Pleasant Valley Winery in Hammondsport Listed for Sale at $4.9M

Yellow Great Western Winery building (U.S. Bonded Winery No. 1), covered in ivy, with stone steps and trees.
Photo: Pleasant Valley

One of the Finger Lakes region’s most historic wineries is now on the market.

Pleasant Valley Wine Company, founded in 1860, has been listed for sale at $4.9 million, according to a commercial real estate listing.

Located on Pleasant Valley Road in Hammondsport, the property spans approximately 379,475 square feet and includes 21 buildings. Eight of those structures are built of stone and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The listing notes the property is fully equipped for continued winery operations, featuring everything from grape-crushing equipment to bottling lines. It also includes six wine and champagne brand names tied to the business.

In addition to production facilities, the site features a welcome center with a museum, tasting area, retail shop, and theater, making it a longstanding destination for visitors to the region.

According to the brokerage listing, the property could continue operating as a winery or potentially be redeveloped for another use.

Pleasant Valley Wine Company was once designated the number one bonded winery in the United States, underscoring its significance in both regional and national wine history.

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