Chris Lavin

Review of Villa Bellangelo Winery

There are many wineries in the Finger Lakes but th...

There are many wineries in the Finger Lakes but the best create a space that highlights the beauty of this region, the vineyards that produce the grapes and are fueled by the passion and artistry of a winemaking team. Villa Bellangelo is all of this and more. I attended a winemaker s dinner there in August and, over the course of a five-course dinner learned more about the art, chemistry and process of winemaking than I had understood after visits to many other wine producing establishments. Chris Missick, the lawyer turned winemaker, shares the knowledge and passion that has created a wonderful oasis of wine, food and creativity ovelooking Seneca s most scenic shore. A visit here is among the best wine experiences in this burgeoning region.