New York Wines

Gone to the Dogs Tasting Pass on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-28
We’re bringing together two things you love – dogs and wine – for a doggone great time on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!

Price: $50 per tasting pass, including taxes and fees. Passes are non-refundable. Ticket insurance is available, for an extra fee at checkout via our third-party partner.
One pass = one complimentary tasting flight poured at each winery.
Over seven days – August 21-28, 2026 – passholders can enjoy visiting and sampling wines at participating wineries, during each winery’s regular business hours. Your ticket includes wine tasting, dog biscuits, and a special bandana for your dog!
You can come for a day or two, or spread your visits out over the entire event duration (your ticket only entitles you to one tasting at each winery).
You must be traveling with a dog to purchase this tasting pass.

Learn more and purchase your pass here!

Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival 2026
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13
September 12-13, 2026
Rhinebeck, NY
25 Years of Wine, Food & Hudson Valley Tradition
What began as a regional gathering of wineries, artisans, and food lovers has evolved into one of the Hudson Valley’s most celebrated annual traditions.
For 25 years, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival has brought together unforgettable tastings, local craftsmanship, live entertainment, and thousands of guests from across New York and beyond.
From our earliest festivals to today’s immersive experience, the heart of the event has remained the same — celebrating the people, flavors, and culture that make the Hudson Valley extraordinary.

Learn more and register at www.hudsonvalleywinefest.com.

Harvest the Hudson on the Shawangunk Wine Trail
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-30
September 14-30, 2026
Celebrate the season with the Hudson Valley’s most exciting wines. From bold Cabernet Franc to crisp Riesling, refreshing Seyval Blanc, and more, each tasting highlights the flavors that thrive in our cool-climate vineyards.
This interactive event goes beyond the glass! Discover the stories and legacies behind each winery, explore how the terroir shapes every vintage, and learn about the winemaking techniques that bring these wines to life. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming fall and winter events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or just beginning your wine journey, this is your chance to savor, stock up, and experience the very best of the Hudson Valley.
Sip, Shop & Win with Harvest the Hudson Rewards!
Stock your cellar for fall and winter or gift-giving with Hudson Valley wines during Harvest the Hudson on the Shawangunk Wine Trail – and score exclusive rewards!

Harvest Festival on the Niagara Wine Trail
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27
Celebrate the harvest with local wines paired with seasonal foods
September 26th and 27th
Take a self-guided tour along the Niagara Wine Trail this weekend and have some fun with your closest friends and loved ones.
Get inspiration for a night in or what to serve at your next dinner party with samples of a harvest-themed appetizer, salad, soup, side dish, or dessert with your wine pairing at each participating member winery.
Learn More and Register Here

Behind the Vines
2026-10-10 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Sat. Oct 10 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Behind the Vines
An Inside Look at Lake Erie Wine Country
There’s more to wine country than what you find in the tasting room.
Behind the Vines invites you to experience Lake Erie Wine Country from the inside, through a series of intimate, interactive experiences created especially for this event. Choose from one of three carefully curated journeys, each taking you to three wineries for experiences you won’t find on an ordinary visit.
With groups limited to just 12 guests, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with the winemakers, growers and other people who bring Lake Erie Wine Country to life. Taste wine from the barrel. Walk the vineyard. Explore how sparkling wine is made. Challenge your senses with a black-glass tasting. Discover what concrete can do for a wine. These aren’t lectures—they’re conversations, demonstrations and hands-on experiences designed to take you deeper into the craft, agriculture and personalities behind the wines.
At each winery, you’ll spend 90 minutes exploring a different aspect of grape growing, winemaking or wine appreciation. Along the way, you’ll taste, ask questions, experiment and discover—and come away knowing a little more about what goes into the glass and the people and places that make it possible.

Learn more and register here!

Hallowine Murder Mystery on the Niagara Wine Trail
2026-10-17 12:00 - 17:00
Wine tasting paired with . . . murder!
October 17th
Join us for a murder mystery along the Niagara Wine Trail. Come as yourself or in costume!
Collect clues and interview a different suspect character at each participating winery to solve the murder mystery.
Choose from General tasting or VIP tickets.
Learn More and Register Here

Sips and Spells on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail
2026-10-31 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday, October 31, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM | $65 per person
Come for the wine. Stay for the magic.
Step into a moody, fall-inspired day where wine meets a touch of magic on the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.
Sips & Spells is a limited-capacity, curated experience designed to celebrate the shift from harvest season into the cozier months ahead. Throughout the day, guests will travel winery to winery enjoying enchanting tasting experiences, seasonal touches, and subtle witchy elements woven throughout the trail.
Tickets are $65 per person, or $60 for guests choosing the non-alcoholic “potion” experience.
Each ticket includes:
• A gathering bag to collect your seasonal goodies
• A spellbinding souvenir wine glass
• A curated item from each winery to build your own autumn-inspired collection
• A bewitching wine tasting experience at every stop — featuring themed tastings, potion-inspired cocktails, or a mix of both
• Live roaming performances by Witches of Water’s Edge
Guests will fill their gathering bags throughout the day with thoughtfully selected take-home items such as dried herbs, candles, spices, tea blends, crystals, and other cozy seasonal elements. The result is a personalized collection inspired by the atmosphere, scents, and magic of fall.
Guests choosing the non-alcoholic experience will enjoy handcrafted “potion” mocktails at each winery in place of wine tastings, while still receiving the full event experience, souvenir glass, collectible items, and seasonal goodies throughout the trail.
Throughout the event, guests will also encounter live performances from Witches of Water’s Edge, a local performance dance troupe whose work supports advocacy and awareness efforts benefiting Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes. As part of this partnership, $10 from every ticket sold will directly support their fundraising and advocacy efforts for survivors of domestic violence.
With its moody autumn aesthetic, magical details, and thoughtfully curated experiences, Sips & Spells offers an elevated and unforgettable way to celebrate the season along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

Learn more and register here!

Cornell Cooperative Extension 2026 NYS Agritourism Conference
2026-11-04 - 2026-11-05
November 4 & 5, 2026
If you are looking for practical guidance that goes beyond theory, the 2026 New York State Agritourism Conference is designed to help farms build and strengthen successful visitor experiences. The conference features expert-led sessions, peer learning, and real-world examples focused on expanding direct sales, education, hospitality, and entertainment offerings.
While geared toward New York State farms starting or growing an agritourism operation, the conference is also valuable for educators, public officials, and tourism professionals interested in supporting agritourism across the state. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas and meaningful connections to support future growth.

LOCATION:
Cornell AgriTech

630 W North Street, Geneva, NY 14456

Learn More and Register at: https://nyagritourismconference.com/

Handcrafted Holiday on Keuka Lake Wine Trail
2026-11-14 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday, November 14th, 2026

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

To us, the holidays are a season of gathering — and that’s what this event encompasses.
Raise your glasses and your spirits with your favorite people as you take a self-guided tour of our member wineries. Our hope is that you leave feeling refreshed and ready for the holidays – and hopefully some wine for upcoming parties and gifting!
While you won’t be doing any holiday crafting, you will be introduced to what handcrafted means in our world. When we say our wines are handcrafted, we mean they’re made with care, intention, and a personal touch at every step. From tending the vines to harvesting the grapes and guiding the winemaking process.
Handcrafting often means hand-picking grapes at just the right moment, working in small batches, and making decisions based on taste, experience, and passion. It’s about letting the unique character of each vineyard and vintage shine through, so every bottle tells a story. You’ll probably hear reference the word terroir (pronounced tare -WAHr).
During this event, enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at each winery. This immersive and experiential event goes beyond a regular tasting room experience. This is not just your average tasting! Experiences range from owner/winemaker-led tastings, behind-the-scenes discussions, vertical tastings, tasting unreleased wines, and more.
Enjoy wine samples and holiday inspired food pairings curated by Lake Life Catering.
Participating Wineries: Keuka Spring Vineyards, Agricolae Estate Winery by Ravines, Weis Vineyards, Domaine LeSeurre Winery, Hill Hill Winery, and Vineyard View Winery.
Learn More and Register Here

November Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail: Weekend 1
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22
Celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!

During this event, you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries decked out for the holiday season, sampling delicious wine and food pairings, and collecting ornaments at each stop.
This event sells out every year! Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Have questions about how our events work? CLICK HERE to view answers to frequently asked questions.
Friday, November 20, 2026: 12pm – 5pm
Saturday, November 21, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, November 22, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Tickets are good for all three days. We encourage you to spread your winery visits out. You must begin at your chosen starting winery, but then you can visit wineries in any order you choose, visiting each winery once throughout the course of the weekend.
This is for the first weekend of Deck the Halls – we host two separate weekends for this event. Be sure to select the correct one as tickets cannot be exchanged between the two.
Register and learn more here!

December Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail: Weekend 2
2026-12-04 - 2026-12-06
Celebrate the holiday season with Deck the Halls on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail!

During this event, you’ll enjoy a self-guided tour of participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries decked out for the holiday season, sampling delicious wine and food pairings and collecting ornaments at each stop.
Looking for event recipes? CLICK HERE to see the 2025 Recipe Book.
This event sells out every year.
Have questions? CLICK HERE to view answers to frequently asked questions.
Friday, December 4, 2026: 12pm – 5pm
Saturday, December 5, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Sunday, December 6, 2026: 10am – 5pm
Tickets are good for all three days. We encourage you to spread your winery visits out. You must begin at your chosen starting winery, but then you can visit wineries in any order you choose, visiting each winery once throughout the course of the weekend.
This is for the *second weekend* of Deck the Halls – we host two separate weekends for this event. Be sure to select the correct one as tickets cannot be exchanged between the two.

Learn more and register here!

Holiday Happening on the Niagara Wine Trail
2026-12-05 - 2026-12-06
December 5 & 6, 2026
More information will be available in the coming months!
Learn More and Register Here

Christmas Around the World 2026 on the Lake Ontario Wine Trail
2026-12-06 - 2026-12-07
Save the Date!!! Christmas Around the World December 5th & 6th!
It’s the best time of the year and time for our favorite event…Christmas Around the World back this December 6th & 7th!
Travel the Lake Ontario Wine Trail this holiday season for our annual holiday tour. Celebrate the season with festive pairings of wine, spirits, and ciders with foods from around the world. Each participant will represent a different country, pairing traditional holiday dishes with local award-winning wines, spirits and ciders. All pairings offer unique flavors for guests to experience. There will be plenty of fun, food, and holiday shopping for all to enjoy.
This event is held from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday. This is a self-guided tour; you have both days to finish the event (but one redemption at each location, not one redemption per day)
Due to limited space in tasting rooms, reservations for groups of 8 or more are required. Not all locations can accommodate large groups. Please email us at contactus@lakeontariowinetrail.com to send us your itinerary.
If you have questions regarding this event please email us at contactus@lakeontariowinetrail.com. We hope to see you on the Trail!
Learn More and Register Here
