Little Clover Wine Company

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day. It seems pretty simple--we take care of the Earth, and the Earth takes care of us. We all want pure water, clean air, and healthy soil. But too often, we choose what’s most convenient, what’s cheapest, what gives us the quickest dopamine hit. Our actions don’t always match our values, and Nature has been telling us that for a while now. She’s tired of being ignored.

For us, caring for the Earth means making intentional choices every day. It means investing in composting, planting vines suited for sustainable growth in the Finger Lakes, and partnering with the Community Science Institute to continually monitor and protect our water. These aren’t shortcuts, they’re commitments. We do this because we love this land.

Happy Earth Day to everyone who honors the planet not just today, but through the small, conscious choices made all year long.

04/09/2026

Burgers & Bubbles was a smash hit! The community showed up, and we sold out of smash burgers.

The energy at Graft on a Wednesday was electric—our friend Ellen said it best: “It feels like a summer Friday in here.”

Amazing what a little sunshine, sparkling wine, and a really good burger can do. Grateful for this community and everyone who came out to make it such a special night.

Photo credit 💚: Leslie DuBrava

03/29/2026

Wineries Without Walls Winter Salon wrapped yesterday. Eight weeks of pop-ups, one big takeaway: we’re incredibly lucky to be part of such a generous, creative community. Huge thanks to Bradley and Megan at Seneca Lake Brewing for the hospitality, and to everyone who joined us at The Snug, you made it all come alive. Big things ahead for our little collective in 2026–stay tuned.

Pictured L to R:
Bradley Gillett,
Mary Ball,
Samuel Ehrenreich,
Josh Jenkins, .farmandcidery
Erin McMurrough, Little Clover Wine Co.

03/24/2026

Family outing! We walked Riesling Block 1 to check for weak or wobbly posts and loose wire. We marked every post that needs to be replaced and hammered in some wire staples. As we've officially entered spring, we want to make sure the vineyards are in tiptop shape for harvest 2026. Kudos to Quinn for her lovely explanation! Let's start!

03/22/2026

Three nights. Three events. Three cheers for NYC.

We kicked things off with a Masterclass at The Ned NoMad--huge thanks to Travis for keeping it seamless and to such a curious, open-minded crowd for leaning in.

Night two brought us uptown to Keuka Wine Bar, where my dear friend Olga created a cozy, welcoming space for another Masterclass--exactly the kind of environment you hope for.

And to close it out, Astor Wines… where perfect timing delivered a hug from the wonderful Wanda Mann, who was teaching a class on NY wines at Astor Center as I poured tastes of Little Clover on the floor. Serendipity at its best.

NYC always fills my cup, both emotionally and mentally, and I was honored to return the favor with some bubbles. Until next time.

03/17/2026

After many years in the wine industry, I’ve become fairly fluent in glass clinks. From across the room, I can decipher the quiet, serious tap of two glasses sealing an agreement, or the celebratory clank for a friend’s big moment.

But on Sunday afternoon, The Snug was alive with something else entirely: a chirping, joyful chorus of clinks.

With just a light touch of glass on glass, I could translate:
“This view is beautiful.”
“I’m so happy to be here with you.”
“The smoked trout is incredible.”
“St. Patrick’s Day is the best.”

To everyone who joined us, you speak my language. Thank you. Can’t wait to do it again.

03/14/2026

A perfect day for an indoor winery tour! Swing by Wineries Without Walls this afternoon and fuel up with Bradley's Beef & Guinness Irish Stew.

The Wineries Without Walls crew are back on site today (they will be inside the main pub this week) offering some amazing tastings and bottle sales. We have Cauliflower Cheese Pies and the amazing Beef & Guinness Stew available as well as some tasty cask ales... Head out and celebrate with us, we have the Rugby on and it's warm and cozy inside....

03/06/2026

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb

Feeling the community love today. It was a pleasure chatting with the always thoughtful Renata Stiehl at WENY about the exciting partnership between Wineries Without Walls and Seneca Lake Brewing.

Because of Bradley’s generosity and vision, our Wineries Without Walls collective has the opportunity to give “walls” a test drive. Over eight consecutive Saturdays, we’re getting the chance to pour our passions for people—and there’s nothing sweeter. Along the way, we’re also getting to know one another, each other’s wines and ciders, and how best to present this wild, wonderful, and collaborative collective.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far. If you haven’t experienced Wineries Without Walls at the Snug yet, we have four more Saturdays to go… what are you waiting for?