Whether you’re planning your next trip or simply exploring from home, we’ve got you covered with comprehensive travel guides, carefully curated itineraries, local recipes, expert travel tips, and captivating stories about this breathtaking region. Discover the charm of Finger Lakes Wine Country and let us help you make the most of your journey.
Itineraries
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Girl’s Getaway to Finger Lakes Wine Country
Perfect for a girl’s getaway, Finger Lakes Wine Country offers relaxing spa treatments, art museums, delicious farm-to-table dining, local wines, and endless opportunities for fun.
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Keuka Lake Wine Trail 3-Day Itinerary
Keuka Lake offers year-round charm with family-owned wineries, stunning views, and a wine trail itinerary featuring top wineries, restaurants, and lakeside adventures.
Travel Guides
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Nobody Talks About Mud Season in the Finger Lakes. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.
If you’re not in the Finger Lakes during mud season, you’re missing out on a unique experience!
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The Best Wine Trip from NYC This Spring Is Only 4 Hours Away
Discover Finger Lakes Wine Country just 4 hours from NYC this spring. World-class Rieslings, stunning scenery, top museums, and fewer crowds. Plan your trip now.
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Where to Eat (and Fall in Love) in Wine Country
There’s something about the Finger Lakes that makes hearts beat faster. Maybe it’s how the evening sun turns the water to gold, or the way vineyard rows seem to go…
Recipes
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Finger Lakes White Wine Turkey Gravy
A delicious and festive FLX-inspired turkey gravy recipe for you to enjoy this holiday season!
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Pear and Blue Cheese Galette
This free-form, rustic tart straddles the line between sweet and savory, making it the perfect last course after a rich holiday dinner.
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Finger Lakes Red Wine Mule
A Finger Lakes Wine Country take on the traditional Moscow Mule, with the bright addition of a juicy Finger Lakes red wine.
Pairings
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A Finger Lakes Thanksgiving: Raising a Glass to Local Flavor
There’s something about the way the light hits the Finger Lakes in late November—the vineyards resting quietly, the lakes reflecting soft gold, and the air carrying that mix of woodsmoke…
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Springtime Food & Drink Pairings for Easter & Passover
Celebrate the season with the perfect wine, beer, and non-alcoholic pairings for your holiday favorites. Whether you’re serving roast lamb on Easter Sunday, matzah at your Passover seder, or nibbling…
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Three Versatile Finger Lakes Wine & Cheese Pairings for Winter
When you’re shopping for a great wine and cheese pairing, the quest to match the right bottle with the right wheel to enjoy together can feel like a guessing game. …
Tips & Info
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Easy Drives to Finger Lakes Wine Country
Thinking about a trip to Finger Lakes Wine Country, New York? Good news — it’s super easy to get here! Whether you’re coming from a big city like New York…
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Snow in Finger Lakes Wine Country
Hey….Where’s all the snow I keep hearing about? Our weather is less snowy than in Buffalo, Rochester, or northern Pennsylvania. This is due to several key geographic and climatic factors,…
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Climate of Finger Lakes Wine Country
Finger Lakes Wine Country offers a distinctive climate that changes beautifully through each season, providing unique experiences year-round.
Stories
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Wine Enthusiast Named This the Best Wine Region in America
The Finger Lakes was just named the best wine region in America by Wine Enthusiast. Here’s what the award means and why now is the perfect time to visit.
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Wineries Without Walls
As any Upstate New Yorker knows, the weather in February is always a gamble. Nancy Tisch and Kit Kalfs, co-owners of Bet The Farm Winery, decided to roll the dice…
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Living Here
Eat, work, play, and enjoy! See why our region is ideally situated for those who wish to be close to metropolitan areas yet desire a connection to nature and community.
