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November 20, 2024 - Welcome Back: DeChaunac: French-American Hybrid
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Introducing our latest wine: a full-bodied red crafted from a unique French-American hybrid grape. This exceptional wine greets you with deep aromas and rich flavors of dark chocolate, ripe plum, cherry, and a touch of vanilla - a perfect balance of complexity and smoothness.
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Ideal for pairing with a variety of dishes, it's the perfect way to elevate any occasion.
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Available now! Come discover the magic of this new release.
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November 20, 2024 - New Liqueurs and 2020 Noiret Port
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Rock Stream vineyards is thrilled to announce the latest additions to our collection, bringing unique flavors and elevated experiences to our beloved customers! Whether you're looking for something bold, refreshing, or indulgent, our new offerings are perfect for every palate.
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Introducing our newest liqueur lineup:
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Grappa: A smooth and aromatic Italian-style spirit to enjoy as a post-dinner delight.
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Lemon Grappa: A zesty twist on a traditional grappa, infused with refreshing citrus flavors.
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Blood Orange Liqueur: A delicate and sweet liqueur, perfect for cocktails or sipping.
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Blue Curacao Liqueur: A tropical splash of citrus flavor with a striking blue color for fun, vibrant drinks.
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Lemon Liqueur: Bright and lively, this liqueur is bursting with fresh lemon notes - ideal for adding zest to any drink.
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Honeydew Melon Liqueur: A refreshing, sweet liqueur with the crisp essence of honeydew melon.​
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Cream Sherry Liqueur: A smooth, rich liqueur with creamy textures of butterscotch, caramel, pecan and hints of hazelnuts and almonds, perfect for dessert pairings.
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Brandy Espresso Coffee Liqueur: A sophisticated blend of rich espresso and brandy, ideal for coffee lovers, espresso chocolate martinis and after-dinner indulgence. ​
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Also, don't miss our 2020 Noiret Port: A deep, full bodied port wine with flavors of dark fruit, dark chocolate and toffee notes - perfect for sipping and pairing with fine cheeses or chocolate.
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These new releases add depth and variety to our ever-expanding portfolio, offering something for every taste. Visit us at Rock Stream Vineyards to sample these exciting additions.
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Stay tuned for more updates and exclusive offers as we continue to craft innovative, premium wines and spirits from the heart of the Finger Lakes region.
​​April 20, 2023 - Rock Stream Vineyards Releases 5 New Liqueurs
Rock Stream has just released a new line of delicious sweet liqueurs. Mark Karasz, owner, winemaker and distiller at Rock Stream Vineyards and a retired chemist in the U.S. Army, has crafted 5 new liqueurs that tantalize the taste buds. Made from grape brandy (distilled wine) and natural flavorings, these liqueurs are 25% alcohol and silky smooth on the finish.
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Blood Orange Liqueur
This delicate, sweet liqueur is made with natural blood orange flavors. Its beautiful dark orange color and distinct citrus notes make it a great sipper, martini or dessert ingredient. Our first and best selling liqueur.
Blue Curaçao Liqueur
Named after the Caribbean island of Curaçao, this pot-distilled liqueur is made from dried Laraha orange peels sometimes known as Laraha fruit. Enjoy it straight or in cocktails like a Blue Lagoon or a Blue Hawaiian.
Lemon Liqueur
The balance of tart citrus acidity and spirituous spice with rich velvety sugar become a taste sensation, especially when served ice-cold.
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Tamarind Liqueur
The first thing that will capture your senses when trying our Tamarind liqueur is the sweet smell. As if the nose is not delicious enough, the taste will melt your heart. Perfect on its own or as a base in cocktails.
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Cream Sherry Liqueur
A full-bodied luscious sweet liqueur with butterscotch, caramel and pecan aromas leading to hints of hazelnut & almond. It's deep brown color and natural flavors are reminiscent of the finest cream sherry wines.
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February 26, 2022 - Piccolo Pizzeria Opens
Piccolo Pizzeria is coming to Rock Stream Vineyards! We will be serving gourmet pizzas from our new kitchen on the premises. The menu includes the Three Cheese Heat, Banana Curry, Gamberi (shrimp), Calabrese, Goat Cheese with Honey and Pecans, Fiorentina, Hawaiian with Canadian Bacon, and much more. Enjoy our award-winning wines, spirits, and beers along with our artisan pizzas. See you soon!
June 8, 2021 - New Release of Traminette Port
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Rock Stream Vineyards has a new port in town. Traminette is a hybrid grape with Gewurztraminer in its heritage. The wine is fortified with Cabernet Franc brandy made in an alembic pot still from Portugal. The result is a floral bouquet and an array of lemon, spice and honey notes, making it one of the few white ports in the Finger Lakes. Contains 17% alcohol and 9% R.S.
April 24, 2021 - Rock Stream Distillery Releases New Maple Bacon Brandy
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Rock Stream Vineyards in Rock Stream, New York has released a new Maple Bacon Brandy, made from grape brandy slow-distilled in their classic copper still from Portugal. This unique 30% alcohol liqueur boasts hints of mocha and vanilla, as well as savory maple bacon flavors. It’s pairs perfectly with savory sauces and desserts. It can also be served as an aperitif or added to recipes that call for maple syrup, and some customers pour it over their pancakes. Stop in and try a tasting of this new brandy.
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Rock Stream Vineyards is an estate winery owned and operated by Dr. Mark Karasz in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Mark is a West Point graduate and a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with a PhD in chemistry. A three-year tour in Italy inspired him to make wine and Grappa, a traditional Italian distilled spirit made from grape skins. After returning from Italy, he founded Rock Stream Vineyards and began growing his own grapes and making wine, brandy, Grappa and ports.
The tasting room on Route 14 and Fir Tree Point Road has been open since July 2005 and is now Seneca Lake’s only winery that is also a licensed Grappa and Grape Brandy distillery. The vineyard has 30 acres of vines producing over 150 tons of grapes annually to make premium, hand-crafted wines. Rock Stream also features three beers made at Cortland Beer Company. Come by and visit all year round and enjoy "The Wine of Your Life.”
We now ship wine directly to 40 states: Alaska, Arizona, California (Special Shipping), Colorado, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, or Wyoming!