Whether you’re looking to supplement inventory, expand your wine portfolio, develop a private label, or secure premium fruit for future production, Johnson Estate Winery offers flexible bulk wine, juice, and custom production solutions backed by more than 65 years of winemaking experience.
As New York’s oldest estate winery, Johnson Estate cultivates 113 acres of vineyards in the heart of Lake Erie Wine Country. Our vineyard management philosophy emphasizes quality over yield, producing estate-grown wines that have earned consistent recognition at national and international wine competitions.
From vineyard to bottle, every step of production is managed on-site. Our experienced team provides wineries, retailers, and private-label partners with dependable access to premium estate-grown wines, grape juice, authentic Ice Wine, contract bottling, and custom production services.
Whether you require a single pallet of finished wine or are planning production for future vintages, Johnson Estate offers the flexibility, consistency, and expertise to help bring your wine program to market.
To learn more or request a sample, please contact:
Jeff Murphy, Winemaker
winemaker@johnsonwinery.com
1-800-374-6569
For more than three generations, Johnson Estate Winery has partnered with wineries throughout the United States by supplying premium estate-grown wines and production services. Unlike many bulk suppliers, Johnson Estate controls every stage of production. From vineyard management through bottling ensuring exceptional consistency from vintage to vintage.
Located in the Lake Erie American Viticultural Area (AVA), our vineyards benefit from one of the longest growing seasons in the eastern United States. The moderating influence of Lake Erie allows fruit to develop exceptional flavor, balanced acidity, and varietal character while reducing seasonal extremes.
Our commitment to vineyard quality includes meticulous pruning, canopy management, crop monitoring, and drip irrigation across most vineyard blocks. Every decision is made with one objective in mind: producing premium-quality fruit for exceptional wines.
Today, Johnson Estate operates more than 160,000 gallons of temperature-controlled fermentation and storage capacity, allowing us to support wineries of every size with dependable production capabilities.
Our wines consistently receive recognition from prestigious competitions including the New York Wine Classic, Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, Los Angeles International Wine Competition, Tasting.com, Decanter, and the International Eastern Wine Competition, reflecting our commitment to quality across multiple wine styles and vintages.
At Johnson Estate Winery, our commitment to exceptional vineyard management and thoughtful winemaking is reflected in the consistent recognition our wines receive from respected national and international competitions.
These awards demonstrate not only the quality of our finished wines but also the reliability and consistency wineries can expect when sourcing estate-grown wines from Johnson Estate.
Our estate-grown Pinot Noir reflects the unique growing conditions of the Lake Erie AVA, producing wines with elegant structure, vibrant fruit character, and exceptional balance.
Awards
Our estate-grown Chambourcin continues to establish itself as one of the premier red wines in our portfolio, offering rich color, expressive dark fruit, and balanced structure.
Awards
One of Johnson Estate Winery’s signature wines, Marechal Foch consistently delivers exceptional color, berry character, and smooth balance.
Awards
Riesling is one of Johnson Estate Winery’s signature varieties and a true reflection of the Lake Erie growing region. The moderating influence of Lake Erie and our extended growing season allow Riesling grapes to develop vibrant fruit character while maintaining the natural acidity and balance that define exceptional Riesling.
From dry to semi-dry to sweet styles, Johnson Estate produces a diverse Riesling portfolio that showcases the versatility of the variety and the consistency of our estate vineyard management and winemaking program.
Our Rieslings have earned recognition across multiple national and international competitions, reinforcing the quality and reliability wineries can expect when partnering with Johnson Estate.
Awards
Dry Riesling
Semi-Dry Riesling
Sweet Riesling
Chardonnay is one of Johnson Estate Winery’s premium estate-grown vinifera varieties, showcasing the potential of the Lake Erie growing region to produce wines with vibrant fruit character, balanced acidity, and refined structure.
Our Chardonnay program highlights the versatility of the variety through two distinct expressions: Bright Steel Chardonnay, an unoaked style focused on freshness and varietal purity, and Toasted Oak Chardonnay, which offers additional richness and complexity through oak influence.
