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News and Updates from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation

Wine Trails

Niagara Wine Trail Annual Event Pass

2025 Calendar January 1 – March 31: Winter Wine Pass $40 each January Weekends: Warm up with Wine No ticket necessary; Purchase directly from participating wineries Soup, Mulled Wine & Warm Treats! February 15-16: Be Mine with Wine* $30 each, $35 at the door, $20 designated drivers April 5: Vino at the Casino* VIP Admission 1-2pm $50 each, General Admission 2-5pm $40 each $45 at the door, $35 designated drivers

Handcrafted Holiday

Saturday, November 8th, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $110/person (all inclusive of taxes & fees) Get ready for the holiday season along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail! Raise your glasses and your spirits as you take a self-guided tour of our member wineries. Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at each winery. This immersive and experiential event goes beyond a regular tasting room experience. You’ll have a custom itinerary for

Wine and Cheese Lovers

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $110/person (all inclusive of taxes & fees) It’s undeniable that wine and cheese complement each other, which is why we have an event dedicated to the pairing of the two! Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at our member wineries along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail. This immersive and experiential event goes beyond a regular tasting room experience. You’ll have a custom

Savoring Sweets

Saturday, February 8th, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $110/person (all inclusive of taxes & fees) This immersive wine and food experience is a great opportunity to enjoy Keuka Lake in the winter – quieter, tranquil, and cozy! Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at our member wineries along Keuka Lake. This immersive and experiential event goes beyond a regular tasting room experience. You’ll have a custom itinerary for the day

2025 Wine & Herb

Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, May 4, 2025 10:00 PM – May 5, 2025, 5:00 PM   Drink. Eat. Garden. Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all the food samples along with the matching recipe collection. As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a

2025 Wine & Herb

Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM   Drink. Eat. Garden. Repeat. Get a head start on your herb garden. Collect the potted herbs and veggies featured in all the food samples along with the matching recipe collection. As you savor herb-prepared cuisine, you’ll be offered a wine that compliments

2025 Bacon on the Lakein

Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM You heard that right—BACON! The wineries have pulled out all the stops, crafting mouthwatering bacon-inspired creations paired perfectly with CLWT wines to dazzle your taste buds. Trust us, your palate will be sending thank-you notes! But wait, there’s more! Alongside these bacon-infused bites, you’ll get to sip a wine that complements each

Cayuga Wine Trail Ports of Call: Wine and Food Event

Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey at our new and improved Ports of Call wine and food event! Join us as we tour the world through a curated selection of wines and gourmet bites, each stop bringing unique tastes and unforgettable pairings. From bold reds to crisp whites and exquisite cuisine, it’s a true feast for the senses. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just love discovering new flavors,

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Winter Tasting Pass 2025

Kick off the new year with a journey through the best of Seneca Lake wine country! The January Wine Tasting Pass offers exclusive access to 16 participating wineries, each showcasing their signature wines in cozy tasting rooms. Enjoy the flexibility of tasting at your own pace throughout the entire month of January. Perfect for both seasoned wine lovers and curious newcomers. This tasting pass is your ticket to discovering the

Keuka Lake Wine Trail Donates $1,000 to the Humane Society of Yates County

Image courtesy of Keuka Lake Wine Trail. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail is proud to announce a $1,000 donation to the Humane Society of Yates County, raised through the highly successful Paws & Pours Passport program. This initiative not only celebrates the dog-friendly culture of the Finger Lakes and participating wineries but also showcases the Wine Trail’s continued commitment to supporting local organizations and fostering community connections within the Keuka Lake

Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest

Embark on a tantalizing journey at the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, boasting an impressive lineup of over 300 vendors offering a delightful variety of wineries, food trucks brimming with gourmet delights, exquisite fine arts and crafts, and an inviting beer tent experience. Enjoy demonstrations from professional chefs and mixologists, listen to live music, and enjoy the last days of summer in the Hudson Valley. For more than 2

Westfield Grape and Wine Festival

The 2nd Annual Westfield Grape and Wine Festival is Coming – Rain or Shine! Join us for an extraordinary family-friendly event, the 2nd Annual Westfield Grape and Wine Festival, taking place on September 7th & 8th. Located in both downtown Westfield, and at the Grape Discovery Center at 8305 West Mian Street. There will be wine tasting, vendors, food, musical acts, including The Probable’s-Unplugged. Admission is Free! Come and immerse yourself

