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GROWN HERE. MADE HERE. Vescelius New York Wine & Plants Frst N.Y grown here. made here. Seneca Lake Winery Association, Inc. Association, Seneca Lake Winery 320 Suite Street, Franklin 2 North 14891 York Glen, New Watkins (877) 536-2717 (607) 535-8080 or [email protected] senecalakewine.com Here’s to the farmers, Situated around the deep, blue waters of Seneca Lake, our unique, glacially-formed And their vision. landscape and sloping shorelines create an To the growers, ideal cool-climate growing region that allows And their bounty. our members to grow a number of delicate vinifera grapes like Riesling, Chardonnay, and To the makers. other aromatic whites. Red varieties such as To the artists. Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir also thrive here, resulting in an array of diferent varieties and To their craft. styles, most made from grapes harvested within Here’s to the tasters, federally recognized Seneca Lake American Viticultural Area (AVA). We guarantee that you’ll And the diners. find a wine perfect for you! To the lovers, And friends. Our member wineries promote a spirit of cooperation to develop an outstanding and To the locals, comprehensive wine tourism region and are And the wanderers. dedicated to creating premium, award-winning wines suitable for every palate. Furthermore, To the Finger Lakes. Seneca Lake Wine Trail member wineries To this lake. are committed to enhancing the region’s economy and quality of life through a variety To these hills. of innovative and cooperative events and These waters. programs year-round. These vines. Since our organizations founding in 1986, These grapes. we have become a popular wine and grape Here’s to our passion. growing destination. With 31 member wineries, our Trail rivals those in the production regions Here’s to what we do. of California and Europe, and has become Here’s to our way of life. recognized world-wide as a premier wine growing region. We invite you to explore and And here’s to sharing it experience our history, our family of growers, with you. and our wines. Please drink responsibly. OUR MEMBER WINERIES are dedicated to Look for these roadside signs along the Trail creating premium, award-winning wines suitable for every to help identify our member wineries. palate principally using grapes harvested within the federally recognized Seneca Lake viticultural area. Furthermore, the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and its member wineries are committed member to enhancing the region’s economy and quality of life through a variety of innovative and cooperative events and programs year SG round. Since our organization’s founding in 1986 we have become a popular winery and grape growing destination in the Finger Lakes Region as well as the eastern United States. With more WINERIES than 30 member wineries, our Trail rivals the wine producing To help make it easier to find our member wineries, we have regions of California and Europe. included the miles from one winery to the next, starting with Belhurst Estate Winery and going south, around the lake and back up the east side of the lake, counterclockwise. For example, it is approximately 6.9 miles from White Springs Winery to Fox Run Vineyards. Duration of membership, referenced by color (see key in page footer) Miles to next winery A Belhurst Estate Winery EST. 2004 0.5 belhurst.com [email protected] 4069 West Lake Road, Geneva Open: Year round, Daily 10-8 (315) 781-0201 ext. 8 Appointment required for groups of 8 or more. Overlooking Seneca Lake, historic Belhurst Castle is a beautiful attraction featuring fne dining in Edgar’s Steakhouse and casual dining in Stonecutters Lounge. Our winemakers create award winning wines as unique as the castle itself. Romantic lodging, Isabella Spa~Salon, a unique gift emporium, and our delectable wines are all awaiting you at Belhurst! Taste for yourself! B White Springs Farm Winery EST. 2006 6.9 whitespringswinery.com [email protected] 4200 State Route 14, Geneva Open: May-Nov, Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 Dec-Apr, Mon-Sun 10-5 (315) 781-9463 Appointment required for groups of 8 more. Make us your frst stop! Live music every Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. While enjoying our beautiful Seneca Lake views, taste a selection of over 30 premium wines, 10 hand-crafted beers, hard cider, and a real draft root beer. From dry to sweet wines, FF light to dark beers, we have something for everyone. HANDICAPPED BANQUET / ACCESSIBLE CRAFT PICNIC OVERNIGHT TOURS CONFERENCE PET-FRIENDLY DINING WEDDINGS WI-FI FACEBOOK KEY ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES BY BOAT BEVERAGES AREA ACCOMMODATIONS FF White Springs Farm Winery JLP SG C Fox Run Vineyards EST. 1989 1.5 D Seneca Shore Wine Cellars EST. 1997 1.2 foxrunvineyards.com senecawine.com [email protected] [email protected] 670 State Route 14, Penn Yan 929 Davy Road, Penn Yan Open: Year round, Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6 Open: Year round, Daily 10-5 (800) 636-9786 or (315) 536-4616 (315) 536-0882 or (800) LUV-VINO Appointment required for groups of 10 or more. Appointment required for groups of 8 or more. Fox Run Vineyards breaks down the barriers to the wine experience. We Medieval Winery of the Finger Lakes. Deck offer in-depth tours of the vineyard and winemaking facility, a friendly overlooking Seneca Lake with a medieval theme and gold medal and knowledgeable staff, and a Café that features a fully house-made wines. Enjoy a selection of 36 affordable, quality wines (great menu with produce from our garden. Fox Run Vineyards is family- value table wines, dry and sweet), from our 50 acre award-winning owned, and has been making estate wines since 1989. vineyards started in 1979. Visit the stockades. Undergo a royal transformation at our costume corner. Come visit! Seneca Shore Wine Cellars GWC E Anthony Road Wine Company EST. 1990 5.8 anthonyroadwine.com [email protected] 1020 Anthony Road, Penn Yan Open: Year-round, Daily 11-5 (315) 536-2182 or (800) 559-2182 Appointments required for groups of 10 or more. Stop by with your family, meet ours and share in the pleasure of a beverage that has been an everyday part of our lives since 1973. Our uniquely designed tasting room, educational gardens and the scenic view of Seneca Lake provide a relaxed atmosphere for savoring our distinctive, award winning wines. TRAIL MEMBER TRAIL MEMBER FIRST YEAR TWITTER INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE FOR 11+ YEARS FOR 2-10 YEARS TRAIL MEMBER (877) 536-2717 • SENECALAKEWINE.COM JLP GV Duration of membership, referenced by color (see key in page footer) Anthony Road Wine Company Miles to next winery F Prejean Winery EST. 1986 0.7 prejeanwinery.com • [email protected] 2634 State Route 14, Penn Yan Open: Apr-Oct, 10-5:30, Nov-Mar, 10-5 (315) 536-7524 or (800) 548-2216 Appointment required for groups of 10 or more. GV Enjoy premium estate grown wines in our air- JLP conditioned tasting room overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake. Picnic on our deck or grounds. I Miles Wine Cellars EST. 2001 8.7 Appointments required for all limousines and motorcoaches. mileswinecellars.com G EST. 1999 0.0 168 Randall Crossing Rd, Himrod Torrey Ridge Winery Open: Jan-Mar, Fri-Mon 10-5 torreyridgewinery.com Apr-Dec, Daily 10-5 [email protected] (607) 243-7742 2770 State Route 14, Penn Yan Appointment required for groups of 10 or more. Open: Nov-Apr, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5 Take the path less traveled, feel “Miles Away.” May-Oct, Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5 Let willows welcome you at this water’s edge Check our website for extended seasonal hours (315) 536-1210 mansion. Enjoy estate wines, craft beers, vintage Appointment required for groups of 10 or more. café and elegant inn. Visit by boat for a truly unforgettable experience. See for yourself why National At Torrey Ridge Winery, we believe “A good wine is a wine you like.” Geographic Travel calls Miles, “The most serenely gorgeous setting Join us to fnd your way through all the wine choices—sweet, dry, red, of any winery in the region.” white, rosé, vinifera, hybrids and native. Enjoy the day on our lawn overlooking beautiful Seneca Lake and "Find your wine," halfway up Seneca Lake’s West Shore! 3BW H Earle Estates Meadery EST. 1993 1.5 meadery.com [email protected] 2770 State Route 14, Penn Yan Open: Nov-Apr, Mon-Sat, 10-5, Sun 11-5 May-Oct, 10-6, Sun 10-5 (315) 536-6755 Appointment required for groups of 10 or more. At Earle Estates, we take great care to create our mead to maintain its natural favor. We also ferment a variety of fruits to create wonderful wines from the Finger Lakes. For fun, we blend them, creating a variety of favors! “Mead - The Other White Wine” Join us halfway up Seneca Lake’s west shore to fnd "Your Mead." HANDICAPPED BANQUET / ACCESSIBLE CRAFT PICNIC OVERNIGHT TOURS CONFERENCE PET-FRIENDLY DINING WEDDINGS WI-FI FACEBOOK KEY ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES BY BOAT BEVERAGES AREA ACCOMMODATIONS Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars L Glenora Wine Cellars EST. 1977 0.4 glenora.com [email protected] 5435 State Route 14, Dundee Open: Year round Daily 10-5 Extended summer and fall hours. (800) 243-5513 or (607) 243-5511 Appointment required for groups of 14 or more. Experience the excellence as you enjoy the spectacular view and award winning wines at Seneca Lake’s oldest winery. Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff guide you through our extensive selection of wines. Wine cellar tours June-October. Glenora Wine Cellars M Fulkerson Winery EST. 1989 1.5 fulkersonwinery.com [email protected] 5576 State Route 14, Dundee Open: Year round Daily 10-5 Extended summer and fall hours (607) 243-7883 Appointment required for groups of 10 or more.
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