Expressive Wines with a sense of place
Grown on pristine glacier-carved hillside vineyards on Seneca & Keuka Lakes
We are a small, family-owned winery in the Finger Lakes wine region of New York State,
dedicated to the craft of fine, classical winemaking; wines that express the unique qualities of the vineyard sites,
the growing season and the winemaker’s seasoned vision.
We are a small, family-owned, award-winning winery in the Finger Lakes wine region of New York State, renowned for our commitment to artisanal, classical winemaking. Our handcrafted Finger Lakes wines reflect the distinct terroir of our estate vineyard sites, the nuances of each growing season, and the vision of our experienced winemaker. As a boutique winery in the Finger Lakes, we strive to create premium, small-batch wines that embody the elegance and terroir of this exceptional region.
Taste
Elegant, juicy and balanced, with a beautiful combination of cherries, strawberries and hints of spice. The grapes come from Ravines two estate vineyards on Seneca Lake, the 16 Falls Vineyard (east side) and White Springs Vineyard (west side). It is drinking beautifully now, but will age well over the coming 5 – 12 years.
Dynamic aromatics of asian pear, mango and sweet spices jump from the glass. Quintessential balance is paramount to the this wine’s fresh and vibrant mouthfeel. The acidity is fully integrated for such a young wine, providing verve and staying power on the dry finish.
Textbook, cool-climate chardonnay, although from a warmer vintage than is often found in the Finger Lakes. Intense and aromatic, with meyer lemon, white flowers and hints of nutmeg. Ripe mango and pear melds with a stony minerality on the palate, both elegant and creamy with subtle spices. The persistent, succulent finish includes apples, tropical and […]
The Limestone Vineyard, formerly the White Springs Vineyard, is a unique site with protected slopes and limestone soil.
A beautiful and succulent, dry riesling that shows terrific balance and tension from the integrated acidity. Our flagship wine the showcases the beauty of the Finger Lakes and the undercurrent of limestone running through our soil.
Gorgeously textured and lifted with red fruits, spice, earth and fine-grained tannins. 69% Cabernet Sauvignon and 31% Merlot (100% estate fruit) from our White Springs and 16 Falls Vineyards on Seneca lake.
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Our Story
Ravines Wine Cellars is an artisanal winery in the flourishing, world-class wine region of the Finger Lakes, located in upstate New York.
It is the passion of Morten & Lisa Hallgren, a European Winemaker/Oenologist and his Chef wife. Together, they have created a small, distinctive winery, crafting elegant and expressive wines using Old World winemaking practices.
It is the passion of Morten & Lisa Hallgren — a European Winemaker/Oenologist and his Chef wife — who together have created a small, distinctive boutique winery in the Finger Lakes. Nestled in the heart of New York wine country, they craft elegant, expressive, small-batch wines using Old World winemaking practices. Widely recognized as one of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes, their estate offers a scenic vineyard setting, intimate wine tastings, and a welcoming, refined atmosphere that draws travelers and wine lovers from around the world.
UNPRECEDENTED VINEYARD SITES
130 Acres of Estate Vineyards in Prime Proximity to Seneca and Keuka Lakes
Our vineyards are sustainably farmed on limestone and shalestone soils that have excellent slope and drainage. Every day our dedicated team of vineyard managers strive to bring out the full potential of each site.
Our estate vineyards in the Finger Lakes are sustainably farmed on limestone and shalestone soils, boasting excellent slope and natural drainage—ideal conditions for producing award-winning high-quality, cool-climate wines. Every day, our dedicated team of vineyard managers works with care and precision to bring out the full potential of each site, ensuring that every bottle reflects the distinct terroir of the Finger Lakes wine region.