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Everybody Get Excited. August Is Finger Lakes Wine Month

Celebrate New York’s largest wine region with special tastings, exclusive experiences, and more.  If you’ve ever wondered when the best time to visit a winery in the Finger Lakes is, the best answer is, “any time.” Each season has its charms. But, if you’re thinking about visiting the region in August, it’s certainly an exciting time to do so. The vines are lush and full. Verasion, when the grapes start

December Deck the Halls

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. DATES & EVENT TIMING:  Friday, December 6, 2024: 12pm – 5pm Saturday, December 7, 2024: 10am – 5pm Sunday, December 8, 2024: 10am – 5pm Tickets are good for

Niagara Wine Trail Holiday Happening

Holiday Happening – December 7 & 8, 2024 Sample wine at your local Niagara Wine Trail wineries and get ready for the holiday season by collecting an ornament from each winery. SINGLE $50 ticket includes: Tasting of 3 wines from each participating winery location 1 ornament from each winery visited 1 wine glass from starting location COUPLES $75 ticket includes:  Tasting of 3 wines per person from each participating winery location

Niagara Wine Trail Share the Bounty

Share the Bounty – November 9–10, 2024 Our annual fundraising event to benefit food banks, food pantries and charities along the Niagara Wine Trail. Each winery accepts either a monetary donation or a non-perishable donation in exchange for tastings this weekend.  No passes or tickets needed to participate. Please see below for how to make a donation in exchange for your tasting.   More information is coming soon. Please visit niagarawinetrail.org/share-the-bounty

Niagara Wine Trail Harvest Festival

Celebrate the harvest with local wines paired with seasonal foods September 28 & 29, 2024 This weekend, take a self-guided tour along the wine trail 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

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Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekend

HARVEST WEEKEND #1 November 01 to 03, 2024 More information coming soon. Please visit www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events/lewc-events/harvest-weekend-1-6 to learn more. HARVEST WEEKEND #2 November 08 to 10, 2024 More information coming soon. Please visit www.lakeeriewinecountry.org/events/lewc-events/harvest-weekend-2-6 to learn more.

Holiday Fineries At The Wineries

November 23-24, 2024 & December 7-8, 14-15, 2024 11am-5pm Each Day Shawangunk Wine Trail Our member wineries are festively decorated and eagerly await your return for our holiday extravaganza! Taste an array of Hudson Valley wines, get a head start on holiday shopping, and receive a commemorative wine glass and tasting flights at the wineries on one of three itineraries of your choice. Collect special holiday ornaments along your self-guided

Handcrafted Holiday on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail

HANDCRAFTED HOLIDAY Saturday, November 9th, 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $110/person (all inclusive of taxes & fees) Tickets now available! Scroll below to select your starting winery and tickets. Get ready for the holiday season along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail! Raise your glasses and your spirits as you take a self-guided tour of our member wineries. Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at each winery. You’ll have a custom

November Deck the Halls

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. DATES & EVENT TIMING:  Friday, November 22, 2024: 12pm – 5pm Saturday, November 23, 2024: 10am – 5pm Sunday, November 24, 2024: 10am – 5pm Tickets are good for

Paws & Pours Keuka Lake Wine Trail Tasting Passport

A DOG-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE Drink wine, raise funds for animals in need! Paws & Pours is a fundraising initiative and our way of showing a warm welcome to you and your pups! Your purchase of this pass will go toward helping local animals at the Humane Society of Yates County in Penn Yan. All our member wineries are dog-friendly! This pass is 100% digital and you don’t need to download an

2024 Hudson Valley Wine Tasting Passport

Wine Tasting Passport Our Passport booklet entitles the holder to receive one free wine tasting flight at each of the participating wineries on the Shawangunk Wine Trail. Simply present the Passport to your server at each participating winery to receive your tasting flight. Your server will then stamp the inside of your Passport booklet on their winery name to confirm you received your tasting flight at that location. Embark on

