About
Rock Stream Vineyards is an estate winery owned and operated by Dr. Mark Karasz, a West Point graduate, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, and PhD chemist inspired by his time in Italy. They produce 18 different wines, 7 liqueurs, 1 brandy, 2 grappas, and 2 ports, and are Seneca Lake’s oldest licensed Grappa and Grape Brandy distillery since opening in July 2005. Located on the west side of Seneca Lake, they offer tastings, beers from Grist Iron Beer Company, Piccolo Pizzeria, and ship to 38 states.
Seneca Lake’s oldest licensed Grappa and Grape Brandy distillery
artisanal wines, grappas, liqueurs, ports
estate-grown grapes
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What They Make
Cayuga White
white wine from Cayuga White grapes
Cabernet Franc
red wine
Grappa
artisanal grappa
Lemon Grappa
flavored grappa
Whiskey Flavored Brandy
grape brandy
Blood Orange Liqueur
liqueur
Blue Curaçao Liqueur
liqueur
Lemon Liqueur
liqueur
Honeydew Melon Liqueur
liqueur
Cream Sherry Liqueur
liqueur
Espresso Liqueur
liqueur
Port
fortified wine
Grist Iron Beers
5 beers on tap
Awards
Gold Medal, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, New York Wine & Food Classic 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
New York Wine Classic
recurring
participates
New York State Fair
recurring
participates
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
recurring
participates