815-817 Taber Street

About this home

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the Finger Lakes’ most distinctive and highly regarded wineries, Ports of New York—a true “city winery” located in the heart of downtown Ithaca. Unlike traditional vineyard-based operations, this fully integrated commercial winery sources premium Finger Lakes (FLX) vinifera grapes and conducts all production on-site, including crushing, aging, bottling, and labeling—offering a unique urban winery model with strong brand identity. The winemaking program is rooted in traditional French methods, featuring 100% FLX-grown vinifera blends, cask-aged in neutral oak, and crafted using Solera blending systems. The curated portfolio includes six wines spanning still, sparkling (Méthode Champenoise), and fortified categories, with the fortified wines representing rare, long-aged (up to 20-year) French-style blends not commonly found in the region. The property is both a production facility and a destination experience. It includes a fully equipped production room, two tasting rooms, a private inner courtyard, and a museum space showcasing antique French winemaking equipment from the owner’s family—now in its fifth generation of winemaking. The visually striking building, constructed with regional architectural salvage, has received awards from both Historic Ithaca and the City of Ithaca, enhancing its appeal as a venue for private events, tastings, and educational tours. With its own distribution and licensing to ship to 40 states, strong regional reputation, and consistently high ratings for both wine quality and customer experience, this is a turnkey opportunity to own a premier Finger Lakes winery with a differentiated urban concept, established brand, and multiple revenue streams including production, direct-to-consumer sales, events, and tourism

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Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County

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