The Thousand Islands Winery is located in Jefferson County, New York. It is the most northern winery in New York State. The winery is located on a farm that was built in 1836. The farm was later owned and operated by Captain Massey and his wife Ida in the 1930's. Captain Massey was a famous Riverboat Captain. He owned a huge Great Lake Vessel that he eventually sold to the Department of Defence for the war effort during World War II.
Steve and Erika Conaway purchased the Farm in December 2002. Upon Steve's retirement from the military, they decided to create a winery in Alexandria Bay, NY.
The Massey legacy of quality lives on today. Although the horses and cattle are no longer a part of the farm, agriculture continues in the form of Viticulture.
We believe that our wines are second to none. Please stop by and experience the hospitality of our staff and taste our award winning wines.
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In the News!
North Country Winemakers Bucking Cold Weather Problems: Watertown Daily Times, 1-16-05
Thousand Islands Winery Tasting Room Pictures: Thousand Islands Sun, 3-9-05
Thousand Islands Winery, Absolutely Business, March 2005
Thousand Islands Winery Continues Rapid Growth, Thousand Islands Sun, 3-30-05
Got Ghosts? Thousand Islands Sun, 7-20-05
Two-Wheeled Tourist, Watertown Daily Times, 8-21-05
NNY Winemakers Expect That 2006 Will Be A Good Year, Watertown Daily Times, 11-29-05
Winery Gold Medals, Watertown Daily Times, 9-25-06
Thousand Islands Winery Honored at National Event, Watertown Daily Times, 3-24-07
Growing A Winery, Watertown Daily Times, 7-8-07
Business Strong At Three Jefferson County Wineries, Watertown Daily Times, 12-26-07
Seaway Wine & Viticulture Association Meeting
Best Agribusiness Innovation Winner, CNY Business Exchange, 6-1-09
North Country Wine Region Built On Hardiest Of Grapes, The Post Standard, 7-12-09
1000 Islands Agricultural Tour, Absolutely Business, 2009
Cold-Hardy Grapes An Enduring Crop, Grassroots, February 2010
System Boosts Wine Output, Watertown Daily Times, March 5, 1010
Need for new system shows how far Northern New York wine has come, YNN 3/18/10