Niagara Escarpment Winery on the market for $12 million USD connected to Underground Railroad history, pledges to gift back to Viniculture education.
Owners of the winery have pledged to donate a portion of the sale proceeds to set up an education fund designated to teach about viniculture, and challenges others to match it.
“We need to give the next generation a reason to stay connected to the land and wine production is a hot industry.” stated owners.
The backdrop to this winery is the Niagara Escarpment which fugitive slaves ran across under cover of night to reach the Niagara River and once across to Freedom in Canada.
History of the Land the Winery Sits Upon:
The land that Freedom Run Winery sits upon, the Niagara Escarpment, is steeped in history involving the Underground Railroad freedom seekers that traveled through the Niagara escarpment.
It is said that, in the 1800’s, enslaved African-American families from the southern United States ran from the South aided by the Underground Railroad, and along the Escarpment, under cover of night, to reach the Niagara River, and once across, to freedom in Canada. Hence, the name ~ Freedom Run Winery.
The winery's name “Freedom Run” comes from the history of its land as part of Harriet Tubman’s road to freedom that safely escorted and escaped enslaved people to freedom in Canada.
American Viticultural Area (AVA):
French History at the Escarpment: During World War II, clever French vintners scoured the rest of the globe for a comparable place to temporarily bring their rootstock to safety. Legend has it that they found the Niagara escarpment and this special American Viticultural Area (AVA) to be the most comparable to their French climate and soil.
Location:
Freedom Run Winery is located at 5138 Lower Mountain Rd, Lockport, NY 14094 in the Township of Cambria, an interior town established in 1808, west of the center of Niagara County. Offering close proximity to Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Lockport. The rural character of the town is reflected by the sprawling farms, tranquil fruit orchards, grape vineyards and grain fields, which are scattered among prime residential sites.
The winery is Located 28 minutes from the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center 825 Depot Avenue West, Niagara Falls, NY 14305.
Brokers: The winery business brokers Michael DeRosa and Alana Crumbleyare asking viewers to email their suggestion of what colleges should be considered to donate to, and to learn more about this historic property at: NiagaraEstateWineryForSale.com
