Freedom Run Winery & Vineyards is committed to celebrating wine as a true form of art. Inspired by the beauty and history of our vineyard on the bench of the Niagara Escarpment, the Manning Family and staff believe that the sites, sounds and flavors of this area should be enjoyed by all who visit looking for wines with a sense of place.
Our love of art and freedom of expression fuels our passionate dedication to making artisan wines that reflect our belief that everything we do affects wine quality. The winery has developed a reputation for producing world class wines. Its success is built on quality, consistency and characteristics of the Niagara Escarpment. A visit to the winery is a feast for the eyes as well the palette. We pick in small lots and maintain the identity of those lots through destemming/crushing, fermentations, and aging. These distinct lots provide the winemaking team with a rich palette from which to construct each blend. When using oak, we prefer used French oak barrels over new barrels. This helps us preserve the integrity and flavors of the fruit.
We invite you to visit our tasting room. Our knowledgeable and friendly wine educators look forward to introducing you to our renowned wines and historic winery.
Freedom White: This blend of 50% Cayuga and 50% Vidal Blanc is pale gold with aromas of tangerine, nectarine and orange blossom. Fresh acidity with flavors of burnt orange and finishing with an herbaceous note of green tea. RS 1.25%
$12.95
Chardonnay Estate 2009: This totally "naked" chardonnay is fermented and aged in stainless steel vats to preserve its melon and citrus aromas leaving a crisp acidity and clean mineral finish reminiscent of crushed sea shells. RS 0%
$20.95
Chardonnay 2006: Dry and intense with soft notes of spice and oak. Mature caramelized aromas of butterscotch and toasted marshmallow compliment an expansive mouth feel with a lingering buttery finish. RS 0%
$12.95
Vin Gris Estate 2009: This seriously dry rosé made from Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc is bright and crisp with delicate aromas of strawberries and cream. RS 0%
$20.95
Celebration Series Dry Rosé 2006: Pale pink in color, with fruit forward aromas of strawberry and watermelon, this rosé is delicately balanced to both delight and refresh the palate. RS 1.5%
$12.95
Riesling Estate 2008: Grown and hand-harvested from our estate vineyard where the calcareous soils contribute to its intense aromatics. This wine was given an arrested fermentation to preserve a trace of natural sweetness. Bright notes of stone fruit and a crisp acidity give way to a long mouth watering finish. RS 1.0%
$20.95
Freedom Blue: This semi-dry Riesling was given an arrested fermentation to preserve some natural sweetness. Bright notes of stone fruit and a crisp aciditygive way to a long mouth watering finish. RS 2.25%
$14.95
Freedom Red: A smooth medium-bodied red with upfront aromas of cherries, wild strawberries and smoke. This wine has delicate tannins and is a great everyday red.
RS 0%
$15.95
Pinot Noir Estate 2008: Rich aromas of crushed raspberry, cranberry, earth, and spice compliment a sensuous mouth-feel that leads to a long complex finish. RS 0%
$25.95
Cabernet Franc Estate 2008: This estate grown Cabernet Franc shows aromas of cherry, blackberry, pepper and graphite. It's medium-bodied with a long finish. RS 0%
$19.95
Cabernet Merlot 2008: 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of black currant, plum, pepper and spice. Medium body and graceful tannin. RS 0%
$19.95
Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve 2008: Rich blackberry aromas with hints of black cherry, cedar and tobacco. Aged for 18 months in French and Hungarian oak barrels.
RS 0%
$28.95
Merlot 2007: This full-bodied red wine with aromas of dark cherry, anise, and cocoa boasts generous tannins and a lusciously complex finish. RS 0%
$20.95
Meritage Estate 2008: Intense red currant and black cherry aromas with hints of coffee and cocoa. Its texture boasts firm but velvety tannins. Aged for 18 months in french oak. Perfect for cellaring or for tonight. RS 0%
$28.95
Pinot Noir Estate 2007: SOLD OUT Rich aromas of wild blueberry, crushed raspberry, cola and spice compliment an elegant mouth-feel that leads to a long complex finish. Gentle winemaking practices and minimal filtration were used to highlight this wine’s expression of our clay over limestone soils. RS 0%
Cabernet Estate 2007: SOLD OUT This blend of 65% Cab Franc and 35% Cabernet Sauvignon shows aromas of cherry, black currant, sage, and vanilla. It's medium-bodied with a long finish. RS 0%
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Upcoming Events
Wine and Culinary Festival at Artpark
July 31 & August 1, 2010
$20 Presale Online ticket or $25 day of festival ticket
Finger Lakes Wine Festival at Watkins Glen International
July 17 & 18, 2010
The Finger Lakes Wine Festival offers a large showcase of New York State wines with over 80 wineries paired with regional artisans, music, culinary classes, and breweries all in one beautiful location.
Past Events
Wine & Cheese (Fathers Day) June 18-20, 2010
It's National Dairt Month, so let's celebrate with Dad's favorite wine and cheeses! Ticket includes a wine tasting and cheese pairing at each winery. $20/person pre-sale online; $25/person at the door.
Elmwood Bidwell Market
Saturday May 29, 2010 we are making our first appearance at the Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market. In addition to wine samples we will be selling our estate wines at this, Buffalo’s best market. If you are in the area stop over and say hello to our staff. Even if you aren’t in the buying mood you can still taste some samples of our newest wines as you browse the other local produce and products.
