Goose Watch Winery

Open: Year Round

Goose Watch Winery began production in 1997 under the wings of the Peterson Family, owners of Swedish Hill Winery. With 120 acres of land overlooking Cayuga Lake, the Petersons have developed it into one of the most extraordinary wineries with a tasting room in a beautifully restored century old barn surrounded by vineyards, nut trees, gardens and breathtaking views.

Nestled within one of the region's only commercial chestnut groves, Goose Watch has 12 acres of land dedicated to vineyards of different grape varieties. With an emphasis on the unusual, the Petersons strived for and have succeeded in developing a selection of wine at Goose Watch that is uncommonly found in the Finger Lakes, such as Viognier, Pinot Grigio, Traminette, Melody, Diamond, and Lemberger. The initial production at Goose Watch was 6,000 cases and has grown to reach over 15,000 annually.

The signature blends at Goose Watch have acquired numerous gold medals at numerous wine competitions including "Best Rose", "Best Sparkling", and "Best Dessert Wine" two consecutive years at the 2010 and 2011 New York State Fair competitions. In 2012 a variety of Goose Watch Wines were winning "Best of" awards including the 2010 Traminette, 2010 and 2011 Diamond,  2011 Rosé of Isabella and a Jefferson Cup for the 2011 Viognier! Click here to see a complete listing of Goose Watch awards and medals.