Thousand Islands Winery is the largest farm winery in Northern New York State and is located along the majestic St. Lawrence River on a historic forty acre farmstead established in 1836. The primary grape varieties being planted in the Thousand Islands Region include Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Marquette, and La Crescent which were developed by the University of Minnesota. The development of these cold-hardy grapes is the very reason we now enjoy the benefits of the ever-expanding Northern New York wine region.
Thousand Islands Winery has been gaining recognition in various wine competitions across the country since 2006. From 2007-2016, 168 medals have been awarded. The medal list includes the 2010 New York State Wine & Food Classic Double Gold and Best of Class for Wellesley Island White, the 2011 Indy International Wine Competitions Double Gold and Best of Class for Saint Lawrence Red, the 2011 Florida State Fair International Double Gold for Frontenac, the 2012 International Riverside International Wine Competition Gold (Best of Class, Chairmans Award, Unanimous) for Marquette, the 2013 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Double Gold for North Country Red, the 2014 New York Food & Wine Classic Gold for Marquette and Frontenac, the 2015 Florida State Fair Gold & New York State Fair Golds for Marquette, the 2015 International Women's Wine Competition Gold for Pinot Grigio and the 2016 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Gold for Moscato and Semi-Dry Riesling. The Winery is still entering competitions to date and hopes to receive many more medals in the future!
Thousand Islands Winery is open every day except Christmas from 10 am to 5 pm with extended hours from April to December and hosts six major on-site festivals featuring live music. The Winerys expansive property offers many options for hosting weddings and special private events throughout the year and features on-site lodging in three beautiful three-bedroom vacation rental homes.
