Greetings and thanks for stopping by,
Autumn's Harvest Vineyard began with my interest in making good wine and cider as a home winemaker. As my passion for making exceptional wines grew I decided to pursue a Master's Degree in Enology and Viticulture and I graduated Summa cum laude in 2020. I retired in 2019 and decided to pursue experience in the wine industry in the Finger Lakes wine region. I worked at a few different wineries for 4 years gaining valuable experience. This unique combination high-level education and practical hands-on knowledge serves me well as I strive to grow the highest quality grapes to produce the absolute highest quality wines.
Our winemaking philosophy is to let the natural flavors and attributes of the grapes drive the winemaking process. By letting the best quality of the grapes shine, we can produce approachable, complex, fruit-forward wines that are a pleasure to enjoy.
We offer several different wines, from dry to sweet, red and white, all from cold-hardy grapes.
I also offer a variety of ciders made from local apples.
Thanks for your interest in my winery/ vineyard, and please stop by to visit.
Cheers!
Tim Post
Owner/ Vineyard Manager/ Winemaker
My Story
I am an American Wine Society certified wine judge. and have judged numerous amateur and professional wine . I have also judged several cider competitions.
I worked for NYS Fish and Wildlife for over three decades as a biologist and then manager. I had extensive experience in plant ecology and soil science which provides me with an understanding of vineyard management and production.
Before I opened Autumn's Harvest Winery I was a home wine, cider, and beer maker for many years. As my interest (one might say obsession) grew, I decided to take the next step in my education. So, I decided to pursue a Master's Degree in Enology and Viticulture. I completed my coursework in 2018 and then completed an internship working in the wineries and vineyards at Fox Run Winery and Keuka Springs Winery in the Finger Lakes during 2019. In May of 2020, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the William H. Darr College of Agriculture (part of Missouri State University) with a Master's degree in Enology and Viticulture.
My experience and education provide the expertise to grow exceptional quality grapes and make distinctive high-quality wines. A combination of thoughtful stewardship, which includes always incorporating sustainable use, and scientific wine production methods form the basis of producing enjoyable wines. I handcraft small batches of distinctive and delicious wines for your drinking pleasure.