A RESILIENT GRAPE
AN ENDURING LEGACY
This wine celebrates all those who’ve stewarded the Keuka Lake bluff for generations. Work Bee White is crafted from the Niagara grape - long prized for its resilience and unmistakable aromatic character. It’s refreshing and fun and perfect for toasting community, resilience, or a beautiful summer day.
The Bluffers
Work Bee White
Tasting Notes
Harvest Light White Wine showcases excellent New York hybrid varieties. Offering aromas of bright citrus lemon, white peach and apricot, with subtle green apple notes, from the Vignoles. Complemented by honeyed richness and a delicate jasmine or orange blossom floral lift. On the palate, a light and clean feel accompanied by a crisp and refreshing acidic touch, leading to a silky smooth fluidity.
Food Pairing
Work Bee White is sure to liven any gathering! We recommend enjoying next to BBQ, salty chips and dip, fruit salads, or chicken fajitas.
Technical Specifications
| Type | White |
| Composition | 100% Niagara |
| Region | New York |
| Appellation | Finger Lakes |
| Vineyards | Simmons |
| Winemaker | Daniel Bissell |
| Fermentation | 100% Stainless Steel |
Recipes
To Delight
We’ve created a few new favorite recipes to complement this wine and bring even more enjoyment to your table. Each dish is crafted to highlight its character and help turn an everyday meal into something worth sharing.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas with Charred Lime
A weeknight-easy, party-ready fajita tray with smoky spice, sweet pepper, and a bright lime finish that keeps everything lifted next to Work Bee White.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), sliced ½" thick
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lime (zest + juice), plus 1 extra lime for serving
- Optional: 1 tsp honey (balances heat, helps browning)
- To serve: warm tortillas, sour cream or Greek yogurt, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, avocado
Instructions
- Heat: Oven to 450°F. Place a sheet pan in the oven while it heats (helps browning).
- Toss: In a large bowl, combine chicken, peppers, onion, olive oil, salt, spices, lime zest, and honey (if using).
- Roast: Carefully remove hot pan, spread mixture in an even layer. Roast 12 minutes.
- Char: Toss everything on the pan, roast 6–10 minutes more until chicken is cooked through and edges are browned.
- Finish: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the pan. Rest 3 minutes.
- Serve: Pile into tortillas with your toppings. Pair with The Bluffers - Work Bee White, well chilled.
BBQ Chicken Dip with Toasted Corn Chips
Creamy, smoky, salty, and built for a crowd. A splash of citrus and a little heat keep it lively next to Work Bee White.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (plus more to drizzle)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack (or mozzarella)
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp lime zest + 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste (start with ¼ tsp)
- Toppings: sliced green onions, cilantro, extra jalapeños
- For dipping: sturdy tortilla chips (corn chips), or toasted mini naan
Instructions
- Heat: Oven to 400°F.
- Mix: In a bowl, stir cream cheese, sour cream, BBQ sauce, lime zest/juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Fold: Add chicken and half the cheeses. Stir to combine.
- Bake: Spread into a small baking dish (about 8x8). Top with remaining cheese. Bake 18–22 minutes until bubbling.
- Finish: Drizzle a little BBQ sauce on top. Add green onions/cilantro.
- Serve: With tortilla chips. Pair with The Bluffers - Work Bee White, well chilled.
THE BLUFFERS WERE FAMOUS
FOR COMMUNITY
The Bluff Point Mafia was a tight-knit community of growers that took root on Bluff Point in the 1960s. For nearly three decades, this passionate collective supported one another, lobbied for change, organized work-bees, and celebrated success together. Their legacy lives on through our native wines, The Bluffers, a proud tribute to this iconic group and a reminder of how vital community is to who we are and everything we do.
September 1986
