Ice Wine Festival at Casa Larga Vineyards

Annual Festival · 32nd Year

NYS Ice Wine & Culinary Festival

A Celebration of New York's Finest Ice Wines

2026 Festival

February 2026

Now in its 32nd year, the NYS Ice Wine & Culinary Festival is held annually in February, often coinciding with Valentine's Day weekend. This premier event brings together ice wine producers from across New York State for an unforgettable tasting experience.

Sessions

Two Daily Sessions

Session 1: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Session 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Tickets

$80–$85 +tax

Per session. Tickets sell out quickly — advance purchase recommended.

Location

Casa Larga Vineyards

2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, NY 14450

What to Expect

Festival Highlights

Ice Wine Tastings

Sample ice wines from Casa Larga and wineries across New York State. Discover the rich, concentrated flavors that make ice wine one of the world's most prized dessert wines.

Culinary Pairings

Each year features a unique culinary theme. Recent festivals have showcased Asian-inspired fusion pairings, crafted to complement the sweetness and acidity of ice wines.

Ice Lounge

Step into the Ice Lounge for a signature cocktail experience featuring celebrity bartenders and ice wine-based creations in a winter wonderland setting.

Winter Activities

Enjoy vineyard rides through the winter landscape, live entertainment, and a festive atmosphere celebrating the beauty of New York's wine country in February.

The Craft

Ice Wine Production

“It's the most awarded product that we have.”
— Andrea Colaruotolo O'Neil

Casa Larga's ice wine is a labor of love. The grapes are intentionally left on the vine long after the traditional harvest, waiting for temperatures to drop to 14–15°F. Harvest crews often begin picking at midnight, pressing the frozen grapes before they can thaw.

By the Numbers

Grapes are intentionally left on the vine to freeze naturally
Harvested at 14-15 degrees F, sometimes starting at midnight
1 ton of ice wine grapes yields approximately 15 gallons versus 150 gallons from traditional winemaking
For every bottle of ice wine produced, four bottles of traditional wine could have been made
Ice wine starts at $40 per bottle

Featured on CBS News

“Inside the delicate, unique process of making ice wine” — CBS News profiled Casa Larga's ice wine production, showcasing the painstaking process from frozen vineyard to finished bottle.

Watch on CBS News →

In the Press