News
Gary Vaynerchuk of Wine Library TV is one of the most exciting personalities in the wine industry these days. His video podcast has been extremely popular and his reviews are the most colorful in the business. He recently dedicated a whole episode to our 2007 Estate Pinot Noir and gave it a pretty darn good review. Check it out here.
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05/19/2010 12:06 PM |
| As the 2010 growing Season Begins, We Roll Out 08 and 09 Wines |
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The 2010 growing season here at Freedom Run got off to an early start this year with budbreak at least a week earlier than normal. April’s warmth got things going and so far we’ve escaped any frost damage from May’s...
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02/26/2010 10:24 AM |
| Creating Our 2008 Reds Barrel by Barrel |
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Barrel samples for bench trials. There are a couple times a year when we get to really geek out on our wine. Obviously harvest lets us get down and dirty with our vines and crushing the grapes, but this time...
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01/19/2010 03:39 PM |
| Buffalo Spree Compliments Our Wines |
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At the winery, we’ve put our heart and soul into every wine we’ve made. We haven’t spent much on marketing or advertising since we opened in February of 2007 and our main goal has been to make the best wines...
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08/22/2009 12:22 PM |
| Veraison is well underway! |
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The last few weeks of hot dry weather has been exactly what the doctor ordered here in our estate vineyards. By the looks of our pinot noir, veraison is moving full steam ahead. Veraison is defined as "change of color...
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03/16/2009 03:22 PM |
| "What does Freedom mean to you? essay contest winner |
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We have a recent winner of our “What does Freedom mean to you?” essay contest. Sue Borodzik earned herself a free bottle of wine with an elegant essay. Details of the contest can be read at our website.
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01/21/2009 02:19 PM |
| New York Post pays us some compliments |
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David Landsel of the New York Post stopped by our winery last week during his trip to the area. He had been working on a travel story focusing on Lewiston, Niagara Falls and the Niagara area wineries. His objective was...
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09/19/2008 10:14 AM |
| Harvesting for our Blanc de Noir Champagne |
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Last week, we kicked off the harvest season by hand harvesting the champagne clone pinot noir for our first estate grown bubbly. The two main grapes used for champagne wines are usually chardonnay and pinot noir, with pinot meunier also...
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08/29/2008 12:50 PM |
| It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Harvest |
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Yesterday one of the guys from the vineyard brought in a couple handfuls of grapes, and at first we didn’t know if we were being handed plastic grapes from our events table setup or the real thing – they looked...
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08/15/2008 02:52 PM |
| August Update |
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Summer is a busy time here at the winery. Not only is the tasting room bustling on the weekends, but seasonal visitors are keeping us on our toes on Thursdays and Fridays as well. The vineyards have been extremely productive,...
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07/09/2008 06:01 PM |
| From our first Wine Pairing Dinner |
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Last Sunday we did something here at Freedom Run that we've never done before -- we hosted a five course wine pairing dinner for some 40 guests. Oh, we've hosted parties and gatherings here several times with guests bringing their...
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Rentals
The combination of our spacious winery, barn and charming scenery makes Freedom Run Winery the perfect location of your next private or corporate function, intimate wedding, party, social gathering and special event. Our facilities are available all year round.
Freedom Run Winery is conveniently located close to many Niagara region attractions, accommodations and historic sites. The wine trail itself provides multiple days of fine wine tasting for your guests. Hotel accommodations are available in nearby Lewiston, Lockport and Buffalo.
Whether you choose our modern tasting room and winery, the rustic charm of our historic barn or the grounds alongside our lower vineyards, we have the right setting for you. Guest numbers are dependent on selected site. Outside catering is preferred. Please contact Lisa @ 716.433.4136 for details or email us at events@freedomrunwinery.com
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| Name | Type | Price | Cart |
| Freedom White | White | $12.95 | Add to cart |
| Chardonnay Estate 2009 | White | $20.95 | Add to cart |
| Chardonnay 2006 | White | $12.95 | Add to cart |
| Vin Gris Estate 2009 | Rose | $20.95 | Add to cart |
| Celebration Series Dry Rose | Rose | $12.95 | Add to cart |
| Riesling Estate 2008 | White | $20.95 | Add to cart |
| Freedom Blue | White | $14.95 | Add to cart |
| Freedom Red | Red | $15.95 | Add to cart |
| Pinot Noir Estate 2008 | Red | $25.95 | Add to cart |
| Cabernet Franc Estate 2008 | Red | $19.95 | Add to cart |
| Cabernet Merlot Estate 2008 | Red | $19.95 | Add to cart |
| Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve 2008 | Red | $28.95 | Add to cart |
| Merlot 2007 | Red | $20.95 | Add to cart |
| Meritage Estate | Red | $28.95 | Add to cart |
| Reserve Dry Niagara | Native | $17.95 | Add to cart |
| Catawba 2005 | Native | $10.95 | Add to cart |
| Manning Manor Rose 2005 | Native | $9.95 | Add to cart |
| Niagara 2005 | Native | $10.95 | Add to cart |
| The Manning Family Crest Niagara 2005 | Native | $9.95 | Add to cart |
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