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Seneca Lake Wine & Experience Auction

March 22 @ 5:00 pm - March 24 @ 5:00 pm

Seneca Lake Wine and Experience Auction

About the Auction

Get ready to place your bids on amazing Seneca Lake wine and experiences to support a great cause.

The Seneca Lake Wine & Experience Auction boasts one-of-a-kind wines and experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. We are proud to partner with Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association. A portion of the proceeds will benefit their admirable cause.

The auction is 100% online. Bidding will open on Friday, March 22 @ 5pm EST and close at 5pm on Sunday, March 24 EST. The link to bidding will be posted on this page.

About Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association

Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association exists to Preserve, Protect, and Promote Seneca Lake water quality for all who have the privilege of knowing it. As a non-profit organization, Pure Waters depends on memberships and donations to build programs that work to resolve the diverse set of threats that Seneca Lake and its watershed residents face.

Preview the Auction Items

Subscribe to our emails to get reminders as the auction gets closer and then again when the action opens. In the meantime, browse the list of exciting auction packages listed below. This list will be updated as donations come in, so check back often!

 

Experiences

 

The Fox Run Experience

Offered by Fox Run Vineyards

Join us for an exclusive experience alongside our winemakers, co-owners, and chef. Beginning with an extensive tour of our vineyards and winemaking facility, guided by our Co-Owner and President, Scott Osborn. During the tour, meet our head winemaker, Craig Hosbach, sample unreleased wines, and gain insights into our winemaking processes, all while having the opportunity to ask any questions. Following the tour, guests will head into our historic barrel room for a personalized lunch crafted live, in a course-by-course recipe demonstration by our Chef, Brud Holland. Witness the meal’s creation and delve into the secrets behind each dish with a living cooking demo, expertly paired with our finest wines. Co-Owner Scott Osborn will join the lunch, engaging in discussions about the wine and food pairings. To conclude, guests will receive a recipe booklet to cherish and take home. Maximum 8 guests.

Spring Vineyard Immersion

Offered by Boundary Breaks

Join the members of our vineyard team to prepare the vineyard for the coming season. Depending upon the day we mutually agree on, your experience may include:  learning how to prune and tie vines; joining us to prep and plant new vines in the vineyard; performing some of the early vineyard shoot-positioning by moving young shoots behind wires. We will supply training and equipment. The four-hour experience includes lunch and adequate work breaks.

Fall Vineyard Immersion

Offered by Boundary Breaks

Join members of our vineyard team to close out the year’s season. Depending upon the day we mutually agree upon, your experience may include preparing for hand-harvesting fruit; hand-harvesting into lugs; supporting the mechanical harvesting machinery, material moving and transport to the crush-pad. We will supply training and equipment. The four-hour experience includes lunch and adequate work breaks.

Private Gathering at the Boathouse

Offered by Miles Wine Cellars

Those who know the boathouse, know it’s incredible scenic beauty. Located directly on Seneca Lake, the boathouse has its own seating and bar. The winner of this package can plan their own private gathering for a maximum of 6 guests, including appetizers and a $75 bar tab.

Custom, Private Blending Session

Offered by J.R. Dill Winery

Go into the cellar with owner/winemaker Jeff Dill for this unique experience! Up to 6 people are welcome to come to the winery and make their own unique blend. Plus, take a case of your custom blend home! This experience includes an in-depth explanation of the winemaking and blending process, tasting tips and tricks, one-on-one instruction from the winemaker for making the blend that is just right for you. Maximum 6 guests.

Vertical Riesling Tasting in the Vineyard with a Winemaker

Offered by Fulkerson Winery

Enjoy a Vertical Riesling Tasting in one of our oldest Riesling vineyards, with our Winemaker and Owner, Sayre Fulkerson. Gain some history and behind the scenes knowledge of this popular variety and our award-winning wines. This tasting includes samples of all our Rieslings wines (Reserve Riesling-Bunch Select, Dry Riesling, Semi-Dry Riesling, Sweet Riesling and Riesling Iced wine). Maximum 4 guests.

Tasting and Facility Tour with the Winemaker

Offered by Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards

Meet and taste wines with our Vinifera Winemaker, Michael Reidy. Reidy will take you on a tour of the wine cellar and barrel room at Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards, as well as offer complimentary tastings of wines in tank or barrel (pending availability).

Harvest Experience and Overnight

Offered by Lakewood Vineyards

Join Lakewood’s vineyard and cellar teams for a day in the vineyard and cellar during harvest! Includes over night accommodations for one night nearby, lunch with the winery, and a team dinner with winery family members. Top it all off with a tasting of Lakewood wines! Maximum 2 guests.

