Due to the Winter Storm Warning in effect, Deer Run Winery will be closing early today at 2:00 pm and will remained closed through Sunday, reopening for business on Monday at 12:00 pm.  Stay warm and drive safely! 

Your Monday just got a bit brighter!  Take advantage of savings on wine shipments tomorrow as Deer Run Winery celebrates Cyber Monday! 
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Make an online purchase totaling $75.00 or more of Deer Run wine Monday November 26, 2018 and receive FREE SHIPPING on your order!  Shipping discount will automatically be applied upon check out.

Deer Run Winery ships to 30 states, please check that your state allows shipments before placing your order. Participating states listed on the link below.

Also, this Cyber Monday only we will feature a FLASH SALE on Candlelight Night reservations!  Save 15% on your Candlelight Night reservations when you use Coupon Code: 15CNDL.  ​Candlelight Night dates and menus listed on the link below.

Next weekend kicks off WinEerie Nights at Deer Run Winery! Friday and Saturday nights beginning October 19th - October 27th guests daring enough will partake in light wine and food pairings, learn about the history of our farm and its former inhabitants, solve puzzles and escape the room, take a tractor ride through the property and an eerie stroll through the vineyard after dark.  This is a 21 and older event only.  Reservations are limited to 10 guests each half hour.  

​Oktoberfest is back at Deer Run Winery this Sunday September 23rd from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm!  The second annual Oktoberfest held at the winery, located on Conesus Lake, will feature live music and entertainment provided by The Frankfurters, Western New York’s most popular German band.  Red Osier Concessions will be on-site with German fare available including beef on weck, bratwurst, pickled cabbage, and German potato salad.  Deer Run Winery will have wine, wine slushies and, of course, local beer available for sale.  All are welcome, and admission is free.  Coolers are not allowed, and it is recommended that folks bring a chair to enjoy the concert.  

The unofficial end of summer is upon us and this upcoming weekend is bringing with it beautiful weather and some amazing events for you to add to your calendar!

FULL MOON PADDLE ON CANADICE LAKE
Date: Friday August 24, 2018
Time: 7:00 pm 
Where to meet: Canoe & Kayak Launch on Canadice Lake 
What your will get: Wine, chocolate and cheese pairing from Deer Run Winery and the opportunity to kayak under a full moon and a clear sky
Note: There is an option to purchase the tasting only for those of you will be bringing your own kayak!
Weather Forecast: High 82° / Low 63°

PICNIC IN THE VINEYARD
Date: Saturday August 25, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm
Where to meet: Deer Run Winery's tasting room
What you will get: A Five course wine pairing dinner served in our beautiful vineyard at sunset. 
Note: Those in attendance will be the first to taste the 2016 Reserve Noiret, specially released for this dinner.
Weather forecast: High 80° / Low 66°

 It is going to be a gorgeous weekend to be outdoors and we hope to see you at one or more of our special events! Cheers!!

Tomorrow Deer Run Winery will head to Canandice Lake for our Paddle & Picnic event and there are still spots available if you would like to join us!  The weather looks as though it will be as picturesque as Canadice Lake!  You can head to our website and reserve your spots here. 

Reservations include a kayak rental (or you can bring your own), wine tasting, glass of wine, and a bagged lunch consisting of a wrap, bag of chips, bottle of water and a Finger Lakes Cookie Company Max Black cookie.   Guests will meet John, owner of Canadice Lake Outfitters, at the Canoe & Kayak Launch on Canandice Lake Rd between 11:00 am and 11:30 am, where he will get you set up with your kayak and point you in the direction of where Deer Run Winery  will be located.  Paddle at your leisure and stop when you wish for your wine sampling, glass of wine and bagged lunch.  Deer Run Winery will be present until 2:30 pm.  

A customer sent me an e-mail today asking about the crystals at the bottom of a bottle of Max Black.  I thought it would be a good time to share with everyone else, just in case any other folks have the same question!

"First off, we Love your wines; however, back in late December, 2017, my daughter purchased a case of Max Black at your winery. She took it back to Colorado with her and every bottle she has opened has so much residue in the bottom of the bottle. See pictures. Is there something she can do? She loves the wine but hates the residue."

Hello! 

Thank you for getting in touch with us.  This is naturally occurring in wines as they age and mellow in the bottle.  It is called tartaric acid which collects naturally (more often in red wines) at the bottom of the bottle after it has aged for some time.  Here is a link to read more on tartaric acid, sometimes referred to as "wine diamonds": https://www.jordanwinery.com/files/FlexibleFile/289/Wine_Tartrates_FAQ.pdf 

No worries, it is completely natural and harmless.  In fact, cream of tartar is the the byproduct of tartaric acid.  

I am glad you reached out to us and I hope this information is helpful.  I often use a Haley's Corker in my wine bottles at home which aerates the wine while you pour it, but the grid pattern also captures any tartaric acid crystals, if present, in the bottle.  This may be a good gift idea for your daughter!

Cheers!

We welcome your questions and comments, please feel free to write to us winery@deerrunwinery.com.