Ladoga Ridge Winery

Ladoga Ridge Winery opened in September 2011 in Smithville as a family-owned operation built from the ground up by longtime residents Galen and the late Leinda Haddock, with help from their children. The property sits inside city limits but is surrounded by vineyards, trees, and pastures, creating a rural-feeling escape where the stated aim is for guests to "Relax and Reflect." The winery produces hand-crafted white, red, fruit, and seasonal wines ranging from dry to sweet. Its lineup includes estate-grown Cayuga White and Vignoles, a St. Vincent-Catawba blend, Norton, Chambourcin, and Concord-based reds, plus fruit wines such as blackberry and peach. Galen's Red, a 100% Chambourcin, was the top seller in 2023. Tastings are offered at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis during normal business hours. The winery also rents several event spaces, including the original Ladoga Room, a gazebo, the Sunset Pavilion, and the Hearth Room, and hosts live music and concerts.

Written by Ava from public sources. Not written or reviewed by the winery.