History
Our vineyard consists of 4 acres and is a combination of Minnesota cold hardy varietals, Frontenac Gris (think Riesling with pineapple overtones) and Marquette (a clone of Pinot Noir). We chose to plant these specific grapes in the Summer of 2008 for one very important reason. Unlike our good friends in the Finger Lakes, we do not have the luxury of having deep lakes and the prevailing southeast wind of Lake Ontario to create an insulating microclimate. Cazenovia sits approximately 1,450 feet above sea level and the lake is very shallow (only 65 feet) in comparison to other nearby lakes. In other words, we planted grapes that are rated down to -40F below to insulate ourselves from the cold evenings and frost.
Specialties
Owera Vineyards is a picturesque rural and groomed farm winery including grapevines, gardens, ponds and orchards. Our warm and welcoming tasting room houses our award-winning wine portfolio. Our stunning tasting room, with handcrafted white oak bar offers many varieties of brick-oven pizzas, artisan cheese platters, and an array of small plates including steak dishes. Our expanded tank room can be viewed from the tasting room. Stroll through the vineyard at your leisure or sit outside on the patio with a glass of wine. Feel free to walk the property and enjoy the ambiance. Owera welcomes you!