Just got back from my second visit to the wine trail. My first was using the "Polar Pass" about 8 months ago, and this time we did the big "Deck the Halls" event. It was a blast! Excellent wine, some great food pairings, and so many places to visit and explore. We stayed in Watkins Glen (see separate review of... more

The Seneca Lake wine trail is beautiful, warm, friendly and an amazing bargain (you can do a tasting at most wineries for $1 - 4). At most places the staff is knowledgable, inviting and make you feel right at home. I am a huge, huge, HUGE fan of Damiani, Shalestone, and the Red Newt. The reds at Damiani and Shalestone... more

Being a bit of a wine snob, I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the wines available in the Finger Lakes wine country. The area is known for its Rieslings, but many wineries also make wonderful wine from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gewurtz, Vidal Blanc, Lemberger, Cab Franc - and more. The wineries appeal to different tastes and budgets,... more

There are so many wineries to visit, it takes more than a day to get to them all. I'm more of a sweet, table wine drinker and not in to the chards and cabs, so I love the sweet varietals that the wineries around the lake offer. If you want mor eof the European style wines, I think Keuka is... more