A beautiful family-owned and run vineyard in the heart of Upstate NY
Family Run Business
Since the beginning, our family members have run and operated our Winery. We take great pride in our heritage and believe it positively affects the quality of the wine we produce. No one is more invested than our family.
Quality is never compromised.
The Winery is situated on 122 acres of land just minutes from the south shore of Lake Ontario, with a gorgeous country setting and a view of the vineyards. Here, grapes ripen slowly, yielding wines of unparalleled elegance and vibrancy. Discover the magic in every sip, where nature’s touch meets expert craftsmanship. Explore our collection and elevate your wine experience today.
Our History
1969
The land that now houses Schulze
Winery is purchased. This includes a small established Niagara and Concord vineyard which will later be used for juice production.
1970
The contract begins with Welch’s for juice.
1972
The contract begins with Great Western for juice.
1974
The vineyard is expanded.
1980
Hybrid Siegfried Riesling grapes are planted and a first attempt at producing still and sparkling wine is made at home.
1985
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes are planted as a trial run. Opening a winery becomes an idea and the vineyard is prepared to produce grapes for this venture. The contract for supplying grape juice continues.
1986
The contract begins with Cliffstar for Juice.
2000
The vineyard expands by planting Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes.
2002
The vineyard expands by planting Vidal Blanc grapes.
2003
Additional grapes are planted. The contract starts to supply several local wineries with grapes.
2004
Grafted and cloned, Siegfried Riesling grapes are planted.
2005
Domenic Carisetti was hired as a winemaker and produced and bottled the first harvest for our use.
2006
State Liquor License and federal permits are granted.
2007
Schulze Winery opens. A dream is realized.
2010
Jonathan Oakes is contracted as a winemaker.
2017
10 Year Anniversary.