PALAIA VINEYARDS

Winemakers Joe, Jan and Joe Palaggi are also the owners of the winery. Joe learned how to make wine from his grandfather and went on to take classes and seminars to improve his skills. Jan and Joe (the younger) are the "wine finishing" experts and do the testing and refining of the wines in preparation for bottling.

Joe will retire from his job someday and work full time at the winery, but for now it is up to Jan and young Joe to run the winery, vineyard and tasting room.

Fermented honey from a farm in Pine Bush. This rich Mead smells as good as it tastes. 2008 International Award winner, 2008 Finger Lakes Wine & Food Classic; 2009 Hudson Valley Competition; 2009 Silver in the Women’s Winemaking Competition in California; Silver in 2009 NYS Fair; 2010 Silver in International Finger Lakes Competition.

This is a dry, very floral wine that is incredible when paired with food such as turkey, sushi or even tacos. Any strong flavored food will benefit from this wine, and we are proud to say we grow it right here on Sweet Clover Farm.

Now this is just a nice, dry red Merlot with a hint of oak. Smooth with a nice soft middle-mouth feel. Awards include: 2010 Finger Lakes International, Florida International and the NY State Fair 2011. Nice and clean, and a very popular wine here.