Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards has a long agricultural history that goes well beyond wine. The winery's name itself reveals a bit of its story.
In 1852, the Hazlitt family purchased 153 acres in Hector, already planted with fruit trees and vineyards. And while grapes thrived there for more than a century, the winery itself didn't come along until 1985.
In the 37 years since the family became winemakers, Hazlitt 1852 has grown into one of the largest family-owned wineries in the Finger Lakes. They opened a second location in 2011, Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars in Naples, where they produce one of the state's most popular wines, Red Cat.
Now, the family can proudly add winning the Governor's Cup, the top award at the 36th annual New York Wine Classic, to their growing list of accolades and accomplishments. Awarded to the winery with the entry judged "Best of Show" of all wines submitted, Hazlitt earned the honor for its Solera Sherry. This year, the Governor's Cup was an unexpected tie, and Hazlitt shares the celebrated prize with Long Island's Wölffer Estate Vineyard for its 2020 Diosa Late-Harvest. Both wineries also tied for Best Dessert Wine.
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