead Mansion, a Yates County historic landmark built in 1838 by Henry Rose and listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Henry Rose House. The winery sits on Route 54A between Branchport and Penn Yan, tucked between the two forks of Keuka Lake.

All grapes are grown on the estate's two Keuka Lake vineyard locations, and the winery produces more than 25 varieties spanning native, French hybrid, and vinifera grapes. Owner, vineyard manager, and winemaker Alan Hunt brings over 50 years of experience in the wine industry to the operation.

Visitors can sample wines inside the 19th-century mansion, with tasting options available for both individuals and groups (groups of 10 or more are asked to call ahead). Guests are also welcome to enjoy wine by the glass or a bottle of beer on the mansion's large porch while taking in views of the surrounding countryside.

Plan your visit

Address
3170 Route 54A, Keuka Park, NY 14478
Phone
(315) 575-1863
Hours
May: Friday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM June - October: Daily: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM November: Friday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wines to explore

  • Riesling — Crisp, semi-dry, orchard fruit
  • Gewürztraminer — Dry, floral, citrusy
  • Chardonnay — Oak-aged, buttery, tropical
  • Cabernet Franc — Bold mocha and plum
  • Pinot Noir — Light, silky, cherry-spiced
  • Saperavi — Dark, smoky, spiced
  • Vignoles — Sweet honeyed ice wine
  • Niagara — Sweet native white

More at this winery

The Hampstead Mansion (Henry Rose House)

The winery is housed in an 1838 Greek Revival mansion built by Henry Rose, a Yates County historic landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property features six fireplaces, a 1,200-square-foot porch supported by 14 pillars, and original 19th-century architectural details throughout.

Porch Tasting & Lake-Country Views

Guests can sit on the mansion's expansive covered porch with a glass of estate wine or a bottle of beer, taking in views of the rolling countryside between the two branches of Keuka Lake.

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