The Finger Lakes wine region is one of the most beautiful locations in Upstate New York, and is also filled with some of the most enjoyable activities, like wine tasting or visiting craft breweries. Not everyone enjoys drinking alcohol though, and there's no reason you should miss out of the fun with your friends and family! Many wineries and breweries offer non-alcoholic options for designated drivers, kids if it's a family friendly location, or people that just don't feel like drinking.
Check out these 5 wineries and breweries in the Seneca County, Finger Lakes region for your best NA options!
1. Wagner Vineyards
Wagner Vineyards is located along the beautiful shores of Seneca Lake in Lodi, New York. While they offer a large amount of wine from their vineyards, and craft beers through Wagner Valley Brewing Co., they also offer their Blush Grape Juice!
"Naturally sweet, non-alcoholic.
Our blush grape juice is made right here at the winery just like our award winning wines. Pressed from our own freshly picked grapes and cold filtered to preserve the refreshing flavors, this naturally sweet grape juice is a non-alcoholic beverage that can be enjoyed any time. Very popular with children and adults alike that visit the winery. No sugar added!"
In addition to offering their Blush Grape Juice by the bottle, they offer a family-friendly kid's flight! With a tasting for their grape juice, root beer, and a bag of popcorn, you or your children can enjoy that fun, non-alcoholic option!
Be sure to grab a bite to eat at the Ginny Lee Cafe before you go!
2. Finger Lakes Cider House
Finger Lakes Cider House is on an organic farm in Seneca County, located right in the heart of the Finger Lakes outside of Trumansburg. Open daily, the farm and cider house are located at 4017 Hickok Road, Interlaken, NY.
For those looking to grab a flight for tasting, there are non alcoholic choices! Choose from the Ginger Bear, a sparkling non alcoholic beverage made with organic ginger, citrus and honey, the Switchel, a sweet, sour, and spicy old time vinegar-based tonic with organic ginger, maple syrup and honey, or finally, the Shrub, a blueberry lavender house-made vinegar-based mixer, mixed with sparkling water, Ginger Bear, or Switchel!
Food is also available at the Finger Lakes Cider House, with small bites available daily from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and big bites available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Almost all meat, dairy, vegetables, and fruit are sourced directly from the Good Life Farm or local farms in the region.
3. Swedish Hill Winery
Swedish Hill boasts a gorgeous tasting room near the winery and vineyards on its property. It includes a deck that overlooks the property's frog pond and fountain, and amazing views of the countryside.
With over 50 different varieties of wine to choose from, grape juice is also an option!
Swedish Hill offers not one, but two types of grape juice for visitors. Available is the Concord Grape Juice or the Diamond Grape Juice; both non alcoholic and safe for the entire family.
4. Three Brothers Wineries & Estates
If grape juice isn't what you're looking for while hanging out at the winery with friends, then Three Brothers Wineries & Estates is worth checking out!
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates is located near Seneca Lake and they offer a line of delicious sodas! Not only are they alcohol free, but they're caffeine free too. Their Iron Heart soda line is sold in packs of 4 and options include Root Beer, Orange Cream Soda, Black Cherry and Lemon Lime.
The best part about Three Brothers is all the events they hold! In fact, the whole family is invited to the Bagg Dare Carnival on Sunday, June 16th, where the Sim Redmond Band will be playing from 1-4 p.m. and plenty of carnival themed foods like popcorn, cotton candy, and ice cream floats will be available. There will be food trucks, tarot card readings for $20 per reading, and a Dress Like Your Dad competition! This is a great event for families looking to celebrate Father's Day 2024.
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5. Fall Street Brewing
Now that soda and juice have been covered, consider stopping by Fall Street Brewing to try their kombucha!
The cost of their kombucha varies in cost based on size; the Tulsi Kombucha is $2 for a 4 oz. Taster, $3 for a 10 oz. Tulip, $4 for a 16 oz. Pint, $7 for a 32 oz. Grumbler, and $13 for a 64 oz. Growler.
Their extensive food menu has something for everyone, including breakfast sandwiches, breakfast burritos, loaded Bavarian pretzels, soups, quesadillas, salads, and sandwiches.
The cafe offers and assortment of drinks, including cold brew coffee, matcha latte, and so much more.
