Because great vines make great wines.

Liberty Vineyard’s triple-Gold winning Rufus Red wine was named for Gary Burmaster’s great grandpa Rufus Butler who established the winery’s first grape vineyards in Sheridan, New York in the 1860’s. The Burmaster farm has been a productive grape farm ever since, with each of the last three generations planting different grape varieties. All of the grapes used in Liberty Vineyard’s wines are grown locally (most are grown right on the winery property.)

After years of selling their fine grapes to other wineries, wine-loving Gary and Pam Burmaster and their daughter Beth decided to expand their operation to include a winery. Liberty Vineyards & Winery opened in February 2008. They now produce 23 wines and take great pride in nurturing their grapes and wine from the moment they trim the vines to the moment the cork is sealed in the bottle.

From the décor to the wine, Liberty Vineyards is a delightful fusion of old and new. The tasting room features antique lighting and a grand wall of fine wood cupboards and shelves that once graced an historic local tobacco shop as its humidor. Now, the humidor is the focal point of an inviting, contemporary space where you taste a variety of award-winning wines, shop for unique wine-related items or relax in a comfortable seating area.

Liberty creates a variety of wines from their premium dry reds to the sweet wines in their classic “Rock and Roll” series, including Lucy’s In the Sky, White Side of Moon and Purple Haze, and everything in between. Modern making and bottling equipment allow the Burmaster’s to continue the wine-making tradition started by Grandpa Rufus long ago.

Our Wines

WHITE

Chardonnay – Dry, lightly oaked and mellow, this wine has a soft mouth feel and long finish. Its vanilla and citrus notes complement fish and poultry. Also pair with creamy soups and sauces.

Dry Riesling - Crisp with lemon and peach notes; great with shellfish, spicy foods, chicken, mild cheeses or salads.

Dry Diamond - This semi-dry light and crisp wine has green apple, lemon and mineral notes. Pair with seafood, light pasta dishes, or cheese and crackers. Bronze - 2010 Grand Harvest Awards; Bronze - 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition

Traminette –Semi-dry with floral aromas and spicy flavor, pair this wine with turkey, ham, salmon, and Asian or Mexican dishes. Perfect Thanksgiving wine. Gold – 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition. Silver  – 2010 Grand Harvest Awards

Riesling - Semi-sweet, clean and fruity with flavors of peach and apricot, this wine is the perfect accompaniment to glazed ham. Also great with fried chicken, Chinese food, or even a turkey sandwich. Gold - 2010 Grand Harvest Awards

Diamond – Semi-sweet with hints of pineapple and other tropical fruits; serve with fresh fruit, poultry, or seafood. Double Gold – 2009  Appellation America; Gold – 2010 Grand Harvest Awards; Gold – 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition; Silver -- 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition; Silver – 2010 Indy International Wine Competition

White Side of the Moon - This sweet wine tastes like a bunch of grapes plucked fresh from the vine. It is perfect to sip when hanging out with friends. Serve well chilled. Double Gold - 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition; Bronze - 2010 Grand Harvest Awards

ROSÉ

Cat Noir - Fruity and semi-sweet; try with cheese, appetizers and light dishes. Great porch or hot tub wine. Gold – 2010 New York State Fair Commercial Wine Competition; Gold – 2009 Appellation America; Gold –2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Reds, Whites, & Blues - A sweet blend of some of our red, white and blue grape varieties. Perfect for sipping with friends. Try our Reds, Whites & Blues Sparkling Sangria recipe--great for BBQs. Silver - 2009 New York Food & Wine Classic; Bronze - 2009 New York State Fair; Bronze - 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Lucy’s in the Sky – Sweet with hints of strawberry and watermelon, this fruit-forward wine is perfect to sip on a lazy afternoon. Silver - 2009 New York Wine & Food Classic; Bronze - 2009 New York State Fair

Cool Cat - Made from grapes harvested on December 5th of 2008, this wine has strawberry, cranberry and watermelon notes. It is great served with fresh fruit, cheese or dessert.

PREMIUM DRY RED

Barrel-Select Cabernet Sauvignon - Featuring dark fruit notes, this food-friendly wine is great with a gourmet cheeseburger, beef, pasta, and mushroom dishes. Silver – 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition; Silver – 2010 New York State Fair

Barrel-Select Noiret – This exceptional full-bodied wine has intense color and a rich berry nose. With hints of cherry, black raspberry, and black pepper, this is the perfect wine to enjoy with blue cheese, filet mignon, or lamb. Bronze - 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition

Syrah - Bursting with dark fruit flavors, enjoy alone or with beef stew, tenderloin, or venison.

RED

Cabernet Sauvignon – Dry with hints of blueberries, black cherries, and smoke. Enjoy with steak, lamb, roast beef or fine, dark chocolate.

Noiret – Dry with intense color, plum and black pepper flavors, and hints of oak. An elegant accompaniment to beef and pasta dishes. Gold, Best of Class – 2010 Indy International Wine Competition

Rufus Red – Semi-dry. Fruit-forward with a long finish. Try with pizza, pasta, or beef dishes.  Gold  – 2010 New York State Fair Commercial Wine Competition; Gold – 2009 Appellation America; Gold  – 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition; Silver – 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Fredonia – Semi Sweet. Great with grilled or broiled chicken, pork or beef. Serve chilled or mulled for a warm treat. Chairman’s Award, Unanimous Gold – 2010 Riverside International Wine Competition (California); Double Gold, Best of Class – 2009 Indy International Wine Competition; Double Gold – 2009 Appellation America; Gold - 2009 New York Wine & Food Classic; Silver – 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition; Silver – 2010 Grand Harvest Awards

Purple Haze – Sweet. Great with burgers, chicken wings, and snack foods.  “Experience” this one with friends. Silver – 2010 Riverside International Wine Competition (California); Silver – 2010 Florida State Fair International Wine Competition; Bronze – 2010 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Phone: (716) 672-4520
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 31
Sheridan, New York 14135
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Premium Dry Red
Barrel-Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrel-Select Noiret, Syrah

Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Fredonia, Noiret, Purple Haze, Rufus Red

Rosé
Cat Noir, Cool Cat, Lucy’s in the Sky, Reds, Whites, & Blues

White
Chardonnay, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Diamond, Dry Diamond, Traminette, White Side of the Moon