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.

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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.

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