Adirondack Winery of Lake George now fully operational in new facility

Top: Mike and Sasha Pardy, owners of Adirondack Winery
Middle: The original set up in 2008
Bottom: New equipment at the Big Bay facility

The Adirondack Winery of Lake George is pleased to announce that it is now fully operational at its new 4,000 square foot facility on Big Bay Road in Glens Falls. Now about half way into their third year of operation, owners Mike and Sasha Pardy knew it was time to expand last year after their wines continued to sell out and their tiny wine-making space could not properly support increased production. The semi-automatic bottling and corking equipment and new stainless steel tanks have the capacity to produce up to 10,000 cases of wine per year.

At 285 Canada Street in Lake George, the winery’s original location will remain its hub for wine tastings and purchasing wine and gift items. Additionally, renovations will be completed this winter at the store; by February, customers can expect to find a much larger, brand new, u-shaped bar that will allow the winery to accommodate its large summer crowds, as well as host larger groups. By 2011, the winery expects to employ seven full-time and eight part-time employees, which is more than double its original staff.

The winery, which opened on April 17, 2008, has found great success and is a welcome addition to the typically tourist and family-centered offerings of Lake George. Visitors come from all over the United States, as evidenced by a map on the tasting room wall “pinpointing” the hometowns of customers, to taste Adirondack Winery’s 35+ varietals of wine. The Pardys landed on the idea of opening this business when they fell in love with a small winery while living in Longwood, Florida. The wine-making couple splits the duties of the business according to their strengths, with Mike handling the wine making, legal, and financial aspects and Sasha taking care of the retail and marketing side.

Adirondack Winery has been awarded 25 medals for seventeen of its wines. These awards are especially impressive considering they were earned exclusively from international competitions, including the most recent, the World Value Wine Challenge. One aspect of their business the Pardys are particularly proud of is that despite their small size, they are able to offer value for their customers, with wine prices ranging from $13.50 to $25.00.

In a visit to the Adirondack Winery, you can taste and purchase the wine and browse and shop cheese, fine foods, chocolate and unique gift items. Wine tastings cost only $5.00 and include samples of seven wines and a souvenir wine glass. All of Adirondack Winery’s wine labels feature gorgeous photography of local landscapes and landmarks, which add to their appeal as a gift. If you are unable make it to the store, you can explore and make purchases online at www.adirondackwinery.com, and can now find the wines at several local wine/liquor stores and restaurants.

The winery plans to remain open on weekends during the remodel of the store in January and will reopen with regular store hours in February. Adirondack Winery can be reached at (518) 668-WINE.