Finger Lakes wineries

80 wineries .

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

Domaine LeSeurre Winery

Keuka Lake

French-style winery from Burgundy-trained husband-and-wife team Sebastien and Celine LeSeurre; elegant, food-focused wines.

  • Riesling
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc

Element Winery

Other Lakes

Cult-favorite small-production winery by Master Sommelier Christopher Bates; serious cool-climate Pinot Noir and Syrah from purchased Finge…

  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling

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

Goose Watch Winery

Cayuga Lake

Lakefront winery in a restored chestnut grove on Cayuga's east side; specializes in less-common varietals like Lemberger and Traminette.

  • Traminette
  • Lemberger
  • Pinot Grigio
  • sparkling Diamond

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

Hazlitt Red Cat Cellars

Canandaigua Lake

Hazlitt 1852's Naples location housed in the historic former Widmer's Wine Cellars building near Canandaigua Lake.

  • Red Cat
  • sherry
  • sparkling
  • dessert wines

Heron Hill Tasting Room on Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake

Heron Hill's second tasting room, housed in a renovated 100-year-old barn overlooking Canandaigua Lake's Bristol Hills.

  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir

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

Hosmer Winery

Cayuga Lake

Family-owned estate on Cayuga's west shore; consistent award-winner with a long-standing reputation for Cabernet Franc and Riesling.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Lemberger

Hunt Country Vineyards

Keuka Lake

Sixth-generation Hunt family farm on Keuka's west branch; longtime sustainability advocates known for dessert and ice wines.

  • Vidal Ice Wine
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Franc
  • dessert wines

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

Inspire Moore Winery

Canandaigua Lake

Naples-based winery at the south end of Canandaigua Lake with theme-named wines (Love, Hope, Peace) and an event venue.

  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay

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

Keuka Spring Vineyards

Keuka Lake

Two-time NY Governor's Cup winner perched above Keuka Lake; estate-grown vinifera with strong showings in dry whites and Cabernet Franc.

  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Vignoles
  • Chardonnay

Knapp Winery & Vineyard Restaurant

Cayuga Lake

Estate winery, restaurant and grappa distillery on Cayuga's west side; one of the few Finger Lakes producers making true brandies.

  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Chardonnay
  • brandy

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

Long Point Winery

Cayuga Lake

Estate winery on Cayuga's east side with an Italian varietal emphasis; small-production reds and an on-site bistro.

  • Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sangiovese
  • Riesling