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Craft Beverages

(Scroll down for a directory of craft beverage establishments in Clayton)

Clayton’s climate combined with the constant moisture flow from the St. Lawrence River is a perfect match for growing the grains, grapes and fruits needed to create award-winning craft wine, beers and spirits.

Visitors enjoy these fruits of labor at tasting rooms, downtown lounges and many of the restaurants and hotels that host guests from all over the world.

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Coyote Moon Vineyards, located on East Line Road in Clayton, offers free tours of the wine making area and a tasting room is open daily allowing visitors to sample before they purchase. Coyote Moon Wine & Dine, located on Riverside Drive, also offers the opportunity to sample wine, grab a bite to eat, shop, or listen to local musician.

The Thousand Islands Winery is located approximately 7 miles north of Clayton. Free wine tasting allows you to sample their wines and you can take a free tour of the wine production facility.

Northern Flow Vineyards, Clayton’s newest winery, invites visitors to its tasting room and patio located at DeLuke’s Garden Center, about two miles east of Clayton. Experience sipping wine in a beautifully landscaped setting!

Brewing along the shores of the St. Lawrence River has a long and rich history. The Wood Boat Brewery, located across from the Antique Boat Museum, is brewing a full line of ales, stouts and seasonal brews that are complimented by its wood-fired pizza.

Distillers have taken advantage of the region’s fertile ag land to grow high-quality crops needed for spirits. Vodkas…gins…bourbons…moonshines… they’re all made with a local twist unique to the 1000 Islands.

The region’s first micro-distillery, Clayton Distillery, produces premium grade distilled products from locally grown grains and fruits. Sample and purchase vodka, gin, whiskey, moonshine and liqueurs at their nautical-themed distillery and gift shop.

From ranch to river, the Saint Lawrence Spirits farm-based distillery adds local flavors to their spirits. Ingredients are hand-picked from their family ranch, Lucky Star Ranch Estate, and converted to the final product at Saint Lawrence Spirits, where they are proofed down by filtered St. Lawrence River water, providing the spirit of the River in every bottle! Visit the distillery on Route 12 in Clayton or their tasting room on Riverside Drive.

Every June, Clayton is the host to the Great New York State Food & Wine Festival. This event celebrates quality “Made in New York” food & wine products including candy and cheeses, nuts, sauces, herbs & spices, maple syrup and other maple products, apple cider, cookies and ice cream and of course, NYS wines and spirits. Participating exhibitors will come from Long Island to Buffalo and the Finger Lakes to the upper reaches of the state along the Canadian border.

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Clayton Distillery

Clayton Distillery
Address: 40164 NYS Rt 12 Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 315-285-5004work Email: info@claytondistillery.comINTERNET Website: http://www.claytondistillery.com
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Destination distillery creating premium-grade distilled products from locally grown grains and fruit. Open Year Round.

Please see our company website or call us for updated business hours. Thank you!

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40164 NYS Rt 12 Clayton NY 13624

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Coyote Moon Vineyards

Coyote Moon Vineyards
Address: 17371 Co. Rt. 3 Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 315-686-5600work Email: mail@coyotemoonvineyards.comINTERNET Website: http://www.coyotemoonvineyards.com
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If you are looking for an over-the-top customer experience, filled with Award-Winning Wines, friendly staff, and a howlin’ good time, Coyote Moon Vineyards—one of New York State’s Most Award-Winning Wineries—is a must-visit destination.

The entire Randazzo Family invites you to be their guest and sample over 19 varieties of delectable, hand-crafted, award-winning wines from their famous, or infamous, Twisted Sister to their Best of Class Gold Medal Winner, Marquette. Coyote Moon has a wine for every palate, tantalizing taste buds from dry to sweet and everything in between. Even beer drinkers feel right at home after sampling their Fire Boat Red, the sweet nectar of the North!

Pack a picnic, the family, or just yourself and take a memorable stroll through their picturesque vineyard, the largest in Northern New York with over 20 acres of Northern Grape Vines. Explore, sample, and learn how their award-winning wines are handcrafted with a tour of the crush pad, fermentation room, and bottling facility. The Randazzos don’t just make wine in the North Country; they make North Country Wine.

