Discover Seneca County's Wine & Craft Beverages

Seneca County is home to the largest concentration of wineries in the Finger Lakes Region. In addition to world-class wines, the area has also become a burgeoning scene for micro-breweries, cideries and distilleries.  

Wine FAQ's

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  • Riesling is a grape that prefers a cool climate which helps it develop a strong acidic backbone (necessary to maintain wine complexity and balance). Rich, well-drained soil is an essential element for this grape to succeed. Fortunately, large shale deposits left behind by glacial activity some 10,000 years ago provides the perfect conditions for growing Riesling in the Finger Lakes.

  • New York ranks as the sixth largest beer-producing state in the nation with more than 860,000 barrels of production annually. Nearly 30% of the state's breweries are found in the Finger Lakes region, where they enjoy access to abundant fresh water, locally grown hops, malted barley and other ingredients.

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FEATURED PLACES TO VISIT

Knapp Winery (Cayuga Lake)

Among the region's oldest wineries, Knapp was the first to plant Cabernet Franc and open a restaurant.

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Ventosa Vineyards (Seneca Lake)

Award-winning wines with breathtaking scenic vistas, live music and delicious food.

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Finger Lakes Cider House (Cayuga Lake)

Enjoy flights, draft pours and bottles along with a daily food menu.

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Wagner Valley Brewing (Seneca Lake)

The first craft brewery on Seneca Lake, Wagner Valley has 12 draft lines ranging from light to dark.

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Seneca County Wine & Craft Beverage Business Directory