Hillick & Hobbs

Hillick & Hobbs The pursuit to craft world-class riesling has brought Paul Hobbs back to New York to create site-spe

This close to harvest, Lynne walks the rows every day. Leafing where the canopy needs opening, checking clusters for col...
09/04/2026

This close to harvest, Lynne walks the rows every day. Leafing where the canopy needs opening, checking clusters for color and softness, tasting berries to track where the sugar and acid are landing. The decisions that matter most happen out here now, one walk at a time. You can’t make these calls from inside.

Between the tanks and the barrels is where the vineyard’s work gets shaped into wine. Whole cluster pressed, 100% native...
09/01/2026

Between the tanks and the barrels is where the vineyard’s work gets shaped into wine. Whole cluster pressed, 100% native yeast, primarily stainless steel and the occasional dash of oak on the Estate Dry Riesling Then there are the wines that ask for more. North Ravine goes entirely into 500L neutral puncheons. Lower Terrace, the same. The Botrytis Cinerea happens only when the season hands it to us. Those limited production, barrel-fermented wines go to our Slate & Soil members first. Three shipments a year, along with member events and complimentary tastings at the estate. The site decides a lot. We decide the rest.

This time of year the vines put all their energy into growing leaves to soak up sun. Over the next few weeks we’re pulli...
08/12/2026

This time of year the vines put all their energy into growing leaves to soak up sun. Over the next few weeks we’re pulling leaves back to let light reach the clusters. It also opens the canopy to airflow, which matters here more than most places. Our rows run east to west to capitalize on the wind coming off Seneca Lake, and in a humid New York summer that airflow is what keeps disease pressure down.

Fabi is back with us every Thursday in August. An international touring artist from Oaxaca, his sound blends Latin-Carib...
08/12/2026

Fabi is back with us every Thursday in August. An international touring artist from Oaxaca, his sound blends Latin-Caribbean rhythms with global beats and melodies that carry right across the vineyard. He’s been part of Sunset Series for the last few years, and we’re glad to have him back for a full residency. Introducing the Electro-world live set, every Thursday in August, 4 to 8 PM.

07/01/2026

Later this month, Shake on the Lake brings The Comedy of Errors to the estate. Saturday, July 25 at 6 PM, five actors take on fifteen roles in this fast-paced tale of mistaken identity, slapstick, and Shakespearean chaos - all with Seneca Lake as the backdrop.

Bring a blanket, grab a glass of Riesling, and settle in for the evening. Tickets and information are available at the link in bio.

Cornell University sits about 30 minutes from the estate. It’s where Paul’s parents, Joan Hillick and Edward Hobbs, met ...
06/27/2026

Cornell University sits about 30 minutes from the estate. It’s where Paul’s parents, Joan Hillick and Edward Hobbs, met as undergraduates in the 1950s - the beginning of the story that eventually led to this winery being named after them. If you’re planning a trip to the Finger Lakes for wine, Cornell deserves time on your itinerary. The campus is beautiful, the setting overlooking Cayuga Lake is striking, and knowing the personal connection to why Hillick & Hobbs exists makes the visit more meaningful. Worth the drive when you’re here.

Leslie is our Production Assistant, though that title doesn’t quite capture the range. Vineyard work, cellar tasks, bott...
06/24/2026

Leslie is our Production Assistant, though that title doesn’t quite capture the range. Vineyard work, cellar tasks, bottling line, equipment maintenance - she handles whatever the day requires. You might see her dancing through the winery with headphones on between jobs. She came from New York restaurant kitchens where moving fast and wearing multiple hats is the baseline. We’re lucky to have that energy here. Say hello if you cross paths at the estate.

We welcome visitors to the estate year-round, but June might be our favorite time to have people here. The vineyard is l...
06/22/2026

We welcome visitors to the estate year-round, but June might be our favorite time to have people here. The vineyard is lush before peak summer heat sets in, the lake is calm, and the lawn is perfect for settling in with a glass. Before it gets too busy, before the rush of high season. Come see it now.

Not a Slate & Soil member yet? Members get our barrel-fermented Rieslings before anyone else, invitations to events like...
06/17/2026

Not a Slate & Soil member yet? Members get our barrel-fermented Rieslings before anyone else, invitations to events like last month’s member picnic, complimentary tastings at the estate, and first dibs on small-lot releases. Three shipments a year, plus the events that bring the wine community together here. Link in bio to join.

Summer calls for Riesling. The best warm-weather wines bring punchy tartness that keeps you cool, fruit character that’s...
06/13/2026

Summer calls for Riesling. The best warm-weather wines bring punchy tartness that keeps you cool, fruit character that’s refreshing without being sweet. Riesling does this naturally. The acidity cuts through heat, the minerality keeps things lifted, and the fruit stays bright. Built for afternoons like these.

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3539 State Route 79
Burdett, NY
14818

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Monday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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+16077035999

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