Seneca Lake
The largest lake — and the largest concentration of wineries.
Deepest of the Finger Lakes, Seneca's microclimate supports an enormous range of varietals. East-side wineries dominate Route 414; west-side wineries cluster along Route 14. Riesling and Cabernet Franc shine.
44 wineries on this lake.
Forge Cellars
Seneca Lake
Partnership between Louis Barruol of Rhone's Chateau de St.-Cosme and Rick Rainey; specializes in bone-dry, terroir-driven Riesling and Pin…
- Dry Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard
Seneca Lake
Widely regarded by critics like Eric Asimov and Robert Parker as one of the top Riesling producers in the United States; estate-grown, sing…
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
- Gruner Veltliner
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Iconic Greek Revival tasting room on Seneca's east side; estate-bottled vinifera wines have set the bar for cool-climate Finger Lakes winem…
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
Ravines Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Family-owned by Morten and Lisa Hallgren; famed for bone-dry, mineral-driven Rieslings in a European style. A second tasting room sits on K…
- Dry Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery
Seneca Lake
One of the oldest and largest Seneca Lake wineries; produces over 30 wines and includes an on-site brewery and the Ginny Lee Cafe overlooki…
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Franc
Anthony Road Wine Company
Seneca Lake
Multi-generational Martini family winery on Seneca's west side; consistently lauded Rieslings and German-style aromatic whites.
- Riesling
- Vignoles
- Gewurztraminer
- Cabernet Franc
Atwater Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Family-owned estate on Seneca's east side; known for aromatic Rieslings, Gewurztraminer and a handful of bold reds.
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
Barnstormer Winery
Seneca Lake
Tasting room in a restored century-old barn with an aviation theme; small-batch production of Finger Lakes vinifera.
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
- Gewurztraminer
Belhurst Estate Winery
Seneca Lake
Historic castle hotel, restaurant and winery on the northwest shore of Seneca Lake; produces a wide range of wines and craft beer.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
- sweet wines
Billsboro Winery
Seneca Lake
Small Geneva-area winery on Seneca's northwest end; known for Rhone- and Mediterranean-style wines including Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
Bloomer Creek Vineyard
Seneca Lake
Pioneer of Old World, minimal-intervention winemaking in the Finger Lakes; small-lot, single-vineyard Rieslings and skin-contact wines.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- skin-contact whites
Boundary Breaks Vineyard
Seneca Lake
Riesling-focused estate on Seneca's east shore; multiple bottlings have appeared on Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Wines in the World.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
Castel Grisch Winery
Seneca Lake
Swiss-style chalet winery and event venue overlooking the south end of Seneca Lake near Watkins Glen.
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Franc
- sweet wines
Catharine Valley Winery
Seneca Lake
Small family-owned winery on Seneca's east side with seasonal hours and a casual tasting experience.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
Caywood Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Tasting room in a restored 1800s barn on Seneca's east side; small-scale, family-run winery.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- hybrid wines
Chateau LaFayette Reneau
Seneca Lake
Sprawling estate on Seneca's east shore with a country inn; known for award-winning Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot Noir
Damiani Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Small-production Seneca Lake winery praised for its rich Cabernet Franc, Merlot and estate Riesling from the eastern hillsides.
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Fox Run Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Family-owned producer on the west side of Seneca Lake; longtime regional leader recognized for terroir-driven estate wines and an on-site c…
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Lemberger
- Cabernet Franc
Fulkerson Winery
Seneca Lake
Seventh-generation Fulkerson family farm on land owned since 1805; produces a broad lineup including vinifera, hybrids and fresh juice.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Diamond
- Vincent
Glenora Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Seneca Lake's first winery; a destination property with an inn, restaurant and broad portfolio from sparkling to dessert wines.
- Riesling
- sparkling
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Sixth-generation family farm (vines since 1852); famous for the playful Red Cat blend alongside a full lineup of estate Finger Lakes wines.
