BashaKill Vineyards is Sullivan County’s first Farm Winery license. Set in a picturesque region of the Catskills, Bashakill Vineyards got its start in the spring of 2005. Two varieties of vines, Noiret and Cayuga White, both of which are American hybrids developed at Cornell University, were planted in the Spring of 2006. Cayuga White is one of the most highly disease-resistant vines and allows for chemical-free growing. Noiret, a red wine grape which was just recently named by Cornell, has a very distinct black pepper character. It also serves as a good disease-resistant grape. Choosing disease-resistant varieties will help us grow organically.
In the spring of 2007 , planted a newly released variety named Marquette. This grape combines high levels of cold hardiness and disease resistance with excellent wine quality. One of its parent grapes is the world renowned Pinot Noir. In 09 they harvested a small test crop on these three year old vines and were very happy with the quality of the wine. In 2010 gottheir first full crop of Marquette and blend it with Noiret for first Estate red wine named Bald Eagle! In 2011 started to clear another acre and a half of hard woods to prep it for more vines.
Our vineyard is on a slight slope which flows down to the Bashakill wetlands. The proximity to the Bashakill wetlands provides ideal conditions for growing. The moist, warmer air off of the wetlands pushes the colder air off the vineyard and provides a blanket, protecting the vines from the early frosts so commonly found in this region.
All trellis posts have been cut out from native untreated Black Locust wood. These posts were selected specifically so that the vineyard can remain chemical-free. Because of its hardness, Black Locust wood does not have to be treated, and will still outlast treated lumber.
In 2011 they cleared another acre and a half of woods to start preparing for another vineyard. Plan to plant more Noiret and a German red variety called Regent, which also has good disease resistant properties. In June 2011 are getting sheep to help with our weed control; this is another method of biodynamic farming for our vineyard. We are using a breed that only grows to 24" in height so they cannot reach our vines and will also give us a natural fertilizer while they weed.
Wines
2010 White Wines
Osprey: A Germanic style wine made from Vignoles grapes with pineapple and grapefruit flavors.
White Tail: A sweet Germanic style white wine from Cayuga white grapes.
Estate White Tail:Our vineyard grapes are all certified naturally grown.
Barn Owl:Made from Gewurztraminer grapes, this spicy semi dry wine pairs great with seafood and pork.
NEW Wood Duck:Our first Chardonnay! These hand picked Chardonnay grapes were fermented both in oak and steel and then blended together for our first dry white wine.
2009 Red Wines
Blue Heron: Oak aged Chancellor, a heavy full bodied red that goes great with spicy or Italian foods.
Coyote $15.00 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cab Franc blend, new for 09 full bodied red aged in American oak .NOW
Dragonfly:100% Lemberger grapes an easy drinking red with soft tannins. sold out (2010 Dragonfly will be our first '10 red to be bottled by mid June)
Black Bear: Oak aged Cab Franc. One of most popular reds, a dry smooth cabernet
2010 Red Wines
Dragonfly:95% Lemberger grapes blended with 5% Chancellor an easy drinking red with soft tannins.
In the spring of 2007 , planted a newly released variety named Marquette. This grape combines high levels of cold hardiness and disease resistance with excellent wine quality. One of its parent grapes is the world renowned Pinot Noir. In 09 they harvested a small test crop on these three year old vines and were very happy with the quality of the wine. In 2010 gottheir first full crop of Marquette and blend it with Noiret for first Estate red wine named Bald Eagle! In 2011 started to clear another acre and a half of hard woods to prep it for more vines.
Our vineyard is on a slight slope which flows down to the Bashakill wetlands. The proximity to the Bashakill wetlands provides ideal conditions for growing. The moist, warmer air off of the wetlands pushes the colder air off the vineyard and provides a blanket, protecting the vines from the early frosts so commonly found in this region.
All trellis posts have been cut out from native untreated Black Locust wood. These posts were selected specifically so that the vineyard can remain chemical-free. Because of its hardness, Black Locust wood does not have to be treated, and will still outlast treated lumber.
In 2011 they cleared another acre and a half of woods to start preparing for another vineyard. Plan to plant more Noiret and a German red variety called Regent, which also has good disease resistant properties. In June 2011 are getting sheep to help with our weed control; this is another method of biodynamic farming for our vineyard. We are using a breed that only grows to 24" in height so they cannot reach our vines and will also give us a natural fertilizer while they weed.
Wines
2010 White Wines
Osprey: A Germanic style wine made from Vignoles grapes with pineapple and grapefruit flavors.
White Tail: A sweet Germanic style white wine from Cayuga white grapes.
Estate White Tail:Our vineyard grapes are all certified naturally grown.
Barn Owl:Made from Gewurztraminer grapes, this spicy semi dry wine pairs great with seafood and pork.
NEW Wood Duck:Our first Chardonnay! These hand picked Chardonnay grapes were fermented both in oak and steel and then blended together for our first dry white wine.
2009 Red Wines
Blue Heron: Oak aged Chancellor, a heavy full bodied red that goes great with spicy or Italian foods.
Coyote $15.00 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cab Franc blend, new for 09 full bodied red aged in American oak .NOW
Dragonfly:100% Lemberger grapes an easy drinking red with soft tannins. sold out (2010 Dragonfly will be our first '10 red to be bottled by mid June)
Black Bear: Oak aged Cab Franc. One of most popular reds, a dry smooth cabernet
2010 Red Wines
Dragonfly:95% Lemberger grapes blended with 5% Chancellor an easy drinking red with soft tannins.
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