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.

Just released in April 2008, this is a superior vintage from our fields here at Sweet Clover Farm. Typical black cherry/ pepper of a Cabernet with a dark, rich, smooth finish.

Wonderful flavors of cherry and chocolate in a very drinkable wine that is a favorite with our guests. Voted the Best Merlot in the Hudson Valley with a Gold medal, and silver medal winners from both the New York State Fair and International Finger Lakes Competition.

Smooth and bold with plum flavors, black currant and a smokey long finish. 2007 was a very good year!