The tasting room at Atwater Estate Vineyards is housed in a cheery yellow farmhouse that overlooks the vineyards, a pond, and Seneca Lake. Well-maintained landscaping near the front walkway welcomes visitors to come inside. The interior is bright and airy thanks to the many large windows that...
The exterior of Chateau LaFayette Reneau is rustic and sweet -rough, unfinished wood contrasts nicely with the lovely landscaping and clear lake view. A little footbridge leads up to the front door. The interior is covered in rustic wood paneling, matching the country feel of the exterior. All...
The drive into Thirsty Owl Wine Company's parking lot is long and winding, passing by one of the vineyards and ending with a clear view of Cayuga Lake. The outdoor area of this Finger Lakes winery is beautifully landscaped, and the covered open-air seating for the bistro overlooks the vineyards...
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery, located in the Cayuga Lake American Viticultural Area and next door to Thirsty Owl Winery, is housed in a large repurposed barn. The farmhouse-style interior is rustic, with gothic church lights strewn throughout the rafters. The Experience: Similar to most Finger...
Hosmer Winery, situated on the west side of Cayuga Lake about 20 miles north of Ithaca, may not have an impressive appearance or stellar service, but the wines are stand-outs among the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail's offerings. The Place: From the outside, Hosmer Winery looks like a cozy barn...
The Place: Sheldrake Point is at the quintessential Finger Lakes winery location, situated with a beautiful overlook of Cayuga Lake on one side and a view of the vineyards on the other. The winery grows all its own grapes, so the vineyards are expansive. The tasting room is located in a sweet...
Boasting an extensive, yet solid, tasting menu, Knapp Winery and Vineyard Restaurant is a worthwhile stop on any wine tour. That is, it is if you don't mind some loud music with your wine. The Place: Located on the west side of Cayuga Lake in the New York Finger Lakes region, the exterior of...
Lakeshore Winery's strength lies in its welcoming, cozy atmosphere and friendly guided tastings. Though the wines aren't necessarily standouts, the winery does produce quality sweet wines and a couple very unique dry varietals. The Place: Lakeshore Winery is housed in a 19th century barn located...
Most of the wines on Goose Watch Winery menu have received multiple awards and medals, and after a tasting, it is easy to see why. Goose Watch's wines are unique, clean and balanced. The Place & Experience: Goose Watch Winery's main tasting room is housed in a refurbished barn. A large...
While the wines at Buttonwood Grove Winery are fine in terms of flavor and quality, the real draw is the Finger Lakes property itself, with its cozy-looking exterior, seasonal landscaping and on-site waterfall and livestock. The Place: Festive, seasonal landscaping around the exterior of...
One of the southernmost wineries on Seneca Lake, Catharine Valley Winery offers a small but solid selection of wines and ciders in a cowboy-themed environment. The Place: Catharine Valley Winery's tasting room is housed in an ivy-covered barn overlooking Seneca Lake. Picnic tables just outside...
Founded in 2009 near Watkins Glen, NY, J.R. Dill Winery is a newcomer to the Finger Lakes wine scene. **The Place: ** The front deck provides a nice lake view, and picnic tables offer a place to sit with a glass of wine and enjoy the scene. Inside, two spacious straight bars leave plenty of room...