ELEMENT WINERY
Distinctively Finger Lakes
We specialize in producing small quantities of wines we love.
Each bottle represents the potential of this remarkable region.
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About Christopher Bates, MS
Made by Christopher Bates—Winemaker, Master Sommelier & Executive Chef
Element Winery is a small production winery founded in 2009 with a mission to create high quality wines that are distinctively Finger Lakes.
With over 25 years of experience in the wine and hospitality industry, Master Sommelier and restauranteur, Christopher Bates is pushing the limits of expectations and expanding the definition of what is possible in the Finger Lakes. Working with grapes from different soils, sites, and growers, Element aims to create world-class wines that are wholly representative of the extreme climate and terroir. In addition to producing white wines, Element is focused on producing red wines that have the potential to redefine the Finger Lakes region.
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A limited selection of our wines can be found at fine wine shops and some of the most prestigious restaurants in the country. Since many of our wines are in such small production, they are only available through this website, to our wine club members, and for friends of the winery.
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Christopher Bates, MS
The Finger Lakes
