Finger Lakes wineries
80 wineries .
Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Keuka Lake
Pioneer of vinifera grape growing in the Eastern US; Dr. Frank planted the region's first European vines in 1958 and remains the benchmark…
- Riesling
- Gewurztraminer
- Chardonnay
- Gruner Veltliner
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
Heron Hill Winery
Keuka Lake
Iconic hilltop winery whose tasting room was named one of the world's most spectacular by Travel + Leisure; Riesling-focused estate.
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
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
Sheldrake Point Winery
Cayuga Lake
Lakefront estate on Cayuga's west shore widely considered Cayuga Lake's top producer; known for dry Riesling, Rose and Ice Wine.
- Dry Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Rose
- Ice Wine
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
Americana Vineyards
Cayuga Lake
Family-owned winery and Crystal Lake Cafe on Cayuga's west side; broad lineup of vinifera, hybrids and fruit wines.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- fruit wines
- sweet reds
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
Arbor Hill Grapery & Winery
Canandaigua Lake
Family-run grapery, winery and gourmet food producer in South Bristol; broad lineup plus Brew and Brats next door.
- Native varietals
- Riesling
- sweet wines
- grape products
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
Bet the Farm Winery
Cayuga Lake
Boutique, woman-owned winery between Ithaca and Trumansburg with a focus on small-batch, expressive Finger Lakes wines.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Gewurztraminer
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
Bully Hill Vineyards
Keuka Lake
Storied family winery founded by Walter S. Taylor with whimsical labels by the founder himself; a Keuka Lake landmark with a museum and res…
- Hybrid blends
- Vidal Blanc
- Baco Noir
- Riesling
Buttonwood Grove Winery
Cayuga Lake
Hillside winery overlooking Cayuga Lake with on-site cabins; NY Governor's Cup winner with a relaxed tasting experience.
- Riesling
- Cabernet Franc
- Vignoles
- sparkling
Casa Larga Vineyards
Other Lakes
Family-owned Italian-style estate east of Rochester; second-generation winemaker, known for its CLV Fiori ice wine.
- Riesling
- ice wine
- Cabernet Franc
- sparkling
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
Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery
Cayuga Lake
Estate winery in a historic 1865 barn on Cayuga's west side; known for Cabernet Franc and an adopt-a-vine program.
- Cabernet Franc
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- hybrid wines