Premium Finger Lakes Winery, Vineyard, and Tasting Room for Sale

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OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:
A unique opportunity to own Heart & Hands Wine Company, one of the crown jewels of the Northeast wine industry. This highly acclaimed boutique vineyard and winery is situated on rare limestone bedrock near Cayuga Lake in the picturesque Finger Lakes region of New York. Heart & Hands is a well-established operation known for its outstanding Pinot Noir, expressive cool-climate whites, and rare esoteric varieties. The winery has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following for its sustainably farmed estate vineyard, limestone-influenced terroir, and meticulously crafted wines.

The offering includes the land, vineyard, winery production facility, tasting room, equipment, and on-site living quarters. The winery maintains an inventory of current, recently produced, and investment-grade library wines, which will transfer to the buyer at a mutually agreed value separate from the purchase price. Retiring owners are committed to a smooth transition, making this a turnkey opportunity for the right buyer. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced vintner, wine entrepreneur, or lifestyle buyer seeking an established, high-end brand with growth potential in an emerging world-class wine region. Additional details are available for qualified buyers who have signed an NDA. Serious inquiries only.

• Premium estate vineyard located on limestone bedrock overlooking Cayuga Lake
• 15+ acres total, with a 10+ acre Certified-Sustainable vineyard and additional land available for future expansion
• State-of-the-art production facility designed for high-quality small-lot winemaking
• Indoor and outdoor tasting areas and a highly rated visitor experience
• Wine club with strong retention and recurring direct-to-consumer revenue
• Critically acclaimed wines with multiple 90+ scores in leading wine publications, including a recent 98 point score from JamesSuckling.com for the 2022 Mo Chuisle Estate Pinot Noir

VINEYARDS AND LAND
• Located 500′ from Cayuga Lake on a gentle slope which offers multiple weather advantages during the entire year
• Limestone bedrock, glacial soils and land topography contribute to a distinctive terroir that enhances grape expression, particularly for Pinot Noir
• Sustainably farmed since inception with minimal inputs and long-term soil health in mind
• Planted with 100% vinifera, including flagship varieties (Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay) and rare and exotic cultivars (Aligoté, Petite Arvine, Pinot Auxerrois, Lagrein)
• Estate vineyard expected to yield 35–40 tons annually at full production
• Existing acreage offers potential for an estate home site or a hospitality facility
• Deeded right of first refusal on adjacent parcel offers potential for vineyard expansion

WINERY AND CELLAR
• Purpose-built, ultra-premium winemaking facility supports every stage of production: crush, fermentation, barrel aging, bottling, and bottle aging
• Infrastructure allows for up to 12,400 gallons / 5,200 cases of annual production
• 6,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art production facility with interior wine production space, a covered outdoor fruit processing area, a temperature-controlled barrel room + warehouse for cased and bulk wine, lab, and office space
• Designed for precision winemaking and quality control, aligned with the winery’s artisanal philosophy

TASTING ROOM AND WINERY REPUTATION
• Welcoming indoor tasting room and an outdoor tasting area with a vineyard view
• Reputation for distinctive, engaging tasting experiences which build deep connections and loyal customers
• Strong online reputation for tasting experience with consistent 5-star ratings on TripAdvisor and Google
• Wine club with high retention, contributing significantly to recurring revenue
• Longstanding reputation for exceptional wine quality and hospitality, with robust brand goodwill
• Consistent producer of critically acclaimed wines with 90+ point scores, including 98 points for the 2022 Mo Chuisle Estate Pinot Noir, and 97 points for the 2023 Mo Chuisle, the highest scores received to date for NY reds from a major publication

For more details on this incredible opportunity, please sign the Non-Disclosure Agreement and fill out the Buyer Profile in the pdf attachment “Confidentiality and NDA + Profile”. Please send the executed document to [email protected].