Finger Lakes Travel Guide Ep 1: Seneca Lake -Things to do, see, taste & explore on Seneca Wine Trail

Seneca Lake Wine Country covers 320 square miles  of the Finger Lakes region in New York state at   615 feet deep Seneca lake is the deepest of the  Finger Lakes and one of the deepest lakes in all   of North America in this travel guide we'll take  you to some beautiful and unique stops along the   Seneca Lake wine trail to eat drink explore and be  swept away by the beauty and Bounty of this region the Seneca Lake wine trail is about a half  day's drive from New York City Washington   DC and Philadelphia for us it's about four  and a half hours of gorgeous scenery and   winding roads that lead right into  the wine country of the Northeast this area is set apart by the lake effect meso  climates found along Seneca Lake the air drainage   of sloping hillsides and glacial soils make  this area primed and perfect for grape growing   while the cool climate provides the perfect  conditions for New York Vintners and Growers to   craft higher acidity lower alcohol wines that  are naturally food friendly and approachable the region specializes in Riesling Pinot  Noir Chardonnay Cabernet Franc as well   as sparkling wines and Ice wines over the  years French American and Native American   varietals are being grown in the area as  well and every grower and Vintner that we   encountered was committed to Innovation  and evolution and growing and producing   and so very proud to say that their wines  are grown here made here in New York state although the Finger Lakes are known for their  award-winning reeflings we were surprised to   find over 600 varieties of wines grown  and produced here in the Finger Lakes   so whether you like Reds or whites still or  sparkling or even if you prefer beer to Wine   there's something delicious just waiting to  be discovered by you right here in New York thank you Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery is one of the  oldest and most recognized wineries in the   Finger Lakes and a great first stop on the  Seneca Wine Trail centrally located on the   Eastern Shore Wagner Vineyards has been one of the  Region's most popular wine tasting destinations   since 1979. they're on property Cafe Ginny Lee  named for Bill Wagner's granddaughter provides a   breathtakingly beautiful spot to enjoy lunch and  begin tasting what Wagner has to offer foreign grape Growers with more than 100 Years of  grape growing experience keep Wagner wines   a hundred percent a state grown meaning they  grow every grape they use right here on site we love the different ways visitors can choose  to enjoy their tasting and the property here   from laid-back Gathering spaces for visitors  to taste and celebrate at their own pace to   guided tours and Library wine tastings geared  towards those who want to learn the ins and   outs and history of what makes Wagner wine so  special we were also excited about the brewery   side of Wagner with over a dozen top lines and  rotating beers in a variety of different styles   we were particularly Blown Away by the delicious  smoked lager which came home with us in a crawler oh yeah that's gold another campus stop  on the wine trail is J.R Dill Winery Jr is a collaborator and innovator with deep roots  to winemaking and growing up in the Finger Lakes   fueling the wine production here is a strong  passion for both bitter culture and Seneca Lake   since J.R Dill has lived here his whole life and  first discovered the joy of winemaking 20 years   ago in his parents basement the bar in The Tasting  Room is lined with sea glass that his mother   collected from the Finger Lakes Jr approaches wine  making with a healthy mix of Science and artistry the science of viticulture farming yeast  and fermentation lead the entrepreneurial   side of the process and keeps Jr and his team  busy shepherding The Grapes through the wine   making process we love nerding out as we  walk through the process from punch down   to fermentation the art form comes in with  Jr's philosophy to let the grapes be what   they want to be and show up in their full  flavor with as little tampering as possible   the end result is award-winning wines that can  be sipped and savored with a bird's eye view   of Seneca Lake and some pretty famous wine  pickles that are kind of a big deal foreign Vineyard tradition and Technology come together  to produce fruitful Vineyards and delicious wines Lakewood Farm is located on the west side of  Seneca Lake with east facing slopes curving   down to the shore you can take your tasting  Through The Vineyards and hike to the edge of   the property or take in the beauty of the estate  from the indoor and outdoor tasting areas with an   expert Steward as your guide through the Legacy  and variety that Lakewood wines has to offer from their effervescent bubbly  candido to their perfect Port   Lakewood offers unique Styles as well  as familiar favorites in the region look out for the roses spread around  the property and ask someone on the team   to tell you about the Lakewood  connection to Ladybird Johnson with three completely different wineries a  microbrewery Vineyard and Cafe all on one   Exquisite estate Three Brothers Winery in  Estates is a destination in and of itself we love the expansive but walkable  property and how each section offers   visitors a completely new experience they've got   Stoney Lonesome passion feet bag dare  war horse beer and bombshell hard cider foreign each area of the property has its own Vibe and  flavor with an expansive selection of handcrafted   wines beers hard ciders and even craft sodas  there's quite literally something for every taste if you've ever wanted to wake up in the  middle of a Vineyard dream because who   hasn't the cottage for rent on the estate is  the dreamiest place to make those Vineyard   destination dreams come true with sprawling views  of The Vineyards and the lake stunning Sunset and   sunrises you'll feel like your world's away  but still be just steps from all the action with more than one thousand waterfalls and  Gorges in the Finger Lakes Region it's not   just wine and Vineyards leaving  visitors Wonderstruck this area   is a treasure Trove of beautiful views  Trails scenic walks drives and overlooks once you've worked up an appetite you'll find a  diverse Bounty of restaurants cafes and eateries   here as well the breakfast we can't stop thinking  about came from our visit to elf in the oak if you didn't know it was here you might pass by  it but trust us when we tell you this Enchanted   spot is not to be missed we love the beautiful  views the selection of teas and coffee but what   really blew us away was the food this menu  changes but if you get the chance don't miss   the homemade pastrami biscuit and perfectly  flaky cinnamon roll I always want to waste a   bite of this sandwich freaking delicious  so what there are no words only swoons 3812 Bistro is a pup-friendly farm to table  Eatery located at the beautiful and Scenic   Lakeside Resort another gorgeous place to have  coffee and a bite to eat while looking out   onto the Majesty of Seneca Lake there are also  cabins to rent and trails to hike and explore in Watkins Glen Thai elephants offers modern  takes on Classic Thai Dishes an incredible   friendly service we especially love the  jasmine tea the fresh summer roll with   its sweet and salty Crunch and the pad thai  was Fork twirling Perfection for a little   show at the end of your dinner we recommend  you go for the fried ice cream tucked along   the twinkling Linden Street in downtown  Geneva is local favorite The Rusty Pig we love their extensive craft beer selection  and slow smoked Hickory and Applewood Meats   the fun guys and brisket appetizer is sweet  and Smoky Perfection with Tangy borzan on a   meaty mushroom cap the brisket and sides were  delicious and so perfectly flavored that we took   home some rusty baked barbecue sauce to hang  on to this deliciousness a little bit longer we definitely recommend saving some time to take   in the shops and murals views and  Vibe of Geneva while you're there the Seneca Lake wine trail has an abundance  of Wonders to see and explore we are already   daydreaming about coming back to see  taste and experience even more of what   this stunning and welcoming region has to  offer you can read more about the wine trail   our recommendations and the surrounding areas  at wildpreciousnow.com and as always wherever   your wandering takes you hope you're making  the most of your one wild and precious now thank you

Channel: Wild & Precious Now

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Keywords: Finger Lakes, Seneca Lake, wine trail, New York, Wild Precious Now

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Length: 12min 42sec (762 seconds)

Published: Tue Nov 22 2022