Lake Erie Wine Country

Runs about 53 miles along the Lake Erie shoreline from Harborcreek, PA to Silver Creek, NY (the trail also says 50 miles). Of the 16 open member wineries, 11 are in or around North East, PA; the rest are in Westfield, Portland, Ripley and Sheridan, NY.

Checked October 1, 2026 on the trail’s and each winery’s own website. Official trail site

16wineries listed
5towns
4serve food
9dog-friendly

The wineries (16)

3 of 16 wineries publish a tasting price. Sorted by town.

Arrowhead Wine Cellars
North East
Family farm winery run by Nick and Kathy Mobilia since 1998, using European, native and hybrid grapes mostly grown on their 250-acre farm; also makes ice wine.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
Arundel Cellars & Brewing Co.
North East
Winery and brewery pouring dry to sweet wines, an ice-style wine and a port alongside its own craft beer.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- brewery/cidery
- event venue
Burch Farms Country Market & Winery
North East
Year-round farm market and winery growing apples, peaches and grapes, with wines made from its own fruit or other Pennsylvania farms.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Cellar '54
North East
Newer winery from the Coletta family, who have farmed grapes since 1954 and now grow 13 varieties beyond their original Concord.
- event venue
- live music
Courtyard Winery
North East
Small-lot winery on Route 20 that grows, presses, ferments, barrel-ages and bottles its own wines.
- picnic
- event venue
Driftwood Wine Cellars
North East
Small family-owned winery and vineyard with a tasting room in downtown North East.
Lakeview Wine Cellars
North East
Small boutique winery specializing in oak-aged wines from local grapes.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- lake view
- event venue
Mazza Vineyards
North East
The Mazza family's flagship winery, making wine since 1973 and Vidal Blanc ice wine since 1984.
- not listed (ice wine tasting costs extra)
South Shore Wine Company
North East
Mazza family winery focused on sparkling wine, honoring the region's sparkling-wine history; also known for Grüner Veltliner.
- event venue
Yori Wine Cellars
North East
Family winery begun as a hobby in a century-old stone cellar, now making 25+ wines, 15 grape varieties grown on its farm; next door to Michael's Italian Restaurant.
- food
21 Brix Winery
Portland
Winery set among vineyards and cherry orchards, making everything from a bottle-fermented sparkling Chardonnay to an estate Cabernet Sauvignon.
- food
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- live music
Sparkling Ponds Winery
Ripley
Family-run winery just over the PA/NY line off I-90 exit 61, with wine slushies, local craft beer on tap and two cottages on site.
- not listed (small flat fee)
- lodging
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Liberty Vineyards & Winery
Sheridan
Burmaster family winery using mostly its own grapes, from vineyards in the family since the 1860s; the tasting room looks into the barrel room.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Johnson Estate Winery
Westfield
New York's oldest estate winery, founded in 1961 and run by the third generation of Johnsons, making Riesling, Concord and ice wines from estate grapes.
- not listed (group tastings $10 per person for 9-20 guests)
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- event venue
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars / Five & 20 Spirits & Brewing
Westfield
Mazza family's New York winery, shared with the Five & 20 distillery and brewery that uses grains grown on surrounding farmland.
- distillery
- brewery/cidery
Noble Winery
Westfield
Farm winery overlooking vineyards and Lake Erie, making dry to sweet wines from local grapes; known for Rock Candy, sangrias and slushies.
- picnic
- dog-friendly
- lake view
- event venue

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How to do the trail without driving

The trail offers no shuttle or guided tours and runs no transportation itself; it lists three limo companies that run private wine tours. Uber and Lyft are available in some areas. Groups of 8 or more should call wineries ahead. Noble Winery does not accept party buses or limos.

Chautauqua Limousine Service (Giorgio's) limo
La Grand Elite Limousine limo
Rupp Limousine limo

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Where to stay

Staying on the trail means no long drive after the last tasting. Towns with wineries on the Lake Erie trail:

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Best time to go

Wineries are open year-round. The trail suggests weekdays for a quieter visit; its ticketed Harvest Wine weekends run in November.

Trail events

Event	When
Behind the Vines	October 10, 2026
Harvest Wine Weekends	November 6-8 and November 13-15, 2026

Dates as published by the trail. Confirm tickets on the official site.

Frequently asked questions

How many wineries are on the Lake Erie Wine Country?

We list 16 current wineries on the Lake Erie Wine Country; the trail itself says 20. They sit in or near North East, Portland, Ripley, Sheridan and Westfield.

How long is the Lake Erie wine trail?

About 53 miles along the Lake Erie shore, from Harborcreek, PA to Silver Creek, NY.

Is there a shuttle between Lake Erie wineries?

No. The trail does not run shuttles, but it lists limo companies that do wine tours.

Are there guided tours of Lake Erie Wine Country?

Not from the trail. Visits are self-guided and there is no charge to visit the region.

How much are tastings on the Lake Erie wine trail?

The trail says most wineries charge a small fee of $1 to $5.

Can you use Uber or Lyft on the Lake Erie wine trail?

The trail says Uber and Lyft are available in some areas.

Do large groups need reservations?

Yes. Groups of 8 or more should call each winery at least 1-2 days ahead.

Are Lake Erie wineries open year-round?

Most are open year-round, seven days a week; check each winery's site for current hours.

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