Summer Has Arrived at Keuka Spring Vineyards
This is a month of welcoming. The Vista Table is in full swing, live music is once again filling the vineyard each weekend, and guests are settling into the familiar rhythm of the season. Whether you’re joining us for a tasting, a concert, a meal overlooking Keuka Lake, or simply a favorite bottle shared with friends, we’re grateful to have you with us.
FROM THE VINEYARD
Spring brought its share of challenges across the Finger Lakes. After an early warm spell accelerated bud break, vineyards throughout the region faced a significant frost event in late April. While some sites experienced substantial damage, our vineyard team has been encouraged by what they’ve seen in the weeks since.
Thanks to our hillside vineyards and the moderating influence of Keuka Lake, the vines continue to progress well into the growing season. Secondary growth has emerged where needed, and the vineyard is showing the resilience that has long defined grape growing in the Finger Lakes.
The story of the 2026 vintage is still being written, but as summer begins, we remain optimistic about the season ahead.
ON OUR TABLE
The Vista Table is now open for the season, serving a rotating menu of chef-inspired dishes designed to pair beautifully with Keuka Spring Vineyards wines.
Whether you’re joining us for a tasting, staying for live music, or simply looking for a place to relax overlooking Keuka Lake, the Vista Table offers fresh seasonal flavors and a welcoming place to gather throughout the summer.
Our Penn Yan tasting room is open daily from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Vista Table serves Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
FROM THE CELLAR
Wine Feature | Classic Pomelo
If you remember our 2022 Bubbly Zweigelt fondly, and, judging by how often you still ask about it, so many of you do, meet its spiritual successor. Pomelo, our new sparkling rosé, is the wine we’ve been quietly working toward ever since: a bottle made for the boat, the dock, the back porch, and every long, golden afternoon between now and Labor Day.
Named after the ancestor of the grapefruit, Pomelo is a blend of 80% Zweigelt and 20% Vignoles, two of the Finger Lakes’ most distinctive grapes, fermented entirely in stainless steel to keep it crisp, clean, and refreshing. Expect aromas of pink grapefruit, Meyer lemon, and white strawberry with a hint of white flowers, racy acidity that keeps every sip mouthwatering, and a soft mineral finish that lingers just long enough to make you reach for the next pour.
Pour it cold. Pair it with oysters, sushi, or a piece of grilled salmon, or simply good company and a sunset over Keuka. Be sure to stock up early for warm summer nights ahead early, as this one will disappear quickly.
UPCOMING AT THE VINEYARD
Summer is underway, and June brings a full calendar of live music to Keuka Spring Vineyards. From returning favorites to first-time performers, there are plenty of opportunities to gather with friends, enjoy a glass of wine, and make the most of the season.
Music & Wine
Friday, June 5th — Nate Michaels, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 6th — Thurlow, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 7th — Oliver Burdo, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, June 12th — Drifting From Shore, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 13th — Whorlwood, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 14th — Dave Turner, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, June 19th — River Lynch, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 20th — Eastern Boys in Western Shirts, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 21st — David Gates, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Friday, June 26th — Hot Wire, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, June 27th — Oliver Burdo & Danny Mills, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday, June 28th — Alex Myth Trio, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Others Events
Thursday, June 25th — Vista Supper Club with Turtle Island Homestead, 6:30 PM ($100)
A multi-course, farm-to-table dinner featuring snap pea risotto, spring lettuces with strawberries and goat cheese, grilled chicken thigh with blue corn grits and garlic scape butter, and a strawberry rhubarb crisp with duck egg custard, paired throughout with a thoughtful selection of Keuka Spring wines.