History

Andy Watkins, owner

Lakeland Winery, Inc., based in Syracuse, New York, began in the autumn of 2005. Formerly known as Vine 2 Wine, they had the distinction of being the first personalized winemaking facility in the state of New York. We invite you to tour the winery with its current owner and Head Winemaker, Andy Watkins. Experience for yourself what personalizing your own custom handcrafted wine is all about.

Why Personalized Winemaking?

There are several advantages to making your own custom, personalized wine at our winery rather than making wine at home.

First

Your custom wine is either handcrafted by you (our Personalized Winemaking service) or by our fully-trained winemakers.(our Adopt a Jug of Wine service).

Second

There is no need to buy your own winemaking equipment because we provide everything—our prices include the juice concentrate kit for your wine, bottles, corks, caps, filters, and labels. Federal and State Excise taxes not included.

Third

The Personalized Winemaking experience at Lakeland Winery is often a communal effort with many groups, couples, and individuals coming in to taste and choose their own Personalized Wine together—and you instantly become part of our family.

Fourth

The manufacturing facility is large enough to accommodate large groups (8-10) of people who want to come in and taste wine, choose which kind they want, and make it themselves—all the while learning about the winemaking process.

If you’re looking for a reason to get away for an hour or so, give yourself a break and bring a group of friends. Live it up, and enjoy life. Winemaking is adventuresome, educational & healthy. And don’t forget to share a bottle of your very own Personalized Wine with someone you love!