Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards is renowned for its exceptional award winning Finger Lakes wines, ciders, and wine seltzers that have received numerous accolades and awards from prestigious competitions and publications. The winery produces a wide variety of wines, ranging from crisp and refreshing whites to full-bodied and complex reds, each showcasing the unique terroir of the Finger Lakes region. Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards’ signature wine, Red Cat, is a semi-sweet, fruity red that has become a fan favorite and one of the top-selling award winning wines in the country. In addition to Red Cat, Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards also produces award-winning Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Gris, among other varietals.
Dry Whites
2020 Riesling
88 + BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast
88 Wine Spectator
BEST OF CLASS + TRIIPLE GOLD – 2022 Dam Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competition
2020 Sauvignon Blanc
88 Wine Enthusiast
GOLD – 2022 Great American International
TRIPLE GOLD – 2021 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
GOLD – 2020 Great American International
2020 Grüner Veltliner
89 + BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast
2019 Grüner Veltliner
TRIPLE GOLD – 2021 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
2018 Grüner Veltliner
BEST OF CLASS + TRIPLE GOLD – 2020 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
GOLD – 2020 Great American International
TRIPLE GOLD – 2019 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
2020 Pinot Gris
89 Wine Enthusiast
2019 Pinot Gris
DOUBLE GOLD – 2021 Finger Lakes International
GOLD – 2021 NY Wine Classic
2022 Dry Riesling
90 + BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast
2020 Dry Riesling
90 + BEST BUY Wine & Spirits Magazine
89 Wine Enthusiast
88 Wine Spectator
GOLD – 2022 Great American International
2019 Dry Riesling
90 Wine Enthusiast
GOLD – 2021 NY Wine Classic
2018 Dry Riesling
BEST OF CLASS + TRIPLE GOLD – 2019 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
2017 Dry Riesling
88 Wine Spectator
2020 Homestead Reserve Riesling
90 Wine Enthusiast
90 Wine & Spirits Magazine
2019 Homestead Reserve Riesling
98 + BEST OF CLASS – 2021 International Eastern
93 + GOLD – 2021 NY Wine Classic
91 Wine Enthusiast
PLATINUM – 2021 Great American International
DOUBLE GOLD – 2021 International Eastern
GOLD – 2021 Finger Lakes International
Best Dry Riesling – 2020 Dan Berger’s International
Best of Class – 2020 Dan Berger’s International
Best of Show – 2020 Dan Berger’s International
BEST OF SHOW-WHITE- 2020 Dan Berger’s International
TRIPLE GOLD – 2020 Dan Berger’s International
2017 Homestead Reserve Riesling
88 Wine Spectator
2019 Gewürztraminer
GOLD – 2021 Great American International
2020 Gewürztraminer
JUDGE’S SELECTION MEDAL – U.S. State, NY White – 2022 Texsom International
Rosé
2020 Dry Rosé
GOLD (93 pts.) – 2022 International Eastern
Dry Reds
Schooner Red
GOLD – 2018 Great American International
2020 Cabernet Sauvignon
DOUBLE GOLD – 2023 Finger Lakes International Wine & Spirits Competition
2018 Cabernet Franc
DOUBLE GOLD (97 pts.) – 2022 International Eastern
2017 Cabernet Franc
PLATINUM – 2020 Great American International
2015 Cabernet Franc
90 Wine Enthusiast
2020 Merlot
GOLD – 2023 NY Wine Classic
Hard Ciders
Cider Tree Original
BEST NEW YORK CIDER – 2021 The Big E
GOLD – 2021 Finger Lakes International
TRIPLE GOLD – 2019 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
Cider Tree with Citra Hops
NY Hopped Cider Producer of the Year – 2022 NY International Cider Competition
GOLD – 2022 NY International Cider Competition
GOLD – 2022 Finger Lakes International
BEST OF CLASS, GOLD – 2021 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
GOLD – 2020 Great American International
BEST NEW YORK CIDER – 2019 The Big E
PLATINUM – 2019 Great American International
GOLD – 2019 The Big E
GOLD – 2019 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
Cider Tree Cinnamon Spice
NY Spiced Cider Producer of the Year – 2021 NY International Cider Competition
95 + GOLD – 2021 NY International Cider Competition
GOLD – 2021 Dan Berger’s International Wine & Cider Competitions
Wine Seltzers
Red Cat Splash
GOLD – 2022 Great American International
Red Cat Dark Splash
GOLD – 2022 Finger Lakes International
Semi-Sweet Whites
Sweet Riesling
#16 on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Best Buys of 2022
88 + BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast
87 + BEST BUY Wine Enthusiast
GOLD – 2020 Taster’s Guild
White Stag
White Cat
White Cat Sangria
Semi-Sweet Blush
Pink Cat
BEST NY / BEST NY GROWN WINE – The Big E
PLATINUM – Great American International
DOUBLE GOLD – Finger Lakes International
GOLD – Finger Lakes International
GOLD – The Big E
Semi-Sweet Reds
Red Cat
MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE – Jefferson Cup Invitational
PLATINUM – Great American International
DOUBLE GOLD – Finger Lakes International
GOLD – Great American International
GOLD – Great Lakes Wine Judging
GOLD – San Diego International
GOLD – Taster‘s Guild
Red Cat Dark
Red Cat Sangria
GOLD – Great American International
Dessert Wines
Solera Sherry
BEST OF CATEGORY FOR FORTIFIED WINES- 2024 Atlantic Seaboard
PLATINUM – 2023 Great American International
GOVERNOR’S CUP – 2022 N.Y. Wine Classic
BEST DESSERT WINE – 2022 N.Y. Wine Classic
PLATINUM (98 pts) – 2022 N.Y. Wine Classic
GOLD ( 91 pts) – 2022 International Eastern Wine Competition
DOUBLE GOLD – 2021 Finger Lakes International
DOUBLE GOLD – 2020 Taster’s Guild
GOLD – 2021 Great American International
Fruit Infused Wines
Bramble Berry
MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE – Jefferson Cup Invitational
DOUBLE GOLD – The Big E
GOLD -Great American International
GOLD – Finger Lakes International
Strawberry Watermelon
BEST OF CATEGORY FOR SWEET WHITE HYBRID/NA (RS>4%) – Atlantic Seaboard
GOLD – Atlantic Seaboard
Blueberry Passion Fruit
GOLD – Atlantic Seaboard