Through careful vineyard management and thoughtful winemaking, Johnson Estate produces Chardonnays that maintain balance, consistency, and the flexibility to support a variety of wine programs.
Recognized in respected national competitions, our Chardonnay portfolio reflects the quality and craftsmanship wineries can expect when partnering with an experienced estate producer.
Awards
Bright Steel Chardonnay (Unoaked)
Toasted Oak Chardonnay
Concord and Niagara are two hallmark native grape varieties of the Lake Erie growing region and have been an important part of Johnson Estate Winery’s estate-grown portfolio for generations. With decades of experience cultivating and crafting wines from these iconic American varieties, Johnson Estate brings a deep understanding of how to showcase their distinctive fruit character, balance, and regional identity.
Our native grape programs provide wineries with reliable, high-quality estate-grown wines that can support traditional varietal offerings, specialty programs, and private-label opportunities. The consistency and recognition of these wines reflect the care taken in our vineyards and throughout our winemaking process.
Concord Awards
Niagara Awards
Johnson Estate Winery offers one of the Northeast’s most diverse portfolios of estate-grown bulk wine and juice. Whether you’re sourcing finished wine for bottling, fresh juice for fermentation, or planning production for an upcoming vintage, we work closely with our partners to deliver products that meet their production goals.
Our portfolio includes premium vinifera, French-American hybrid, and native grape varieties, providing wineries with the flexibility to expand existing brands, create private labels, supplement inventory, or develop entirely new wine programs.
Finished bulk wines are available in select varieties and vintages throughout the year. Samples are available upon request, allowing wineries to evaluate wines before purchasing.
Red Wines
White Wines
Native & Heritage Varieties
Availability varies by vintage and inventory.
Fresh juice programs are available during harvest for wineries wishing to ferment and finish wines in-house. Juice reservations are accepted prior to harvest to ensure vineyard allocation and production scheduling.
Available options include:
Advance planning allows our team to coordinate harvest timing, processing, and logistics to meet your production schedule.
Many of our wines and juice programs require planning well before harvest. Early reservations allow Johnson Estate to allocate vineyard blocks, schedule production capacity, and ensure availability for our winery partners.
If you are planning for the upcoming vintage, we encourage you to contact us early to discuss projected needs and available varieties.
To learn more or request a sample, please contact:
Jeff Murphy, Winemaker
winemaker@johnsonwinery.com
1-800-374-6569
Johnson Estate currently produces two distinctive estate-grown Ice Wines, each showcasing the exceptional fruit quality and balanced acidity that define the Lake Erie growing region.
Our estate-grown Chambourcin Ice Wine offers a distinctive expression of this versatile red variety. Rich berry flavors, vibrant acidity, and concentrated fruit create a memorable dessert wine with exceptional depth and balance.
Recognized for its quality across multiple competitions, Chambourcin Ice Wine offers wineries a unique opportunity to add an award-winning specialty wine to their portfolio.
Recent Awards
Vidal Blanc has long been regarded as one of the premier varieties for Ice Wine production. Our estate-grown Vidal Blanc Ice Wine delivers concentrated tropical fruit flavors, honeyed richness, vibrant acidity, and remarkable balance, making it an excellent addition to premium dessert wine programs.
Its consistent recognition in national competitions reflects Johnson Estate’s commitment to producing Ice Wine of exceptional quality.
Recent Awards
Because Ice Wine production requires vineyard allocation months before harvest, advance planning is essential. Winery partners interested in Ice Wine juice, bulk Ice Wine, or finished bottled Ice Wine are encouraged to contact us early so we can reserve vineyard blocks, coordinate production schedules, and discuss your specific needs.
Whether you’re planning a limited-production dessert wine, a private-label program, or a long-term supply partnership, our team will work with you to develop a solution that fits your goals.
To learn more or request a sample, please contact:
Jeff Murphy, Winemaker
winemaker@johnsonwinery.com
1-800-374-6569
8419 West Main Rd. (Route 20)
Westfield, NY 14787
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10am-6pm Daily
November – February
10am-5pm Sunday-Thursday
10am-6pm Friday & Saturday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter
