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Discover Seneca Lake Wines
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is an association of 27 member wineries, located in the Seneca Lake AVA (American Viticultural Area) within the Finger Lakes AVA of New York State. Our member wineries make exceptional cool climate wines, bested only by their beautiful tasting rooms and scenic views. The vibe here is best described as welcoming and relaxing. Look for our member winery signs to sit, sip, and enjoy at wineries who are dedicated to making wines that are Grown Here. Made Here., because Seneca is special. Our doors our open and we cannot wait to see you.
Visit Our Wineries
If youβre planning a visit to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, our βCurrent Winery Offeringsβ page includes brief summaries from each winery regarding hours of operation, tasting protocols, and so on.
Wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail host a wide variety of events throughout the year. Visit our Winery Event Calendar to see them all!
320 Square Miles of Seneca Lake AVA
The Seneca Lake AVA covers 320 square miles. As the deepest of the Finger Lakes and one of the deepest lakes in North America, the area is characterized by the βlake effectβ meso-climates found along Seneca Lake, the βair drainageβ of sloping hillsides, and glacial soils conducive to drainage. The Finger Lakes is recognized as a standalone AVA and Seneca Lake is unique within that region.
27 members in the Seneca Lake Wine Trail
600+ varieties of wine offered by Wine Trail Members
The region specializes in Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, as well as sparkling wines and ice wines. There are, of course, French-American and Native American varietals found in the region as well. Our member wineries are committed to growing grapes here in the Seneca Lake AVA because they believe in its unique characteristics. Thatβs why we say our wines are Grown Here. Made Here.
90-100 days of Seneca Lake Growing Season
The beauty of our cool climate is that it provides the perfect backdrop for crafting higher acidity, lower alcohol wines, which means they are naturally food-friendly. With that cool climate comes a bit of unpredictability though. The good news? Our winemakers here are adept at adapting viticultural and winemaking processes to make fantastic wine.Β
618 feet deep: Depth Of Seneca Lake
1357 acres of land cultivated by Trail Members
The beauty of our cool climate is that it provides the perfect backdrop for crafting higher acidity, lower alcohol wines, which means they are naturally food-friendly. With that cool climate comes a bit of unpredictability though. The good news? Our winemakers here are adept at adapting viticultural and winemaking processes to make fantastic wine.Β
Place your bids!
Seneca lake wine & experience auction
This AuctionΒ is your opportunity to win one-of-a-kindΒ wines and experiences. Exclusive bottlings, large format bottles, wines that have never been released to the public, and more. Plus, amazing experiences such as working harvest for a day, a custom blending session, overnight stays and so much more, these items aren’t available anywhere else. The auction is open for bidding now and closes at 9pm on Sunday, March 26.
plan your trip
Packages & Excursions
Book an Overnight Package. The Weekday Wine Package offered by the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, welcomes weekday visitors to Seneca Lake. Youβll love the package room rate which includes a VIP Tasting Pass to over a dozen Seneca Lake wineries! Learn more about this package.
Book a One-Day Excursion. Looking to have all the work done for you β transportation, reservations, and a planned itinerary? Learn more!
shop tastings & gifts
streamline your visit
You can purchase tastings in advance to streamline your visit, give tasting passes to someone as a birthday, wedding, or anniversary gift, or shop our Seneca Lake Wine Trail posters, tote bags, water bottles, and other gifts! Learn more here!
upcoming events
SLWT and Winery events
Events are a great way to explore our wineries. Choose between a Wine Trail event which includes multiple wineries, or attend an event at a single winery.
