History by the Numbers 

1852 The year that the Hazlitt family ancestors began farming in the Fingers Lakes.

1860 The year the corkscrew was invented.  Prior to this monumental breakthrough,
                  wine drinkers were…screwed.

1976 The year that New York State passed the Farm Act legislation allowing growers to sell their estate products without a commercial license.

1985 The year that Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards opened for tasting and wine sales.

1985 Red Cat is born and makes his first public debut.  Regional hot tub sales soar!

 

53 The number of acres currently in active grape production on the Hazlitt farms.

100 The percent of grapes from Seneca Lake vineyards used to produce Hazlitt wines.

7 Generations of Hazlitts have worked or are working in the grape and wine   
             business.
19 The number of different Hazlitt wine varieties available for purchase.

361 Days of the year that Hazlitt winery is open for business.

365 The number of times Red Cat has been in the hot tub in the past year.

40 The number of friendly faces who spend their days working at Hazlitt winery.

700 The approximate number of grapevines per acre

5 Tons of grapes harvested per acre on average.

14 Pounds of grapes produced by each vine on average.

150 Gallons of finished wine produced by one ton of grapes.

2.38 Gallons of wine in a case.

63  Cases of wine produced by one ton of grapes.

756 Bottles of wine produced from one ton of grapes.

3780 Bottles of wine produced from an acre of grapes.

 Countless  Number of times you'll use these trivia facts to baffle the wine snobs in your life!