Seneca Lake Wine Trail
Member wineries sit around Seneca Lake, mostly along NY-14 on the west shore and NY-414 on the east shore, between Geneva and Watkins Glen. The trail says the next winery is usually a few minutes' drive away.
- 27wineries listed
- 1986trail founded
- 9towns
- 10serve food
- 22dog-friendly
The wineries
9 of 27 wineries publish a tasting price. Sorted by town.
J.R. Dill Winery
Burdett
Small-batch winery founded in 2010 by Jeff Dill, 6 miles north of Watkins Glen on the east side.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Fulkerson Winery
Dundee
Seventh-generation family farm (land settled in 1805) that opened the winery in 1989 and also sells grape juice to home winemakers.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Glenora Wine Cellars
Dundee
Seneca Lake's first winery, opened in 1977; also runs a restaurant and a 30-room inn.
- $10 for 5 wines of your choice
- food
- lodging
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars
Dundee
Kendall family winery pouring small-batch, low-intervention dry vinifera and hybrid wines, including Nathan K. and Chepika.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Tabora Farm and Winery
Dundee
Winery with a from-scratch deli and bakery; wines focus on native and hybrid grapes, with growing vinifera plantings.
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
Belhurst Estate Winery
Geneva
Winery on the historic Belhurst estate that also makes Mabel's Oat Soda Co. beer and hard cider; two restaurants and hotels on site.
- $10 for a flight of 5 wines
- food
- lodging
- brewery/cidery
- event venue
- lake view
Cane & Vine Wine Cellars
Geneva
Tasting room south of Geneva pouring dry-to-sweet whites, reds and rosé from Finger Lakes grapes.
Three Brothers Wineries and Estates
Geneva
One estate with three wineries and a brewery, plus a cafe.
- Single tasting pass $40; shared pass $55
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lodging
- brewery/cidery
Ventosa Vineyards
Geneva
100% estate winery focused on older-vintage dry reds, including Italian varieties Sangiovese and Tocai Friulano; has Cafe Toscana.
- $10.30 per person ($10 cash) for 5 wines
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
- lodging
Either Oar Wine, Whiskey, and Cheese Bar
Hector
Seated bar from the owners of Idol Ridge Winery and Alder Creek Distillery, serving wine and cheese pairing flights and whiskey cocktails.
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards
Hector
Family winery whose farm dates to 1852 and maker of Red Cat; has an outdoor pavilion bar called The Oasis.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- live music
Leidenfrost Vineyards
Hector
Small family farm-winery on the southeast shore growing vinifera, labrusca and hybrid grapes.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Red Newt Cellars
Hector
Founded in 1998; focuses on aromatic whites such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris, and has a bistro.
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Miles Wine Cellars
Himrod
Lakeside mansion winery reachable by boat, known for its Ghost Wine; also pours beer, cider and spirits and runs an inn.
- dog-friendly
- lodging
- event venue
- picnic
- brewery/cidery
Boundary Breaks
Lodi
East-side vineyard planted in 2009 that focuses on Riesling and Cabernet Franc.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Idol Ridge Winery
Lodi
East-side ridge-top winery that shares its tasting room with Alder Creek Distillery; makes dry, sweet and sparkling wines.
- From $10 for 6 samples
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lodging
- distillery
- lake view
Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars
Lodi
Estate winery with over 119 acres on the east side, mainly Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc; solar-powered since 2016.
- $12 per person
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Silver Thread Winegarden
Lodi
Boutique winery on the east shore since 1991 using regenerative farming, focused on Riesling; solar-powered.
- $15 per person
- food
- event venue
- picnic
- lake view
Wagner Vineyards
Lodi
Family winery on the east shore since 1979 with over 30 wines, a craft brewery and the Ginny Lee Cafe.
- food
- dog-friendly
- event venue
- picnic
- brewery/cidery
Anthony Road Wine Company
Penn Yan
Family winery pouring since 1990, focused mainly on dry vinifera wines; has an art gallery and garden.
- picnic
CK Cellars (Torrey Ridge Winery and Earle Estates Meadery)
Penn Yan
Home of Torrey Ridge Winery and Earle Estates Meadery, making grape and fruit wines, mead and WortHog hard cider.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- brewery/cidery
Fox Run Vineyards
Penn Yan
Family-owned west-side winery making estate wines since 1989; runs on its own solar power and offers vineyard and winery tours.
- food
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Prejean Winery
Penn Yan
Estate winery since 1986 growing European varieties such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc.
- $10 for any 5 wines
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Seneca Shore Wine Cellars
Penn Yan
Medieval-themed tasting room; vineyards planted from 1979, with Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon among the vinifera.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
- lake view
Toast Winery
Rock Stream
Small winery focused on dry vinifera, also pouring native-grape wines, port, ice wine and bubbly.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Castel Grisch Winery
Watkins Glen
Founded in 1983 with 30 acres under vine and 14 grape varieties; wines range from dry to dessert.
- $15 for any 5 wines
- picnic
- event venue
- lake view
Lakewood Vineyards
Watkins Glen
Stamp family farm growing grapes on the west side since 1952; winery opened in 1989 and uses estate fruit from about 80 acres.
- dog-friendly
- picnic
Filter the trail
- Dog-friendly wineries22 of 27
- Wineries with food10 of 27
- Wineries with live music3 of 27
- Picnic-friendly wineries25 of 27
- Wineries with lodging6 of 27
- Wineries with lake views11 of 27
How to do the trail without driving
The trail is not walkable; it says to use a designated driver or hire transportation. Uber and Lyft are unreliable in the area and you risk getting stranded. The trail lists recommended transport companies (no drinking allowed in vehicles), sells one-day excursions with Sip Back & Relax Tours (5-6 hours of transport, tasting fees and gratuity included, lunch not included), and partners with the Finger Lakes Railway on wine train rides.
- Lightning Limousine and Transportation limo
- Prestige Limousine Service & Limo Bus Transportation limo
- Pizzo's Bare Grapes Wine Tours tour
- Diamonds Limousine and Sedan Service limo
- Global Limousine limo
- All Seneca Lake Limo limo
- A1 Lightning Wine Tours tour
- Sip Back and Relax Tours tour
- Stompin' Good Times tour
- Grapevine Country Tours tour
- Main Street Drivers shuttle
- Finger Lakes Rail Experience wine train tour
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Where to stay
Staying on the trail means no long drive after the last tasting. Towns with wineries on the Seneca Lake trail:
- Hotels in Burdett1 winery in town
- Hotels in Dundee4 wineries in town
- Hotels in Geneva4 wineries in town
- Hotels in Hector4 wineries in town
- Hotels in Himrod1 winery in town
- Hotels in Lodi5 wineries in town
- Hotels in Penn Yan5 wineries in town
- Hotels in Rock Stream1 winery in town
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Best time to go
Trail events run year-round; Deck the Halls (November and December weekends) is its most popular event and usually sells out.
Trail events
| Event | When |
|---|---|
| Deck the Halls (November weekend) | November 20-22, 2026 |
| Deck the Halls (December weekend) | December 4-6, 2026 |
| Chocolate & Wine (tentative) | February 19-21, 2027 |
| Wine & Brunch (tentative) | March 12-14, 2027 |
| Spring Wine & Cheese (tentative) | April 16-18, 2027 |
| Smokin' Summer Kickoff (tentative) | June 5-6, 2027 |
| Gone to the Dogs tasting pass (tentative) | August 22-29, 2027 |
Frequently asked questions
How many wineries are on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?
We list 27 current wineries on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail; the trail itself says 28. They sit in or near Burdett, Dundee, Geneva, Hector, Himrod and Lodi.
Can you walk the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?
No. The trail says it is not for walking or hiking; 'trail' means the wineries are clustered around the lake, usually a few minutes' drive apart.
Do I need reservations at Seneca Lake wineries?
Most wineries take walk-ins, some ask for reservations, and most cap group size. Check each winery's policy before you go.
Is Uber or Lyft available on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?
The trail says ride-sharing is not reliable in this rural area and you could get stranded; it recommends booking one of its listed transport companies.
Is there a wine tour package on Seneca Lake?
Yes. The trail sells one-day excursions with Sip Back & Relax Tours that include transport, tasting fees and driver gratuity (lunch extra).
How many wineries are on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail?
The trail's site states 28 members; its winery directory listed 27 wineries on 2026-10-01.
Sources
- https://senecalakewine.com/explore-our-wineries/
- https://senecalakewine.com/the-trail/
- https://senecalakewine.com/frequently-asked-questions-2/
- https://senecalakewine.com/slwt-transportation/
- https://senecalakewine.com/trail-calendar/
- https://senecalakewine.com/one-day-excursions/
- https://senecalakewine.com/finger-lakes-rail-experience/
- https://www.senecalakewine.com/plan-your-visit
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