Excitement, Romance and Award-Winning Wine are the guiding principles at Coyote Moon Vineyards. Allow the Randazzos to create that experience in a fun-filled environment for you today and you will learn what all the howln’ is about for yourself!

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17371 Co. Rt. 3 Clayton NY 13624

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Northern Flow Vineyards

Northern Flow Vineyards
Address: 40635 State Route 12 Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 315-686-4769work Website: https://northern-flow-vineyards.myshopify.com/
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DeLuke’s Garden Center & Northern Flow Vineyards

This year, DeLuke’s Garden Center celebrates its twentieth year in business. It continues be the local go-to destination for all things garden-related, whether it be plants, supplies, or landscaping and design services. DeLuke’s offers a wide variety of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs as well as gardening supplies, tools, soil, and mulch. This year DeLuke’s relocated its nursery section and significantly increased annual production capacity with the addition of a new 3,000 square foot greenhouse.

“We grow and nurture our plants in greenhouses on-site,” says owner Phil DeLuke. “We closely monitor our seedlings, making sure each one gets the appropriate care and attention it needs to flourish.” In addition to offering quality plants, DeLuke says exceptional customer service is at the heart of his business philosophy. “We are known for our knowledgeable and friendly staff who take the time to talk to customers and make sure they are getting all the information and assistance they need to grow and maintain a thriving garden. We make every effort to ensure our customers have an enjoyable experience each time they visit the garden center.”

This season, the garden center will have an exciting new attraction. After four years of cultivating grapes, DeLuke will launch Northern Flow Vineyards in May, complete with a tasting room and patio connected to the garden center. According to DeLuke, the new venture is a natural extension of decades of horticultural experience. “In 2013, we planted over a thousand cold, hardy hybrid grape vines with the intention of cultivating grapes for local wine producers,” says DeLuke. “Given my passion for wine, I quickly realized that it would be more exciting to actually produce the wine as well.” In the fall of 2013 he enrolled in the winery management program at JCC and by the fall of 2015, he had harvested his first crop of grapes. “Each year, we have significantly expanded our vineyards,” says DeLuke. “By the end of 2016 we hope to have over 4,000 vines on six acres of land representing ten different grape varieties.”

This spring, Northern Flow Vineyards will offer its very first vintages to the public. “I am looking forward to sharing the fruits of our labor. I hope that the experience of sipping wine in a beautifully landscaped setting will bring enjoyment to many folks.”

The opportunity to produce wine in this region is a relatively recent development, explains DeLuke. “It wasn’t even possible to reliably grow wine grapes here in the North Country until the University of Minnesota developed grape hybrids several years ago that could withstand extreme winters. We are looking forward to introducing our customers to these new and wonderfully distinctive wines such as Marquette, Frontenac, and LaCrescent.” DeLuke says he is proud to be among a growing number of craft beverage producers in the region working together for the betterment of the community. “It’s an exciting time for the Thousand Islands and for Clayton in particular, and I’m glad to be contributing to the socioeconomic growth of the region.”

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40635 State Route 12 Clayton NY 13624

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Saint Lawrence Spirits

Saint Lawrence Spirits
Home 38289 NYS Route 12E Clayton NY 13624 home Phone: 888-258-1992work Home Phone: 315-285-5224home Email: Info@SaintLawrenceSpirits.comINTERNET Website: http://www.saintlawrencespirits.com
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From Ranch to River… Our farm-based distillery adds local flavors to our spirits. Our ingredients are hand-picked from our family ranch, Lucky Star Ranch Estate, only 11 miles from the River. Our ingredients will be converted to the final product at Saint Lawrence Spirits, where they will be proofed down by filtered St. Lawrence River water, providing the Spirit of the River in Every Bottle!

