Lucas Vineyards
Winery in Interlaken on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
Lucas Vineyards has been Cayuga Lake's oldest winery since its first vintage in 1980, a distinction earned almost by accident. The Lucas family moved from Long Island in 1974 to grow grapes commercially for Taylor Wine Company. Three years in, Taylor cancelled the contract. When New York's Farm Winery Act passed and allowed grape growers to open tasting rooms, Ruth Lucas's response was direct: let's try it, and if it doesn't work we'll have one big party. It worked. Three generations later, the estate covers 35 acres across 14 grape varieties including Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and winter-hardy hybrids. Winemaker Jeff Houck, Ruth's son-in-law, produces over 25 wines totaling more than 23,000 cases annually, from méthode champenoise sparkling and Reserve reds to ice wines and the nautical-themed Tug Boat and Nautie lines. The winery has collected over 1,200 international and regional medals. Free live music runs Thursday summer evenings at Nautie Summer Nights. Walk-ins are welcome.
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