Chaos Cellars

06/25/2026

Results are in! Both our 2024 Dry Rosé and 2024 Vignole were awarded bronze medals at the 2026 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition! We are beyond thrilled and honored to have both wines from our first ever vintage medal in their respective categories. FLIWC

06/15/2026

Please join us Saturday, June 27th for our next pop-up tasting event hosted by our friends Acquilano Wine Cellars !

06/09/2026

Photo dump from our experimental vineyard this spring!

Our experimental vineyard was planted in 2023 and has since grown to include 7 different grape varietals, a blend of vinifera and hybrids! Each varietal I selected is one that has very few or no plantings at all here in the Finger Lakes. In the vineyard I am looking to see how these vines grow and respond to our climate even as it shifts. I am looking at vigor, growth habits, cold hardiness, average bud break timing (will it survive a late spring frost?), fruit set and ability to ripen, and disease resistance. Starting this year I will also be doing some microvinifications on several of the varietals to test their potential for wine.

The experimental vineyard is one of the many ways we are committed to exploration at Chaos Cellars.

05/31/2026

Wow, words can’t describe how it feels to see your labels on a shelf for the first time. Seeing all my time and hard work finally coming to fruition.
You can now find our wines at ! We are so honored to be featured as their FLX winery of the week as well!

05/16/2026

Grand release party is happening tomorrow! We hope to see so many of our friends, supporters, future friends and future supporters there tomorrow. The party starts at 11 and goes till 1:30, hosted at our amazing friends in Hector NY!

05/15/2026

Next in our lineup is Chaos Cellars 2024 Vignoles. Vignole, also known as Ravat 51, is a cold hardy French-American Hybrid with great ripening potential in the Finger Lakes.
A little about the winemaking- The grapes were allowed to fully ripen on the vine before being pressed. The juice was then racked into barrels for fermentation and allowed to sit on the lees for 10 months with occasional stirring; giving it a richer rounder mouthfeel. Fermentation eventually stopped on its own leaving the wine at just over 12% abv with a semi-sweet finish.
The Wine- Bright aromatics of tropical fruits and fresh florals with a hint of oak open on the nose. The wines natural sweetness and high acidity give it a balanced and round mouthfeel. The palate is full of pineapple, orange blossom, apricot, and subtle earthy hints of green tea. Chilled down, this wine screams summer; however, my hot take? Save a bottle for those cold stormy nights sitting by the fire when you need a reminder of the better weather yet to come! (As seen in pic 2)

05/13/2026

First in the lineup is Chaos Cellars 2024 Dry Rosé. This wine is a co-ferment of Chambourcin and Regent, two versatile hybrids with good cold hardiness, disease resistance, and intense color.
A little about the winemaking- These grapes were picked separately then combined for an overnight cold soak to create this wine’s rich pink color. The grapes were then pressed off the skins the following morning and the juice was racked into stainless tanks for fermentation. The fermentation finished around 12% abv and at complete dryness.
The Wine- Delicate aromatics lead into notes of hibiscus, raspberry, cranberry, and smartie candies on the palate. This wine’s high acidity and dry finish will leave your mouth wanting another sip, making this wine super crushable!

05/12/2026

With the upcoming launch of our winery and the release of our first vintage I wanted to take some time to introduce both of our wines over the coming days! Stay tuned for a look at each before their release!

04/27/2026

04/12/2026

First cases labeled! Stay tuned for a launch party date announcement!