Estate Tour and Wine Tasting

Offered by Hillick and Hobbs

Follow our team on an immersive tour of the Hillick & Hobbs estate vineyard, a 10+ year project that pushes the boundaries of viticulture in the Finger Lakes. Learn about what makes this region conducive to producing great riesling, the vineyard practices implemented on our 24-acre estate, and how we craft our wines. You will be welcomed into the vineyard with a glass of our inaugural vintage of riesling, then set off on a hike of the estate. The experience concludes with a complete vertical tasting of both library and current vintages of our Estate Dry Rieslings plus a soon to be released barrel aged Riesling. This experience is available for up to 4 guests and will be available to schedule through the October 31, 2024.

Wine and Food Experience, plus an Overnight

Offered by Idol Ridge Vineyards

Enjoy a one night stay for 2 guests at our on-site cottage where you will be greeted with a welcome basket. From the spa-inspired shower to the picturesque views, snuggle up to the fireplace and enjoy a glass of wine. Also included is an intimate wine and food pairing experience with our winemaker. Choose between having the tasting provided in the comforts of your cottage or take the short walk to the winery to enjoy all that the Idol Ridge tasting room has to offer! Maximum 2 guests.

Sip and Stay

Offered by Three Brothers Wineries & Estates

Enjoy a two-night stay in the on-site vineyard cottage at Three Brothers Wineries & Estates. Set on 40 acres of vineyard in the heart of the Finger Lakes, this gorgeous cottage sleeps four in 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath. This package also includes tastings for each guest in all 3 of the on-site wineries (Passion Feet, Bagg Dare, and Stony Lonesome and War Horse Brewing Company (all within walking distance).

Leisurely Tour and Luncheon with the Martini Family

Offered by Anthony Road Wine Company

Come and enjoy an afternoon meeting the family at Anthony Road Wine Company as they take you on a tour of our property while you enjoy a glass of Sparkling wine. Then sit and relax with us as we serve you a meal accompanied with our wines. Maximum 4 guests.

Make the Wine, Dine, and Sleep Among the Vines

Offered by Glenora Wine Cellars

You’ll go behind the scenes with the sparkling wine team to customize a case of Brut to your liking. After tasting various levels of dosage, guests will personally disgorge and dosage a custom case of Brut to their specific taste. Each couple will take home a case of their personalized bottles with a Master of Dosage certificate. After your dosage experience, you’ll check into the Inn at Glenora, where you will enjoy a one-night stay in two of the Inn’s smartly appointed guestrooms – each with its own private outdoor space for enjoying stunning views of Seneca Lake and the vineyards. To end your day, you’ll enjoy dinner for four at the on-site seasonally-driven restaurant Veraisons, where you’ll enjoy a chef-inspired meal for four.

One on One Home Winemaking

Offered by Fulkerson Winery

This package includes a one-on-one private lesson with one of our winemakers, a Beginner’s Wine Making Equipment Kit, 5 gallons of fresh grape juice (variety depends upon availability) and of course follow-up assistance!
This package is seasonal, the winning bidder must contact Fulkerson Winery to book this experience.

Vineyard Tour and Wine and Food Experience at Sawmill Creek Vineyards

Offered by Billsboro Winery, Hector Wine Company, and Sawmill Creek Vineyards

Join the owners of Billsboro Winery, Hector Wine Company and Sawmill Creek Vineyards for a vineyard tour and a wine tasting Happy Hour, featuring Billsboro and HWC wines paired with light snacks.  Tour this historic sixth generation vineyard and learn how location along with vineyard practices makes Sawmill Creek one of the premium winegrape growers in the Finger Lakes.  After the tour guests will enjoy light snacks  among the vines, paired with Billsboro and Hector Wine Company wines. Billsboro winemaker and co-owner Vinny Aliperti and his wife Kim will join Justin Boyette and the Hazlitt family for a casual lunch overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake.  It is a wonderful chance to ask the winemakers and grape growers all your burning questions from vine, to barrel to glass! This experience is available for up to 6 guests.

Aromatic Wine Tasting with the Winemaker

Offered by Fulkerson Winery

We’ve filled hand-crafted glass domes with specific aromatic enhancements to create a concentrated olfactory experience that fully immerses you in the scents and flavors of our award-winning wines. It’s a first-class tasting experience you won’t want to miss! After your experience, you’ll each take a bottle of each featured wine home to enjoy!

Vineyard Tour and Personal Tasting with the Owner and Winemaker

Offered by J.R. Dill Winery

1 Hour Vineyard and Winery Tour with owner and winemaker Jeff Dill, followed by a complimentary tasting with snacks. Experience is for 2 guests.

Vineyard Tour and Library Tasting with Extras

Offered by Atwater Vineyards

Vineyard tour with owner/managing partner George Nosis followed by exclusive wine tasting featuring library wines as well as wine from current list and cheese board (vegan option available). Experience is for 3 guests.