Niagara Wine Trail Wine Festival

Niagara Wine Trail Wine Festival – July 27 & 28, 2024 Tickets:  $40 (pre-sale until 7/26 @ 9pm) $45 at the door Wine Tasting & General Admission Designated drivers no charge. All ages event Valid BOTH days: Saturday, July 27 from 12:00 to 6:00 pm Saturday, July 28 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm Location: Academy Park, Lewiston, NY Parking: There is free parking around the Village Festival Schedule: Saturday, July 27, 2024 12:00–6:00pm: Wine tasting $40 pre-sale/$45 during

Smokin’ Summer Kickoff on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail 2024

Smokin’ Summer Kickoff, takes place Saturday, June 8, 2024 and Sunday, June 9, 2024. SUMMER THEMED FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS! Come kickoff the summer with two days of local wine and foods associated with this beautiful time of year.  Enjoy a self-guided tour around Seneca Lake while exploring the unique, delicious pairings of local wines the fantastic grilled and summertime foods at participating Seneca Lake Wine Trail wineries! Each attendee will

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Roll Out the Barrels 2024!

We’re are thrilled to kick off our 2024 season with our first annual event, Roll Out the Barrels! Over the course of a weekend, enjoy special access to pre-release and newly released wines, spirits and ciders. Travel the trail at your own pace for this self-guided tour. Tickets are $30pp (at the door, $25 presale) and include three samples of pre-released or newly released wines at each stop. You will

Wag Your Tail Along the Trail

Wag Your Tail Along the Trail Dearest four-legged friends, The moment has come for you to nudge your human companion and make your way to the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, from June 1st through the 30th. Each winery along the trail has prepared delightful treats just for you, the most delightful of all creatures, and ample pets and belly rubs await from admirers aplenty to make your tail wag with

Wine & Charcuterie

Wine and charcuterie meats and cheeses pairing experience June 1 & 2, 2024 Join us for a unique weekend tasting experience! Sponsored by Yancey’s Fancy and Finger Lakes Artisan foods Local Wine Pairings Take a self-guided tour along the wine trail this summer and get inspiration on how to incorporate wine and the art of charcuterie at your next gathering. As you sample 3 wines from each participating winery, enjoy samples

Sparkling Wine Master Class

Sparkling Wine Master Class Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Featuring two separate sessions for owners/winemakers and non-production staff Hosted at Ventosa Vineyards, Geneva, NY Details and registration for each session via Eventbrite links at bottom The Finger Lakes Wine Alliance is pleased to welcome all wineries in the Finger Lakes to its 9th Annual Wine Master Class! Through two distinct sessions, any winery staff member interested in learning more about traditional

Rosé in May Tasting Pass on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail

MAY 6 – MAY 10 Ready to rosé all day? Come to the Seneca Lake Wine Trail and spend 5 week-days sampling rosé and other fabulous Seneca Lake wines! Our Rosé in May tasting pass is valid Monday, May 6, 2024 through Friday, May 10, 2024. At each participating winery, the Rosé in May tasting includes one rosé plus three additional wines. With 22 participating wineries and the pass cost of $50, that’s less than $3 per

Lights Out

April 05 to 08, 2024 Lake Erie Wine Country is in the Path of Totality for the April 8th solar eclipse. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience as this rare phenomenon won’t occur again in Erie County until 2144, 120 years from now. Pick up your ticket at your host winery, where you will receive instructions for your return on Monday to view the eclipse. Your ticket provides you with 3-days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) to

Lights Out

April 05 to 08, 2024 Lake Erie Wine Country is in the Path of Totality for the April 8th solar eclipse. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience as this rare phenomenon won’t occur again in Erie County until 2144, 120 years from now. Pick up your ticket at your host winery, where you will receive instructions for your return on Monday to view the eclipse. Your ticket provides you with 3-days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) to

Lights Out

April 05 to 08, 2024 Lake Erie Wine Country is in the Path of Totality for the April 8th solar eclipse. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime experience as this rare phenomenon won’t occur again in Erie County until 2144, 120 years from now. Pick up your ticket at your host winery, where you will receive instructions for your return on Monday to view the eclipse. Your ticket provides you with 3-days (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) to

Vino at the Casino

Join Niagara Wine Trail wineries for tastings, bottle sales and games of chance at the Batavia Downs & Hotel. Choose either the VIP or General Admission tickets. Every Ticket Includes: Souvenir Wine Glass $25 Free Play voucher from Batavia Downs Voucher for $5 off a $10 food purchase at Batavia Downs restaurants the day of the event Wine samples from participating wineries from 2pm – 5pm *not included in designated driver ticket Wine

