OVID, NY
Founded in 2020, Six Eighty Cellars is a boutique winery crafting small-batch, earthenware-aged wines in unique styles. Their Certified Sustainable estate vineyard on the west side of Cayuga Lake serves as the foundation for their innovative approach, blending ancient and modern techniques to capture the purest expression of each grape. They are committed to sustainability and minimal intervention, ensuring each wine reflects paramount respect for the environment and unique terroir.
SELECTION
'21 Gruner Veltliner
An Estate blend of Gruner Veltliner aged in concrete, clay, and stainless steel vessels. A nose of fennel and lemon pith summons a palate of classic white pepper, brine, and wet stone.
10.0% ABV
'22 Chardonnay
A classic, Burgundian-style Chardonnay with orchard fruit and lemon zest on the nose, leading to a voluptuous palate with beautifully integrated oak and balanced acidity.
11.4% ABV
'23 Chardonnay Sandstone
A full-bodied, dry white wine with sweet yet herbaceous notes of fresh fennel and white grapefruit. It envelopes the palate with a soft and silky texture and long finish.
95 points, Cristaldi 2026.
92 points, James Suckling 2026.
12.7% ABV
'23 Pinot Noir-Gewurztraminer
A light-bodied, chillable red wine that drinks like a structured, robust rosé. The nose is bursting with sweet and spiced aromas of potpourri, lychee, and cranberry, while the palate boasts pomegranate, white tea, and river rock with delicate tannins.
92 points, James Suckling 2026.
11.0% ABV
'24 Chenin Blanc
A medium-bodied, dry white wine with notes of honeysuckle, lemon, and honeydew on the nose. The palate features bright acidity and notes of pear skin and lime.
93 points, Cristaldi 2026.
93 points, James Suckling 2026.
12.2% ABV
'25 Gruner Vetliner Pet-Nat
Concentrated notes of baked yellow apple and biscuits, with undertones of lemon and a touch of kettle corn. Endlessly drinkable bubbles to pair with lemon chicken, grilled vegetables, or a savory fish fry.
11.8% ABV
'25 Pinot Noir RosE
Cherry notes dominate the nose, with subtle touches of fresh cut grass and green tomatoes lying just under the surface. Lush on the palate while still stunningly lively.
12.7% ABV