Come for the Wine … Stay for the Day!

Watch while Chris Colloca, Founder, CEO and Chief Wine Taster goes Among the Vines in the Lake Effect Vineyard® to talk about his passion for wine.

The Lake Effect Vineyard®.

The Lake Effect Vineyard®.

 It’s not just a winery, it’s a Destination! Have a Wine Tasting, an Estate Tour, a Wood Fired Pizza or a Gourmet Meal, Relax with a Glass, Listen to Live Music, Stroll the Grounds, Check out the Vines, or Buy a Bottle and sit on the Waterfront and watch the sailboats go by.

Welcome to Colloca Estate Winery, a 103 acre waterfront estate located on the southern shore of the Great Lake Ontario in the small resort Village of Fair Haven, New York. The estate boasts 900 feet of unobstructed pristine bayfront property ensconced on Little Sodus Bay, a secluded inlet from the Lake.

Guests of the property can arrive by land or by sea and visit the Tasting Room to sample ten of the award-winning Colloca wines and enjoy cheese and charcuterie platters, and a culinary selection warm panini sandwiches. In peak season, the adjacent outdoor WINE BAR provides full bar service including Colloca wines, craft beers and ciders and specialty cocktails. Voted among Central New York’s Top 10 Outdoor Bars, The WINE BAR boasts its Lake Effect Vineyard® Stage where live music performances and karaoke are featured Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Seasonally, Colloca’s Wood Fired Kitchen provides the areas favorite al fresco dining experience. The open kitchen concept featuring specialties from the Wood Fired Ovens that fire authentic pizza and wings at 800 degrees. Appetizers, salads, burgers, and sandwiches are delights on the menu, but the USDA Prime Steaks and seafood specials are the calling card that attract guests from all over to experience the special menus.

Home to the Lake Effect Vineyard® with blocks planted to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling, its prime location in the Northern most part of New York State’s esteemed Finger Lakes Region Colloca Estate Winery is easily accessible from nearby cities of Rochester and Syracuse (~ 1 hour drive). The winery also sources fruit from half-way around the world, making premium red wines from the Barossa Valley in Australia for guests to enjoy. Colloca wines have won “Best of Class” awards, and scored 95 points and won double-gold medals at blinded international wine competitions judged by wine industry experts.

Colloca Estate is the perfect venue for weddings and events of all sizes, from small gatherings, class reunions, showers, clambakes, anniversary and retirement parties, to larger weddings or corporate events. Full service catering and professional staffing ensures that every detail will be addressed to help create your vision.

Seasonally, special events and festivals are also showcased at the property including the Fabulous SOFA Fair Haven July 4th Fireworks Celebration sponsored by Colloca Estate Winery, Fair Haven BayFest Paella Festival, and The Lake Ontario Food and Wine Festival among others. Estate Tours are also available by appointment.

So, come for the wine, and stay for the day in #DestinationFairHaven