In thinking about what it means to own a family winery and farm, designated as a Century Farm in 2018 by the NY Agricultural Society, Fred and Jennifer say: "Perhaps the best part is the appreciation that we can-in building and creating new traditions on this century farm-continue to be stewards of the family land, its business, and our community in ways that leave each in a little better condition than we found it."
Fred is a third-generation Cornellian who spent over 30 years managing and consulting for international food companies before returning to the family farm in retirement. He met his wife, Jennifer, at the Cornell Johnson School of Business. Jennifer, an avid gardener, has planted perennial, fruit, and herb gardens around the farmhouse.
Fred is a third-generation Cornellian who spent over 30 years managing and consulting for international food companies before returning to the family farm in retirement. He met his wife, Jennifer, at the Cornell Johnson School of Business. Jennifer, an avid gardener, has planted perennial, fruit, and herb gardens around the farmhouse.
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Estate Tradition
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An estate or farm winery uses grapes grown from its own adjacent vineyards. The entire vinification process, including the crushing, pressing, fermentation, aging, and bottling, occurs on site. Grapes have been grown at Johnson Estate for well over a century. All of the European and American grapes used to make our estate wines are grown within 3000 feet of the winery.
Vineyards & Stewardship
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The Johnson family farm consists of over 300 acres of land bisected by Freelings Creek, which drains into nearby Lake Erie. The care given to the farm and its natural resources, including its meadows, creeks, and woodlands, reflects our family's desire to be good stewards of the land for future generations.
Varietals
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Chardonnay is the most fashionable white wine variety in the world. A fairly vigorous variety, Johnson Estate planted its first Chardonnay in 2013 and hand-picked the first harvest from the young vines in 2016. It forms a small, relatively compact, winged-cylindrical cluster of small berries, not as densely closed as that of Pinot Noir.
Our Neighbors
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When a tasting room guest asks for recommendations in our area, we share a few of our favorite places. An association of 23 wineries on a 50-mile stretch between Silver Creek, NY and the town of Harborcreek, PA. A small batch artisan cheesemaking company & an artisan cheese shop in Chautauqua County that partners with Johnson Estate for special events.
Wine
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FREE SHIPPING for twelve-bottle (750ml or 375ml) orders with promotion codes below based on the number of bottles in your order. Free shipping does not apply to 1.5L bottles. Also, for customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, FREE shipping for minimum purchases of SIX 750mL or 375mL bottles. If your state is not listed above, we are still able to ship non-alcoholic orders.
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