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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Five Seneca and Keuka Lake Vineyards for Riesling and Scenic Views
Discover five scenic vineyards along the Seneca and Keuka Lake Wine Trails, known for exceptional Riesling, beautiful views, and relaxed tasting experiences.
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Finger Lakes Wine Country in Summer: The Best Things to Do, See, and Sip
Warm days, golden evenings, and lakes made for swimming: summer is when Finger Lakes Wine Country comes alive outdoors. See travel options.
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Best Wineries in Watkins Glen for First-Time Visitors
Sit, Sip, and Enjoy! Explore this first-timer’s shortlist of wineries, organized by location around Watkins Glen, along with practical tips to help your first visit go smoothly.
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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Why The Finger Lakes Is America’s Premier Cool-Climate Wine Region
Discover why the Finger Lakes’ deep glacial lakes, shale soils, and crisp climate produce some of America’s most distinctive cool-climate wines.
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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,…
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.
