Interlaken
A message from owners George & Mary Ball
Our Terroir - Between the Heights and the Lake
Ball Vineyards occupies a rare position in the Finger Lakes; nestled between some of the region’s highest elevations and the stabilizing influence of Cayuga Lake. This natural balance creates slower ripening, vibrant acidity, and layered aromatics – hallmarks of expressive cool-climate varietal wines.
Our site is not manufactured. It’s earned – through elevation, exposure, biodiversity, and decades of intimate knowledge of this land. Our work spans generations, we walk the same paths our parents and grandparents did before us, guided by the simple belief that pride is responsible stewardship and that you must love what you do.
High Elevation. Lake Influence. Honest Wine.
Every decision– how we farm, how we steward the soil, how we grow and harvest fruit – is personal, deliberate, and transparent from soil to glass.
Our Farm Philosophy is Eco-Committed, and Soil-Driven.
We farm with deep respect for the biosphere that sustains us.
Sustainable, eco-friendly farming practices
Hand-harvested fruit only
Minimal spray program – no restricted pesticides
No synthetic fertilizers
Organic-based farming approach
On-farm, blended composts created and aged
Focus on building and protecting microbiology
Biodiverse vineyard systems
Healthy soils produce resilient vines. Resilient vines produce honest fruit. Honest fruit makes credible wine. Our commitment is not a label – it’s a practice. We farm for long-term vitality, not short-term yield, creating wines with integrity for the environmentally conscious consumer.
Our Promise - Wine with Credibility
Ball Vineyards produces wine with purpose and accountability. Every bottle reflects:
Environmental responsibility
Deep agricultural knowledge
Cool-climate precision
A true Finger Lakes sense of place
This is wine grown thoughtfully, farmed responsibly, and shared honestly. Cheers!
SELECTION
'24 Dry Riesling
The 2024 Dry Riesling is characterized by a bright, vibrant, "classic" Finger Lakes profile. The nose is fruit forward with bursting green apple and melon. On the palate, flavors of crisp green apple, melon and key lime are encased with expressive minerality and mouthwatering acidity. It is light bodied, zesty, refreshing, and highly aromatic.
10.9% ABV
'23 Leon Millot
The 2023 Leon Millot is a dry, cool-climate red wine showing a deep, dark color, medium body and low tannins. It’s profile ranges from intense dark cherries, to bell peppers, complimented by earthy aromatics and dark chocolate notes. It was aged in neutral oak for 18-months to give it a velvety smooth and well-rounded finish.
11.8% ABV
'24 Rudy's Red
The 2024 Rudy’s Red (Marquette) is a light and playful, fruit-forward wine that showcases the fresh, vibrant characteristic of the Finger Lakes terroir. Marquette has an initial nose of fresh strawberries with bright acidity and red fruit notes (raspberry, cherry), finishing with a touch of vanilla. This red saw no time in oak, giving it a young and vibrant fruit feel - unique and enjoyable!
11.8% ABV
'23 Twin Cabs
The 2023 Twin Cabs is a delicious blend of Cabernet Franc (42%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (58%). This special combination of Cabernets makes for a well-balanced wine, combining fruity aromatics with pepper, body, and structure. Notes of dark red fruit, herbs, and black pepper with a smooth, lingering finish.
12.3% ABV