Plan Your Wine Tour Itinerary
If you have specific questions that aren’t addressed here, feel free to give the Wine Trail Administrative Office a call: 877-536-2717.
Here are the most common questions answered:
Is there a group size maximum? Most wineries limit groups to no more than 6 people, on average, though many do have special reservations or arrangements available for larger groups. Read on for more!
Can I come on a bus or limo? Some wineries do not allow buses or limos at all. Many do with specific reservations. Always research and confirm winery policies before booking transportation.
Do I need reservations or may I simple walk in? The vast majority of wineries accept walk-in visitors. Each winery’s individual policy is outlined below. We keep this list as up to date as possible.
are wineries open during the holiday season?
Many folks want to visit our wineries during that magical holiday time of Thanksgiving to New Year’s, but aren’t sure about winery holiday hours. Click the button below to view the list of winery holiday hours. As always, when in doubt, call ahead before visiting.
Current Winery Offerings
We make every effort to keep this information as accurate and up to date as possible. When in doubt, please inquire with the winery directly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Anthony Road Wine Company: Open every day, 11am-5pm, last tasting is seated at 4pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made online or by calling (315) 536-2182. Maximum group size is 6 people, no splitting large groups. Please allow 45 minutes for your tasting.
Atwater Estate Vineyards: Open every day, 11am-6pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged for tastings. Group size maximum is 4 people. To learn more, click here.
Bagley’s Poplar Ridge Vineyards: Open Thursday-Monday, 11am-5pm, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Group size maximum for tastings is 6 people. Wine slushies and standard tasting flights are available without a reservation. Macaron pairings and mulled wine are available Friday through Sunday without a reservation, Monday and Thursday, those pairings require a reservation: 607-582-6421. Please visit their listing for complete details.
Belhurst Estate Winery: Open every day, 10am-8pm. Last tasting served at 7pm. For groups of 8 or less, there are no reservations required. For groups of 9 or more (maximum of 20), please visit their website to request a reservation at least 48 hours in advance. Groups are not allowed to split up. If a group arrives with 9 or more without a reservation, they will not be accommodated. No limos or buses on the property after 12 noon (unless they have a confirmed reservation).
Boundary Breaks: Open every day, 11am-5pm for seated tastings. No reservations required. Tastings are offered as a choice of any 5 wines from the tasting menu. Maximum group size is 6 people, no exceptions and no splitting large groups.
Castel Grisch Winery: Open every day, 11am-5pm. No reservations required. Maximum group size is 6 people. To learn more, please click here. They also accommodate larger groups of up to 40 people by reservation only. Please email: cathie.castelgrisch@gmail.com for more information on large group reservations.
Caywood Vineyards: Open Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. No reservations required for groups of 4 or less. To make a reservation for a group of 4 or more, please call 607-582-7230. Please visit their listing page for additional information.
Chateau LaFayette Reneau: Open every day, 11am-5pm, with the last tasting taking place 30 minutes before closing. Tastings are seated, a choice from one of 4 flights of 6 wines. Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged. Walk-ins of up to 5 people are accommodated on a first come, first served basis. Groups of 6-10 people must have a reservation. Special tasting experience available by reservation only for groups of 15-30. Please click here to learn more. To make a reservation, please call: 607-546-2062 or email info@clrwine.com.
CK Torrey Ridge Winery and Meadery: Open every day, 10am-5pm. No reservations required for groups up to 12 people. For groups of 13-40 people, please call 315-536-1210 to inquire about a reservation. Check their website or call for holiday hours and seasonal changes.
Fox Run Vineyards: Open Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 11am-6pm. The last wine tasting is at 5:30pm. No reservations required. Wine tastings are first come, first served. They offer 4 different pre-selected flights. Maximum group size is 12 people. Buses, limos, and/or vans must arrive before 2pm. Please click here for additional details.
Fruit Yard Winery: Open Saturday 10am–5pm (last tasting at 4:30 pm). Open Friday and Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm (last tasting at 3:30 pm). Parties of up to 5 people are taken first-come, first-served, without reservations. Advance reservations (at least 72 hours ahead) are required for groups of 6-10 people, between Open – 12:30 pm only. To make advance reservations, to learn more or to order online, please click here.
Fulkerson Winery: Open every day, 10am-5pm. Check website for more information. Reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are accommodated as staffing and space allows. Group size maximum is 8 people. Please call: 607-243-7883 to make reservations. Tastings are served as seated, pre-selected flights. For additional information, please click here.
Glenora Wine Cellars: Open Sunday-Thursday, 10am-5pm; Friday and Saturday, 10am-6pm for regular tastings, no reservations required. Sparkling Sunday mimosa flights are available each Sunday in our tasting room. Chocolate & Wine tastings are available by reservation (at least 48 hours in advance); call 800-243-5513 to book. No groups larger than 8. Unable to accommodate buses and limousines. For more on their tasting policies, click here
J.R. Dill Winery: Open Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. Closed Monday-Thursday. No reservations required. Groups are limited to 6 people maximum. Tastings are available as flights of your choice. Please click here to learn more.
Lakewood Vineyards: Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Reservations are recommended and parties with reservations will be given priority. Walk-ins taken as space allows. Groups of more than 6 are required to make reservations with a maximum of 12 allowed. To learn more, please click here. To make a reservation, please call 607-535-9252.
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars: Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm. Tastings are available by reservation only, with a maximum group size of 6 people. Reservations can be made by calling the winery at 607.582.6011. To learn more, please click here.
Leidenfrost Vineyards: Open every day, 10am-6pm. Reservations strongly advised and can be made on their website or by emailing leidenfrostbooking@gmail.com. Walk-ins seated on a first come, first served basis. Tastings are guided by their staff and visitors may choose any 6 wines from their list. Maximum group size is 8 people. For more information, please visit their website.
Miles Wine Cellars: Open Friday-Monday, 10am-5pm. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. No reservations required for parties up to 9 people. They will accept up to 30 people with a reservation and a deposit – please click here for those complete details. Tasting options include your choice of wine, beer, cider or spirit flights.
Penguin Bay Winery: Open Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. No reservations required. Tastings are offered as your choice of one of 6 pre-selected flights of 5 wines. Maximum group size is 6 people. No splitting larger groups.
Prejean Winery: Open every day 10am–5:30pm. No reservations required for groups of 6 or less. Groups of 7–10, please call first. Wine tastings are offered as your choice of any five wines from our tasting menu. They also offer wine by the glass or bottle, local craft beer for tasting or by the pint and snacks. For more information, please visit their website or call: (315) 536-7524.
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars: Open Monday-Saturday, 10am–5pm (last tasting at 4:30pm). Open Sundays 11am– 4pm (last tasting at 3:30pm). Parties of up to 5 people are taken first-come, first-served. We will not split groups over 5 people. Advanced reservations (72 hours in advance) required for groups of 6-10 people. No groups accepted after 12:30pm. To make a reservation request, learn more or to order online, please click here.
Tabora Farm & Winery: Open every day, 11am-5pm, for flight-style, seated tastings. Reservations appreciated, walk-ins accepted on a first come, first served basis. Group size maximum is 8 people. Please click here to make a reservation. Groups of 9-12 may be able to be accommodated, but must call in advance to inquire about a reservation: 607-678-4343.
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates: Tasting rooms are open daily 10am-6pm. Walk-ins are accepted, reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends. No buses or limos. To make a reservation, please call: 315-585-4432. Tastings are seated. Check website for more information.
Toast Winery: Open Sunday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 10am-6pm. No reservations required for groups up to 8 people. Groups of 9 or more, must call ahead: 607-535-4277. Group size maximum (tasting or not) is 12 people. Click here to learn more.
Ventosa Vineyards: Open Sunday, 12pm-5pm; Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Open until 8pm on Wednesdays. No reservations required for groups up to 7 people. Parties of 8 or more require a reservation. Maximum group size is 12 people. To request a reservation for your group of 8-12 people, please email Jackie@VentosaVineyards.com. Click here for additional information.
Wagner Vineyards: Open every day, 11am-5pm. Reservations for seated tastings are strongly recommended, maximum group size is 6 people. Book a spot here. Walk-ins are accommodated for wine and beer flights at the Vantage Point on Seneca. Learn more here.
White Springs Farm Winery: Open Friday and Saturday: 10 am–5pm (last tasting at 4:30pm). Open Sunday-Thursday: 10 am–4 pm (last tasting at 3:30pm). Parties of up to 5 people welcome without reservation; first-come, first-served as spacing and staffing allow. Advance reservations required (72 hours in advance) for groups of 6-10 people We will not split up groups. Click Here to REQUEST a Reservation. To learn more, please click here.
