The Town of Portland museum has on display a grape hand press from the late 1800s and early 1900s. P-J photo by Michael Zabrodsky PORTLAND — If you live in Chautauqua County, then you probably know ...

GUILDERLAND — For the Altamont Vineyard and Winery, reopening post-pandemic spurred interest in the business’ scenic outdoor space. Twenty-five variants of grapes span the vineyard’s cultivated 15 ...

Winemaking hasn’t changed much over the past centuries: Grapes are harvested. The fruit is taken to the winery to be pressed. The fresh juice goes into tanks to begin fermenting and is aged. Bottling ...