Urbana #AtoZChallenge

People familiar with my theme (New York State) are probably asking, what's an urbana?

True, I could have done Utopian, for the Oneida Utopian Community - but I decided not to.  Or, I could have picked Utica but I've only been there once, and I didn't have my camera (pre cell phone) with me. Or I could have picked New York City and gone "urban".

I got to thinking - I have been blogging about New York State all this month and not once have I discussed any wineries.  That's about to change, with today's topic, Urbana.  

The Town of Urbana is in Steuben County, the same county as Corning (of Corning Glass fame).  In the Town of Urbana you can find the Pleasant Valley Wine Company near the Village of Hammonsport.

Pleasant Valley Wine Company (also known as Great Western) is the oldest "bonded" winery (this has to do with taxes) in the United States.  It dates from 1860 and consists of nine historic buildings, some of which also date from the 1860's. 

I can't remember the date on this building.

This one is dated 1891.

 Prior to COVID, tours of some of the buildings were available.  This wasn't your usual "here are the tanks, here's how we bottle the wine, etc." tour, either.  

Let's take a peek.

Of course, the property must have a grape fence.

Once you are inside, it's a glimpse of days gone by.  Note the end table. Elaborate parties used to be held down here.

Some more of the furniture.

This stained glass window says "Brussels 1897".

But, you ask, what about the wine?

Do you want me to blog about wine later in the week?  Why not?

Thank you for joining me on this quick tour.  Tomorrow, I will be posting my Music Moves Me post, so I can make room for "V" on Monday.

"U" day in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.  My theme:  New York State.