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Merritt Estate Winery
2264 King Rd.
Forestville , 14062
(716)965-4800
(888)965-4800
 
Contact: William Merritt





"A Day Without Wine is Like a Day Without Sunshine"
Merritt Estate Winery was the first farm winery organized in Chautauqua County under regulations signed by Governor Carey in 1976. The original homestead has been in the family since the late 1800's owned by the parents of Marguerite Merritt Sample. The award winning Merritt Estate wines are produced under the careful direction of William and Jason Merritt. Local grapes are harvested, crushed and fermented under the highest standards, to produce fine wines that we are proud to serve in our own homes.

  • Principal: William T. Merritt and Jason C. Merritt
  • Established: 1976
  • Winemaker: Jason C. Merritt
  • Storage Capacity: 54,000 gallons
  • Average Production: 20,000 cases
  • Brand: Merritt Estate
  • Wines:
    Chautauqua White
    Seyval Blanc
    Chardonnay
    Chautauqua Red
    Marechal Foch
    Delaware
    Chautauqua Niagara
    Chautauqua Blush
    Edelweiss
    Bella Rosa
    Sangria De Marguerite
    Mereo
    Strawberry Festival
  • Retail Sales: Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm.
  • Events: Strawberry Festival-Second weekend in June. September Festival-Second weekend in September.
  • Tours: Free Tours and tastings. Bus tours encouraged.
Hours of Operation
Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm
Types of Wine
Cabernet
Chautauqua Blush
Chambourcin
Marechal Foch
Delaware
Niagara
Seyval Blanc
Vidal Blanc Icewine
Strawberry
Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Bella Rosa
Chautauqua Red
Chautauqua White
Gewurztraminer
Pinot Grigio
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Edelweiss
Winemaster's Choice
Chautauqua Niagara
Late Harvest Delaware
Mereo
Sangria de Marguerite