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The Ultimate Finger Lakes Wine Weekend: Seneca Lake's East & West Shores

Finger Lakes Wine Country Tourism is the official tourism organization for the Finger Lakes region of New York.

The route

12 stops·6 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 activity · 1 shop

1. 01

   Hotel

   Check-in at Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

   Wake up to Seneca Lake views at this full-service lakefront hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring both wine region shores.

2. 02

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Rooster Fish Brewing

   Rooster Fish Brewing fuels your wine day with killer craft beers and sandwiches in a laid-back Watkins Glen hangout.

3. 03

   WineryNew York

   Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars

   Dramatic neo-Grecian architecture and sweeping Seneca Lake views frame stellar estate Rieslings and Pinot Noir.

4. 04

   WineryCentral Coast

   Silver Thread Vineyard

   Seneca Lake's east shore gem crafts benchmark Rieslings with minimal intervention on sustainably farmed estate land.

5. 05

   Activity

   Seneca Lake State Park Walk

   Stretch your legs with lakeside views and fresh air at this scenic state park, perfectly positioned between wine tastings.

6. 06

   WinerySeneca Lake

   Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

   Hermann J. Wiemer crafts world-class Rieslings and Gewürztraminers on Seneca Lake's scenic west shore.

7. 07

   Restaurant

   Dinner at Stonecat Café

   Stonecat Café pairs Finger Lakes wines with pristine seasonal fare sourced from nearby farms on Seneca Lake's quieter eastern shore.

8. 08

   WineryFinger Lakes

   Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery

   This Keuka Lake pioneer showed the Finger Lakes could master vinifera, now celebrated for stellar Rieslings, Pinot Noirs, and sparklers.

9. 09

   WineryNiagara Peninsula

   Ravines Wine Cellars

   Morten Hallgren's Keuka Lake estate nails dry, Alsatian-style Rieslings with the precision you'd expect from a Geneva-trained winemaker.

10. 10

    Restaurant

    Village Tavern Restaurant

    Dig into classic American comfort food paired with an impressive roster of Finger Lakes wines at this beloved Hammondsport standby.

11. 11

    WineryVictoria

    Red Newt Cellars Winery & Bistro

    Seneca Lake's east shore duo does expressive single-vineyard Rieslings paired with creative bistro fare that actually knows what it's doing.

12. 12

    Shop

    Shopping at Finger Lakes Wine Center

    Stock up on bottles from dozens of regional producers at this curated Watkins Glen retail hub.