About
Tug Hill Estate, rebranded from Tug Hill Vineyards after purchase in 2021 by Jon and Taren Beller, is a 40-acre destination in Lowville, NY producing wines, ciders, and spirits alongside tastings, casual dining, brunches, and events. It offers a welcoming rustic experience with a Vintner's Lounge for tastings, food, and retail, plus live music Wine Down nights, trivia, and food & wine pairing classes. Highlights include estate-raised beef smashburgers, Sunday brunches, and local ingredient-focused menus.
Sunday Brunch buffets
Estate-raised beef smashburgers
Wine Down live music Thursdays
Food & Wine Pairing Classes
Local charcuterie and ingredient-focused dishes
Products
Brianna Bliss
A semi-sweet white with tropical fruit flavors and a refreshing finish.
Frontenac Rouge
A bold red with notes of blackberry and spice, crafted from cold-climate Frontenac grapes.
La Crescent
A crisp, aromatic white wine with citrus and floral notes.
Maple Moon
A unique dessert wine infused with local maple syrup for a sweet, rich taste.
Marquette Reserve
A complex red wine with hints of cherry and oak, aged to perfection.
Awards
Silver Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2022
2022
Gold Medal, NY Wine & Food Classic 2021
2021
Upcoming Events
Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 9th from 9am to 2pm
Buffet with eggs, french toast, meats, salads, desserts; reservations via OpenTable or phone
Tuesday Night Trivia
Tuesday, April 14th at 6pm (recurring)
Teams of 2-6, prizes for top 3; doors open 5pm
Wine Down Kickoff with Jake Desormo
Thursday, April 16th from 5-9pm
Music starting at 6pm; doors open 5pm for food/beverages
Food & Wine Pairing Class
Tuesday, April 28th at 6pm
Pairing Tug Hill wines with Chinese food; $25 includes samples
Regular Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday 10am-1pm until end of year
Buffet in main event hall; reservations recommended
Latest News
Mother’s Day Brunch reservations open; regular Sunday Brunch every Sunday; upcoming Trivia, Wine Down music events, Food & Wine Pairing Class, Kentucky Derby Brunch on May 2nd.