There are places around Keuka Lake where you can feel the history before a single word is spoken—where the land itself seems to remember every season it has carried.
Keuka Spring Vineyards, perched along the east side of the lake just south of Penn Yan, is one of those places.
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A visit here is never rushed. You arrive, step out of your car, and instinctively pause—your eyes drawn first to the water stretching wide and blue below, then to the vineyard rows climbing the hillside. It’s a place shaped not by trends or spectacle, but by patience, stewardship, and a deep respect for the land.
From the Ground Up
Since 2022, Keuka Spring Vineyards has been stewarded by Annette and Jeff Simmons, vineyard owners with more than 45 years of experience rooted in Finger Lakes soil. Their acquisition of the winery felt less like a change in ownership and more like a continuation—an organic next chapter written by people who have spent decades listening to vines, watching the weather, and learning what this land asks for in return.
Long admired for its award-winning wines, dedicated team, and picturesque views of Keuka Lake, the winery already held a respected place along the eastern shore. Under the Simmons family’s care, that reputation continues to deepen, guided by a belief that feels especially fitting here: life happens at the table. Wine, in their view, is not simply what fills a glass—it is a catalyst for connection, conversation, and shared moments.
A Place to Gather
That philosophy quietly shapes the experience at Keuka Spring Vineyards. The tasting room feels welcoming rather than formal, the conversations unhurried. Guests linger. Stories are shared. Glasses are raised. This is a space intentionally created for people to gather, connect, and celebrate—whether you’re a longtime local or discovering Keuka Lake for the first time.
With a grower’s respect for place and a host’s heart for hospitality, Annette and Jeff are deeply committed to raising the profile of Finger Lakes wines while preserving the approachable, terroir-driven style the winery is known for. The result is an experience that feels both grounded and generous.
Beneath the Surface: The Wine Cellar
A little deeper into the experience—both literally and figuratively—guests are invited into
The Wine Cellar, a space where history, storytelling, and winemaking quietly meet. Beneath the tasting room, the winery reveals its working heart: an active cellar home to 40 live barrels, where wine rests, breathes, and slowly becomes what it’s meant to be. The air carries the soft scent of oak and fermenting grapes, grounding you in the reality that this is not a staged display, but a living, working space.
Here, guests can pause and watch a short film created as a true passion project by the Simmons family and their team. Deeply personal and thoughtfully crafted, the film shares the story of Keuka Spring Vineyards alongside the broader history of the Finger Lakes wine region. It’s a quiet moment of reflection—one that adds depth to the glass in your hand and context to the land outside—offering insight into what makes this corner of the world, and the people who care for it, so special.
Honoring the Past, Tending the Future
Founded in 1985 by Len and Judy Wiltberger, Keuka Spring Vineyards was built on care, consistency, and an unwavering sense of place. That foundation remains firmly intact today. Rather than reinventing the winery, the Simmons family has chosen to honor its legacy—maintaining the balance, quality, and warmth that have long defined it, while gently guiding it forward.
Here, the beauty is layered: vineyard rows etched into the hillside, the lake shimmering below, easy laughter drifting across the patio, and the quiet understanding that wine is at its best when it brings people together.
Reservations and additional details are available on the winery’s website.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re planning a winter tasting, a scenic summer stop, or a special event experience, Keuka Spring Vineyards welcomes you.
π Address
243 Route 54, East Lake Road
Penn Yan, NY 14527
π Phone
(315) 536-3147
π§ Email
info@keukaspringvineyards.com
π Website
https://keukaspringvineyards.com/
A Keuka Roots Reflection
Keuka Spring Vineyards is a reminder of what makes this region so special. It’s not only the breathtaking landscape—it’s the people who choose to stay rooted, season after season, caring for the land and the community it sustains.
When you visit, you’re not just tasting wine. You’re stepping into a place where legacy, land, and togetherness meet—where life really does happen at the table, with Keuka Lake stretching out below.
Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka. ππ·
