Micro-Winery · South East Seneca

Vagabond Wines

Vagabonds live outside the lines — small-batch, naturally made wines by Alex & Jimmer Bond, crafted in harmony with the wildness of nature.

No Brick & Mortar Vagabond Wines does not have a tasting room. Find their wines at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, pop-up events, and select Finger Lakes retailers. Follow @vagabondwinesflx for the latest.
Finger Lakes, NY
No Tasting Room · By Alex & Jimmer Bond
Natural · Foot-Stomped · Ambient Fermentation
Available at Hazlitt 1852 & Pop-Ups
vagabondwinecellars.com

Vagabond Wines

Vagabond Wines is one of the most genuinely exciting small producers in the Finger Lakes — a bootstrapped, family-run micro-winery with no tasting room, no fanfare, and an unwavering commitment to making wines that feel alive. Founded in 2022 by Alex and Jimmer Bond, Vagabond is a passion project that has quickly earned a devoted following among wine lovers who seek out the real thing.

Alex Bond is the head vinifera winemaker at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards in Hector, where she's been making wine in the Finger Lakes for close to fifteen years. Jimmer has been working in vineyards and wineries since 2004 — with a few schooner sabbaticals in between — and currently manages Knapp Vineyards on Cayuga Lake. Together they make Vagabond in their own way: foot stomping, ambient (wild) fermentations, and lees stirring are the tools. The results are wines that are expressive, textural, and genuinely hard to put down.

The labels are iconic — each bottle features original bird watercolor artwork that captures the free-spirited energy of the brand perfectly. The wines are small-batch and sell out fast. Find them at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, select pop-up events, and direct online.

Our Story

Vagabond is the kind of wine brand that reminds you why small producers matter. Alex and Jimmer are making wines with real technique, real intention, and a genuine sense of joy. The bird label art alone would make these bottles worth picking up — but what's inside consistently delivers. The sparkling Farmer Fizz, the Riesling, the red hybrids — everything is interesting, alive, and distinctly Finger Lakes.

No tasting room, no grand estate — just two people who love wine, love this region, and love sharing what they make. If you spot a Vagabond bottle at Hazlitt or at a pop-up, grab it. These wines sell out quickly and for good reason.

— South East Seneca

🗺️ Where to Find Vagabond Wines

Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards — 5712 State Route 414, Hector NY 14841. Vagabond wines are available at the Hazlitt tasting room. Visit the Hazlitt listing →

Pop-Up Events & Tastings — Vagabond participates in select Finger Lakes wine events throughout the year. Follow @vagabondwinesflx on Instagram for the latest pop-up announcements.

Online — Visit vagabondwinecellars.com for direct purchase and shipping information.

What Makes Vagabond Different

Natural Winemaking

Foot stomping, ambient fermentations, and lees stirring — ancient techniques applied with precision and care.

Expert Hands

Alex Bond has 15 years of Finger Lakes winemaking. Jimmer has managed vineyards across the region since 2004.

Iconic Label Art

Each wine features original bird watercolor artwork — collectible, joyful, and completely unique to Vagabond.

Small Batch

Limited production means these wines sell out — follow on Instagram to know when new releases drop.

Find at Hazlitt

Available at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards tasting room — the most reliable place to taste and buy Vagabond wines.

Family Project

Alex, Jimmer, their son, and their dog — a true family winery in the best possible sense of the word.

What Alex & Jimmer Make

Small-batch, naturally produced wines that reflect the wildness and beauty of the Finger Lakes. Releases vary by vintage — check vagabondwinecellars.com for current availability.

  • Farmer Fizz ★Sparkling blend of red hybrids — Lambrusco-inspired, low alcohol, buzzy and alive
  • RieslingFinger Lakes Riesling made with ambient fermentation — bright, textural, and expressive
  • PiquetteA low-alcohol wine made from grape pomace — earthy, refreshing, and utterly unique
  • Pét-NatNaturally sparkling — wild fermented and bottled mid-fermentation for effervescent energy
  • Red HybridsChambourcin, Chelois, Marechal Foch and more — honest, expressive Finger Lakes reds
  • Seasonal ReleasesNew wines and experiments each vintage — follow @vagabondwinesflx for announcements

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