Front Row Harvest Experience

Offered by Wagner Vineyards 

Get a front-row seat to the most exciting time of the year, as our estate winery harvests the fruit used to make our award-winning wines. You’ll get to see the entire process in just one day, from riding on the harvester to standing on the crush pad as the grapes get ready for fermentation. Your group also will receive a case of wine made from the grapes you helped harvest. Experience is for 4 guests.

Sustainable Vineyard Tour & Library Wine Tasting

Offered by Silver Thread Vineyard

Join Silver Thread Vineyard’s co-owners/winemakers Shannon & Paul Brock for an immersive vineyard tour followed by an intimate library wine tasting. Spend quality time on our solar-powered estate: walk the vineyard rows, meet the chickens & ducks, and sip premium Finger Lakes wine while learning more about our biointensive farming practices and the history of growing grapes on Seneca Lake’s east side. After this scenic tour, you’ll make your way to our cozy VIP wine cellar where you’ll be guided through a tasting of limited, library wines accompanied by an elevated cheese board that features locally-sourced snacks. There, you’ll focus on how to pair wine and food like the pros do! This experience is for a maximum of six guests.

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Deck the Halls Package

Offered by the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and Main Street Drivers

Receive two couple’s tickets (total of 4 people) to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail’s most popular wine trail event weekend: Deck the Halls, plus 4 t-shirts, 4 wine glass lanyards to ensure you never lose your wine glass, 2 cozy fleece Seneca Lake Wine Trail blankets, and driver services for one day of the event by Main Street Drivers.

Seneca Lake Wine Trail 2025 Event Ticket Bundle Plus Swag

Offered by the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Receive two tickets to the entire year of Seneca Lake Wine Trail events including: Chocolate and Wine in February, Winter Warmup in March, Spring Wine and Cheese in April, Smokin’ Summer Kickoff on June, and Deck the Halls in December. Plus a swag bag including 2 wine glass lanyards, a cozy fleece blanket, and Deck the Halls beanies.

Wine Weekday Stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Offered by the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel and Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Includes a king or double queen lake-view room, two breakfast vouchers to the Blue Point Grille, two drink vouchers at The Blue Point Grille, and a weekday tasting pass, good for tastings at nearly 20 wineries.

Hooray for Rosé

Offered by the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

Includes two Rose in May tasting passes, two wine glass lanyards, souvenir glasses, plus a case of roses from member wineries of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail.

Helicopter Ride from Finger Lakes Airport

Offered by FLX Helicopter

15 Minute ride for 2 from Finger Lakes Regional Airport.

Wine Lots

12 bottles (winners choice!) of wine from Red Tail Ridge Winery

As a whole, the unique features of our wines are that they are made using Estate fruit from the Red Tail Ridge vineyard. Precise viticulture combined with innovative winemaking create beautiful, long-lived wines. Nancy Irelan’s philosophy is to make wines that are true to the varietal and expressive of the Finger Lakes. She is a master of Sparkling Wines made in the same method as Champagne, and Cool Climate Dry Red Wines. Each vintage’s wines are different and exciting balancing what the climate of the Finger Lakes provides and what Nancy then crafts. She is a twice James Beard-nominated winemaker, and our 2020 Pinot Noir is one of James Suckling’s Top 100 American Wines

Case of Sparkling Brut from Glenora Wine Cellars

1 case (12 bottles) of 2014 Sparkling Brut.

Syrah 4-Pack from Fulkerson Winery

This custom 4-pack includes a bottle each of Syrah Rosé, unoaked Syrah, Reserve Syrah. and Bourbon Barrel Aged Syrah.

Dry Red Magnums from Boundary Breaks

2020 Cabernet Franc (1.5L) and 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum (1.5L)

Top New York State Wines from Boundary Breaks

This lot features several of the Top Wines in the NY Wine Classic: 2 bottles of 2019 Riesling Ice Wine (Top Dessert Wine in 2021) and 2 bottles of 2022 Gewurztraminer Medium Dry (Top White Wine in 2023)

Great Western Jeroboam from Caywood Vineyards

A jeroboam holds 3 liters of wine or 4 bottles!

Black Label Bundle from Lakewood Vineyards

A combination for the wine collector, this is a selection of Lakewood’s 4 “black label wines”, which are the standout viniferas from their portfolio, including: 2020 Reserve Pinot Noir, 2020 Reserve Cabernet Franc, 2020 Blanc de Noir, and 2022 3 Generations Riesling.

Wine with a Story from Prejean Winery

This case of wine includes 12 bottles of 2017 Bosun’s Mate. The story behind this wine is incredible. Learn more about it here.

Chardonnay 6 Pack from Scout Vineyards

Details coming soon!

Case of Library Wines from Wagner Vineyards

Details coming soon!

Magnum of Pinot Noir from Hickory Hollow

Details coming soon!

Estate Grown Cabernet Franc Vertical from Miles Wine Cellars

Details coming soon!

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March 22 @ 5:00 pm
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March 24 @ 5:00 pm
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