The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is a non-profit, membership-based association, formed in 1986 and dedicated to promoting our member wineries. The Seneca Lake Wine Trail is in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York.
Our Trail is comprised of dozens of member wineries. Wine isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are. Seneca Lake is an extraordinarily popular wine and grape-growing destination for visitors from around the world.
Seneca Lake is the largest by volume and deepest of New York’s 11 Finger Lake. Seneca Lake is a nested American Viticultural Area (AVA), located within the Finger Lakes AVA. It is recognized as a standalone viticultural area due to the unique grape-growing conditions it presents. The Finger Lakes AVA was established in 1982, the Seneca Lake AVA was established in 2003.
The Seneca Lake AVA covers 320 square miles. It is characterized by the “lake effect” meso-climates along Seneca lake, the “air drainage” of sloping hillsides, and glacial soils conducive to drainage.
Considered a cool climate region, it is generally accepted that the area has a 90-120 day growing season. The region specializes in Sparkling Wines, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Ice Wine, and is also known for its Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, as well as several French-American and Native American varietals.
If you are making Seneca Lake wine from Seneca Lake fruit, and you have a tasting room here on Seneca Lake, we would love to have you join us!
We believe in collaboration and cooperation. We are tied in to regional, state, and national wine organizations including the NY Wine and Grape Foundation, WineAmerica, and Wine Market Council. Our benefits are many but are grounded in our powerful consumer marketing. Please contact Executive Director Brittany Gibson below:
Phone: 607-535-8080
Email: brittany@senecalakewine.com
Interested in showcasing your business as it relates to wine tourism on and around Seneca Lake? We’d love to have you join us as an associate advertiser on our website and/or in our annual brochure. To inquire about pricing and benefits, please reach out to us:
Phone: 607-535-8080
Email: info@senecalakewine.com
Brittany Gibson is the Executive Director of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, where she leads strategic marketing, member engagement, and regional tourism initiatives for one of New York’s most iconic wine destinations. With a degree in Business and a career dedicated entirely to wine and tourism marketing, Brittany brings both analytical expertise and creative vision to her role.
Since joining the Trail in 2018, she has focused on elevating the visitor experience, strengthening winery collaboration, and positioning Seneca Lake as a premier destination for wine lovers. Her work blends data-driven strategy with compelling storytelling—ensuring the region’s wineries thrive while delivering memorable experiences that keep guests coming back year after year.
Brittany serves on the Board of Directors of the Wine Market Council, the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance, and is the WineAmerica State & Regional Association Advisory Council Vice Chair. In her “off” time she is the President Elect of her Rotary Club, the Vice President of her local school board, a board member of Our Town Rocks, and an active volunteer with her local Merchants Association.
Phone: 607-535-8080
Email: brittany@senecalakewine.com