Address: 2770 County Road 128, Romulus NY 14541
Phone: 800-869-9271
Website: www.knappwine.com

Knapp Vineyards Winery and Vineyard Restaurant, located on the west side of Cayuga Lake, is a truly unique winery where you can sample fine wines, browse for gifts, and enjoy a relaxing meal, all in a vineyard setting! Visitors to Knapp comment on the fine selection of award-winning wines, cordials, and brandy.

In 1977, Doug and Suzie Knapp purchased the property where Knapp Vineyards Winery and Restaurant is now located.  During the next five years, 1978-1982, new vineyards of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Pinot Noir  were planted, some of the first vinifera grapes along the shores of Cayuga Lake.  Concurrently, they began their study of wine making culminating in the establishment of Knapp Winery in 1982 selling their first estate grown wines in the spring of 1984.  Knapp was the first winery in the Finger Lakes Appellation to plant and vinify the grape variety Cabernet Franc.

In 1992 the Knapp’s opened a restaurant in conjunction with their winery retail shop—the first winery restaurant on Cayuga Lake.  Always the pioneers, in 1995, Knapp became the first winery on the East coast to operate an Alembic Pot Still for the production of Brandy.

Knapp Vineyards Winery and Restaurant was purchased by Gene Pierce and Scott Welliver in 2000.  In 2007 Knapp produced 13,000 cases, consisting of 30 wine products and 6 distillate products. From 500 gallons in 1982 to 36,000 gallons in 2007, Knapp’s growth has been steady.  Our wines are distributed throughout our upstate New York and the mid west, as well as being available at the winery retail shop year around.  The addition of Grappa and other grape distillants to the traditional mix of wines has created a more diverse and interesting product line.

Knapp Vineyard Restaurant
If you’re looking for a restaurant along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, Knapp Vineyard Restaurant offers you the perfect opportunity to enjoy mouth-watering regional cuisine. During the warmer seasons you may enjoy your meal on the vineyard patio overlooking Knapp’s beautifully landscaped gardens and vineyards. Savor your favorite meals paired with wines from Knapp Vineyards. Open for the Season Daily for Lunch 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
If you are looking for a relaxing get away we have just the place for you! The Knapp cottage, located right on Cayuga Lake, is the ideal
place for your summer vacation. Come and Enjoy: 2 bedrooms with double beds; 1 spacious bathroom with a shower; A fully equipped kitchen (gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, flatware, glasses, cooking implements, and table with chairs. 200 plus feet of lake footage, large dock with ladder, beach area for picnics  Wrap around deck furnished with outdoor furniture and a charcoal grill. Minutes away from Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant and other fine Cayuga Lake wineries.