The new tasting room at Airy Acres Vineyard is ready to welcome visitors. Photo by Noah Bassette
The Bassette family at Airy Acres Vineyard is thrilled to announce that they are opening their brand-new tasting room!
Airy Acres Vineyard is owned by former Honeoye Falls residents Fred and Pam Bassette and their children, Danny, Adele, Josh and Noah. The four Bassette children graduated from Honeoye Falls-Lima High School. Fred and Pam Bassette inherited the family land in Interlaken in 2014, and the family started growing vines in 2015 and they moved to Interlaken in 2016. The family invited everyone to come visit them for the Grand Opening on July 20th at the vineyard as they opened the new tasting room in the Bassette children’s grandmother’s renovated farmhouse. The family farmhouse has undergone extensive renovations for over a year and is now ready to host tastings and events for all.
Come relax on the new tasting room’s deck, where you can look out over the vista of the vineyards and Cayuga Lake as you enjoy music and wine tastings this summer. The Bassettes are also excited to welcome you to the inside tasting space which features large windows and bright light, a cozy atmosphere for tasting wines, and a private tasting area for reservations and special events.
The family is so thankful for all of the community’s support along the way, and are excited to have everyone visit and enjoy the new space. They look forward to sharing the new space, the family story, and their passion for fine wines with you.
Airy Acres Vineyard has been a family farm since 1918. Once the site of the largest chicken farm in Seneca County and still the home of a working grass runway called Airy Acres Airport, the Bassette family repurposed the land as a vineyard in 2015. They now grow eight different varietals on 21 acres with room for development in the future. Their first vintages were Riesling and Cabernet Franc in 2020, and now they offer 13 different wines solely made from fruit from the 21-acre vineyard using Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Rkatsiteli, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lemberger, and Saperavi.
At Airy Acres Vineyard, they pride themselves on their dedication to producing high-quality wines. The vineyard is a family-owned business, and every bottle they produce is a testament to their commitment to quality and their love for winemaking. Visit them to enjoy their wines, explore their vineyard, and experience everything Airy Acres Vineyard has to offer. Airy Acres Vineyard is located at 8011 Footes Corners Road in Interlaken. Their phone number is 607-342-0265 or you can reach them by email at info@airyacresvineyard.com.
