The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is characterized by variation in color, tone, and flavor. It’s textured, beautiful, and rich. That’s a description of our wines, but it’s also a snapshot of the depth of the experiences we have to offer as a Trail and a region. We invite you to blend them together to create an itinerary that’s perfectly paired to you.
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is an association of member wineries, located in the Seneca Lake American Viticultural Area (AVA) within the Finger Lakes AVA of New York State. Seneca Lake wineries make exceptional cool climate wines. Of course Riesling is one of our best-known varietals, along with Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a variety of sparkling wines. But that’s not all we do…
If you’re planning a visit to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, our Current Winery Offerings page is a great place to start. 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.
Visiting in May? Consider our Rosé in May tasting pass (May 5-11). Gain access to 17 wineries and a special taste of rosé at each stop. Our wine and food pairing events are a great way to explore the Trail. Our next event is Smokin’ Summer Kickoff (June 7 and 8), an experience of summer-themed and grill-friendly foods paired with Seneca Lake wines.
The Weekday Wine Package offered by the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, welcomes weekday visitors to Seneca Lake. You’ll love the great room rate, which includes a VIP Tasting Pass to over a dozen Seneca Lake wineries!
Plan a trip without lifting a finger with our One-Day Excursions, including transportation, reservations, and a planned itinerary around the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!
Streamline your visit by purchasing tastings in advance. Or purchase tasting passes on our website to give as gifts for a birthday, wedding, or anniversary!
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 “lake effect” meso-climates found along Seneca Lake, the “air drainage” 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.
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. That’s why we say our wines are Grown Here. Made Here.
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.
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.
Events are a great way to explore our wineries. From live music to elegant wine and food dinners, and so much more. There is always something fun happening at Seneca Lake wineries.
The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is easily accessible and convenient to get to! Whether you are a New Yorker coming in for the day or traveling from farther away, we are an experience you won’t want to miss!
(877) 536-2717 • info@senecalakewine.com
PO Box 437
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
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