- Red Cat
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- sparkling
Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Boutique tasting room on Seneca's west side that also pours Nathan K. wines from local winemaker Nathan Kendall.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
Idol Ridge Winery
Seneca Lake
Estate winery and Alder Creek Distillery on Seneca's east side; part of the Martin Family Wineries & Distilleries group.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Gris
- spirits
J.R. Dill Winery
Seneca Lake
Small-batch family winery on Seneca's southeast side; relaxed atmosphere with estate-grown vinifera wines.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Gewurztraminer
- Cayuga White
Kemmeter Wines
Seneca Lake
Tiny boutique winery from Johannes Reinhardt focused exclusively on Riesling and Pinot Noir; appointments required.
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
Lakewood Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Three-generation Stamp family farm and winery on Seneca's west side; consistent producer of approachable, well-priced Rieslings and reds.
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
Leidenfrost Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Small family-run winery on Seneca's east side; long history of grape growing converted to estate winemaking.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
Magnus Ridge Winery
Seneca Lake
Modern tasting room and event venue on Seneca's west side with vineyards, music and food pairings.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- sparkling
- sweet wines
Miles Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Tasting room in a historic 1802 Greek Revival mansion on Seneca's west shore; famous for its Ghost white blend.
- Ghost (white blend)
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Chardonnay
Nathan K. Wines
Seneca Lake
Finger Lakes native Nathan Kendall's small terroir-driven label, poured at Hickory Hollow tasting room.
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- sparkling
Penguin Bay Winery
Seneca Lake
Playful penguin-themed winery and champagne house on Seneca's east shore, part of the Martin Family Wineries portfolio.
- Sparkling
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- sweet reds
Pompous Ass Winery
Seneca Lake
Cheeky donkey-branded label poured alongside Toast Winery in Rock Stream; approachable, fun lineup.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- sweet reds
Prejean Winery
Seneca Lake
Family-owned estate on Seneca's west side; Cajun roots show in the hospitality and the lineup leans on Gewurztraminer and Cabernet Franc.
- Gewurztraminer
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Marechal Foch
Red Newt Cellars
Seneca Lake
Winery and acclaimed farm-to-table bistro; flagship Circle Riesling and a strong Cabernet Franc program from estate and single-vineyard fru…
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Gewurztraminer
- Pinot Noir
Rock Stream Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Small family winery on Seneca's west side that also produces traditional German fruit brandies and an on-site distillery.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- fruit wines
- brandies
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Seneca Lake
Small family-owned estate winery on Seneca's west side specializing in Old World style red wines.
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
Shaw Vineyard
Seneca Lake
Estate winery known for extended barrel-aged reds and library releases from older vintages; small-production and food-friendly.
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
Silver Thread Vineyard
Seneca Lake
One of the region's earliest organic and sustainability-focused wineries; specialty is dry Riesling and other cool-climate vinifera.
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
Standing Stone Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Historic Seneca Lake east-side estate, now part of the Hermann J. Wiemer family of wineries; known for Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Saperav…
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Saperavi
- Pinot Noir
Tabora Farm and Winery
Seneca Lake
Working farm and winery in the hills above Seneca Lake's west shore; relaxed country tasting experience.
- Riesling
- fruit wines
- hybrid varietals
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
Seneca Lake
Multi-winery destination property with three themed wineries, a brewery and cafe on one 60-acre estate.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- sweet wines
- craft beer
Toast Winery
Seneca Lake
Small farm winery on Seneca's west side, also serves Pompous Ass Wines; relaxed tasting room with local cheese and ice cream.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- sweet wines
Torrey Ridge Winery
Seneca Lake
Hilltop winery between Seneca and Keuka lakes; broad portfolio including the popular Redneck Wine series.
- Riesling
- Catawba
- sweet reds
- sparkling
Ventosa Vineyards
Seneca Lake
Tuscan-style villa winery on the northeast end of Seneca Lake with an on-site cafe and Italian varietal focus.
- Sangiovese
- Tocai Friulano
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc