Looking for fall activities in Western New York? There is something special about fall at Johnson Estate Winery. Located in Westfield, NY, in the heart of Lake Erie Wine Country, our vineyard offers a chance to experience the changing season with wine, harvest activities, vineyard walks, outdoor relaxation, and beautiful fall scenery.
Fall is an especially beautiful time to visit a winery in Western New York, when harvest, changing leaves, and cooler temperatures create a completely different experience than summer.
As the seasons begin to change, the vineyard takes on a different character. Grapes ripen across the estate, harvest gets underway, the air begins to cool, and the landscape slowly transforms from the greens of summer into the colors of autumn.
Whether you want to explore the vineyard, pick grapes right from the vine, enjoy a glass of wine outdoors, or simply take in the fall scenery, there are plenty of ways to experience autumn at Johnson Estate.
Fall brings a different energy to Johnson Estate Winery. The vineyard is active with harvest, the winery is preparing for another vintage, and the landscape begins its transition from summer into autumn.
As an estate winery, harvest is an important part of what we do. The grapes grown here will become the wines we enjoy in the seasons ahead, making a visit during harvest a chance to see a working winery at one of its busiest and most exciting times of year.
Throughout the fall, you can watch the vineyard change as harvest progresses and enjoy the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of wine country during this special time of year.
And if you want to get a little closer to the harvest, our Grape Picking & Vineyard Walk lets you step into the vineyard and experience it for yourself.
Our Grape Picking & Vineyard Walk offers another way to experience the vineyard during harvest season.
With 13 grape varieties growing across the estate, the vineyard is constantly changing as different grapes reach ripeness. Depending on when you visit, you might encounter varieties such as Chambourcin, Marechal Foch, Pinot Noir, Chancellor, or Vidal Blanc, giving you a chance to see and experience some of the grapes that are part of Johnson Estate’s estate wine program.
The experience changes from week to week as harvest moves through the vineyard, making an early fall visit different from one later in the season.
After your vineyard walk, relax with a glass of Red Ipocras blended with local apple cider, included with your experience.
If you’d rather enjoy the vineyard at a slower pace, our Mulled Wine & Vineyard Walk offers a relaxing way to experience the changing season.
Take a self-guided walk through the vineyard with a warm glass of Red Ipocras blended with local apple cider. In September, experience the sights and smells of harvest as grapes ripen and the vineyard comes alive with activity. As the season progresses, the landscape begins to change, bringing the colors and crispness of fall to the vineyard.
It’s a chance to slow down, take a walk, and enjoy the vineyard at your own pace.
Fall is one of the best times to explore Western New York. From changing leaves and outdoor walks to local wineries, farms, and seasonal experiences, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
At Johnson Estate Winery in Westfield, you can make a fall afternoon of it. Explore the vineyard, pick grapes during harvest, take a self-guided vineyard walk, enjoy a glass of wine outside at FLIGHT, or settle into the Tasting Room and discover a new favorite wine.
Located in Chautauqua County, Johnson Estate Winery is an easy fall destination for visitors from Buffalo, Erie, and throughout Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. A visit offers a chance to combine wine country with the beauty of the changing season
Looking for family-friendly fall activities or things to do with kids in Western New York? A day at Johnson Estate is a great way to get outside and enjoy the changing season together.
Children are welcome to explore the vineyard, discover the different grapes growing throughout the estate, and experience the sights and sounds of harvest season. Children are free with the purchase of an adult ticket for our vineyard experiences, making it an easy addition to a family fall day trip.
There is plenty of room to walk, explore, and enjoy the outdoors, whether your family chooses to pick grapes, take a vineyard walk, or simply spend time enjoying the scenery.
Fall adventures are better when the whole family can come along, including the four-legged members.
Johnson Estate is dog-friendly, and well-mannered dogs are welcome to join you as you enjoy the vineyard. Dogs must remain on a leash and under their owner’s control while on the property.
Take a walk through the vineyard, enjoy the crisp fall air, and make a day of exploring Lake Erie Wine Country together.
Fall doesn’t mean the end of outdoor wine country.
FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting experience at Johnson Estate, is a great place to settle in with a glass of wine and enjoy the vineyard surroundings.
On a crisp fall afternoon, grab a seat, enjoy a glass or flight of wine, and take some time to simply relax outside. Pair your wine with a charcuterie board and enjoy the scenery as the season begins to change around you.
FLIGHT is open Friday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM until Columbus Day, giving you another reason to make a fall weekend trip to the winery.
If the weather is a little too cool for sitting outside, the Johnson Estate Tasting Room is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.
With a selection of 33 estate-grown wines and other favorites to explore, fall is a great time to stop in, sample something new, and find a wine to take home.
Whether you’ve been visiting Johnson Estate for years or are discovering us for the first time, the Tasting Room is a comfortable place to spend part of a fall afternoon.
One of the best parts of visiting the vineyard in fall is watching the landscape change.
Early in the season, the vineyard is still full of summer’s green, with grapes ripening throughout the property and harvest beginning. As the weeks go by, the landscape gradually takes on warmer autumn colors.
The changing leaves, cooler temperatures, ripening grapes, and activity of harvest all become part of the experience.
You might visit in September and see grapes being harvested, then return in October to find the vineyard transformed by fall foliage.
That’s part of what makes autumn in wine country so enjoyable. The season is always changing.
Looking for fall activities near Buffalo or Erie, PA? Johnson Estate Winery makes a great destination for a fall day trip from Buffalo, Erie, and communities throughout Western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.
Spend the afternoon exploring the vineyard, picking grapes, enjoying a glass of wine, or simply taking in the scenery. You can make your visit as active or as relaxed as you like.
For families, couples, friends, wine lovers, and anyone looking for a reason to get outside and enjoy the season, fall offers a unique way to experience Johnson Estate.
From the first grapes of harvest to the last colorful leaves of autumn, fall brings a special energy to Johnson Estate Winery.
Come explore the vineyard. Pick some grapes. Take a walk. Enjoy a glass of wine outside at FLIGHT. Settle into the Tasting Room. Watch the landscape change around you.
However you choose to spend your afternoon, come experience fall in the vineyard at Johnson Estate Winery.
8419 West Main Rd. (Route 20)
Westfield, NY 14787
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March – October
10am-6pm Daily
November – February
10am-5pm Sunday-Thursday
10am-6pm Friday & Saturday
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter
