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A Weekend in the Finger Lakes: Riesling, Glacial Lakes, and Farm-to-Table Feasts

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The route

11 stops·6 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 activity

1. 01

   Restaurant

   The Station Restaurant

   Dine in a converted 1896 railroad depot on locally sourced American fare that pairs beautifully with Finger Lakes wines.

2. 02

   WineryFinger Lakes

   Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

   Konstantin Frank's legendary Dry Riesling proves vinifera grapes flourish in the Finger Lakes, thanks to this visionary Ukrainian viticulturalist's 1962 gamble.

3. 03

   WineryNiagara Peninsula

   Ravines Wine Cellars

   Morten Hallgren's Alsatian training shines through in Ravines' Burgundian-style Rieslings and graceful Pinot Noirs.

4. 04

   Restaurant

   Stonecat Café

   Farm-to-table dining overlooking Seneca Lake paired exclusively with Finger Lakes wines, all sourced with serious local commitment.

5. 05

   WineryNew York

   Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

   Dramatic Seneca Lake views pair perfectly with their beautifully structured Rieslings and estate Cabernet Franc.

6. 06

   Winery

   Bloomer Creek Vineyard

   Kim Engle's biodynamically farmed Seneca Lake estate crafts some of the Finger Lakes' most distinctive, terroir-focused wines.

7. 07

   WinerySeneca Lake

   Standing Stone Vineyards

   Family-owned producer on Seneca Lake's eastern shore, famous for stellar Gewürztraminer and Riesling from venerable vines.

8. 08

   Hotel

   Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

   Lakefront rooms and a restaurant with sweeping Seneca Lake views make this the perfect base for Finger Lakes wine explorations.

9. 09

   Activity

   Seneca Lake Wine Trail Morning Walk

   Stroll Seneca Lake's shoreline and appreciate the glacial geology that makes this deepest Finger Lake the region's perfect wine moderator.

10. 10

    WineryVictoria

    Red Newt Cellars Winery & Bistro

    Seneca Lake beauty pouring food-friendly Rieslings matched brilliantly with seasonal New York cuisine at their beloved on-site bistro.

11. 11

    Restaurant

    Moosewood Restaurant

    Legendary Ithaca vegetarian spot and James Beard honoree pairs globally inspired seasonal cooking with local wines for your perfect final dinner.