The Finger Lakes Region offers an abundance of premium wineries and wine trails which follow the banks of five different lakes, Cayuga, Canandaigua, Keuka, Ontario, and Seneca lake.
Wine Bottles
Photo: Beth Culver
The organized wine trails make touring easy and the their special events such as the Holiday Shopping Spree in December are not to be missed. Try a wine tour package and let someone else do the driving!
Located in a serene setting overlooking the eastern shore of Cayuga Lake. Heart & Hands Wine Company is committed to producing cool-climate wines, which authentically express the unique character of the Finger Lakes. Their production is quite small - currently under 800 cases, which allows for an intense focus on quality. The intent is to produce food-friendly wines; particularly several wines crafted from Pinot Noir and Riesling grapes for your enjoyment.
Heart and Hands offers traditional tastings in their comfortable, cozy tasting room. A premium tasting experience is also available, which enables visitors to tour the winery barrel room and explore pending releases and learn more about the impact of vineyard differences and barrel selection on the final product. The tasting room is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5pm. Additionally, visitors can make reservations for weekday appointments by calling them at (315) 889-8500.
Specialty shop featuring their own wines, plus a quality selection of other wines and gourmet foods from the region. Winter hours at Bet the Farm: Thursday - Saturday 11AM-6PM, Sunday Noon-5PM. Regular hours: Monday - Saturday 10AM-7PM, Sunday Noon-6PM.
Vinifera and hybrid grapes grow on the rolling hillside. The Scholomiti family produces fine Finger Lakes table wines, specializing in Riesling and Chambourcin. Tasting room open Saturday and Sunday, April - December, or by appointment. Opening their tasting room on April 5th.
Newest addition to the east side of the Cayuga Wine Trail specializing in Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Chardonnay plus native grape varieties like Concord and Niagara. Open Fri., Sat., & Sun. from 1-5PM.
Giancarelli Brothers Winery produces small batches of high quality dessert wines using fruits and berries grown by SG&S Farms (Est. 1937), and fruits and grapes from neighboring farms.
Small, artisanal winery focused on making high-quality Pinot Noir and Rielsing. Opening in spring 2009, weekends - Noon till 5PM, weekdays by appointment.
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