For many years, one of the greatest proponents of the New York wine and
grape industry, and all of agriculture, has been Assemblyman Bill
Magee, who chairs that chamber's Agriculture Committee.
But every time I would show him a new, updated map of wineries by county, he would say: How about Madison County!!
This
week, Magee will officially have a winery in the country he
represents: Owera Vineyards, high on a hill overlooking the east side of
charming Cazenovia Lake four miles north of the charming village of the
same name.
Owera
has actually been licensed, making wine and winning awards for a few
years, but the actual facility will open this Friday
afternoon.
Located on a 57-acre farm that includes grapes, other
fruits and vegetables, the new farm winery includes a 7,200 square
foot, state-of-the-art production facility, tank and barrel rooms,
and tasting room. An additional 5,200 square foot event center and
amphitheater will be the site for weddings, corporate events and private
parties.
A few years ago, the first wines produced under the Owera label won
several top awards at our New York Wine & Food Classic competition.
We expect that to continue, and wish them the best of success. www.oweravineyards.com.
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