2024 Wine and Herb

Drink. Eat. Garden. Repeat. Jumpstart your herb garden by gathering potted herbs and veggies showcased in our delectable food samples, complete with a matching recipe collection. Indulge in herb-infused dishes and discover the perfect wine pairing for each. Take home the recipes, ensuring you’ll shine as the star chef at your next gathering. Plus, enjoy up to three additional wine tastings to complete your delightful experience. April 27/28 and May

Spring Wine and Cheese

During Spring Wine & Cheese Weekend, enjoy a self-guided tour around the beautiful Seneca Lake Wine Trail while exploring delicious pairings of local wines with a variety of cheese-themed dishes. Our events often sell out, well in advance, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! We’re sorry, due to the size of these events, wineries are not able to accommodate food allergies and restrictions. Please CLICK HERE to preview the event recipes.

Wine and Cheese Lovers on the Keuka Lake Wine Trail

Saturday, April 27th, 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm $110/person (all inclusive of taxes & fees) Tickets now available! Scroll below to select your starting winery and tickets. It’s undeniable that wine and cheese complement each other, which is why we have an event dedicated to the pairing of the two. Enjoy a unique, specially-prepared experience at our six member wineries along the Wine Trail. You’ll have a custom itinerary

2024 Earth Day At The Wineries

April 20-21, 2024 11am-5pm Each Day Join us for our second annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21. Choose your date and starting winery on one of three itineraries and embark on a self-guided winery tour between 11 am and 5 pm at your leisure. Your ticket includes a souvenir wine glass plus a tasting flight at each of the locations on your itinerary. But

Long Island Wine Country Locals Wine Week

BRIDGE LANE WINE: Buy one tasting flight, get one complimentary tasting flight CHANNING DAUGHTERS WINERY: Buy one tasting flight, get one complimentary tasting flight CHRONICLE WINES: Buy one tasting flight, get one complimentary tasting flight + 10% off bottles DUCK WALK VINEYARDS: Buy one tasting flight, get one complimentary tasting flight EV&EM VINEYARDS: Buy one tasting flight, get one complimentary tasting flight FIRE ISLAND VINES: Buy one tasting flight, get

Cheers to the Solar Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, portions of Seneca Lake will be in the path of totality for the Solar Eclipse. If you’re in town for this momentous event, we invite you to join 17 of our member wineries for a special evening of wine tasting and light bites on Sunday, April 7 from 6-8pm hosted by Fox Run Vineyards. During the event, ticketholders can visit the tasting stations, enjoying the wines and

Sips to the Eclipse

On April 8, 2024, the Finger Lakes region will witness a solar eclipse, with many areas experiencing totality. To celebrate this rare event, we’ve curated a special event for your enjoyment while you’re here. Date: Saturday, April 6 – Sunday, April 7 Event Details: Join us for a weekend of wine and fun as we celebrate “Sips to the Eclipse” across 10 participating wineries. Here’s how it works: Participants receive a

2024 Bacon on the Lakein

You read it right; we said BACON! The wineries have skillfully matched delectable bacon creations with Cayuga Lake Wine Trail wines to delight your palate. Your taste buds will thank us! In addition to savoring bacon-infused delights, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a wine that perfectly complements each dish and enjoy up to three more additional wine tastings at each winery you visit. Here’s a quick rundown: The event

Keuka Lake Wine Trail Unveils Exciting New Logo, Branding, and Website

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Chelsea Race, Director of [email protected]/Logo Penn Yan, NY, June 9th, 2023 — The Keuka Lake Wine Trail is thrilled to announce the launch of its fresh logo, reimagined branding, and a revamped website. These updates reflect the Wine Trail’s commitment to enhancing the visitor experience and promoting the rich heritage of the Keuka Lake region. The Keuka Lake Wine Trail has long been synonymous with

Seneca Lake Wine Trail Celebrates 35 Years

As we reflect on a tumultuous period full of unprecedented unknowns, one thing remained steadfast – our commitment to each other. New York wine is nothing without the passionate and pioneering people who make it. They share a commitment to craft and community with a warm, welcoming spirit that makes the wines even better. This week we shine a spotlight on the winery members of the Seneca Lake Wine Trail