Merritt Estate Winery
Established in 1976, our winery is family-owned and operated. We have been making premium, award-winning table wines for over 42 years. Year-round wine tastings and wine tours are available.
Our picnic pavilion is available to rent for all occasions and we offer full catering for your. Bus tours are always welcome with notice. Our Slush Bus, which serves our original Sangria Wine Slush and XTC Wine Slush, is available for public and private events.
We hold wine festivals in June, August, and September.
Hours of Operation
JANUARY to MARCH
Mon through Sat: 10 AM to 5 PM
Sun: Noon to 5 PM
APRIL TO DECEMBER
Mon through Sat: 10 AM to 6 PM
Sun: Noon to 6 PM
Open year-round
Wine Profiles
- Sparkling/Champagne
- Dry Red
- Dry White
- Ice of Dessert
- Rosé
- Semi-Dry White
- Semi-Sweet
- Sweet
Notable Wines
2017 & 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Bella Ice – Best of Class and Silver; Bella Rosa – Double Gold; Raspberry Truffle – Silver; Pinot Grigio – Gold; Edelweiss – Gold; Vidal Ice Wine – Gold and Dessert/Specialty Sweepstakes Winner.2018 Great American International Wine Competition
XTC – Bronze; Bella Ice – Gold; Vidal Ice Wine – Best of ShowNearby Wineries
- Woodbury Vineyards - NY
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- Willow Creek Winery - NY
Places to Eat
Places to Stay

2264 King Road, Forestville, NY
- Serves Beer
- Serves Snacks
- Picnic Area
- Wine Club
- Pet-Friendly
- Family-Friendly
- Holds Special/Private Events
- Buses/Limos Welcomed
- Accepts Large Groups (8+)