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38289 NYS Route 12E Clayton NY 13624

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Saint Lawrence Spirits Château Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

Saint Lawrence Spirits Château Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
Address: 38289 NYS ROUTE 12E Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 315.285.5224work Email: info@saintlawrencechateau.comINTERNET Website: www.saintlawrencechateau.com
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Starting April 28, 2017…
Hours of Operation:
LUNCH:
NO Reservations Required • Walk-Ins ONLY
Monday-Friday: 11:00am – 3:00pm

BRUNCH:
NO Reservations Required • Walk-Ins ONLY
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am – 3:00pm

DINNER:
Reservations ONLY
Sunday, Monday; Thursday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
The Château is a historically recognized destination on the St. Lawrence River offering world class wines, handcrafted cocktails, and majestic river view dining. Chef Christian Ives works closely with local farmers utilizing locally raised and grown products to bring his style of Empire Fusion to a whole new level. In addition to our regular dining options you can choose to have Chef Christian Ives and his team create a Seven Course Degustation and Wine Pairing prepared specially for your table. We look forward to having you and your friends as our guests.

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38289 NYS ROUTE 12E Clayton NY 13624

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Saint Lawrence Spirits Downtown Tasting Room

Saint Lawrence Spirits Downtown Tasting Room
Address: 510 Riverside Drive Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 315-285-7195work Email: info@saintlawrencespirits.comINTERNET Website: www.saintlawrencespirits.com/downtown.html
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Spirits Tastings, Cocktail Flights, Craft Cocktails and New York State Distilled Spirits.

Open weekends Friday-Sunday from 11AM-9PM.

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510 Riverside Drive Clayton NY 13624

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Taste 1000 Islands

Taste 1000 Islands
Address: Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 802-272-5821work Personal Email: taste1000islands@gmail.comINTERNET Website: http://www.taste1000isles.com/
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Taste 1000 Islands is a collective of craft beverage makers in Northern New York. We want to share the love of our craft and the beauty of our region through an engaging and unique experience. Come visit the Thousand Islands and Taste away!

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Clayton NY 13624

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The Cape Vincent Brewing Company

The Cape Vincent Brewing Company
Address: 126 S James Street Cape Vincent NY 13618 work Phone: 315-501-4157work Email: capevincentbrewing@yahoo.comINTERNET Website: www.capevincentbrewing.com
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We aim to provide great, clean craft beers that are true to style, and to continue the growth of the craft beer trail along the St. Lawrence River.

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The Charter Room

The Charter Room
Address: 625 Mary Street Clayton NY 13624 work Phone: 315-783-5567work Email: events@woodboatbreweryny.comINTERNET Website: woodboatbreweryny.com/thecharterroom
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625 Mary Street Clayton NY 13624

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Thousand Islands Winery

Thousand Islands Winery
Address: 43298 Seaway Ave. – Suite 1 Alexandria Bay NY 13607 work Phone: 315-482-9306work Email: info@ThousandIslandsWinery.comINTERNET Website: http://www.ThousandIslandsWinery.com
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Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and step into a world where wine and laughter are your only priorities. Just 30 minutes outside Watertown, and along the banks of the scenic St. Lawrence River, Thousand Islands Winery® is a fun, friendly oasis with 22 varieties of award winning wines. Originally founded in 2003, Thousand Islands Winery® was the rst winery in the Thousand Islands region and boasts not only large vineyards, but breathtaking views, and a unique tasting room experience. Thousand Islands Winery® is located on Seaway Avenue, just o Route 12, near the Thousand Islands Bridge and is open for wine tastings and Winery tours at 10 AM daily. Plan your next escape today and come “Wine down in the islands!”

Thousand Islands Winery® is the largest farm winery in Northern New York State and is located along the majestic St. Lawrence River on a historic forty acre farmstead established in 1836. The Winery began its operations in 2002 with the purchase of the farm by Steve Conaway and his wife Erika. The primary grape varieties being planted in the Thousand Islands Region include Frontenac, Frontenac Gris, Marquette, and La Crescent which were developed by the University of Minnesota. The development of these cold-hardy grapes is the very reason we now enjoy the benets of the ever-expanding Northern New York wine region.

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43298 Seaway Ave. – Suite 1 Alexandria Bay NY 13607

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Wood Boat Brewery

Wood Boat Brewery
Address: 625 Mary Street Clayton NY 13624 work Home Phone: 315-686-3233home Website: www.woodboatbreweryny.com
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Brew pub, hand crafted beer, wine & brick oven pizza, sandwiches, salads, huge deck with gorgeous views of the Saint Lawrence River!

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625 Mary Street Clayton NY 13624

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517 Riverside Drive
Clayton, New York 13624
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Saturday: 10am-3pm
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